Despite a Few Menu Kinks, the Tattoo-Inspired Sushi Joint Irezumi Earns Some Very Good Ink

In what seems to be the second documented case of “jump-the-gun-itis” we've seen in recent weeks, it's been widely reported that Maryland-based chain Boardwalk Fresh Burgers N Fries sent out coupons to eager customers prior to the opening of its...

For those who remember, two years ago in May of '08, I reviewed a new Newport Beach restaurant which specialized in crudo, the Italian version of sashimi. The place was called Blanca — the first of many ambitious eateries in what was part of...

A few months ago, Orange County had its first crudo bar in Blanca; and now, not so much. There was already signs of trouble back in July when repo men were sent to rip out equipment from its kitchens as Newport Beach police stood guard. Blanca's...

On this episode of Dueling Dishes we pit two revolving sushi houses. Sushilicious is the newcomer; Kaisen is the long-established contender. But this week, we're not comparing just a single dish between the two of them. Since one dish can...

The best sushi hand roll I ever had was made by Katsu Aoyagi, the sushi master behind Tustin's venerable Sushi Wasabi. I haven't been back since he retired last summer and sold his shop to a younger chef, but I still remember that blue crab...