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Nobu – The birthplace of modern Japanese cuisine in New York

By CS Hsia, on August 23rd, 2010%

Nobu impressed me the first time, but after that it just feels like a meal. Compared to places like Kyo-Ya, omakase Nobu is almost too predictable. A damn good meal, but nevertheless just a meal with little originality since the debut in ’93. . . . → Read More: Nobu – The birthplace of modern Japanese cuisine in New York

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Celebrity Chefs – Does it still matter who is the best cook? Or rather who is the better manager.

By CS Hsia, on February 13th, 2009%

When you dine at Jean Georges at Columbus Circle, do you expect Jean-Georges Vongerichten to be expediting the dishes? When’s the last time somebody saw Nobu Matsuhisa behind the sushi bar at Tribeca? How do you know when you dine at Craft, Tom Colicchio is not in Brooklyn filming Top Chef? . . . → Read More: Celebrity Chefs – Does it still matter who is the best cook? Or rather who is the better manager.

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