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April 19, 2012
Morimoto Who? Houston has Nobu Kagawa at Uchi
You've done it, come on, you know you have. Most American sushi eaters have succeeded in bastardizing the whole tradition and delicacy of sushi. We make paste out of soy sauce and wasabi and dip our beautiful piece of o-toro and rice in it till it's dripping and then shove it in our mouths. The wasa ... More >>
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April 18, 2012
Musical "Holograms" We Don't Want To See Anytime Soon (OK, Yes We Do)
A lot has been made about the Tupac "hologram" at Coachella. First off, it's not really a hologram as much as it is CGI "magic" and it's nothing new, seeing that they have been doing it Japan for a few years now. But they do lots of things in Japan. It's even to get swept up in the madness because ... More >>
Blogs
February 27, 2012
Super Market Sushi: Kroger vs. H-E-B
When I think about sushi, I think about my time in the Far East, and I think about something that looks like this: Supermarkets have been trying to capitalize of late upon the massive popularity of sushi. You can't go into a grocery store anymore without seeing a sushi-dedicated kiosk or deli count ... More >>
Articles
December 22, 2011
The Film Issue: 10+
When I think about sushi, I think about my time in the Far East, and I think about something that looks like this: Supermarkets have been trying to capitalize of late upon the massive popularity of sushi. You can't go into a grocery store anymore without seeing a sushi-dedicated kiosk or deli count ... More >>
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September 29, 2011
“Mayuko Ono Gray: Japanese Calligraphy My Way”
When I think about sushi, I think about my time in the Far East, and I think about something that looks like this: Supermarkets have been trying to capitalize of late upon the massive popularity of sushi. You can't go into a grocery store anymore without seeing a sushi-dedicated kiosk or deli count ... More >>
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May 26, 2011
"Canned Acoustica III"
When I think about sushi, I think about my time in the Far East, and I think about something that looks like this: Supermarkets have been trying to capitalize of late upon the massive popularity of sushi. You can't go into a grocery store anymore without seeing a sushi-dedicated kiosk or deli count ... More >>
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May 19, 2011
Picnic at Miller Outdoor Theater
Two weekends ago I made the trek up the big hill at Miller Outdoor Theater to see Houston Ballet's performance of The Core, Tu Tu and Hush. The weather was perfect and all three ballets were impressive, but as I looked around at my fellow picnickers on the hill with their various fried things ... More >>
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April 13, 2011
Ingredient of the Week: Cactus Honey Powder
What is it? This Arizona Farm Cactus Honey Powder is a bit of an enigma. After a little research online, I found several sources, including a blog called TheKitchn.com, that states that "cactus honey" is a term used to describe agave nectar, NOT bee-produced honey made from the cactus flower ... More >>
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April 7, 2011
Houston Japan Festival 2011
What is it? This Arizona Farm Cactus Honey Powder is a bit of an enigma. After a little research online, I found several sources, including a blog called TheKitchn.com, that states that "cactus honey" is a term used to describe agave nectar, NOT bee-produced honey made from the cactus flower ... More >>
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March 14, 2011
Japanese Nuke Disaster Might Stop Texas Expansion
STNP, with a rainbowFinancial analysts are predicting that the series of nuclear accidents resulting from the Japanese earthquake will put an end to plans to expand the South Texas Nuclear Plant in Bay City, 90 miles southwest of town. The energy company NRG had ambitious plans to double STN ... More >>
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February 7, 2011
Ingredient of the Week: Nagaimo
What is it? Other than a very lewd-looking root vegetable (at least from this picture I took), the not-so-pretty yam is also known as a Chinese yam, yamaimo, Japanese mountain yam, or Korean yam. It can grow to up to three feet long and close to four pounds. Ironically known in the U.S. as ... More >>
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January 27, 2011
Atoning for the [Cinematic] Sins of the Father
A poor *black* kid? They'll never buy it.That rumbling you heard yesterday was the muted "harrumph"-ing of thousands of American film journalists after news of the Will Smith/Jay-Z Annie reboot was confirmed: Overbrook Entertainment has formally announced a partnership with Jay-Z for future ... More >>
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January 3, 2011
Escolar and Uni at Aka Sushi
Photos by Katharine ShilcuttSea snail up front, uni in the back.Every time I mention enjoying a particular sushi restaurant, a commenter or two will chime in to tell me that I'm a blithering idiot for not enjoying Aka Sushi more. (Sometimes that's an exaggeration, but not usually.) This also ... More >>
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August 5, 2010
Face It, Fans: MLS Is A Minor League
What's that "M" stand for again?I don't read Jerome Solomon of the Houston Chronicle often. I think of him as a kind of minor league Richard Justice. But I couldn't resist reading him the other day when he did one of my favorite things, piss off soccer fans. Last week, apparently, he made the mis ... More >>
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July 12, 2010
Random Ingredient: Octopus
What is it? With the World Cup finally coming to a close, there's been a lot of chatter about a certain cephalopod named Paul that resides in Germany. With all due respect to the "octopus oracle," we present today's random ingredient. Octopi are actually in the mollusk family. They're eaten ... More >>
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June 10, 2010
Secret of the Sea: Lolliguncula Brevis
