December 25th 2022 O.A.

Plant-Based Products

Next Meats, a company specializing in plant-based meat announced its new product line on December 14th in LA.

Plant-based foie gras, caviar and shelf-stable wagyu beef was announced. Next Meats and its subsidiary, Dr. Foods will begin manufacturing and selling the products.

At the event, dishes using the products were served by chef, Reina Montenegro who is known for her vegan recipes.
The products were tasted by restaurant individuals who were invited to the event and opinions were exchanged.

The products that were introduced at this event will be available for business and retail in the US starting next year.

Sushi Katsu-ya 25th Anniversary

Japanese restaurant group, Katsu-ya Group celebrated the 25th anniversary for their very first restaurant location, Sushi Katsu-ya and had a party.

Sushi Katsu-ya opened in 1997 at Studio City.
Along with their authentic Japanese sushi, the restaurant became famous for Chef Katsuya Uechi’s unique original menu like the “Spicy tuna with crispy rice”, and became a renowned restaurant group having 9 different locations in LA and Seattle.

At the party, Chef Katsuya stated his gratitude to the invited guests and filleted a tuna himself.
The tuna was then served as both sushi and sashimi at the party.

About 100 guests enjoyed the all-you-can-eat-and-drink party and celebrated Sushi Katsu-ya’s 25th anniversary.