Ichi Umi – awesome sushi buffet in Midtown

Reviews

When I used to live in Brooklyn finding good sushi place was not a problem. Because majority of Russian immigrant population of Southern Brooklyn are fans of quality fresh fish over rice, I had plenty of places to choose from.

When I moved to the city a question of finding such place was left to Google and Yelp. But I was still secretly hoping that for the same amount of money I used to pay for fish in Brooklyn I will get the same amount in the same quality. Less of all I hoped for an ultimate treat such as sushi buffet, until friend of a friend told me about Ichi Umi in the eastern part of Korea Town.

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Killing inner creativity with full time job

Thoughts

I had a conversation yesterday with a friend of mine about all sorts of things and one in particular – his job. Somehow we have slipped into the issue of his boss being incompetent and at the same time insecure, controlling every step my fellow makes.

I have raised this topic once already, speaking about people slowing down company growth by taking positions they are not qualified for. This time it’s rather about this and something else i realized while listening to this story. continue reading »

Jewish Yellow Pages – New York style failed marketing

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When it comes to signing up new clients jewish people can sometimes go far. Further, than you can imagine. Like creating fake success stories and repeatedly call you promising referrals of the “respective clients” just for you. I’m talking now about Jewish Yellow Pages.

I got a call from a very annoying Russian woman Rita about a year ago. She was trying to meet me in person at the Jewish Yellow Pages offices and  sign me up for the listing in the directory. Sounds like a “jewish style boiler room” isn’t it? continue reading »