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Serendipity
Atop a downtown San Francisco penthouse, with a stunning custom marble bar, our client is hosting a private party for 150 - 200 guests....
Kaz Matsune
May 20, 20242 min read
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I've Cut My Fingers A Thousand Times, But Now, I Cut No More
Back in my early days behind the sushi bar, cutting my fingers was almost a rite of passage. My initiation came on day one, marking an...
Kaz Matsune
May 6, 20243 min read
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Sushi Class is a Joke: My journey to bring humor into the sushi class
Netflix is a joke. You’ve probably heard of this before. When I heard this, I said, “So is sushi class.” I use a lot of jokes during my...
Kaz Matsune
Apr 8, 20243 min read
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10 Years, 50th Birthday, 100 guests
Here's the lineup for our exquisite fish order: 25 lbs. Yellowfin Tuna 3 lbs. Sea Bream Fillet 4 lbs. Albacore Loin 5 lbs. Steelhead 5...
Kaz Matsune
Apr 1, 20243 min read
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Who invented the California Roll? (2024 version with Chat GPT & Gemni)
The original answer California Roll has become the iconic Sushi item in the US and rest of the world. As far as I know from working with...
Kaz Matsune
Feb 23, 20244 min read
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Unwavering Commitment: Creating Unforgettable Sushi Experiences for Your Special Events
Since the establishment of Breakthrough Sushi in 2012, our dedication to providing exceptional sushi experiences has remained strong....
Kaz Matsune
May 29, 20232 min read
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The Power of Love in Sushi Making
Happy Valentine's Day! Although these photos were not taken on Valentine's Day, they hold a special meaning. They remind me that love is...
Kaz Matsune
May 23, 20232 min read
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Why go the Extra Mile for Sushi?
In addition to the "Love" I put into our sushi rice, there is one particular ingredient I use when cooking rice. Water. Yes, not just...
Kaz Matsune
May 9, 20232 min read
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Unforgettable Sushi Catering: A Culinary Journey for Your Special Occasions
As Breakthrough Sushi celebrates our 10th anniversary and my 50th birthday, I find myself preparing for a momentous occasion with 100...
Kaz Matsune
May 1, 20233 min read
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Sitting at A Sushi Bar Is Like Being at A Member Only Private Club
Even for many Japanese, sitting at a sushi bar, especially at high-end omakase only sushi restaurant is a challenge. Many places have no...
Kaz Matsune
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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I Teach Sushi Class Not Because I Love Teaching But Because I Love Learning
French moralist and essayist Joseph Joubert said, "To teach is to learn twice." I've heard of Joubert's quote before, but until now,...
Kaz Matsune
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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Revealing the Soul of a Sushi Chef Through Their Knife
Beyond the expansive window, the brilliant Southern California blue skies greet me. At the end of the 15ft. sushi bar, the seasoned sushi...
Kaz Matsune
Jun 7, 20222 min read
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I Cut My Fingers A Thousand Times. Now, I Cut, No More.
I used to cut my fingers all the time at the sushi bar. I cut my finger on my first day as a sushi chef. It was embarrassing. Well, it...
Kaz Matsune
May 31, 20222 min read
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Are YOU in this poster?
Where’s Waldo in this poster? Just kidding. He hasn’t taken our sushi-making class ... yet. How about you? Do you see yourself in one of...
Kaz Matsune
Jan 19, 20213 min read
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