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Episode 24: Applied Japanese Cuisine
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45 minutes
Released:
Dec 7, 2015
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Podcast episode
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Wylie Dufresne is in studio with Akiko this week for an intriguing episode of Japan Eats! Hinting at his new project opening in the new year, Wylie explains how he found himself in the restaurant industry and why working in the industry is likened to playing a team sport. What does Wylie think about being considered a predominant figure in the modernist/molecular gastronomy food realm? What’s his brainstorming process like? Tune in for a great discussion on finding inspiration from all around, his Japanese influences (like dashi), plus the duo dissect some of Wylie’s notable dishes.
> #### “Often times we will try to take things people are familiar with and play with it, have fun with it.” [14:30]
–Wylie Dufresne on Japan Eats
> #### “Often times we will try to take things people are familiar with and play with it, have fun with it.” [14:30]
–Wylie Dufresne on Japan Eats
Released:
Dec 7, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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Episode 10: In Pursuit of Umami: This week on Japan Eats, host Akiko Katayam is in studio with Tim Cushman, the heralded chef and owner of O Ya with locations in Boston and most recently, New York City. Since its opening in 2007, Tim and the restaurant have received numerous accolades, including being named by New York Times food critic, Frank Bruni, as the #1 new restaurant in the country in 2008. Akiko and Tim discuss his colorful path to ultimately producing fine Japanese fare before moving on to his specific kitchen techniques involving amazing ingredients as well as details around specific dishes. Tune in for a delicious show! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. Why Japanese? When I fell in love with the Japanese culture, what I loved about the flavors of Japan were how much was accomplished in one bite. [17:03] The most important part of O Ya, to me, is our sushi rice, even though we have a lot more than sushi! [17:25] --Tim Cushman on Japan Eats by Japan Eats!