NYC: ASPEC Sake Tasting at Takashimaya

[ May 7, 2009; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] SPRING SAKE SOIREE
Join us for a spirited evening of sake and hors d’oeuvres as we complement our stunning collection of sakeware with a selection of special sake from the Akita Sake Promotion & Export Council.

Learn to distinguish various types of sake, enjoy its distinct flavors, and pair it with food and the appropriate [...]

NYC: Denshin Yuki & Ken Tasting at Sakaya

[ June 11, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] From the Event Organizer:
Two of our more popular sake will be featured in our tasting this Thursday evening at SAKAYA. Please join us between 6 and 8PM as Mr.Kanai from importer and distributor JFC will present these captivating brews, each with their own distinctive character:

Ken Daiginjo (Fukushima) — elegant and aromatic with notes [...]

NYC: Daimon Shuzo Sake Tasting at Sakaya

[ May 16, 2009; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Daimon Shuzo Sake Tasting at Sakaya

SAKAYA
324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.)
NYC 10003
212.505.7253 (SAKE)
www.sakayanyc.com

Dassai at Momokawa Restaurant

My good friend and sake sommelier extraordinaire Chizuko-san alerted me to a special tasting event that was happening at Momokawa Restaurant (157 East 28th Street New York, NY 10016). Now, I DO know the Dassai brand very well, but I have never been to Momokawa, so I was intrigued to try a new place. I eat Japanese food a lot in NYC, so finding a new place would be a great find.

NYC: Japan Prestige at Sakaya

[ May 1, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Japan Prestige importers Sake tasting at Sakaya.

SAKAYA
324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.)
NYC 10003
212.505.7253 (SAKE)
www.sakayanyc.com

NYC: Meet the Brewer: Kyota Murai

[ April 28, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] Sake cocktail Hour with Murai Family Owner! Join the Staff of Bao Noodles for a casual meet the brewer event on April 28th from 5:30 to 7:30.

We will introduce everyone to Kyota Murai, the 6th Generation owner of the Brewery as well as sample his wonderful sakes. We will be serving snacks for [...]

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NYC: Tozai & Ama No To Tasting in Brooklyn

[ May 8, 2009; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Polaner Sake Tasting at Long’s Wines and Liqours

Mike from Polaner will present three refined selections of Sake. Features free tastings of:
Tozai Living Jewel Junmai :The aromas of white grape, anise, and a hint of sweet rice. These same flavors come rushing through the medium-bodied palate, which has a slightly creamy texture.
Tozai Snow Maiden Nigori: [...]

San Franciso: Namazake Pairing Dinner

[ April 22, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Namazake and Mediterranean Food Spring Pairing at Sozai!

Next Wednesday, from 6 to 8 PM, Guest Chef Vincent Schofield and Sake Man Gil Payne present a Namazake and Mediterranean Food Spring Pairing at Sozai! Chef Schofield is a locally reknowned chef who was Executive/Opening Chef at Kabuki Kitchen, and who previously worked at Boulevard. He is [...]

NYC: Amanoto Tasting at Sakaya

[ April 25, 2009; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Amanoto Nama/non-Nama sake tasting

SAKAYA
324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.)
NYC 10003
212.505.7253 (SAKE)
www.sakayanyc.com