sushi

A Challenger Arises for King Sushi. Izakayas, serving what appears to be basically Japanese tapas-type dishes and bar food, are competing with sushi spots for the hearts and stomachs of diners looking for Japanese food.

Empress of Domesticity Drops In. Harumi Kurihara, the “Martha Stewart of Japan,” visits the US. Julia Moskin comments on Kurihara and the state of Japanese home cooking.

Sushi and Rev. Moon. You’ve probably heard of the moonies, but did you know they dominate the sushi supply industry?

Mercury in Top Los Angeles Sushi. Gotmercury.org just released a report [pdf] examining mercury levels in fish from six top L.A. sushi restaurants. Tuna samples showed mercury levels higher than that determined safe by the FDA.

How Sushi Ate the World. An interesting article in The Observer’s Food Monthly about traditional Japanese sushi and its worldwide expansion.