Austin Sushi News #29 October, 2003 Welcome to Austin Sushi News, a friendly by-product of the sushi website for Austin, Texas, www.austinsushi.com Once every month or so, we bring you the latest scoop on sushi bars and related matters in Austin, Texas. You can UNsubscribe at any time by sending email to austin-maki-unsubscribe@austinsushi.com. Subscribe by going to www.austinsushi.com and clicking on the mailing list icon. If you have any problems, please send email to webmaster@austinsushi.com CONTENTS: 1. Zamfir Sucks! We Want Disco And Sake BOMBBBBBBBBBBBBSSSSS! 2. Body Sushi Makes A Comeback 3. More Sushi Classes At Central Market There was no August or September issue of Austin Sushi News ========================================================== 1. Zamfir Sucks! We Want Disco And Sake BOMBBBBBBBBBBBBSSSSS! Since we first reported on this sushi gig almost two years ago (http://www.austinsushi.com/news/archive/news1201.html), DK's disco sushi night at Seoul Sushi Bar has become something of an Austin legend. Every Monday night, owner DK dons his fur-fringed super-pimp garb with deluxe afro wig headgear and becomes the Korean Superfly -- emcee of a somewhat wild disco karaoke party featuring sushi and lots of sake bombs (beer + sake shots). You may also have heard allegations of groping, sexual misconduct, lewd behaviour, unsavory drunkenness, and nasty foul-mouthed invectives. I recently investigated these allegations and can assure you that they are all true. In fact, they're even listed on the menu. DK will not be elected Governor anytime soon, but his sushi bar is standing room only every Monday night (get there early to assure prompt seating). Why not check out a photo of "The Man" http://www.austinsushi.com/dk.html Seoul Sushi Bar 6400 S. 1st Street (Between Stassney and William Cannon) (512) 326-5807 ========================================================== 2. Body Sushi Makes A Comeback You saw it in the 1993 movie, "Rising Sun," when the affluent Japanese businessman eats sushi off of a naked woman's body. Now it may be available from a caterer near you. Part of a larger trend in "interactive" dining events, body sushi is, simply put, pieces of sushi served on the mostly naked body of a young female model. The "sushi" woman is required to lie on a table perfectly still for up to three hours. There is a pillow for her head and she may speak to guests if she wishes, but mostly she has to concentrate on steady breathing and other muscle control. According to Gary Arabia, owner of the trendy LA catering business Global Cuisine, body sushi has a long tradition in Japan, but he first experimented with it ten years ago for a private celebrity event. He did it again for the 1993 movie "Rising Sun." Three years ago, he began Global Cuisine and made body sushi part of his repertoire. Notably, he created it for the infamous "naked sushi" episode of "The Surreal Life." Here's a nice picture. Don't stare too hard http://www.globalcuisinecatering.com/sushigirl.html ========================================================== 3. More Sushi Classes At Central Market Central Market Cooking School is back with more sushi classes. Tim Thomas of Origami will once again be teaching. Still hard to believe that his class, which is held on the evening of October 16th, isn't sold out. Your next opportunity will be January 29th, 2004, so maybe you should sign up(?) October Cooking Classes At Central Market http://www.centralmarket.com/cm/cmClasses-A_NL.jsp ==========================================================