Rule of Thirds

Last year, I wrote an impassioned manifesto on the stupidity of New Yorkers’ aversion to warm-weather ramen that sent shockwaves through New York City’s slurp curious community. Oh, wait. Never mind. A few people clicked on it, and more people scrolled through the associated Instagram carousel and commented with issues the piece addressed, then returned…

You don’t have to look very hard to find onigiri in Japan. The delicious rice balls—stuffed with a variety of fillings from tuna to salmon and pickled plum—are sold in convenience stores, on trains, and at izakayas. They’re one of the most popular and affordable snacks in the country. In fact, the Japanese have enjoyed…