Archive for November, 2008
Japan 2008: Hakkaisan Brewery
My next stop on my Japan 2008 tour was a special one! I was headed for the birthplace of the sake that sparked my interest in Nihon-shu in the first place: Hakkaisan Brewery in Niigata. Longtime readers of my site will know that it was Hakkaisan’s Junmai Ginjo sake that got me so addicted devoted to sake.
Japan 2008: Asahi Shuzo
Next on my whirlwind trip to Niigata was a visit to Asahi Shuzo, makers of the world renowned Kubota Brand of Sakes. I was given a tour of the brewery by Mr. Masamichi Sanjo, who is in the export sales division at Asahi Shuzo.
NYC: Kyotofu Sake Pairing Event
The Art of Sake Pairing Don’t know your organic sake from your shochu? Join infamous New York sake sommelier Chris Johnson at this award-winning Midtown Japanese spot for a delicious and informative six-course dinner pairing food and sake. Mouthwatering dishes include seared scallop in shiso pesto, miso ginger slow simmered pork belly, and kabocha Japanese ...
Japan 2008: Kikusui Sake Rice Harvest
My next stop on the Japan 2008 tour was taking me by Shinkansen to northern Niigata Perfecture, specifically to Shibata city, home of Kikusui Brewery. As you may know, Kikusui imports the much loved Kikusui Funaguchi Honjozo and the delicious Kikusui Junmai Ginjo.
NYC: Sakaya 1 Year Anniversary Tasting
Come celebrate SAKAYA’s first birthday! sake and fun to be had for all! SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: Sakaya 1 Year Anniversary Tasting
Come celebrate SAKAYA’s first birthday! sake and fun to be had for all! SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: Sakaya Sparkling Sake Tasting
Just in time for New Years! Taste the best in sparkling sake at Sakaya! cheers! Kanpai! SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: Kagatobi Sake Tasting at Sakaya
Sakaya will be pouring and tasting the wonderful Kagatobi sakes! don’t miss it!! trust me! SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: Sakaya 1 Year Anniversary Tasting
Come celebrate SAKAYA’s first birthday! sake and fun to be had for all! SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: Sakaya 1 Year Anniversary Tasting
Come celebrate SAKAYA’s first birthday! sake and fun to be had for all! SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com