Nick and Leslie Goellner have spent a decent chunk of time in izakayas.
They honeymooned in Japan in 2014, then returned for their fifth anniversary.
And, in preparation for the opening of their new restaurant, they took their business partner Drew Little to Japan to visit several izakayas — probably 12 a day, Little estimated — and made notes of what they liked (and didn’t) at each one.
“This is a reflection of all the places we love about all the places we went to,” Little said, standing inside the izakaya-style bar and restaurant Anjin that’s soon to open at 1708 Oak St. in the Crossroads.
Nick offered a brief izakaya definition for readers who aren’t familiar: An izakaya is Japan’s version of an English pub, with drinks, small bites and a social vibe…