While uni, otherwise known as sea urchin, is a Japanese sushi staple, it’s not as commonly known in the U.S., though its popularity is growing because of the delectable sea creature’s abundance in parts of California. Mendocino County has long been a major producer of uni, and this year’s Unifest, which will be held June 16-18 at various locations in and around Fort Bragg, will celebrate a full range of uni pleasures, including uni-centric food, chef demonstrations, sake and uni pairings, an ocean demonstration on harvesting, cleaning and opening fresh purple urchin, and even shore dives for the most adventurous.
A variety of Mendocino County restaurants throughout the
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