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In conversation with the GM of Andaz Liverpool Street

Hotel Owner

I started as a porter in South Africa, which was followed by concierge roles doing a lot of special events and special projects, such as million-dollar golf. I came to London in 2010 as the manager of The Churchill, and then moved over to Birmingham for a general manager position in 2013.

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‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi’ and the American Omakase Boom

EATER

A decade into the “Jiro” era, omakase has become both a rarified experience — and one that’s rife for future experimentation In 2013, even though I could not afford it (not like there was a time when I could afford it), I saved up my money and got a reservation at Sushi Nakazawa soon after it opened. Lisa Kogawa/Eater. Magnolia Pictures.