It was a quintessentially Seattle kind of day … grey, wet, windy. Despite a punctual arrival, I realized the restaurant was closed until 5 p.m. After some waiting, I was met with a warm whiff of briny ...

Japanese cuisine has become increasingly popular in recent years, but Shiro of Japan was well ahead of the curve, establishing the first traditional sushi and hibachi restaurant on Long Island in 1972 ...

Sitting in front of the legendary sushi chef Shiro Kashiba as he swiftly rolls his wrist, shaping and warming each piece of perfect fish, all the while goodheartedly teasing those lucky enough to snag ...