Ventura Boulevard: LA's Sushi Capital and Coaching Tree

Resources

Books

• The Blue Food Cookbook by Andrew Zimmern and Barton Seaver - This cookbook focuses on sustainable seafood and provides recipes and information on how to incorporate more "blue food" into one's diet.
• Fusão by Esta belfrage - This cookbook explores Brazilian cuisine through a multicultural lens, blending indigenous, African, Portuguese, and immigrant influences.
• Wine Simple: Perfect Pairings by Aldo som and Christine Milkey - This guide teaches readers how to create harmony between wine and food, offering advice on pairing based on elements like weight, acidity, and alcohol.

Videos & Documentaries

• Hope in the Water (PBS docu series) - This inspiring series explores sustainable seafood by taking viewers from water to plate, featuring farmers, fishers, and food artisans.

Research & Studies

• United Nations term "blue food" - A term coined by the UN to differentiate from the green economy and refer to food originating from water, including sea vegetables.

Tools & Software

• ASC and MSC certification stamps - These stamps on fish products indicate that the fish is from a sustainable resource, whether farmed or wild.

Articles & Papers

• "Surveying 'sushi row' and its spectacular seafood" by Brent Cox (The Infatuation) - This article rounds up the best sushi spots along Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles.

People Mentioned

• Brent Cox (Editorial Lead for The Infatuation in Los Angeles) - Provided a roundup of the best sushi spots along Ventura Boulevard.
• Andrew Zimmern (Famed chef, writer, and TV host) - Discussed sustainable seafood, the concept of "blue food," and shared recipes from his cookbook.
• Barton Seaver (Sustainable seafood expert and educator) - Co-authored "The Blue Food Cookbook" with Andrew Zimmern.
• Esther Belfrage (Chef and author) - Discussed her cookbook "Fusão" which explores Brazilian cuisine and her multicultural background.
• Aldo som (Sommelier and author) - Shared insights on wine and food pairing, focusing on elements like weight, acidity, and alcohol.
• Christine Milkey (Co-author) - Co-authored "Wine Simple: Perfect Pairings" with Aldo som.
• Michael Fiorelli (Chef) - Discussed his pizza style and seasonal ingredients at his new restaurant, Fiorelli Pizza.
• Liz Gutierrez (Business partner) - Partner with Michael Fiorelli at Fiorelli Pizza.
• Zach Nichols (Farmer) - Discussed Brussels sprouts and farming practices at his farm, Two Peas in a Pod.
• Lori Hill (Zach Nichols' mother) - Also discussed farming practices at Two Peas in a Pod.

Organizations & Institutions

• The Infatuation - A publication that provided a list of sushi spots on Ventura Boulevard.
• United Nations - Coined the term "blue food."
• PBS - Broadcasts the docu-series "Hope in the Water."
• KCRW - The public radio station hosting the podcast.

Courses & Educational Resources

• "How to taste" (Aldo som's first book) - Taught readers how to taste wine.

Websites & Online Resources

• kcrw.com/goodfood - Website where a link to Brent Cox's list of sushi spots and recipes from Andrew Zimmern and Esther Belfrage can be found.

Other Resources

• Katsuya (Original location on Ventura Blvd) - Credited with inventing the spicy tuna crispy rice.
• The Baked Potato - A jazz club located next door to Sushi Tomoki, recommended as a post-dinner spot.
• ASC and MSC certification stamps - Stamps of approval for sustainable seafood.
• Two Peas in a Pod (Farm) - A farm that supplies Brussels sprouts and other produce, found at various farmer's markets.
• Fiorelli Pizza (Restaurant) - A new restaurant in Beverly Grove with a pizza style that blends New York and Neapolitan influences.