Dec 21st, 2008 · Snow has buried much of the country over the past few days — and it's causing major delays at airports, especially in the Northeast. If you're stuck in one of those airports, New York Times writer Matt Gross has some ideas on how to stay nourished — be it great sushi at New York's JFK, or budget Ethiopian food just outside the Atlanta airport.
Nov 7th, 2008 · Real Blasty, the sophomore full-length release from Chicago-born Kyle Andrews, is an upbeat album for sad people who just want to dance. A lesser artist could get weighed down by the broody lyrics covering unrequited love, insecurities and general enui. But Andrews pulls it off by pairing his angst with bright electro-pop rhythms and irresistible hooks.
Jul 15th, 2008 · Responding to allegations of illegal fishing by French, Italian and Spanish fleets, the European Union has closed this year's Mediterranean bluefin tuna season two weeks early. Scientists say Mediterranean tuna stocks are severely over-fished. Bluefin tuna from the Mediterranean supplies Japan with about one-third of its sushi — one 200 pound tuna can rake in as much as $30,000.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Hawaiians consume more Spam than any other people in the United States. Cookbook author Muriel Miura explains why and shares one of her favorite Spam recipes.
Jan 31st, 2008 · The mercury content of fresh, sushi-grade tuna may be higher than previously thought. A recent sampling of tuna from stores and restaurants in 23 cities turned up twice the levels of mercury as in previous FDA estimates.
Sep 30th, 2007 · The days of mystery meat are nearly over. At some college cafeterias around the country, menus feature sushi, wood-fired pizzas and gourmet specials -- all in response to the picky palates of college students.
Jul 23rd, 2007 · Tokyo is the site for the world's largest fish market, a place famous for the ultra-high quality tuna featured at the city's best sushi restaurants.
Jul 10th, 2007 · Italian and sushi are two words that normally don't go together. Chef David Pasternack is trying to change that, with a dish called crudo. The chef at Esca in New York City has a new cookbook, The Young Man and The Sea.