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...opening scene of “Tampopo,” a man dressed in a white tuxedo and seated in a theater looks into the camera and says, “So you’re at a movie, too. What are you eating?” This line is befitting of ‘Food at Twenty-Four Frames Per Second’ (‘Food at 24fps’), the free film festival which “Tampopo,” an ode to the ramen noodle, opened last Monday in the Adams Pool Theatre. The line...

Author: By Michael E. Danto, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: ‘Food at 24 Frames Per Second’ Satisfies a Cinematic Appetite | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

...Tampopo,” by Japanese writer-director Juzo Itami, is a meditation not only on the art of cooking and the pleasures of eating, but also on the link between food and sexuality. Throughout “Tampopo,” food itself is treated as a sort of lover. The film examines these themes in a series of vignettes that supplement the main narrative, which follows an inexperienced restaurant owner named Tampopo on her quest to master the art of making the ramen noodle...

Author: By Michael E. Danto, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: ‘Food at 24 Frames Per Second’ Satisfies a Cinematic Appetite | 2/17/2010 | See Source »

...grocer sells a variety of authentic Japanese food items, cookware, and magazines in the Porter Square Exchange Mall, part of Lesley University. The space is shared by a variety of small Asian eateries, such as Cafe Mami, Sapporo Ramen, and Tampopo...

Author: By Lingbo Li, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Japanese Market To Close | 4/9/2009 | See Source »

Yasu Itoh, owner of Japanese restaurant Tampopo and a long time friend of Kotobukiya’s owner, echoed Tanaka’s concern. But he said he had five years left on his lease and so was not concerned for his restaurant’s security...

Author: By Lingbo Li, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Japanese Market To Close | 4/9/2009 | See Source »

...Tampopo specializes in tempura, the Japanese frying technique originating in Portugal. Avoid the teriyaki and stick to what Tampopo does best—the basic tempura combos with rice and miso soup ($5.50-$8.50). The tempura is consistently above-average, combining fresh ingredients, light batter and flavors that are enhanced by the soy-based dipping sauce. Noteworthy choices include the nasu (eggplant) and sweet potato. However, avoid the tempura rolls. The consistency is doughy, and the rice overwhelms any flavor...

Author: By Margot E. Kaminski, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Miso in a Mall | 10/30/2003 | See Source »

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