The sparkling enope squid, which is found in the Western Pacific Ocean, is a seasonal delicacy that is found in sushi bars between the months of March and May. They're also known as "firefly squid" (hotaru ika in Japanese) because each tentacle contains a photophore that flashes a luminescent ... More >>
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June 9, 2010
World Cup: Get in the Spirit
zotaIf you couldn't care less about the World Cup, that's fine, because basically the ENTIRE REST OF THE WORLD is excited, and we'll make up for your lack of enthusiasm. But should you be looking to get into the World Cup spirit, here's a brief list of Houston restaurants where you can enjoy ... More >>
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June 7, 2010
Texans Cheerleaders In The Far East: Stuck In An Airport And You Can't Get Out Of It
Try the wasabi-flavored Kit KatsThe Texans cheerleaders are headed to Japan on an Armed Forces Entertainment tour, because our brave service members want to hear what Matt Schaub is really like. Or maybe they want to look at cheerleaders.Texans cheerleader Lindsay (as always, first names only to ... More >>
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June 3, 2010
"Paper Runway"
The Center for Contemporary Craft outsources a show to some paper experts
Blogs
June 3, 2010
Texans Cheerleaders On Tour: Inspiration From Led Zep And The Air Force
Nourishment in several languagesThe Texans cheerleaders are headed to Japan on a USO tour, because our brave service members want to hear what Matt Schaub is really like. Or maybe they want to look at cheerleaders.Texans cheerleader Lindsay (as always, first names only to deter stalker creeps ... More >>
Blogs
May 28, 2010
Human Sushi Trays Come to Houston
Photos by Son LamAlthough the practice of nyotaimori, or using a human body as a sushi serving platter, is considered terribly declasse in Japan, that hasn't stopped clever restaurant and club owners from importing the practice to the United States. Combining "exotic" Japanese cuisine like su ... More >>
Blogs
April 28, 2010
Sampler Plate: This Week In Food Blogs
Each week, we put together a sampler plate of the most interesting links from both local and national food blogs. Know a blog we should be paying particular attention to? Leave the address in the comments section below. The Necessarian: Although at the time of this writing, Nancy has packed up all ... More >>
Film
August 6, 2009
Free Willy. Seriously.
The Cove expertly exposes the horrific treatment of dolphins, but what about the uglies?
Blogs
July 7, 2009
Japanese Chardonnay: The New Frontier?
Photo by Katharine ShilcuttWhile in Chinatown browsing the aisles at Hong Kong City Mall's grocery store, Hong Kong Market, last weekend, I ran across something interesting among the hundreds of bottles of sake: Japanese Chardonnay and Merlot, made by Chateau Mercian. It's highly possible tha ... More >>
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June 25, 2009
I Travel Lite!
Ali presents The Good, the Bad & the Funny
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April 23, 2009
16th Annual Japan Festival
Are you ready for a gong karaoke contest?
Blogs
March 25, 2009
Nebraska: The New Japan
Photo courtesy of Matthew N. Stoller Hot beef injections are down the street, sicko.It's long been known that Japan has the market cornered on bizarre vending machines. From machines dispensing beer and sake to bowls of hot ramen and farm-fresh eggs, the Japanese are a people who love ... More >>
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February 12, 2009
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January 29, 2009
Target Free First Sunday
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December 25, 2008
Top Ten Sports Moments of 2008
10. Danica Patrick won the Indy Japan 300 to become the first woman to win a major (NASCAR, Indy, Formula One) auto race. 9. Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine won his 300th game, then retired at the end of the season, to just about cement his selection into the Baseball Hall of Fame in five ye ... More >>
Blogs
December 25, 2008
Top Ten Sports Moments of 2008
10. Danica Patrick won the Indy Japan 300 to become the first woman to win a major (NASCAR, Indy, Formula One) auto race. 9. Atlanta Braves pitcher Tom Glavine won his 300th game, then retired at the end of the season, to just about cement his selection into the Baseball Hall of Fame in five ye ... More >>
Calendar
October 2, 2008
Honogurai mizu no soko kara (Dark Water)
Don't let the leaky remake scare you away from the real thing
Calendar
September 11, 2008
Madama Butterfly
Watch happiness flutter away in Puccini’s most-loved opera
Calendar
August 7, 2008
“Houston Center for Photography’s 26th Anniversary ”
30 photographers contribute portraits, landscapes and narratives
Calendar
April 3, 2008
Houston Japan Festival
The local Asian community celebrates its heritage
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September 27, 2007
11th Houston Grand Taiko Festival
You can’t beat it!
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August 17, 2006
Weird Science
Gatchaman could kick Pikachu's ass
Calendar
June 1, 2006
Got Milk?
Gatchaman could kick Pikachu's ass
Dining
April 13, 2006
Raw Deal
When Andrew Jackson puts in an appearance, the hostesses at Ra Sushi pay attention
Home Entertainment
January 12, 2006
Enter the Dragon
Dragon Quest VIII is the biggest thing from Japan since Godzilla
News
December 29, 2005
A Cut Above
The future of the best beef in America may depend on a herd in East Texas
Music
June 10, 2004
Playbill
The future of the best beef in America may depend on a herd in East Texas
Music
July 24, 2003
Lutefisk Sushi
Sweet J.A.P. is without a doubt the best Japanese punk band from Minneapolis
Music
March 27, 2003
Hissin' Dixie.
Country stars battle it out on the eve of war
Dining
October 4, 2001
American Kobe
Lynn's Steakhouse proves a few restaurants still serve up USDA Prime
Dining
March 29, 2001
Side Order of Worms?
You like fresh salmon? So do marine parasites.
Dining
January 25, 2001
The Fifth Taste
Speaking off the toque: Kanji Okubo
Culture
July 27, 2000
Unmasked!
MFA exhibit uncovers the secrets behind our facial disguises
Film
November 4, 1999
Far East Epic
Princess Mononoke struggles with evil and English adaptation
Film
May 25, 1995
Love for Sale
Princess Mononoke struggles with evil and English adaptation
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