Archive for September, 2008
Sake 101 for Anime Fans
I had the distinct pleasure of giving a sake 101 lecture again this year at the New York Anime Festival. Faithful readers of UrbanSake.com will remember my big adventure last year at this event, where I was totally unprepared for the raucous crowds and energetic anime crowds. Well, all I can say is [...]
Joy Joy Joy Of Sake 2008
The annual Joy of Sake event is the mother lode of sake tastings brought right to our backyard. In the span of 3 hours, there is more sake, great food and enthusiastic drinkers than you can shake a stick at. Best of all, there are tons of sakes that are not for sale [...]
JFC New York Sake Expo ‘08
JFC is a well known importer of Sake and Japanese food stuffs and I was delighted to recently attend their Fall ‘08 New York Sake Expo! As I traveled from table to table at the Expo, I met some very interesting people, and some very interesting sake.
First, I meet Mr. Kakutaro Kubo, Vice [...]
Winebow Importers Brings You Sake
Winebow is a importing company that focuses mostly on bringing great Italian Wines to the U.S. Of late, they have made a move into the world of sake! Currently importing two diverse portfolios, one from Akita and one from Niigata, more sake brought into the States is a win for everyone. [...]
Viva Akita! Viva Genshu!
The Akita Sake Club has come a long way, baby! The most recent event was held again at the Japan American Association offices in Midtown and was the Club’s 6th meeting that celebrates the sake from Japan’s Akita Prefecture.
In addition to the sake, The club also features the food and music of Akita. [...]
Interview: Chris Pearce and the Joy of Sake
The annual Joy of Sake tasting event is considered the “not to be missed” sake event of the year. Luckily, there is still time to get a ticket for this veritable sake-palooza, which is happening this year in New York on Sept 25th. I’ve enthusiastically attended the Joy of Sake for the last [...]
NYC: Sakagura Akita Sake Tasting Party
[ September 24, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] SAKAGURA and ASPEC present “Gifted Akita Sake Tasting Party”! On Wednesday, September 24th, SAKAGURA will play proud host to Five of the most distinguished breweries, ASPEC, is yet to be introduced to the U.S. Market from Akita, Japan. ASPEC has decided to expand its business overseas, America this year. So, we cordially welcome [...]
