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Danran Dinner (Tokyo)
December 27, 2011
Danran, a little sushi spot in the Sakurajosui station in Tokyo, is no stranger to...
New Barware for 2012
December 27, 2011
We are ringing in the new year at the Umamimart Shop with new barware from...
Culinography: Short Ribs
December 26, 2011
Dish by by Chef Scott Anderson. Photo by Erin Gleeson
Merry Xmas Wagashi (Sweets)
December 25, 2011
By Kenji Miura I celebrated Christmas in Japan by making wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweets....
2012 Peko-Peko Osechi Bento (SF)
December 23, 2011
For the last four years, Sylvan of Peko-Peko catering in San Francisco has been making...
Happy Hour: Tom + Jerry, The Original Winter Cocktail
December 23, 2011
Winter is coming. The leaves are long gone; stark bare branches and the increasing chill...
Japanified Arancini
December 22, 2011
When I was a kid, my mom made ebi-fry, tonkatsu and korokke frequently. Every time...
Culinography: Happy Chanukkah!
December 21, 2011
Chanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday and festival of lights, started last night!  We light a...
Parisian Weiner
December 20, 2011
By Johnny Lopes I recently stayed near Stade de France, a popular stadium located in Saint...
Forest Feast: Grapefruit Edamame Salad
December 19, 2011
By Erin Gleeson via Forest Feast.
Radiation + Japan: Drinking Water
December 16, 2011
After spending three weeks in Japan, the subject of radiation in the water remains a mystery...
Japanify: Yuzu Ginger Tea
December 15, 2011
It's that time of the year, when my well-windowed apartment gets really cold and I...