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Which Binchotan Grade is Right for Me? Naoto's Guide to Binchotan Types

Which Binchotan Grade is Right for Me? Naoto's ...

If you’ve met me, you know I love cooking over charcoal. Japanese charcoal, called binchotan, is prized for its amazing quality and cooking properties. Because binchotan is made from natural...

Which Binchotan Grade is Right for Me? Naoto's ...

If you’ve met me, you know I love cooking over charcoal. Japanese charcoal, called binchotan, is prized for its amazing quality and cooking properties. Because binchotan is made from natural...

This Chef's Favourite Spoon: Gray Kunz

This Chef's Favourite Spoon: Gray Kunz

Chefs like spoons as much as they like knives—there, I said it, the secret is out—different spoons for checking seasoning, stirring, plating, basting, flipping, making a quenelle, sauce drizzling, or...

This Chef's Favourite Spoon: Gray Kunz

Chefs like spoons as much as they like knives—there, I said it, the secret is out—different spoons for checking seasoning, stirring, plating, basting, flipping, making a quenelle, sauce drizzling, or...

Charcoal Royal Rumble: Binchotan v.s. Ogatan v.s. Shirozumi

Charcoal Royal Rumble: Binchotan v.s. Ogatan v....

Who knew that charcoal could be so complicated? For something so ubiquitous with backyard burgers and dogs, you’d think that the average person would know a little bit more about...

Charcoal Royal Rumble: Binchotan v.s. Ogatan v....

Who knew that charcoal could be so complicated? For something so ubiquitous with backyard burgers and dogs, you’d think that the average person would know a little bit more about...

Chef's Press: The Kitchen Tool You Didn't Know You Needed

Chef's Press: The Kitchen Tool You Didn't Know ...

2012 — Husk Restaurant. Chris Lord, a lowly stagiere, enters the stage. Sean Brock, the chef to watch at the time, led a talented team of cooks to reclaim the...

Chef's Press: The Kitchen Tool You Didn't Know ...

2012 — Husk Restaurant. Chris Lord, a lowly stagiere, enters the stage. Sean Brock, the chef to watch at the time, led a talented team of cooks to reclaim the...

Steel v.s. Ceramic Honing Rod: Which is Better for my Knife?

Steel v.s. Ceramic Honing Rod: Which is Better ...

Ever wonder why you get 50% off a ceramic honing rod when you buy ANY Japanese knife? If we’re obsessed with Japanese steel, why are we putting so much faith...

Steel v.s. Ceramic Honing Rod: Which is Better ...

Ever wonder why you get 50% off a ceramic honing rod when you buy ANY Japanese knife? If we’re obsessed with Japanese steel, why are we putting so much faith...

The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives to Give Your Clients and Employees as Gifts

The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives to Give Your C...

The best gifts inspire and excite the moment they’re opened. Whether you have staff deserving of appreciation or clients you want to thank for their business, a beautiful kitchen knife...

The Best Japanese Kitchen Knives to Give Your C...

The best gifts inspire and excite the moment they’re opened. Whether you have staff deserving of appreciation or clients you want to thank for their business, a beautiful kitchen knife...