Review: Nozawa Land keeps growing. What that means for L.A. sushi.

Sushi chef Kazunori Nozawa of the Sugarfish empire opens Kazu Nori. An overview of his influence. Jonathan Gold reviews.
Jonathan Gold • Los Angeles Times • November 14, 2014
When I first went to Sushi Nozawa near the end of 1987, I was mostly impressed with its rigor. The fish was good enough, the usual parade of tuna, yellowtail and mackerel, but there was a sign that read, “Today’s special: Trust me,” and the chef,...
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