Other than one of the best cities to live, Portland is known for its diverse and progressive population. It’s where environmentally conscious peole want to live. I have been a Portlander since 1987 and I want to consider myself one of them. That’s why I’m elated to know that Masu East, the nation’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant will be open for business next week here in Portland.

While sustainability of some of the species like bluefin tuna, octopus, and freshwater eel are threatened from overfishing, Masu East serves only the sustainable species listed in the Seafood Watch guide published by the Monterey Bay Aquarium and follows the sustainability guideline developped by Marine Stewardship Council.

As a sushi lover, I look forward to its grand opening. I will be eating sushi to my heart’s content and perhaps take some home for my sushi set.