Archive for June, 2008
NYC: Joy of Sake Aftertaste: “Karakuchi”
[ July 10, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Joy of Sake Aftertaste:
What is “Karakuchi”?
You often hear people in sushi bars ask for dry, or “karakuchi,” sake. But what exactly does this mean? Does it have to do with sweetness vs. acidity, as in wine, or do other factors come into play?
Sweetness is present in all sakes to a greater or lesser degree. [...]
Interview: Akiko Ito of Akita Seishu Brewery
I have had the pleasure of enjoying many Akita Sakes, and recently caught up with Akiko Ito, Overseas Sales and PR Executive for Akita Seishu Brewery, makers of the well-regarded Kariho Brand of sake. Ito-san was kind enough to be interviewed and answered some questions about Akita and Kariho Sake.
Q: How did [...]
A Delicious Umami “Aftertaste”
The yearly “Joy of Sake” event is the Big-Fat-Greek-Wedding of sake tastings. It easily wins, hands down, the title of largest sake event in the U.S. It’s huge, sprawling and a lot to take in… over 300 sakes at one event. I was surprised therefore when a notice arrived in my inbox [...]
NYC: Kyotofu Sake and Food Pairing Dinner
[ July 21, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] Kyotofu Sake Tasting and Food Pairing with Sake Sommelier Chris Johnson.
Kyotofu presents a Sake Tasting event, featuring 5 different sakes all from teh award-winning Murai Family brewery.Paired with each sake will be a special Chef’s tasting menu (6 courses plus dessert).
FEE: $45 before tax and tip
Kyotofu
705 9th Ave
(between 48th and 49th Streets)
New York, NY 10019
212-974-6012
Nishimoto Tasting in Midtown
On a beautiful early summer day, I took off from work and headed to a sake tasting hosted by the fine folks at Nishimoto Trading Co., a sake importer of some very fine sake. The event was up at the Bryant Park hotel but located downstairs at the beautiful cellar bar.
I started my [...]
NYC: Sakaya Sake and Cheese Pairing
[ June 28, 2008; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Sakaya is hosting a sake and cheese pairing. Sake & Cheese! An unlikely marriage? If you haven’t tried it yet, let us introduce you to a match made in heaven.
SAKAYA : 324 E. 9th Street (Between 1st & 2nd Ave.)
New York, NY 10003
212.505.SAKE (7253)
www.sakayanyc.com