“Riveting.”
—Publishers Weekly
“An expert’s command.”
—New York Times
“A non-stop banquet of tasty morsels.”
—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
• Editor’s Choice, New York Times Book Review
• A Best Food Book of the Year, Zagat Survey
• Best American Food Literature, Gourmand Awards
—John Fennig, CFP
Ameriprise Platinum Financial Services, Washington D.C.
“Trevor Corson’s mastery of sushi is extraordinary. He is an engaging, lively, and funny storyteller who brings the history and flavors of sushi to life. Trevor’s years of research and writing about sushi make him the perfect ambassador into the secretive Japanese arts of cuisine and culture. Our guests loved him; we can’t wait to do it again.”
—John Shakow
King & Spaulding, LLP, Washington D.C.
“Having been an avid lover of Japanese cuisine for at least the last 25 years, I supposed that, perhaps if I wasn't an expert, I was certainly a gifted and enthusiastic amateur when it came to knowing my way around the sushi bar. And how completely wrong I was. Within a matter of minutes, I realized that I knew next to nothing about the background, the origins of the myriad traditions behind Japanese cuisine. I was fascinated to begin to understand the reason behind combining certain ingredients, and the methodology of preparing them. Trevor Corson guided us through an extravaganza of taste experiences. It was a truly great, and humbling evening.”
—John Glaister
Estreich & Company, New York City
“I was skeptical. What could this guy teach me that I didn’t already know from decades of eating in sushi bars? But Trevor Corson passed the test! I knew a lot about sushi, but now I understand the whys. And I’d never had sushi that good.”
—Jack Shaifer
Bronx, New York
“Trevor Corson was a charming guide through a fabulous dinner, ensuring that we got the most extraordinary and unusual ingredients from the chef and providing entertaining commentary along the way. I was already an experienced sushi eater, but Trevor’s expertise taught me a great deal about the cuisine that I hadn’t known, adding immensely to the meal and to all the sushi I’ve eaten since.”
—Andy Sabin
President, Sabin Metal Corporation, New York City
“I have to admit that even Japanese diners could learn a lot from Trevor Corson’s Sushi Concierge dinner classes. Mr. Corson is restoring awareness of a disappearing tradition at the heart of Japanese culture.”
—Harumi Nakajima
Executive Adviser, Citizen Arts Center, Toyama, Japan
“Trevor Corson is both highly entertaining and knowledgeable about sushi. His obvious passion for sushi and the Japanese cooking culture is rivaled only by his desire to have everyone walk away excited about experimenting with a new type of sushi or braving a new fish dish. Trevor has a great delivery, perfect timing, and makes it simple.”
—Emily Della Maggiora
Board of Directors, Step Up Women’s Network, Los Angeles
“I arranged for a dinner with Trevor Corson, the Sushi Concierge, as a present for my husband and several close friends to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The next day Trevor’s ears must have been burning, because my husband raved about it to everyone, and I felt like a genius in the gift-giving department.”
—Holly Gordon
The Documentary Group, New York City
“As we cautiously eyed at each other in the entrance to the sushi restaurant we wondered, ‘Are you here to eat sushi with Trevor Corson, too?’ As we introduced ourselves in the private tatami room, we learned that we ranged from those who felt helpless when ordering sushi to serious aficionados. Two hours later we had eaten our way through a thoughtfully chosen progression of succulent morsels, we had practiced good sushi etiquette, and had learned a tremendous amount. The laughter was completely unexpected—Trevor has a way of telling stories and encouraging others that led to a hilarious and memorable evening. When we left we felt like good friends who were now prepared to face a sushi menu with confidence. But it wouldn’t be the same without Trevor.”
—Peggy Hogan
Co-leader, Slow Food, Boston
“I took a group of my friends to a Sushi Concierge dinner lecture with Trevor Corson and the meal was simply the best food I’ve ever eaten—so lovely and complex and delicious—and the evening was enjoyable and educational. I now feel very confident about eating at a sushi bar.”
