While visiting Tokyo be sure to make a visit to the amazingly well-stocked convenience stores. If I am out and about in the city I am sure to stop by a convenience store at least one, if not several times during the day. Usually for something to drink. The selection can be dizzying; coffee…
Month: March 2013
Hanami 101
Each spring cherry trees around Tokyo blossom while friends, families, and co-workers gather under the blossoms to enjoy the ritual of hanami. If you are lucky to be in Tokyo this week, it is the quintessential Japanese experience. A few tips on how to best enjoy hanami. Most essential is to pick up a bentō. The best place…
Nihonbashi Yukari Spring Bento
Chawanmushi Nihonbashi Yukari is one of my favorite restaurants in Tokyo. Chef Kimio Nonaga is the 2002 Iron Chef Champion, from the original series. He is the third-generation chef of a kaiseki restaurant that is located in the historic district on Nihonbashi. His restaurant is about a three minute walk from Tokyo Station’s Yaesu exit….
Food Sake Tokyo – All Updates
The Hiroshima antenna shop in Shinjuku has moved to Ginza. Attached is a PDF with all known updates to my book, Food Sake Tokyo. Food Sake Tokyo Updates 20130316
Kappabashi and Tsukiji Market March Tours
Kappabashi Tuesday, March 12th 10 a.m. to noon Whether you are looking for new kitchen gadgets or for tableware, you’ll find it all at Kappabashi, the wholesale district for chefs and restaurateurs. Kappabashi is reknowned for its plastic food samples, made into keychains and refrigerator magnets. This guided field trip will introduce you to kitchenware…
MetPod
Kamasami Kong, Tommy Aoki, and Yukari Sakamoto I had the great pleasure of doing a MetPod with Kamasami Kong to share information about our new company, Food Sake Tokyo. Click on the link below http://metropolis.co.jp/podcast/2013/02/24/talking-about-japanese-food/ Here is Tommy Aoki’s MetPod. He talks about the United Tastes of America competition. http://metropolis.co.jp/podcast/2013/03/03/asia-wide-chef-competition/ Suji’s pastrami sandwich….
Popular Egg Dishes in Japan
The Asahi Shimbun newspaper released results of a survey of popular egg dishes in Japan. Many of these are dishes we make at home. The one big difference of living in Japan and when we lived in New York City is that we only eat raw eggs in Japan. Also, our oven in Japan has…
Jack Daniels Pop-Up Bar in Ginza
Now through March 22nd in Ginza (Ginza 2-6-3) there is a pop-up Jack Daniels bar. Hours are weekdays 17:00 – 22:00, Saturday 13:00 – 22:00, Sunday and holidays 13:00 – 21:00. No table charge, as you will find at a lot of bars. And light snacks are also served.
March Seasonal Japanese Seafood
Tairagai, hokkigai, and kinmedai in a tairagai shell March is a delicious month for seafood. The cold waters still bring fish rich with fat that shines in sashimi or is nice for grilling. Asari clams are great for making into a quick vongole style pasta. Grilling salted fish heads of buri or tai is quick…
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