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One of my favorite sushi places is Sushi Nozawa, it's all about the fish. Over the years, I've gotten to know Nozawa san and his wife Yumiko san. After 25 years in Studio City, I was sad when he retired and closed his namesake restaurant at the end of February 2012. "Famed Studio City sushi joint closes its doors" ABC7 News video Chef Kazunori Nozawa* BUT, he's partners in " SUGARFISH by Sushi Nozawa " and this Studio City location was converted to his partnership's namesake. Scheduled to open to the public on Thursday, May 17th, the Nozawas were kind enough to invite me to the pre-opening tasting. Although the sign is still reads "SUSHI NOZAWA", the front of the restaurant has a new look... Inside, the interior and layout has changed. It's a much different place than when I first walked in the doors 12+ years ago. I was greeted warmly by Nozawa san and Yumiko san as we were seated in the dining room....

My first stop after leaving the airport in Kahului is heading to Tasaka Guri Guri at the Maui Mall. This is probably the most famous guri guri (pronounced goodie goodie) shop in Hawaii. It's a cross between sherbet and ice cream and dates back to the plantation days. I get my guri guri and Maui potato chips before heading to the hotel or meeting. See What Jay Eats... Strawberry Guri Guri "Standard Flavor" 2 scoops in a paper cup $1.20 Kitch'n Cook'd Maui Potato Chips Another childhood favorite... Pineapple Guri Guri "The other standard flavor" I even stopped on the way back to the airport... Trip Tally: 3 times (2 Strawberry and 1 Pineapple) Who knows how much longer they'll be in business? On that day, I'll be just as sad as when Sushi Nozawa closed... So Good, They Named it Twice! Photos by Jay Terauchi ©Jay Terauchi Jay Eats

Sushi Nozawa is Closing at the end of February 2012 I've been going to Sushi Nozawa in Studio City since 2000. I tell everyone that it's one of my favorite places and it's all about the fish. Two years ago, I got to interview Nozawa san & Yumiko san and was fortunate to be one of the first to interview him for a non-profit organization, see article . I remember the first visit, they tell you "we don't serve California rolls, no spicy tuna, and we don't have miso soup. If that's what you want, go somewhere else." No real menu, but seeing the "Trust Me" signs on the nondescript walls, I knew that's what I was going to have the special. The fish is a good size piece and the rice is warm, but it goes so well together. A few weeks ago I heard that he was going to retire from day-to-day sushi operations and close Sushi Nozawa. As word gets around that he's closing, I'm sure the lines will be long, so I...