For better or worse, I’ve become known to my friends as the “fish girl”. Friends email me whenever a great new fish restaurant opens up or when an article about salmon appears in the news. So it came as no surprise that my inbox was buzzing with word about this new fish film, Jiro Dreams of Sushi. A good friend popped a dvd screener in the mail to me and I sat down to watch it (unwisely) as I was at the 24 hour mark of a fast. While watching this film when hungry is a form of cruel and unusual punishment, fortunately it’s as satisfying for the heart and mind as it is a feast for the eyes.I lived in Japan in 1999 and passed through Ginza station about a hundred times. I knew the shortcuts, where to stand on the track and how to make my commute connections. I was teaching English that year in Tokyo and while I made decent money, I wasn’t consulting the Michelin Guide for suggestions on where to eat. Had I flipped through it, I might have known that one of the world’s greatest sushi chefs ran a 10-seat sushi bar located in the bowels of Ginza station.

During my year in Tokyo I noticed how Japanese take incredible pride in their job. Unlike in the US, people are not defined by their jobs, but rather– they strive to add definition to their jobs. I found this to be true of everyone– the executives I taught English to, retail salespeople, janitors, even the “elevator girls” (women who pressed buttons in elevators all day). Their attitude is “I’m going to take pride in what I do and do it to the best of my ability”. And as a result, hands-down Japan has the best elevator girls in the world.Jiro is no stranger to this philosophy. He is a devoted craftsman who strives to do his job better today than he did it yesterday. And fortunately for us, he chose sushi cheffing over the janitorial sciences. To Jiro, being the best sushi chef doesn’t mean having the best location, celebrity clientele or award-winning reputation. Having those things only deepens his obligation to be the best at what he does. Sure, buying the best fish or rice requires talent, but after a little training, anyone can do it. 

Jiro’s remarkable talent is in the details. He honors the integrity of every grain of rice with a heavy handed dose of vinegar. He won’t serve fish that doesn’t meet his standards and slices fish that does within millimeters of perfection. He tailors the size of sushi he makes for customers based on their mouth size (slightly smaller for women) and orients the fish on the platter differently for right and left-handed diners. Watching his hands dance while making sushi is like watching an ancient shadow puppet show as he gently taps, turns and twists the nigiri in his hands.Though the artistry of sushi-making is featured, this film is about much more than beautiful “food porn” images of sushi. It’s a story of family and devotion that explores Jiro’s role as father, master and role model. The filmmaker captures Jiro at the age of 85 with two sons and a handful of young apprentices working at his three-star Michelin award restaurants in Tokyo. One can’t help but wonder what will happen when “the inevitable” happens, but as Jiro shares with us in the film, 95% of the preparation happens before a piece of sushi is crafted.

Having one son at the helm of his Roppongi Hills location and his eldest by his side in Ginza, Jiro has ensured the necessary preparations have been made for his sons to continue his legacy.sushi san felipe maipuOfficial Jiro Dreams of Sushi websitejiro dreams of sushi amazon instantGolden Tomatoes-Lists of the Best-Reviewed Movies of the Yearjiro dreams of sushi zip And the Tomato goes to...ninja sushi menu arlington This is a guide to the film review meta-site Rotten Tomatoes, whose Annual Golden Tomato Awards honor the best-reviewed movies of the year. where can i buy sushi grade fish in tampa

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