Archive for November, 2008
The Japanese Meal: Asakusa
As a sushi lover, I was surprised to discover a few years ago that sushi was not, until recently, a food for everyday consumption in Japan. Traditionally it would be saved for special occasions; while more popular today, it is still rarely prepared at home. This little nugget of information raised an immediate question [...]
Food fight: Toronto
Sorry for the lack of new posts—Andrea and I have been away in Toronto, stuffing ourselves at Phở hung and suburban all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants, and delaying the next group meal until tonight (we’re doing Japanese!). In the meantime, I thought I would compare London’s fare with that of Toronto, a major competitor for the world [...]
