August 5, 2013
At first glance it didn't look like there would be anything out of the ordinary...
August 2, 2013
After months of hard negotiating, Johnny is moving to the East Bay! Yup, we are...
August 1, 2013
During midsummer, tradition is to have unagi (freshwater eel) on specific days. The days are...
July 31, 2013
Guess what?? Umami Mart Oakland will celebrate its ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY in August!!! Both Yoko...
July 30, 2013
Heat saute pan with olive oil, add napa cabbage, sauté for 30 seconds. Add mentaiko...
July 29, 2013
I had so much fun illustrating this map of all the farmers markets in Silicon...
July 26, 2013
It's been three months since I went to Vietnam. For an entire week, Johnny and...
July 25, 2013
From the refreshing mugi (barley) varieties to musty imo (sweet potato) that demand your full attention, shochus...
July 24, 2013
By Haan Ridell Dill (Anethum graveolens), also known as "Lao coriander" depending on where it...
July 23, 2013
I went to France for the first time. As I packed for the trip, all...
July 22, 2013
Whenever I go to Sushi Kuni alone for lunch, I always sit at the sushi...
July 19, 2013
Umami Mart is a place where ideas and people come together, take charge and create magic....