Dragonfly Sushi

Our Table

Gainesville   |   Orlando   |   Doral

Food Trends Blogs

Dragonfly Restaurants “Our Table” Blog Post: A Brief History of Sushi

09.13.2017

Kohida sushi from Dragonfly Izakaya & Fish Market in Downtown Doral.

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 […]

Read More

Dragonfly Restaurants “Our Table” Blog Post: Octopus Becomes a Trend

09.13.2017

Braised Octopus at Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company in Gainesville Florida

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 […]

Read More