: cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables
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The Japanese sushi chain was started by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole in Austin, Texas, more than 20 years ago.
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Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Platters of sashimi, soft black cod, mini wagyu burgers, and rolls of sushi feature on the extensive menu.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Sushi chef Manabu Horiuchi of Katami and Kata Robata, known to many as chef Hori, launched an exclusive six-seat sushi bar.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Throughout the evening, there will be curated sushi bites and hors d’oeuvres and opportunities to mingle with NFL Alumni Association Nor-Cal members.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Shindy Chen
february 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Platters of sashimi, soft black cod, mini wagyu burgers, and rolls of sushi feature on the extensive menu.
—Sophie Knight, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Sushi chef Manabu Horiuchi of Katami and Kata Robata, known to many as chef Hori, launched an exclusive six-seat sushi bar.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2026
Throughout the evening, there will be curated sushi bites and hors d’oeuvres and opportunities to mingle with NFL Alumni Association Nor-Cal members.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Sushi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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sushi
noun
su·shi
ˈsü-shē 
ˈsu̇sh-ē
: cold rice formed into any of various shapes and topped or wrapped with pieces of often raw seafood or vegetables
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