—Michele Perez
VivaDM, New York City
“Trevor Corson is a superb speaker whose thorough knowledge about sushi was complemented by his witty and authoritative style of delivery. He’s a true professional, wonderful to work with, able to handle anything thrown his way, and we look forward to working with him again.”
—Greg McGruder
Vice President, National Geographic Live! & Museum
National Geographic Society, Washington D.C.
“There are a lot of fish in the sea, but Trevor Corson is my favorite fillet. He was so savvy and full of serious oceanic wit that I ravenously ate everything he put before me, and the sophistication he brought to the dining experience lingers wonderfully on the palette. I would recommend, without reservation, the one and only Sushi Concierge—it changed my life about what I put in my mouth. The only problem is that you might want to bring a notebook. The restaurant doesn’t like it when you take notes on a napkin.”
—Anne Sloan Rankin Keck
Contributor, City Secrets Guidebook, New York City
“Spending the evening devouring some of the most interesting and delicious food I’ve eaten, I must say having Trevor as my Sushi Concierge was the best birthday present I received this year. Trevor’s knowledge and unpretentious personality make him a natural. A truly wonderful experience that I’ll carry with me for many years to come.”
—Michael Kelley
The Washington Times, Washington D.C.
“I had an amazing culinary experience with Trevor Corson, the Sushi Concierge. I felt I was transported to Tokyo. How am I going to go back to eating normal sushi?”
—Henry L. Thaggert III
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Washington D.C.
“Trevor Corson’s Sushi Concierge dinner for my colleagues and me was truly memorable, and made me realize that to find real balance in life, I really need to have a good wife, friend, priest—and sushi chef!"
—Francesco Aiello
RBC Dominion Securities, New York City
“Eating sushi with concierge Trevor Corson was unquestionably one of the finest dining experiences of my life.”
—Scott Stern
Arlington, Virginia
“Trevor Corson gave a truly interesting lecture; we enjoyed his talk on the history of sushi, its culture, and his personal stories in Japan. His presentation was humorous, informative, and very entertaining, and the audience was captivated by both the talk and the question-and-answer session. Our evaluations from the audience were all positive and enthusiastic, evident by the many copies of Trevor’s book The Story of Sushi we sold and the long line of people waiting for his autograph and to speak with him personally. It was a delight to have him come speak and we hope that he will visit us again.”
—Reiko Nishioka, Director of Education, and
Wendy Lo, Adult Education Program Coordinator
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Delray Beach, Florida
“Trevor’s humorous and entertaining style kept our guests rapt and made our ‘Sushi Secrets’ event a success.”
—Liseann Gouin
President, Japan America Society of Greater Detroit
• • •
Trevor Corson’s Sushi Concierge dinner classes have even inspired poetry, in the form of the following haiku:
Eager fingers ache,
Anticipation! Trevor’s
New sushi dinners
—Felix Kloman
SeaWrack Press; Lyme, Connecticut
Copyright © 2008–2011 by Trevor Corson. All rights reserved.
“Sushi Concierge” is a TradeMark of Trevor Corson.
An Unlikely Saga of Raw Fish and Rice
by Trevor Corson
Recent Clients
• Westin Hotels
• Thompson Hotels
• Ameriprise Financial
• RBC Wealth Management
• Macquarie Group
• CBS Interactive
• National Geographic Society
• National Press Club
• Consulate of Japan
• Japan-America Society
• Morikami Museum
• Princeton University Alumni Association
• Sabin Metal Corporation
• Step-Up Women’s Network
“Dear Sushi Concierge, thank you for an insightful, witty, and ridiculously fun night. I will surely think of this night the next 200 or so times I have sushi.”
—Delara Derakhshani
T-Mobile
“What an amazing evening. Trevor’s presentation and teaching style kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.”
—Laura Miller
Director of Alumni Relations
The Potomac School
