Tag Archives: Sushi

Fusion that works: Japonessa Sushi Cocina

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Any of you who have kept up with this blog or my other work with the Arkansas Times know that I’m quite a skeptic of fusion cuisine, which can often be a cover for a chef who knows just a … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk (the 12 Commandments of) Sushi

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

Food Republic’s George Embiricos recently published a list of 12 commandments for the eating of sushi which got some play on Twitter from the likes of Anthony Bourdain and Iron Chef’s Masaharu Morimoto.  Although lacking Bourdain’s experience or Morimoto’s Michelin star, … Continue reading →

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What’s Going On

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Some of you wonderful regular readers have been asking me lately: where the heck have you BEEN? And it’s true – I haven’t been able to post anything at all in longer than I feel comfortable with, so I thought … Continue reading →

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Review: Sushi Cafe

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Jess and I had been wanting to try Sushi Cafe on Kavanaugh for quite some time, and despite my general misgivings about places that use the term “fusion” in describing their cuisine, I was generally pleased with the quality of … Continue reading →

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Review: Igibon Japanese Restaurant

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

Sushi was a rarity when I was growing up in southern Arkansas, but these days it’s commonly found in area grocery stores and as standard fare on most Chinese buffets. What’s less common is the high quality and variety served … Continue reading →

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