Asian, modern American cuisine add to Ridge's flavor

The edgy interior of a 110 Grill, one of Mikado's sushi samplings (Courtesy photos)

ROCHESTER - Mikado, a reasonably priced, eclectic Asian restaurant; and the 110 Grill, which promises "modern American cuisine in a trendy, casual atmosphere," are the first two eateries signing on to The Ridge Marketplace.
The major announcement came Friday during the shopping center's official grand opening.
Other openings Rochester area residents can look forward to include the Paper Store, Kay Jewelers and a Starbucks.
Mikado, which already has a restaurant in Beverly, Mass., and sports a prolific menu featuring, sushi, tempura and Thai offerings, on its lunch menu lists entrees for $8.25 that include, soup or salad, roast pork fried rice and an appetizer.
The 110 Grill, which has four Massachusetts locations and one in Nashua, began in Chelmsford, Mass., in April of last year.
Dinner entrees at its Nashua restaurant start at $15 for a pork scaloppini: a thin, breaded pork cutlet, tossed in watercress salad with a ginger vinaigrette, snap peas, carrots, radish and pickled vegetable finished with a hoisin teriyaki sauce. They top off with a 14 oz. $32 ribeye.
Starbucks, the renowned upscale barista-served coffee mogul, had a try at crosstown Rochester Crossings, but didn't last in a region where Dunkin' Donuts has been long viewed as the gold standard. The Ridge is excited they're giving Rochester a second go.
The new tenants join Mashall's, PetCo, Famous Footwear, Hobby Lobby and Market Basket who opened earlier this year.
The Ridge will be ultimately comprise a 250,000+ square foot open-air retail destination located on Route 11, including a mix of retailers, restaurants, services, a movie theater and will also feature an outdoor park space for seasonal events, community gatherings, arts programs, farmer's markets, kids programs and a place to simply enjoy al-fresco dining.