Raw, sliced thin, and artfully arranged on a large platter, studded with fresh jalapeno.
cf. Richie Notar, the manager of soon-to-open Nobu 57, who long ago left his sense of humor in Queens:
"I think a lot of the wealthier people will be popping in: ladies who lunch, power tables with businessmen, tourists walking through New York, the bluebloods, the ladies who're shopping at Bergdorf, CondÈ Nast Ö"...
Is Nobu fretting over the competition [from another 2-story "event-style" Japanese restaurant in the building, Benihana]? ìDo you think we're in the same league?î Mr. Notar asked. ìI don't think it's even worthy of a mention. They don't have hibachi tables; they have teppanyaki tables. That's like a Hyundai of a caróit'll be there to get you from A to B, but it's not a Porsche. That's what everyone does. Look at the Chrysler next to the Bentley. It is what it is.î
As Goes deNiro...Nobu North [warning: expiring link at observer.com]
