Tag Archives: sushi

Event Review: True World Foods Expo 2018

Posted on October 3, 2018 by findingfoodfluently

Disclaimer: In exchange for two VIP tickets to New York‘s inaugural True World Foods EXPO 2018, I am writing this event review. For this event, Ari Dybnis was the photographer. Founded as a fishmonger in Brooklyn, New York in the 1970s, True … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Food & Drink, New York City, Reviews | Tagged east asia, expo, japanese, Japanese food, Manhattan, New York, seafood, sushi, The Altman Building, True World Foods Expo | Leave a comment

Guest Post: A Brief Guide to Japanese Sushi

Posted on June 2, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

Let’s learn about sushi today! Although present-day sushi most likely traces its origins to Southeast Asia or China, we’ll go over various types hailing from its most popular abode, Japan. But I had no idea there were that may kinds … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Food & Drink, Guest Post, Japan | Tagged fish, food, guest post, guide, Japan, japanese, sushi, types | Leave a comment

“Japan Week” New York, March 10-12, 2016

Posted on March 11, 2016 by findingfoodfluently

In which culture does a week last only three days? Whereas I currently don’t have a good – or sarcastic – response to that question, I will confess that it’s a treat whenever the annual Japan Week rolls into Grand … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Japan, Languages, New York City | Tagged event, food, Grand Central, Japan, Japan Week, Manhattan, New York, sushi | Leave a comment

Mischievous Menus, Japanese Jokesters

Posted on December 9, 2015 by findingfoodfluently

Today’s post is partially a game and partially a language lesson. (Whenever I’m playing any game, music helps me concentrate; here’s the music video du jour.) Take a minute to think about various homonyms in your native language(s). How different … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Food & Drink, Japan, Languages | Tagged food, game, Hokkaido, Japan, japanese, language lesson, meanings, octopus, Otaru, sushi, weird | 3 Comments

“Give Me the Meat Feast, Hold the Meat.”

Posted on August 27, 2015 by findingfoodfluently

A long time ago, a friend and I were eating at Denny’s when he told me this anecdote about one of the other restaurant patrons. He said that the other customer said to the waitress “give me the meat feast, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Human Nature, Japan, New York City | Tagged food, history, Manhattan, New York City, obnoxious, shopper, sign, sushi, USA | Leave a comment

New York Restaurants: One Entebbe Roll, Please

Posted on May 3, 2015 by findingfoodfluently

West 181st St. in Manhattan, New York is home to a large Dominican population. Can’t you just tell by the sign? To be even more accurate, this part of town is also near a significant Jewish community. That likely explains … Continue reading →