In Upstate New York, Talking Tanka Poetry

Here's some of what I collected at  Tanka Sunday  in Albany over the weekend. Tanka, the ancient form of Japanese poetry, is …

Elizabeth Andoh Pays Culinary Tribute to the People of Tohoku

The esteemed Japanese cookbook author Elizabeth Andoh made an appearance tonight at The International Culinary Center in Soho to…

Chef Bill Telepan and Friends Cook for Tohoku

Telepan, center, and event volunteers. Photos courtesy of  Bill Telepan I happened to speak with Chef Bill Telepan yesterday, who…