Comments on: Robert De Niro Scolded For Serving Up Endangered Fish At Nobu

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Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:15:42 +0000

[...] the popular Nobu’s sushi restaurant chain (co-owned by Robert DeNiro) continues to grow. Last September, Greenpeace threw the opening shot after it discovered endangered bluefin tuna on the menu. Weeks [...]

By: Henry Tuttle

Henry Tuttle — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:42:17 +0000

I ate at the new Nobu that just opened in the Atlantic resort in Dubai for the first time last week. It was my first time at a Nobu and it was one of the better dining experiences that I’ve ever had. Then I read about the serving of endangered fish and will have to take my business elsewhere.

I didn’t order anything endangered, but refuse to support a restaurant that is selfish enough to continue to contribute to the extinction of a species just because it tastes a little better.

The sad thing is that the restaurant doesn’t need it. They could easily maintain their standards without it. I hope they come to their senses.

By: Nobu and De Niro label their own sushi “endangered”

Nobu and De Niro label their own sushi “endangered” — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:10:57 +0000

[...] may remember the scandal last week when it was discovered that Robert De Niro and Nobu Matsuhisa were serving bluefin tuna at their [...]

By: liz

liz — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:45:08 +0000

So glad you listen to your government. Depends on which government you listen to by the way

http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/nov2006/2006-11-27-01.asp

they are considered endangered some places and not either (though should be EVERY where but it’s just politics)

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:57:50 +0000

Bluefin are not endangered and so this is typical, baseless scare tactics from the enviros.

By: erin

erin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:05:18 +0000

You’re right it’s not endangered Gerald ole boy it’s CRITICALLY endangered. Check it out

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunnus_thynnus

Also I didn’t see it on one of the dot gov lists but depends where I look. He’s using NORTHERN Bluefin tuna as the article says (the most rare of all)

Maybe instead of going the tacky superficial hollywood way YOU suggest of checking with a lawyer he should instead check with his conscious.

consult with his lawyer lol. no one has any morals anymore.

erin

By: Gerald Abrams

Gerald Abrams — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:12:11 +0000

World Wildlife and Greenpiece are private organizations that cannot declare a fish “endangered”. Bluefin is not on the endangered species list and Mr. Di Niro should consult with a lawyer.

By: tomowyo

tomowyo — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:08:13 +0000

“Avoid Nobu”? Because it serves bluefin tuna? How about because I can’t afford the cost of a toothpick in the joint? Typical eco-crat bulls**t.

By: erin

erin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:00:18 +0000

Not sure what happened, but I wrote a comment that I saw this in news earlier today and what was even MORE interesting to me is it mentioned how anti veggie chef Gordon Ramsay also is against using these endangered fish at his restaurant. Even greenpeace wrote about him!

http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/blog/oceans/just-say-nobu-20080907

Also did anyone read the great quotes Sir Paul McCartney the magnificent Vegetarian said against Ramsay the other day? Brilliant!

By: erin

erin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:19:43 +0000

Thanks Parish – saw this earlier today in the news and glad you posted it.

What I found most interesting is how they mention even evil anti veggie chef Gordon Ramsay has banned the endangered fish from his restaurants. Greenpeace mentions this in their press release

http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/blog/oceans/just-say-nobu-20080907

I was extremely surprised to see this coming from evil Ramsay!!!

Also did you see today in the news that Paul McCartney slammed Ramsay…. I love Paul!

http://www.showbizspy.com/news/McCartney_Slams_Antivegetarian_Ramsay/08302008