The Sushi Economy: Globalization and the Making of a Modern DelicacyJournalist Sash Issenberg traces sushi's journey from Tokyo street snack to global delicacy, in this fascinating history. Issenberg examines not just the foodstuff itself, but the history, economics and businesses behind the famous fish recipes. It covers topics including the birth of modern sushi, the mysterious underworld of pirates and the tuna black market, Nobu Matsuhisa and what sushi chefs really do behind the bar. It jumps from Mediterranean docks to tuna-auctions to cargo holds to Shanghai streets, all the while making a surprising case against eating local. |
Contents
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND CANADA | 1 |
Tsukiji | 15 |
Three | 21 |
The Hub | 31 |
Four | 40 |
FastFood Metropolis | 47 |
Five | 79 |
New Style | 107 |
Nine | 195 |
The Raw and the Crooked | 225 |
The Future Economy | 251 |
Epilogue | 269 |
Acknowledgments | 283 |
Notes | 291 |
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The Sushi Economy: Globalization and the Making of a Modern Delicacy Sasha Issenberg Limited preview - 2007 |
The Sushi Economy: Globalization and the Making of a Modern Delicacy Sasha Issenberg No preview available - 2008 |
The Sushi Economy: Globalization and the Making of a Modern Delicacy Sasha Issenberg No preview available - 2008 |
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