Kaiseki Birthday at Kai

The Kaiseki dinner is food’s answer to the japanese tea ceremony: elegant, rarefied and focused on every detail. Scott took me to just such a dinner for my birthday this year.
He chose Kai Restaurant above Ito En Tea store on Madison ave. The setting was perfect. Our table for two was next to a […]

Teaching Elements of Sake at Astor

I recently taught my second sake class at the new Astor Center. I have to say, we had a really fun night! The students were enthusiastic, interested and asking some great questions. Since this was my second class in “the study” classroom and I now had some experience with the technology, I integrated […]

Samurai Tasting at Sakaya

What: Tim Sullivan Samurai Tasting
When: Sat. March 8th, 2-4pm
Where: Sakaya (324 E. 9th Street)
Why: It’s free and fun and delicious! Please stop by if you can to sample some fantastic sakes that have a connection to the Samurai Spirit.
I’ve been invited by Sakaya to host a special sake tasting at their shop and introduce some […]

Sakaya’s February Tasting Roundup

My friends Rick and Hiroko at Sakaya (324 E. 9th Street, 212-505-7253) have a fantastic and seemingly endless parade of superior, and FREE tasting events happening at their Sake Shop. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check their website to learn about the tasting schedule or better yet, contact them at the store to […]

Masuizumi Tasting at Kyotofu

Our Friends Nicole and Michael at Kyotofu were kind enough to invite me to a special tasting at their place. The well regarded sake brand Masuizumi of Toyama prefecture was presenting some of their flagship sakes as well as something new to the US market.
First off Mr Makoto Hosota introduced each of the sakes […]

Dassai 23 Done Four Ways

Having visited the home of Dassai in Yamaguchi Prefecture last Oct. I couldn’t miss the opportunity to attend the special Dassai 23 tasting put together by Sakagura Restaurant earlier this month. They were serving 4 rare Dassai sakes, 3 of which are not available in the US, but all made with rice milled down […]

Brewer Interview: Tsushima Kitahara

I recently had the chance to try Shichiken Junmai Ginjo Sake (SMV +4, ALC 14.5%) once again. It’s really an amazing brew. The one thing I hear again and again about this sake is that it’s versatile and can be easily enjoyed both chilled and gently warmed. Few sakes can make […]

Elements of Sake Class Filling Up!

There are currently only 5 seats left for my Feb 18th Sake Class at Astor Center!
If you want to get in on this class please Click Here to sign up soon! Also, there is a special coupon below that is good for this February 18th class only!
Here are the details…

What: Timothy’s Element of […]

Prestige Sake Tasting: Ogre Achievers

I’ve never met a real, live Ogre before today, but I have to say I was surprised how nice and photogenic he was. I would say downright friendly! …And any Ogre that is passing out sake is a friend of mine!
I met my new “Oni” friend at a special tasting hosted by Kazu-san […]