UN Agency Favors Ban on Bluefin Tuna Exports

This article made us happy. 

Give bluefins a chance.

 

Mashiko Restaurant Featured On Grist

Good intentions are a great starting point.  Throw in oodles of thoughtful insight and a touch of wit, and you are poised to grab the attention of the masses.  That’s why we are excited to be included on Grist!  

When the delightful Darby Smith sat down with our very own Chef Hajime Sato, it was a fun-filled, fact-finding fiesta!  We think you will appreciate that the resulting informational article has an encouraging feel.  We especially like Darby’s choice of awesome photos by our very good pals at sushiday.com and Richard Ling.  

How can you resist a feisty eel photo?

 Thanks so much to the great many folks who are making the switch to responsible seafood choices.  Your decisions are having a positive impact!

YELLOW TERROR And Beyond

With all of the recent hype about Roger Shimomura’s latest exhibit, we were eager to get a glimpse.  We were delightfully surprised on our first visit to The Wing Luke Asian Museum.

A hidden gem in Seattle's International District

Rather than bore you with our opinions and interpretations, we’d just like to encourage you to check it out for yourself.  Along with Yellow Terror, you should also spend some quality time getting to know the works within Cultural Transcendence.  The museum itself is conveniently located in a gorgeous building a few short blocks from Uwajimaya.  Why not stop in for a peek the next time you are in the neighborhood taking care of your dorayaki fix?

Catch THE END OF THE LINE Tomorrow Night

“What is sustainable seafood?”  “Are non-sustainable methods really that bad?”  “Why should I care about how my seafood got to my table?”  These are all fair questions, and we hear them on a daily basis.
The End of the Line is a great movie that gives insight into the current plight of our oceans.  Beautifully shot on location around the world, The End of the Line details how careless fishing practices are impacting our planet as a whole.  With breathtaking footage, amazing facts, and a hopeful message, we think you will appreciate this aquatic education.  Perhaps it will inspire you to take on a cause of your own.

Lucky us!  Sundance Channel will be airing The End of the Line on January 25th at 6:30pm.  Cancel your plans, set your DVR, or better yet, invite your friends over for an awe-inspiring, thought-provoking night.

Our Alessio

Ryan Gregg truly takes a good photo. You should take a peek.

 Alessio is a passionate man who eats with tremendous ferocity.
These are but two of the reasons we love and admire Alessio.

Mashiko Featured In Northwest Palate Magazine

Pick up your copy locally or online.

Sustainable sushi continues to gain momentum!  Mashiko Restaurant is featured in the January/February 2010 issue of Northwest Palate Magazine.  The article by Erin DeJesus includes commentary from our very own Chef Hajime Sato along with photos by Jessica Oyanagi and sushiday.com.  We definitely recommend checking it out!

Winter Break Wrap-UP

Here we find ourselves at the very tail end of Winter Break.  Hopefully you and yours had a magnificent holiday season!  Alas, tomorrow brings the return of the usual routine.     

Feeling kind of happy but also kind of sad about no longer being stuck with the kids 24/7?  You could make tonight extra special by renting, purchasing, borrowing, or downloading one of the best movies ever.
Up is a delightful choice for everyone in the family.  Even those perpetually negative teenagers will probably dig it, although they will most likely deny it.  And hey, if you just don’t have the time to watch it tonight, definitely put Up on your “to see” list.  There are still many rainy, cold nights left to come this winter. 

Dug’s Special Mission rules.

We highly recommend watching Up without any previous knowledge of what the movie is about.  That’s how you keep the surprises surprising!  But if you are into all kinds of spoilers, here you go.   Warmest wishes for a superb 2010!

New Year’s Eve 2010 Is Almost Here

Hey there, last-minute party people!  Have you procrastinated and/or forgotten to make plans for New Year’s Eve?  It’s not too late to make it a night to remember!  Mashiko still has a few tables available for our tasty, sustainable celebration.  Why not call now to make your reservations?  Thursday will be here before you know it… 

Nobody knows how to party like this guy.

Welcome to Winter Break

Click here for family fun time!

You know those little people you send off to school each morning?  Well, it seems that you will now be stuck with them nonstop for a week or two.  What to do, what to do?  How’s about having some fun learning about Japan?  That would be totally cool!  We bet you’ll dig this site as much as your young ones will.  Plus, you will be stealthily sneaking in a bit of education as well.  You’re welcome.

And The Winners Are…

Last month, Mashiko Restaurant held a fundraiser that required participants to have moustaches.  Here are our favorite participants:

Thanks to everyone who took part, we will be presenting the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance with a check for $896.50.  Way to kick the crap out of cancer, you sexy moustache-having warriors!