{
  "id": 1749656,
  "title": "Maynard James Keenan Opening Queen B Sushi Restaurant in Arizona",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/maynard-james-keenan-opening-queen-b-sushi-restaurant-in-arizona",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T16:46:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/08/maynard-james-keenan-queen-b-sushi-arizona/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maynard James Keenan, the renowned musician behind Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer, is set to open a new sushi restaurant in Old Town Cottonwood, Arizona. Titled Queen B Sushi, the establishment is a collaboration between Keenan and his wife Jennifer, who also manages the Queen B Vinyl Cafe. Queen B Sushi joins Keenan's existing ventures in Arizona, such as Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria and Caduceus Cellars Hilltop Facility. The restaurant's name is inspired by a 2007 Puscifer song.\n\nKeenan's passion for sushi dates back to 1987, but his first Japanese tour was in 2000 with A Perfect Circle. He discovered titanium and hardwood travel chopsticks from Snow Peak during that trip and has been using them ever since. During a chance encounter with actress Janeane Garofalo in New York City, Keenan revealed his chopstick habit, leading to a memorable moment that highlights his deep love for sushi.\n\nTo execute the new venture, Keenan has enlisted the expertise of master chefs, including culinary director Chef Brett Vibber, who has worked at Roka Akor in London, Hong Kong, and the US. Vibber's team comprises Chef Chuhiro \"Thomas\" Kato, who trained under Nobu Matsuhisa, and Arizona native Chef Sheridan \"Sher\" Chase. Reservations for Queen B Sushi can be made through the provided link. In the meantime, Keenan will embark on an international tour this fall, featuring Puscifer and A Perfect Circle, beginning with a UK/European headlining tour in October and early November.",
  "summary": "The establishment will open September 4th in Old Town Cottonwood. Maynard James Keenan Opening Queen B Sushi Restaurant in Arizona Spencer Kaufman",
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    "Maynard James Keenan opening Queen B Sushi restaurant in Arizona.",
    "Restaurant collaboration between Keenan and his wife Jennifer.",
    "Name inspired by 2007 Puscifer song."
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}