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Morimoto to Bring Yakatori to the Traveling Masses
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's got a new project in the works. Yesterday the hospitality company Delaware North Cos announced a partnership with the sushi master, with plans to launch Skewers, a new fast-casual airport restaurant chain.
Although no sushi will be on the menu, the concept will offer travelers easily portable meals like soups and salads, as well as a variety of skewered meats and vegetables.
Do You Like Sushi?
Do You Like Sushi?
Of course! How could anyone not like sushi?
Think You Know Your Ramen?
March is National Noodle Month, and I figured there's no pasta that epitomizes the sheer joy of eating noodles better than the toothsome, slurp-worthy dish known as ramen.
What do you know about this beloved cuisine? Find out when you take our quiz!
Have You Ever Made Sushi?
Have You Ever Made Sushi?
Yes! I frequently make sushi at home.
Brittany Murphy Starring in Ramen Film
One week from this Saturday, I'm going to cancel any plans and clear my schedule. Why, you might ask? Because that's the release date of The Ramen Girl, a new movie starring Brittany Murphy.
You Waste, You Buy
If your eyes are bigger than your stomach, one restaurant thinks you should pay the price for being too greedy. In an unprecedented move, Hayashi Ya, a Japanese buffet on Manhattan's Upper West Side, has begun adding a 30 percent surcharge for customers who don't finish food on their plate. In other words, the restaurant's $26.95 meal deal is all-you-can-eat — but not a bite more.
Would You Eat This Thanksgiving Sushi?
Los Angeles website Angelenic reports that the Asian-Latin fusion spot Takami is serving up a seasonal turkey roll. The platter includes a roasted turkey roll wrapped in soy paper, rice seasoned with dill and chives, avocado, and asparagus. Served alongside are mashed potatoes with gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and a shot of pumpkin soup.
Definition: Ponzu
Ponzu
A citrus-based dressing or dipping sauce that is common in Japanese food. Thin in consistency and brown in color, this substance is made by boiling mirin, rice vinegar, fish flakes, and seaweed over heat. The liquid is then strained and mixed with yuzu juice.
What Kind of Soy Sauce Do You Use?
Last time I went out for sushi, I debated over whether to use regular or reduced-sodium soy sauce. Reduced-sodium soy sauce is the condiment of choice for those who are watching sodium intake, as too much sodium can result in high blood pressure. Regular soy sauce, while definitely saltier, has more flavor, in my opinion.
Name That Dish!
Do you know what this popular vegetable maki sushi is called?
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