Jiro Ono is 85 years old. He owns a small sushi restaurant in downtown Tokyo. It’s located in the lower level of a sleek office building next to a subway station. The restaurant seats only 10 customers at a counter. There are no tables and no waiting area. Mr. Ono does not serve appetizers, deserts or liquor. His customers are expected to be on time, not early and certainly not late. They are warmly greeted and seated at the counter. Typically, each receives 20 pieces of sushi, each different, … more
*** out of **** I have a love-hate relationship with seafood. I don't like to say that I like it because that usually implies that I enjoy the taste of fish - obviously a top item - whilst I do not, but at the same time I know for a fact I don't hate it. I enjoy shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, and all kinds of other stuff. So given that I don't like fish, I've never liked sushi much either. Granted, I haven't been thrust into a situation where I'd have the option of sampling … more
JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI Directed by David Gelb Everything you need to know about Jiro Ono, the subject of the new documentary, JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI, is right there in the title. The man literally dreams of new ways to perfect one of the world’s greatest delicacies. He has dedicated nearly his entire life to the art and craft of sushi making and I don’t say this lightly. After being cast out of his home at the age of 10, in some form of parental lesson … more