Make Sushi, Help Japan

Red Snapper, In Pre-Sushi Form.

[photo (by WDFloyd)]








If you're looking for a fun and culinarily informative way to help raise funds for disaster relief in Japan, then check out the upcoming Sushi Roll-a-Thon sponsored by the Austin Asian American Chamber of Commerce.  Here are the details I received via email (from a friend from my 2010 Leadership Austin Essential Class):

SUSHI ROLL-A-THON TO BENEFIT JAPAN DISASTER RELIEF

The greater Austin community comes together to offer a sushi rolling class to benefit victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

This Sushi Roll-a-thon event teaches the art of rolling sushi, while raising funds to help the Japanese community.  Special thanks to all the people involved in making this fundraiser happen quickly.   

What:                    Sushi Roll-a-thon for Japan Disaster Relief

Learn to roll with two of Austin’s Top Sushi Chefs

·                     Chef Kayo Asazu, Owner of Sushi A-Go-Go

·                      Chef Take Asazu

Live music and dance performances:

·                     Trio Jazz performance by Masumi & the Gentlemen

·                      Japanese Dance by Hanabirakai

When:                    Wednesday, March 23, 2011,

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Where:                  National Instruments

Building C, Conference Rm. 1S13

11500 North Mopac Expwy

Austin, Texas 78750

Parking Info:  Upon entering National Instruments, please take the first right after driving through the double gates. Visitor Parking is in the surface lot and parking garage across from Building C (Free).

Cost:                      $55 per person (includes sushi rolls and appetizers)

All proceeds go to the American Red Cross to support the Japan disaster relief.  For details, go to www.austinaacc.org.

To purchase tickets click here.

If sushi isn't your bag, there are plenty of other ways to help.  The situation in Japan is still quite dire.