Open: Tatataki Sushi on Church St

Now open in the old Deep Sushi space, Tataki South is a second outpost of the sustainable sushi spot of the same name on California St. The website for Tataki still hasn't been updated to announce the new space, but Tablehopper reports "The menu will continue their focus on only serving sustainable sushi, although since there is a robata grill, they now have a yakitori section they’ve added as well. There are also even more vegetarian and vegan selections."

Hours are Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, and dinner nightly starting at 5:30pm. Call ahead if you plan to go--hours are subject to change as they "gauge the needs of the neighborhood."

1740 Church St. at Day St.; 415-282-1889.

[Tablehopper: Tataki South Opens on Church Street]

Incanto: Foie Gras, Sustainability & Free Choice

Mark Pastore is getting tired of dealing with "guests [who] ask pointedly whether or not a product we serve is 'sustainable,' ready to pounce on the slightest stutter in our response." In Incanto's latest Letter, Mark makes a strong argument for the right to serve (and consume) foie gras without guilt. We particularly like this paragraph:

Reasonable people can disagree over the ethics of one's chosen diet and the various practices of farmers, whether those farmers produce meat, fruits, or vegetables. Fundamentally, we believe that individuals ought to be free to determine how to live their lives, including their diet. If we live in a society that tolerates the death of 40,000 people to die each year for the right to convenient travel, how can we sacrifice our right to taste, to choice, and to dietary self-determinism?

Kudos to Incanto for injecting an adult voice back into the conversation around "sustainable" food. Follow the link below to read the entire article.

[Incanto: Shock & Foie]