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The art of perfection is everywhere in Japan. In its laquerware, electronics and especially in...
INGREDIENTS 1.5 pounds large shrimp, head and shell left on, rinsed well (I used Ridgeback...
When we were little we used to watch my oba-chan (grandmother) make this seasonal treat...
In August, Tomo gifted us a daruma to celebrate the opening of Umami Mart. It...
This is a fun way to present roasted vegetables and it’s super easy! Just try...
By Johnny Lopes Khaosan Road, Bangkok; Backpacker Mecca. The street gets stupid busy at night...
We had a fun, bustling opening last month for our friend Aya Brackett's photography show...
I used to loathe this city when I lived here. That was back in 1998...
Dried mushrooms are fashionable. They are packed with umami, and don't contain any artificial crap....
One of my favorite places for a sunset cocktail in San Francisco is the historic Cliff...
*We asked our friend, Mr. Tomokazu Kai of Heuga Bar in Gifu City, "What types...
A step-by-step recipe to making your own amazake, sweet sake, at home.