NYTimes conspires to make me miss Japan & kaiten-zushi.

Good article on how conveyor belt sushi thrives and survives during economic difficulties.  I'd kill for some kaiten...  I think a visit to Monrovia's Barracuda Bar Sushi joint for NYEve dinner is in order.  No conveyor belt, but you make do...

Kura Focuses on Efficiency, and Profits - NYTimes.com:

"The Kura “revolving sushi” restaurant chain has no Michelin stars, but it has succeeded where many of Japan’s more celebrated eateries fall short: turning a profit in a punishing economy..."