About Sushi in the Land of Elvis

Follow the adventures both culinary and otherwise of Marisa Baggett, an African-American, female sushi chef in Memphis, TN. Discover how Japanese customs are observed in the  US South, get a taste of restaurant life, learn to recreate sushi in your own kitchen and more with spunky sushi chef Marisa.

About Marisa Baggett
Marisa trained in the sushi arts at the California Sushi Academy. Since graduation, she has challenged convention as a head sushi chef, traveled teaching sushi classes and gained recognition for her Southern spin on sushi. She and her husband live happily in the land of Elvis.