Let’s Celebrate Chopsticks! When it comes time to dine, there are a few things you should always expect on the table, right? A fork, a knife, a spoon, and a napkin of course. However, here at Dragonfly you should expect something else next to your plate: chopsticks. (And not just because today, February 6, 2018 […]
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Miso is an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, mainly because it packs some serious umami. Made from a mixture of fermented soybeans, rice or barley, and a fungus called koji, it presents as a thick, salty paste that may not sound appealing, but gives a major flavor boost to even the most boring dish. Beyond […]
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Only The Best Sushi Rice At Dragonfly, we recognize that you can’t just use any old sushi rice to make great sushi. Of the more than 35,000 varieties of rice in the world, sushi rice is made with a Japanese short-grain variety, also known as Japonica. This distinct, plump grain contains more moisture than other rice varieties […]
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF A “FISHY” DIET With summer in full swing, an amazing source of lean, natural protein to help keep you active and healthy is fish! Fish is filled with nutritional benefits and loaded with flavor and taste! Key nutrients found in fish (Vitamin D & Omega-3 fatty acids) help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, fight […]
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month It’s very likely that we all know someone who has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and Breast Cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women. They also […]
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The History of Sushi When you hear “sushi,” you probably think of Japan. But, did you know it was actually first conceptualized in China? Born as a way to preserve food, sushi (as we know it today) didn’t exist until the late 20th century. In its early stages, it was simply salted fish placed in […]
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While this mysterious ocean creature of the deep has started to pop-up on menus across the country, the octopus has actually served as a staple throughout the Mediterranean and in Asia for almost a thousand years. A Mediterranean Influence In the Mediterranean, it has been a staple since ancient times. On the Greek islands, it’s […]
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In the day of the samurai, the concept of cultural values was very important. Culture was an unwritten, unspoken principle guiding the lives, and decisions of ancient Japan’s sacred warriors. We’ve developed our own Dragonfly Culture anchored by a belief in a set of five cultural values. Our Cultural Values set the tone for the tough decisions […]
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Chef Masa loves to innovate. He’s always pushing his team to think outside the proverbial box to expand the boundaries of his craft—to make the unexpected an expectation for first timers and regulars alike. Recently, Chef sparked the creativity of his team (and the curiosity of his guests) with a 21-day aged O-Toro dish. Here’s […]
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Unique and Exotic, Shōchū is the National Sprit of Japan and it’s quickly gaining popularity in bar and food culture across the United States. We’ve been singing its praises since way back in 1996, so here’s a few quick pointers, tips, and recommendations to help you get ahead of the trend and order up something new next […]
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