Buffalo has never seen an event like The Zen of Sushi. Held at The Executive Performance Center with seatings on both Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2, The Zen of Sushi is an in-depth look a the world of sushi. It will be my pleasure, in the ambiance of the stunning Executive Performance Center, to take you on an entertaining tour through the history of sushi, its customs and components. We’ll look at the traditions that govern this vastly popular cuisine, suggest some tips for the ordering and enjoyment of sushi, and we’ll examine its role in America’s current food culture.
This event will be a relaxed and enjoyable evening full of interesting facts about sushi culture. Even better, it will be accompanied by a fantastic, multi-course Japanese meal prepared by Johnson & Wales graduate and nutritionist, Chef Avi Altman. Chef Altman runs a successful catering business in addition to his unique position as chef to the Executive Performance Center.
The fish and shellfish used to prepare this meal will be of the same quality used by Western New York’s finest sushi restaurants, flown in fresh from Hawaii and prepared with skill and diligence. Just look at the evening’s menu:
The Zen of Sushi
Miso Soup with Edamame
Yellow Fin Tuna with Avocado, Asian Pear and Daikon Salad
A Delightful Combination of Nigiri and Sashimi (5 pieces)
2 Traditional Rolls :
Mackerel Ginger Roll wrapped in Nori
Roll du jour
1 Non-traditional Roll:
Forbidden Rice, Caramelized Papaya & Sake-marinated White Fish rolled & dusted in White Sesame
Steamed Chocolate Cake with Lychee Sauce
Sake
Chef’s Selection of Wine
Tea Service
YUM is pleased to have the opportunity to give away tickets to this event. If you are interested in winning tickets, please read further for information about the contest. If you’d rather not take the chance of missing out on tickets, you can contact the Executive Performance Center and make your reservations today. Some tickets are still available, but I doubt they will be for long. Please contact the Executive Performance Center with any questions (716.882.1400).
YUM’S Zen of Sushi Contest
The photo below depicts items commonly associated with quality sushi. Do you know the proper name of each? We are looking for the name of the specific item, not its ingredients (for example the answer to B. is not “salmon” or “sashimi”). Please email your answers to YUM and don’t forget to type “Zen” into the subject line. Entries with four or more correct answers will be entered in the drawing to win tickets. One entry per person, please. The Zen of Sushi contest ends on Sunday, April 20 at 5PM. Winners will be notified by email on Monday, April 21.
Good luck!