No More Hoarding if You Want to Stop the Matcha Shortage
The matcha shortage is finally making headlines, but this is not a first for the U.S. Let’s examine the potential causes of the matcha shortage and what consumers can do… Continue Reading
Browsing Tag: Japan
Kyoto Cafes that are Actually Worth Your Time and Money
Anyone planning a trip to Japan most likely has Kyoto cafes on their must-do list. Cafe hopping in Kyoto is just as popular as visiting shrines and temples and shopping…. Continue Reading
2024 Top Eats from Black Owned Restaurants Around the World
Last week, I recapped 2024 and celebrated 5 years of writing about food businesses & restaurant culture on Pro Food Maker. Let’s continue the celebration with my favorite eats in… Continue Reading
2024 Recap of Japan Travel and Food Conferences & Looking Ahead to 2025
Pro Food Maker turned 5 this year. I didn’t celebrate. I didn’t even mention it. Why bother? And I felt the same way about this 2024 recap. Until I sat… Continue Reading
Tokyo Robot Restaurants: How to Leverage Robotics in Hospitality
A trip to a robot restaurant or cafe is on everyone’s Tokyo itinerary. I managed to go to four of them in Japan to understand how this technology is being… Continue Reading
After Cafe Hopping in Tokyo, Here’s What Makes a Coffee Shop Unique
I was in Japan for several weeks. Yes, legally. And cafe hopping is how I spent most of my time. Me chugging countless matcha lattes and scarfing down baked goods… Continue Reading
Kyle’s Good Finds: Tokyo Bakery | Black owned | Ep. 23
Meet Kyle Sexton: Kyle’s Good Find’s Owner (カイルズグッドファインズ) Kyle’s Good Finds is a Black owned bakery in Tokyo, Japan. This American-style bakery serves pumpkin apple bread, apple sauce spice cake,… Continue Reading