Archive for April, 2009
NYC: Wakatake tasting at Sakaya
Wakatake Onikoroshi Sake Tasting SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: Kiai Sake Tasting at Sakaya
Selection of sake from KIAI importing company. SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: Japan Prestige at Sakaya
Japan Prestige Namazake Tasting SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: Aftertaste 2 Balance & Harmony
Joy of Sake Aftertaste # 2 Balance & Harmony One characteristic all prize-winning sakes possesses is “balance.” For most sake judges, balance is more important than either taste or aroma. But what exactly is it that is in balance? And how can we tell if a sake is balanced or unbalanced? This month’s tasting explores ...
NYC: Modern Sushi and Sake Degustation
James Beard Foundation Dinner: Modern Sushi and Sake Dégustation Yoshi Kousaka Jewel Bako/ NYC Hiroko Shimbo Hiroko’s Kitchen/ NYC Sake Sommeliers Hiroko Furukawa and Rick Smith Sakaya/ NYC Enjoy an exquisite tasting of sushi and sake when renowned Japanese cuisine expert Hiroko Shimbo collaborates with sushi master Yoshi Kousaka at this spectacular dinner. Together with ...
NYC: Modern Sushi and Sake Dinner
Tim Cushman and Sake Sommelier Nancy Cushman of O Ya Boston It has been a whirlwind year for sushi superstar O Ya, which has reeled in accolade after accolade. Named to the top spot on Frank Bruni’s list of “Ten Restaurants that Count,” O Ya dazzles diners with, as Bruni writes, “intricate, stunningly creative dishes ...
Chicago: Japan America Society Sake Tasting
The Japan America Society of Chicago is hosting their 16th Annual Sake Tasting Event on May 21st. Nine Japanese breweries will be flying in for the event. We are offering a special early registration price of $45. Join Japan America Society members and guests for an exquisite evening of premium sake and contemporary Japanese appetizers, ...
NYC: Sake Hana Aged Sake Class 1
Sake Class V:Aged sake(for beginners) If you like fortified wine such as sherry, port, Madeira, Marsala, you definitely will like aged sake. Most of sake is made to be drunk young, within a year. But aged sake is not. You can enjoy it after years to be aged. Some are aged more than 30 years. ...
LA: Sake Tasting with Yuji Matsumoto
Sake Session with Master Sommelier Yuji Matsumoto Sniff, swirl, and sip your way through this unique sake seminar, tasting eight premium sakes from some of Japan’s oldest and most prestigious producers. Japanese appetizers will be provided to cleanse your palate and demonstrate the incredible food-friendliness of sake! Place: LearnAboutWine Loft 530 Molino St #218 Los ...
NYC: Kanpai NY Sake Meetup
Please join us for our second meetup event… We’ll be meeting at Soba Totto (which is reviewed on our restaurants page) in the bar area for a sake tasting. We’ll be trying 3 of our favorite sakes (TBD). Please RSVP through our meetup page. The event is limited to 10 people. The cost is $25 ...