Posts Tagged ‘sushi’
That sushi ain’t the fish you think it is
That sushi ain’t the fish you think it is More DNA testing reveals yet more fraud at sushi restaurants. What if McDonald’s burgers were actually donkey meat? (Maybe they are.)
Read MoreJapan National Broadcasting’s International Morning News reports on my efforts to educate Americans about the plight of the bluefin tuna and show them the many other types of delicious sushi that are more traditional. (Aired Nov. 2, 2009; selections.)
Read MoreWhy I Don’t Miss Bluefin Sushi
In this post on The Atlantic, I describe the surprising history of tuna sushi in Japan.
Read MoreBeware the Samurai Sushi Chef
In this post on The Atlantic, I ponder whether the most influential Japanese chef in America might actually have been … John Belushi. (Includes great video of Belushi’s “Samurai Deli” skit on SNL.)
Read MoreFrom Russia with Love
“The name’s Kopcoh,” I said. “TpeBop Kopcoh.” I turned my eyes on the bartender and ordered a medium dry martini with a lemon peel, shaken, not stirred. Then I leveled my gaze on the man next to me. He was a Russian agent. Like me. “Finally we meet,” he said. He picked up a menu.…
Read MoreDrop Those Chopsticks! Sushi Is Finger Food, He Says
Drop Those Chopsticks! Sushi Is Finger Food, He Says The New York Times Dining Section has run a little feature with photo today about my “Sushi Concierge” dinner class series at Jewel Bako restaurant in Manhattan’s East Village. I’m pleased, of course, though I wish the blurb had mentioned a bit more about all the…
Read MoreDoes Race Matter for Sushi Chefs?
On The Atlantic today, I poll readers for their feelings about the ethnicity—and presumed authenticity—of sushi chefs.
Read MoreAmerican Sushi
My article on the growing trend of non-Asian/non-traditional sushi chefs is now out in the June issue of The Atlantic. I worked really hard on this story, and interviewed quite a few interesting chefs. A ton of the material I talked about with the chefs never made it into the article, so hopefully I can…
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