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The Umami Reader: This Is Why Brown Rice Sushi Isn't a Good Idea
The Umami Reader: This Is Why Brown Rice Sushi Isn't a Good Idea
December 9, 2016
Why science says brown rice is bad for sushi, Pikotaro's CBCC, how Roberta's has been implicated in Pizzagate, Tartine Bakery benefit for Ghost Ship, more.
Event Recap: Pop-Up Dinner with Jicca from Tokyo
Event Recap: Pop-Up Dinner with Jicca from Tokyo
December 16, 2014
As 2014 nearly comes to a close, I wanted to recap one of our favorite...
Event Recap: 2nd Annual UMAMI MART MATSURI
Event Recap: 2nd Annual UMAMI MART MATSURI
November 24, 2014
Another summer, come and gone. Erm, another fall, come and gone. It's starting to get...
Upcoming Event: 2nd Annual Umami Mart Matsuri
Upcoming Event: 2nd Annual Umami Mart Matsuri
July 28, 2014
Guess what? It's our birthday! We're turning TWO years old (can you believe?!?!?!) and as...
Upcoming Event: A Pop-Up Dinner with JICCA from Tokyo (OAK)
Upcoming Event: A Pop-Up Dinner with JICCA from Tokyo (OAK)
May 30, 2014
This event is SOLD OUT! Umami Mart + Ordinaire + Selection Massale welcomes JICCA from...
Ordinaire, My Neighborhood Wine Shop (Oakland)
Ordinaire, My Neighborhood Wine Shop (Oakland)
February 10, 2014
I've lived in the Grand Lake district of Oakland for four years now, and we've...