This month marks the 59th anniversary of the introduction Sushi to America. According to the September 11th, 1953 edition of the Milwaukee Journal, Crown Prince Akihito of Japan introduced U.S. officials to Yakitori, Sukiyaki, and Sushi (described as “Japanese rice balls wrapped in seaweed”), at a private party in Washington. For the guests, it was a novelty, […]
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WanderFood Wednesday: Islands Dining in Orlando
I know. I’m mostly vegetarian. Sometimes vegan. And on occasion eat fish or seafood. I’m a flexitarian, I suppose. While in Orlando last month, I had the chance to meet up with a representative of Loews Hotels and we had a fabulous meal at Islands Dining Room, located at the Royal Pacific Resort. At the […]