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Lazyass Cookin': Steam-Baked Salmon
August 14, 2013
Last night Johnny and I had plans to watch the season-premiere-of-the-same-season of Breaking Bad. It...
Upcoming Event: Matsuri Festival (It's Our Birthday!)
August 13, 2013
August is our birthday month! It's been one year since we opened our doors at...
MOTOism: A Glimpse Into My Cooking Class
August 12, 2013
Just about a year ago, I left my day job to become an entrepreneur. Similar...
Happy Hour: The Cobbler and the Flirt
August 9, 2013
The Cobbler is the elder statesman of summer cocktails. At its core, the Cobbler is...
Japanify: Chopped Shiitake + Clam Pasta
August 8, 2013
I am really into pulverizing food lately. In addition to my daily dose of fruit...
Smoked Salmon Stop-Off Along the Russian River
August 7, 2013
Last week, Johnny and I randomly went to Russian River. We hadn't seen each other...
Postcard from San Francisco: Steak Americana
August 6, 2013
An annual treat. HOUSE OF PRIME RIB 1906 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94109...
Furochan Eats: Bukkake Udon at Sumita, All the Way in Akabane (Tokyo)
August 5, 2013
At first glance it didn't look like there would be anything out of the ordinary...
Kayo's Kitchen: Movin' Out // New Kitchen Stuff
August 2, 2013
After months of hard negotiating, Johnny is moving to the East Bay! Yup, we are...
Kuishinbo: Doyou no Ushinohi (A Day for Eel)
August 1, 2013
During midsummer, tradition is to have unagi (freshwater eel) on specific days. The days are...
Upcoming Event: One Year Anniversary Sake Tasting
July 31, 2013
Guess what?? Umami Mart Oakland will celebrate its ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY in August!!! Both Yoko...
Casa de Kei: Mentai Pasta with Shirasu
July 30, 2013
Heat saute pan with olive oil, add napa cabbage, sauté for 30 seconds. Add mentaiko...