Archive for June, 2008
Honolulu: Joy of Sake
JOY OF SAKE: HONOLULU Join visiting brewers from Japanand sake enthusiasts from Hawaii and Japan to sample this year’s newly released fall sakes. Over 300 sakes, including gold and silver award winners from this year’s U.S. National Sake Appraisal, will be featured. Good food and fine sake are made to be enjoyed together. A splendid ...
NYC: Joy Of Sake
JOY OF SAKE: NEW YORK Join visiting brewers from Japan and sake enthusiasts from New York and Japan to sample this year’s newly released fall sakes. Over 300 sakes, including gold and silver award winners from this year’s U.S. National Sake Appraisal, will be featured. Good food and fine sake are made to be enjoyed ...
San Francisco: Sake Tasting at Anzu
Come and meet the brewers of Kasumi Tsuru (a master of Kimoto and Yamahai brewing) and Wataribune (who revived the mystic Wataribune rice). There will be 8 sakes to taste, including a Namazake from each brewery, with appetizers by Chef Barney Brown. When: Thursday, June 26th, 6pm – 7pm Where: Anzu (at Nikko Hotel) 222 ...
San Francisco: Takenotsuyu Tasting
2nd Annual Take no Tsuyu Sake Pairing and Lecture this Sunday!!! Sake Pairing with Take-no-Tsuyu Brewery from Yamagata, Japan This month, we have a special guest from Japan to do the pairing. Masao Aisawa was with us a year ago, providing wonderful sake. We’d like to continue this tradition of having him this year again. ...
A Taste of Niigata
Niigata is a special place for sake. Not quite sure what makes it special… some say the water, some say the snow, some say the climate, but when it comes down to it, above it’s the taste. If anyone can help us unravel this mystery, it’s Ataru Kobayashi, Founder of SENA Niigata Sake Selections, an ...
Brilliant Jade Shines at Sakaya
With weekly tastings going on at Sakaya, there is a lot to taste and enjoy! It’s hard to keep up with all the goings on, but I will give the old college try. A recent highlight was Tamanohikari a.k.a. “Brilliant Jade”. It was a wonderful treat to meet Mr. Kenzo Mabuchi-san, General Manager of Export ...
Sakagura Yuki No Bosha Tasting
I recently attended a small but spectacular tasting at my dear Sakagura restaurant. It was an evening dedicated to Sake from Saiya Sake Brewery, maker’s of Akita’s well regarded Yuki No Bosha brand. Saiya Brewery President Kotaro Saito-san spoke at the beginning of the event to introduce Akita and his sake. Henry Seidel, President of ...
Seattle: Kasumi Tsuru at Sake Nomi
Founded in 1725, Kasumi Tsuru is one of the only breweries in Japan producing almost all their sake using the laborious and time-consuming kimoto and yamahai methods for nurturing their sake’s yeast starter. These brewing methods lead to earthy, rich, and complex tastes and aromas. Sake to be featured include:Kimoto Extra Dry: Quiet impact with ...
Seattle: Masumi at Sake Nomi
Wednesday, June 11 we are pleased to once again welcome Mr. Keith Norum from Nagano’s Miyasaka Brewing Co. for a special open house-style tasting event featuring Masumi brand sake. Miyasaka Brewing Co. produces Masumi Karakuchi Ki-Ippon “Mirror of Truth,” (a Sake Nomi favorite we featured on our very first glass pour menu!), as well as ...
NYC: Takasago Brewery tasting at Sakaya
Come to sakaya and taste two sakes you may not know: Taisetsu Junmai Ginjo and Ginga Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo. It’s free an delicious! Hope to see you there. SAKAYA : 324 E. 9th Street (Between 1st & 2nd Ave.) New York, NY 10003 212.505.SAKE (7253) www.sakayanyc.com