Where I live, we are fortunate to have a sushi chef who is a true master itamae. Trained and certified in Tokyo, as were his father and grandfather, his modesty prevents him from claiming to be a master. But his food speaks with the force of an ocean. When you enter his sushi bar, the [...]

What’s your favorite sushi spot? More to the point, how did you decide it’s your favorite? Many folks pick a favorite sushi restaurant by the “Cheers” factor, where everybody knows your name. It’s just nice to saunter up to the sushibar at your local restaurant and have the sushi chef greet you by name. Nothing [...]