Learning from JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI

Numerous films focusing on Japanese cooking or chefs have…

On-line reviewer platforms, restaurants, and the privileging of mediocrity

Over the past 13 years a number of on-line review platforms…

Cities must prioritize the provision of accessible, well-maintained, and secure public restrooms

Big cities suffer from numerous problems. One intractable and…

On the importance of Ted Robert Gurr’s WHY MEN REBEL

I periodically ask myself what are the top 10 books, movies,…

Questioning graffiti and street art as acts of resistance

Over the past half century, not only has there been an increase…