Sushi chefs will go to any lengths in order to serve up the freshest, tastiest seafood they can, and may eve use unconventional tactics to prepare fish for sushi. This is no small challenge for chefs far from the ocean, who are often frustrated by the rapid decline in...
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Sushi Mislabeling – A new bill proposes criminal sanctions
Questionable Labeling of Seafood If you saw our previous article on sushi restaurants, grocery stores and venues mislabeling their seafood, you know that it is a rampant problem in the sushi industry. How bad is it? In restaurants tested, almost three quarters were...
Finfish study warns of decreasing seafood supply
A Study That Affects Your Sushi Source Your sushi is still in danger due to overfishing. A Finfish study, published by the EU Fish Processors and Traders Association in December of 2013 has the goal of providing the information needed to allow for a sustainable and...
Changes in California Retail Food Code impact sushi chefs
The Importance of Food Preparation Regulations In order to provide a more sanitary environment, California has passed new legislation to require that all culinary workers wear gloves while handling food. Among the most vocal critics of the law are bartenders, who find...
Low Calorie Sushi Options
Sensible Options For Low Calorie Sushi Dining Sushi is a godsend for anyone trying to keep within calorie budgets and may be tired of eating boring, unsatisfying foods. While processed foods tend to sacrifice flavor in their low-calorie versions, low calorie sushi...
Unveiling the Secrets of Authentic Japanese Sushi
The Difference Between Authentic Sushi In Japan and Sushi Around the World Explore the world of sushi, and you'll quickly find yourself noticing a variety of flavors, traditions, and cultural nuances. The question of authentic Japanese sushi in Japan and the variety...
More Omakase insights from a Redditor
I'm an avid Redditor. If you don't know what that means... Well, I'm a reader and contributor to a social-oriented website called "Reddit" where people rarely hold back their opinions. My last omakase post took on a life of it's own thanks to a link to it being posted...
Why you should make sushi at home
Reasons To Make Sushi Yourself Sushi lovers are often awed at the skill and art it takes to create sushi at restaurants, enjoying the presentation and simple balances of flavors. What many do not realize is that it isn’t that hard to make yourself, and the process can...
What do QR codes have to do with sushi?
QR codes and sushi are not usually referenced in the same sentence, but they could be the next tool to promoting sustainable sushi in our high tech society. Moshi Moshi , a British based sushi chain that prides itself on sustainable practices, unveiled a test line of...