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MOTOism: Raisinwich is the New Macaron
November 6, 2012
I don't know about what's going on in your city, but these days, NYC is...
The Forest Feast Show @ Umami Mart
November 5, 2012
We are more than a little excited to announce our first art show with long-time...
Ask a Bartender: Why Aren't Bitters Used in Japan?
November 2, 2012
Here's a column idea that's been brewing for a while: asking bartenders in Japan about...
Japanify: Grilled Sanma
November 1, 2012
When the persimmons and matsutake start populating the markets in Japan, so do the sanma...
Richmen: Ramen Shop's Noodle-Making Machine from Japan
October 31, 2012
It all started with a vision. Three guys, slaving away at Chez Panisse for years,...
Upcoming Event: First Friday with Grease Box
October 30, 2012
Our great friend (and twice-Umami Mart writer) Lizzy Boelter is popping up at Umami Mart...
MOTOism: Moto Sensei, Cooking Class Teacher
October 30, 2012
If this is posted on 10/30, it means I survived Hurricane Sandy. My friend Chisa...
Umami Mart Spotlight: Atelier Dion Yunomi (Teacups)
October 29, 2012
We are extremely excited to present yunomi (teacups) exclusively made for us by our dear...
Forest Feast: Caramelized Onion Pizza
October 29, 2012
I loooove onions that are slow cooked with balsamic vinegar. Red or white onions work....
The PDT Project: Betula
October 26, 2012
The Betula cocktail first appeared on the PDT menu in the Fall of 2007, and...
Japanify: Negitoro Don
October 25, 2012
I am posting a recipe for negitoro donburi for the pure fact that this is...
The Ramen Shaman: Jiro-kei Ramen at Senrigan (Kitazawa)
October 24, 2012
This one was a long time coming. Since I first started reading about ramen over...