A Letter from the Master Sushi Chef 01/05/10
A New Year of Prosperity
BY PETER BYUN
Happy New Year! This
is the year Sushi 21 celebrates its 5th anniversary in Las Vegas.
For some reason, I feel very optimistic for everyone in 2010. On New Year’s Eve, as I was going through a
delivery round, I met a young couple with a child who requested a generous
order that surpassed what I thought it was sufficient for them. Upon knocking, they opened the door wide with
the brightest smile that dwarfed the fireworks. I have never met someone so content in seeing
me. After exchanging greetings, I asked if
they were having a huge party. They
replied that the big order was just for them. They explained that the family went through a
rough year during the recession, and for that entire year they had refrained
from eating out. They had saved the last
day of the year with great anticipation to order a bountiful meal and celebrate
as a family. My presence at the door was
clearly welcomed to say the least. After
exchanging good cheers, I congratulated them for their perseverance and for
their joyous occasion and parted ways.
That evening I thought a lot about
that family. I was really happy
for them and couldn’t think of anybody more deserving of that celebration. Their positive attitude was really contagious
and exemplifies what Sushi 21 always strives to be. As previously mentioned, Sushi 21 celebrates its 5th
anniversary this year. Like any other businesses, the first few years are
always a challenge to establish new customers and a relationship with the community.
As Sushi 21 was surpassing the first
wave, a second wave arrived in the form of economic recession, but thanks to
you, our foundation, Sushi 21 has not lost its balance, and its feet remains
planted firmly to the ground.
The fact that the young
family had chosen Sushi 21 for that precious occasion was a very humbling
reality for me. Not only it encourages
our continuing commitment to you, but it also inspires me to pass on
their positive attitude and optimism to our customers. As I have a good feeling about this year, I
hope each and every one of you be filled with great prosperity and happiness just as
much as I pray for that family’s. It
will be a great year. Happy 2010!
Sincerely,
Peter S. Byun