Archive for September, 2009
Anchors Away!
After seemingly endless hours in the air, an overnight in Achorage and a three hour bus ride, I finally arrived at our sake cruise ship in Seward, Alaska. We’re sailing on the Seven Seas Mariner and it sure was an impressive site catching the first glimpse of the ship as we approached the dock. I’ve ...
A Sake Night to Remember III: Daishichi!
Sake Sommelier Chizuko Niikawa-Helton, Founder of Sake Discoveries, recently held her third official sake party. Known as “A Night to Remember”, Chizuko-san introduces those lucky enough to get a ticket some wonderful and usually hard to find sake.
NYC: Prestige Sake tasting at Mr. Wright
Prestige Sake tasting at Mr. Wright Sake Tasting Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Cost: Free Place: Mr. Wright Fine Wines and Spirits 1593 Third Avenue New York, NY 10128 Phone: 212-722-4564 http://www.misterwrightfinewines.com/tastings.html
NYC: World Sake tasting at Mr. Wright
World Sake tasting at Mr. Wright Sake Tasting Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Cost: Free Place: Mr. Wright Fine Wines and Spirits 1593 Third Avenue New York, NY 10128 Phone: 212-722-4564 http://www.misterwrightfinewines.com/tastings.html
NYC: Mr. Wright Sake tasting
A sake tasting from different producers Sake Tasting Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Cost: Free Place: Mr. Wright Fine Wines and Spirits 1593 Third Avenue New York, NY 10128 Phone: 212-722-4564
Rachel Ray show visits Sake One in Oregon!
The “Rach’ to the Rescue” van featured on the Rachel Ray Show visited Sake One in Orgeon. Here is a video clip from there visit. It gives you a real flavor of the place. You can see the brewing takes and a bit of the production methods used at our country’s only American owned and ...
NYC: ASPEC sake at Takashimaya
ASPEC sake at Takashimaya EVENT DETAILS: Thursday Sept.10th 6-10pm at TAKASHIMAYA 693 Fifth Ave 55-54th ASPEC sake will be part of the world-phenomenon called FASHION NIGHT OUT!! When the whole world goes shopping!! www.fashionsnightout.com I will be pouring: MINATO TSUCHIZAKI YAMAHAI FUTSU SHU I will demonstrate how it can be enjoyed both cool and ‘cuddly’-warm!! ...
Sake Invades Union Square
Union Sq Wines & Spirits doesn’t showcase sake very often, but when they do, it’s a doosie! I recently attended their late summer 2009 “Sake Brewer’s Showcase”. It a jam packed collection of the best sake from Five different importers: World Sake Imports Mutual Trading Company Prestige Sake SENA Niigata Sake ASPEC Akita Sake The ...
NYC: Elements of Sake Class II: Pairing Sake and Food
Elements of Sake Class II: Pairing Sake and Food! Please join me!! I am teaching a sake class at the Astor center called the “Elements of Sake II: Pairing Sake and Food.” The perfect follow-up to The Elements of Saké or an ideal choice for any saké enthusiast eager to broaden their horizons! In Part ...
NYC: Elements of Sake Class
Elements of Sake Class! Please join me!! I am teaching a sake 101 class at the new Astor center called the “Elements of Sake” This class is a fun, informative and tasty way to dive into the world of premium sake. I’ll walk you through every step of the sake production process to show you ...