I just had a great sushi dinner at Nobu in New York City. It's supposedly impossible to get a reservation, but I called on a whim and got a table for the next night. A pleasant surprise as my sister in law was in town and they *had* to experience the best sushi in the...
10 reasons you should be eating more sushi 1. Sushi contains omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, ones that we don't consume enough of in our modern diet. Think of sushi as a supplement, providing these much needed "good" fats,...
Well, holiday sushi only in the sense that we're in the holiday season I guess... My birthday was December 24th and my wife had asked me what I wanted to do for dinner. It's the night before Christmas and what we often do is have dinner at home with whatever family...
How do you decide where to go? A colleague of mind has invited me to a dinner at one of two different sushi-yas in NYC and I'm in a quandary. They are both top rated, traditional restaurants and I've heard great things about both. The problem is that I have no frame...
As I do on occasion, last weekend I decided to make sushi at home. We had some friends over, supplied the fish and the sake, and for a few hours, we were our own itamae (sushi chef). My order from arrived on Friday, and I immediately prepared the food and stored it...
At times, the most minor difference can make a tremendous impact; something that may not seem obvious but leaves a tip of the tongue realization. A new restaurant has opened near me and has grown on me quite a bit, but it is easy to know why. It is a seemingly small...
Sushi has been a popular item in the west for a few decades now and as with anything that makes its way across cultures, it has readily changed to better match western palates. But unlike noodles and soybeans, sushi has not merely changed to fit our preferences; it...
Safe Sushi With A Restaurant You Trust And people ask if sushi is safe to eat! The FDA has issued a warning to consumers regarding monkfish, as, apparently the Hong Chang Corp. has imported potentially deadly puffer fish (fugu) into the US and labeled it 'monkfish,'...
Should You Eat Sushi While Pregnant? Here’s What You May Want to Know When it comes to eating sushi during pregnancy, many people are curious, and understandably so. While there are risks associated with consuming raw foods, especially for expecting mothers, there are...