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Morimoto to Bring Yakatori to the Traveling Masses
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's got a new project in the works. Yesterday the hospitality company Delaware North Cos announced a partnership with the sushi master, with plans to launch Skewers, a new fast-casual airport restaurant chain.
Although no sushi will be on the menu, the concept will offer travelers easily portable meals like soups and salads, as well as a variety of skewered meats and vegetables.
You Waste, You Buy
If your eyes are bigger than your stomach, one restaurant thinks you should pay the price for being too greedy. In an unprecedented move, Hayashi Ya, a Japanese buffet on Manhattan's Upper West Side, has begun adding a 30 percent surcharge for customers who don't finish food on their plate. In other words, the restaurant's $26.95 meal deal is all-you-can-eat — but not a bite more.
Japanese Can Now Pay For Fast Food With Cell Phones
Visitors to fast food outlets in Japan will soon be able to pay for their burgers, fries and shakes with their cell phones, according to the BBC. Japanese mobile phone operator NTT DoCoMo and McDonald's have created a system where hungry fast food fans can make electronic payments for their grub. While I don't think fast food needs to be any easier for people to get their hands on, I'm impressed with the the geek factor.
Yummy Link: Easy Homemade Sushi
Have you ever made sushi before? I've done it twice and both times were deliciously rewarding. If you want to experiment with sushi making, check out this recipe for lox and roasted asparagus sushi.
Ewwwwwww!
I say that, but I bet I'd try this Japanese pizza with a mayonnaise and shrimp-filled crust. Then again, it's that time of the month.
Would You Eat Raw Meat Sushi?
My gal Giggle sent me this video the other day. We all know about fish sashimi, but have you heard of horse, deer, or chicken sushi?! Be sure to check out the video and then tell me, would you eat raw meat sushi?There's Something About Bento
You're watering at the mouth, aren't you? Or maybe more sick to your stomach. I'm not sure these distasteful tactics are the best way to market a menu.
Food Section Sampler — Sept. 9, 2009
- Why Japanese bento boxes have developed a cult following. — New York Times
- Previewing Xoco, the new Mexican street food spot by Rick Bayless. — Chicago Tribune
- Thirty things to do with tomatoes during harvest season.
Sushi Is Big Funny
The Japanese are funny. We've already established this. Again.
Cool Idea: Get the Egg Out
Interior stylist Paul Lowe makes beautiful vignettes with food, flowers, and home interiors and often creates unexpectedly charming arrangements from everyday objects.
I love this particular idea of Paul's: using egg cups instead of vases! Egg cups are a great way to cluster short-stemmed flowers or to display one big bloom, such as a dinner plate dahlia.
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