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Ju-Ni: Serving Symphonies of Sushi
I’ve found one of my “ones”, and cannot wait to tell you about it. Before going into the restaurant itself, I’d like to clarify what it takes to be a “one”. It’s not just about the food. The institution needs to be more than that: the environment – space, decor, lighting, plating – all play a…
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Kusakabe: A Deliciously Harmonious Omakase
I want to be a regular. This may be aspirational, since it seems as though everyone also feels the same way. With one Michelin star under the belt, Kusakabe seems to churn out fans – not only with its high-quality fish but its natural and comforting service. Nothing seems to be out of place, and…
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Sushi Nakazawa: Looking Beyond His Tutelage
Chef Nakazawa, apprentice of the famous Jiro from “Jiro Dreams of Sushi“, has touched down to New York’s West Village and opened up a sushi restaurant. You have the freshest fish being served here alongside a fine sake selection. The decor inside is simple and elegant. In my opinion, the biggest differentiator within high-end sushi…
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15 East: Treating Myself to High-End Sushi
As a celebration of my new job, I decided to take myself to 15 East for some delicious sushi. It has been a while since I’ve been to a nice restaurant (I know it’s a bit shocking) so this was a nice way of celebrating with myself. Needless to say, there’s a reason why 15…