Kyoto Food Worth Seeking
Kyoto, Japan’s Imperial (and government) capital until 1868, moves at a far slower pace than Tokyo. The city’s many shrines, a deeper connection to nature, and less overt reliance on technology, allow for more...
Top 10 Foods of 2016
Every Monday, Food of the Week celebrates my favorite dish from the previous seven days. I live in Los Angeles and was lucky enough to travel to places like Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto), Austin,...
Tempura Matsu Karasumi (Food of the Week)
Repeated efforts, which ultimately included pleading, resulted in a prized table at Kyoto’s Tempura Matsu, a kaiseki-style restaurant near Arashiyama that came highly recommended from trusted advisors. Chef Toshio Matsuno took over Tempura Matsu...
