When most people think about sushi, something like nigiri probably comes to mind: a pristine raw fish slice sitting atop a block of hand-pressed, vinegared and seasoned rice. Nigiri is the “sushi” emoji on Facebook, Google, iOS, LG, Mozilla, EmojiOne and emojidex. It’s pretty … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: Himitsu is the perfect sushi bar for La Jolla
The search for the sushi bar with the freshest fish is an endless one. It’s also, perhaps surprisingly, a counterproductive one. The best sushi isn’t always the freshest. In fact, it never is. Many of us just didn’t know. One great place to learn that is Himitsu (1030-G Torrey … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: S&M on the menu in Hillcrest
Consider the saying: "It does what it says on the label.” It started as an advertising slogan and evolved into a British expression observing—with a whiff of sarcasm and touch of irony— that the goods inside the package performed as advertised, albeit perhaps no more. That … [Read more...]