What's the Secret to the World's Greatest Sushi?
Hi, everyone. It's me, Kat Odell, one of Pursuits' freelance writers typically focused on food and drinks—and I have a proclivity for omakase sushi. If you find me on Instagram @kat_odell, you'll see what I mean.
In fact, I love Japan so much that, pre-pandemic, I visited four times a year. To eat. And it breaks my heart that it's been almost six years since my last visit. But we've had a global catastrophe, I've had a baby, and it's been impossible for me to get back. (Those myriad eight-seat counters aren't especially toddler-friendly.)
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