Bon Appetit's 2005 Chef of the Year, Michael Mina takes simple yet striking flavor combinations to an unexpected level at his signature restaurant. A Wine Spectator Grand Award of Excellence winner in... More »
Ebisu, one of the Seven Deities of Good Fortune and is the deity of prosperity in one's occupation. In agricultural villages he is considered a deity of rice paddies, and in fishing villages he is believed to ensure a good catch. He is also venerated as a deity of the kitchen. Ebisu is usually depicted carrying a sea bream (a symbol of good luck) under his left arm and a fishing rod in his right hand. For nearly 30 years Steve Fujii and his wife Koko have created a San Francisco landmark resta... More »