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Barack Obama sushi by chef Ken Kawasuma. Photo courtesy MSN Japan. Somehow we missed this back in 2009, and only recently came across it on the MSN Japan website. Sushi Chef Ken Kawasumi of Tokyo Sushi Academy took the 2009 championship title in Japan’s National Sushi Awards, with his sushi interpretation of President Barack…
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This week we attended a trade event called Riesling & Co. World Tour 2011, sponsored by GermanWineUSA.com, a trade association that aims to heighten awareness of the quality and special nature of German wines. A revelation: the best wine for sushi may be Riesling. At most wine tastings, there’s a selection of cheeses, breads, and…
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Nigori (cloudy) saké looks milky, but it’s strictly for adults. Photo by Luigi Anzivino | Wikimedia Commons. If you’re a connoisseur of cold saké, consider a nigori—cloudy—saké the next time you’re at a sushi bar. Nigori saké has a fuller taste and a sweeter finish. It’s a great palate cleanser in preparation for the next…
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