Archive for 2009
Interview: Jouji Sato, Hinomaru Brewery
I was delighted to get the opportunity to sit down with Mr. Jouji Sato, president of Akita’s Hinomaru Jozo Sake Brewery. Sato-san was in New York promoting his sakes and my friend Linda Noel Kawabata arranged for us to talk. Linda is the USA Brand Manager for Akita Sake Promotion and Export Council (ASPEC) and ...
Japanese Sake Makes Debut in British Parliament
I saw this great news tidbit on Kyodo News and found this fantastic! I wonder if sake has been served in the White House yet? prolly has! I’m especially excited as this story features Koichi Saura from Sake Samurai and Urakasumi fame! Yea Saura-san! Via Kyodo News: Japanese sake makes debut in British parliament Koichi ...
Naraman Sake Tasting at Sake Hana
When Sake Hana talks, people listen! or at least rabid sake fans listen. I was happy to be on the Sake Hana email list to get a notice about a special event being held in their little sake hideaway. Scott, Chizuko-san and I made our reservations for a special event: Naraman Muroka sake at different ...
NYC: Vine Connection Tasting at Sakaya
Vine Connection Sake Tasting at Sakaya Vine Connection Sake Tasting When: Sat Dec 19, 2009 5pm to Sat Dec 19, 2009 7pm EST Where: Sakaya SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: KAMOIZUMI NIGHT at Sakagura
KAMOIZUMI NIGHT Night at SAKAGURA! Sakagura and Kamoizumi Shuzo Co., LTD. Present “KAMOIZUMI NIGHT” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH, 2009 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM Sakagura is cordially invites you to a Thursday evening tasting event of great sakes and seasonal appetizers with Kamoizumi Shuzo from Hiroshima, Japan. http://www.kamoizumi.co.jp/about/index.php#gaiyou (Japanese only) We will welcome Mr. Kazuhiro Maegaki, ...
Fall 2009 Wine of Japan Sake Tasting
The good sake times keep rollin’ people! What is it about the Fall that delivers so many wonderful sake-rific events?! Must be the start of the sake brewing season that gets everyone’s sake mojo flowing and the events underway. I’m all for sake mojo so let’s take a look at my latest tasting adventure took ...
“Underground” Sake Tasting at Decibel
I was lucky enough to hear about a true “underground” tasting at Decibel, the much beloved downstairs sake bar in the East Village. The vibe was very much a Japanese speakeasy crossed with a flash mob. It was crowded, but fun to see all the regular Decibel customers enjoying a taste of some fantastic sakes. ...
Umenoyado at Matsuri
Matsuri Restuarant has been ramping up their sake events and I was delighted to attend a recent event there devoted to Umenoyado sake sponsored by Daiei Trading Sake Importers. I last had Umenoyado sake at a tasting event at Sakaya back in Feb 2009. It was there that I first met Mr. Moriura. Moriura-san did ...
NYC: Niigata SENA Tasting at Sakaya
Niigata SENA Tasting at Sakaya Niigata SENA Tasting When Sat, December 12, 4pm – 6pm Where SAKAYA Description Kakurei Daiginjo & Kirinzan Daiginjo SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
NYC: Sakaya Anniversary Tasting
Sakaya Anniversary Tasting SAKAYA Anniversary Tasting When Fri, December 5, 5pm – 7pm Where SAKAYA SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com