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May 123 min read

1+1=7: The Science Behind Why Sushi Tastes So Good

The Science Behind Why Sushi Tastes So Good

May 63 min read

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...

Apr 293 min read

Why Making Sushi is Harder Than It Looks (insights from sushi class)

At first glance, making sushi seems straightforward. Take a California roll, for instance: spread sushi rice on seaweed, add fillings,...

Apr 222 min read

Wax on, Wax off: The Art of Sushi, Mastery Through Repetition

Mastering the art of sushi shares similarities with disciplines like playing musical instruments, writing, and practicing martial arts....

Apr 153 min read

Why does sushi taste so much better in Japan?

If you've ever dined at a high-end omakase sushi bar, you've likely noticed that much of the fish served is imported from Japan,...