The Japanese breakfast at this flagship is worth the trip alone. The scene of “Lost in Translation,” the hotel is one of those Tokyo landmarks with unparalleled views and a stunning cocktail program up on the roof with several special guests throughout the year. I think it’s a tad far from Tsukiji, but not bad … Continued
Otoro nigiri at the Fish Market in Yaizu City I realize today is a day when people are supposed to express their love for other people. At least that’s what Hallmark and your neighborhood flower shop hope you’ll do. But I’m using today as an excuse to write a short note to my new love: … Continued
Sample Shop Maiduru makes some of Tokyo’s finest fake food Click below to hear my report on Tokyo’s shokuhin sanpuru, or “replica food,” which appears in restaurant windows all over the world.
Click here to read my story about the source of sushi – from Tsukiji Market to a small sushi counter a few blocks away.
Click here to read my story in Canada’s national newspaper, about restaurants in Japan focusing on just one thing.
SEOUL – As I type this post from the Seoul airport, where the WiFi speed makes U.S. carriers look like dial-up circa 1998, I have dozens of images and flavors locked into my permanent taste memories. The fatty toro from Matsu, served at the counter inside a charming two-story home in Kyoto; the cacophony surrounding … Continued