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May 2020
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Ep. 1 - Suresh Doss on Jiro Dreams of Su...

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Food writer Suresh Doss joins host Colin Ellis to talk about the acclaimed 2011 documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi and its influence. Jiro Ono is the owner of Tokyo's Sukibayashi Jiro and has dedicated his life to the craft of making sushi. The film, which explores his obsession with perfection and his legacy's effect on his sons, is a jumping-off point for th ... Show More
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