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Here's another pic that is a late upload that I should have published way back when! This was eaten here:  http://www.sushitsune.co.jp/ Located conveniently in Ueno Station, it is a perfect place for a quick bite. It's been a while since I have been there but definitely would go back if I am in the area again!

I went to Sushi Mizutani with a friend of mine last month (this post has been a long time coming). It was my first ever 3 Michelin star experience, and as it is rated as one of the best restaurants in the world (and perhaps the 2nd best Sushi place), I arrived at the restaurant full of anticipation for the meal to come. The short story is, it was the best Sushi I have ever had... for the long....long... story, read on.  I'll warn you now, it is a pretty long post.

It's been a while since my last post... have been busy with many things so I haven't had time to sit down and write.  For today, I will just cover Nobu Tokyo, which is one of my more recent culinary adventures. Nobu Tokyo ( http://www.nobutokyo.com/ ) I'd first heard about Nobu about maybe 7 or 8 years ago, when I was working part time as a 'sushi-chef'.  The quotes are there because, well, while I certainly made nigiri-sushi and an assortment of sushi-rolls, I felt (and still do) that I didn't have enough skills to be deserving of that name.  Anyhow, one of the first culinary books I'd ever picked up and read seriously was his book "Nobu The Cookbook" ( http://www.amazon.com/Nobu-The-Cookbook-Nobuyuki-Matsuhisa/dp/156836489X ), which in addition to including recipes from his restaurant menu, details the journey and hardships he underwent in the struggle to become a successful restaurateur. At that time, I never even imagined that I would have...

Trying a different sort of blog post... instead of a restaurant review, I'm gonna recommend one single item that I feel stands out in a specific category, whether it be a drink, snack, main dish, or whatever... so here we go. I'll call them Jerome's Picks. Today's choice is : Aburi Engawa あぶりエンガワ Aburi Engawa from 活寿司 Katsu Sushi in Ikebukuro Seibu This is the torched fin portion of white fish such as hirame or karei  (flounder). It's not always on the menu everywhere you go, but if you do see it, try it.  If you don't see it, ask for it-  there is always a chance that they have it. Why am I recommending it?