- Kushi & Co. opened this month at 104 SE 1st Ave. in Gainesville, serving gluten-free Japanese yakitori and traditional dishes at affordable prices.
- Award-winning Chef Charlie Keller co-founded Kushi & Co. after moving to Gainesville in 2020 and working in local restaurants.
- Kushi & Co. aims to create a welcoming fast-casual space with tasty food, cold beer, and a community vibe inspired by Japanese street food culture.
Good food and good vibes are what Japanese street food restaurant Kushi & Co. aims to bring to the corner of Bo Diddley Plaza after launching into full operation this month.
Located in the former Muñecas building at 104 SE 1st Ave. in Gainesville with a view of the Bo Diddley stage, Kushi & Co. specializes in “yakitori” skewers of chicken, steak and shrimp made in-house, as well as other traditional Japanese dishes on the side.
Award-winning owner and head chef Charlie Keller said everything on the menu is gluten-free and offered at below-average price points to make the food approachable for everyone. Kushi & Co. is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays…