by David Fujino When I first met Gene Machida in the late 1970’s in Toronto, I found him to be a quietly intense presence — and a real hoot. Unlike most artists — I mean among the painters, sculptors, sketchers, watercolourists, photographers, conceptualists, the potters and ceramicists, graphic and textile designers, installation artists, industrial designers,...
by David Fujino Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Matcha Café I boldly took an optimistic walk to Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Matcha Café at 596 Bay and Dundas Street West (the old Chinatown). I figured that by going to the café section of their business, I’d avoid the famous long line-ups at the parent location — but still...Continue reading
602 College St., Toronto 647 748-4272 by David Fujino Based on the premise that all izakayas are not created equal, I decided to subject hapa izakaya to my personal taste test — not that I’m an expert aficionado of izkayas, but I was curious about this chain of restaurants which regularly advertises in The Bulletin...
by Peggy Baker Dance Projects January 22, 2016, 8:30 pm Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis Street, Toronto by David Fujino On January 22nd I visited the Betty Oliphant Theatre to experience Phase Space, the latest full-length dance work by the masterful choreographer and dancer Peggy Baker. Phase Space revealed Baker’s theatre origins. When she was...