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On the corner of North 10^th Street and Driggs Avenue, Fushimi – the most recent incarnation in the ceaseless cycle of opening restaurant/lounges in Bloomburg – is being hastily erected.  Never one to rain on somebody else’s parade, I typically exhibit nothing but enthusiasm at the prospect of discovering an unspoiled venue for my continued adventures in eating and imbibing.  This time, though, I find myself cringing at the mere thought that an onslaught of Jersey-Shore types might now be across the street from my very abode.  Which begs the question - is this establishment really a fit for the Burg?  For my part, I think not.  The over-sized restaurant-lounge reminds me of Sea, on the corner of North 6^th Street and Berry Street, where the bridge-and-tunnel  crowd flock on the weekends like gulls looking for inexpensive grub and sub-par house music.  Which leads me to ask – is it possible, then, to repel the Fushimi encroach?  The answer:  “not likely”, though, if it’s any consolation, I have strong doubts about the longevity of this image-controversial establishment in self proclaimed hip  Williamsburg, considering the backlogged slate of upcoming restaurants and bars banking on getting their place in the sun.  To be fair and unbiased I even vow to give Fushimi a shot to pass muster with my appetites – if their food and drink make my grade, I’ll admit as much and get back to you with the details.  Check out this link, look at the other Fushimi locations, and let me know what YOUR impressions are.  Fushimi-us.com