The Hub – Issue 12

Sistas are doing it for themselves…and fellas…and everyone in fact. They are dining solo, eating out alone. It’s a global, rising trend. With the opening of Sushi Hub’s flagship sushi-go-round venue in Sydney’s CBD Westfield we have put the focus on solo dining. With people working long hours and having limited time for socialising, solo dining is a practical option for enjoying a meal without the need for social interaction. It’s all about me, myself and I.

While Japanese culture has had a far reaching effect on how and what we eat, it similarly has had a significant impact on contemporary music and Western film making. We shine a spotlight on Ryuichi Sakamoto, one of the most influential Japanese composers and musicians of the past few decades. As a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra in the 70’s and 80’s he went on to collaborate with artists from around the world and was a pioneer in blending traditional Japanese music with electronic and classical music. He won an Oscar and an Emmy Award for his mesmerising cinema soundtracks.

We look at the work of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa who had a huge influence on Western cinema. His influence can be seen in the works of many Western filmmakers including, Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Sergio Leone and George Lucas who drew on a Kurosawa film as inspiration for the original Star Wars.

Sushi Hub continues to be at the forefront of reinventing the most environmentally responsible packaging for its range of sushi. Inside these pages, we show you the latest Sushi Hub food packaging innovations.

The saying: “Winner, winner … chicken dinner” has always struck a chord in Australia. Chooks are part of Australia’s suburban history. They are widespread in most cuisines around the world and are a feature on Sushi Hub’s menu. We look at their origins, their place in the Australian vernacular and why they are good eating. And Sushi Hub’s popular sushi-making workshops have become more available and frequent. Find out how and where.