ALL MUSINGS

Sep 611 min read

Nagi Sushi - 5 - Grand Opening

As the snow slowly descended from the heavens on March 23, 2024, it was an auspicious sign for the Grand Opening of Nagi Sushi.

Sep 63 min read

Nagi Sushi - 4 - Progress

The first visible sign of progress was the newly erected Nagi Sushi sign, which was emblazoned with the kanji for calm, 凪 . . .

Sep 63 min read

Nagi Sushi - 3 - The Space

Here, in an unassuming street replete with equally unassuming strip malls, Hiroha-san would establish Nagi Sushi.

Sep 63 min read

Nagi Sushi - 2 - The Guts of Hiroha Moriyuki, 広羽守順

In a smoky snack bar in Maebashi in the late 1980s, a young Moriyuki Hiroha, otherwise known as Shu, tended the counter . . .

Sep 63 min read

Nagi Sushi - 1 - Moving Forward

“Hiroha-san, are you opening a restaurant?” “I’m still thinking about it.”

Dec 6, 202311 min read

C’est Japon à Suisha - 6 - The Last Day

Arai-san, how do you feel today? I don't know.

Dec 5, 20239 min read

C’est Japon à Suisha - 5 - Prepping for Dinner Service

Arai-san, of course, is the first person on-site. It’s always busy, but with only one month before the official closure . . .

Dec 4, 20239 min read

C’est Japon à Suisha - 4 - OB/OG Kai

I want to have an event and invite everyone who worked at Suisha Gardens. I need someone to be the photographer. Would you like to do it?"

Dec 3, 202314 min read

C’est Japon à Suisha - 3 - Arai Masanori, 荒井正宣- The Second Owner

“I challenge, I challenge." Arai-san repeated these words, almost like a mantra.

Dec 2, 20238 min read

C’est Japon à Suisha - 2 - The Restaurant

C’est Japon à Suisha and its predecessor, Suisha Gardens, is located in Ottawa’s downtown core at 208 Slater Street . . .

Dec 1, 20231 min read

C'est Japon à Suisha - 1 - Introduction

In July 2023, C’est Japon à Suisha will serve its last dinner service. No longer will Ottawans hear “Please watch your step” . . .

Aug 20, 20223 min read

From Birth to Butcher - Introduction

How does livestock become food? About 8 years ago, my wife noticed a sign at the Metcalfe Farmer's Market advertising meat Community...