Archive for February, 2010
San Francisco: Ichishima Sake Dinner
Ichishima Sake Dinner at Blowfish A delectable prefix dinner paired with five of Ichishima’s top sakes. Chef Kenichi will be preparing many varieties of Japanese traditional & exotic dishes to be paired with Ichishima sakes. Guest speakers will be Kenji Ichishima & Michael Simkin. There will be no shortage of dishes to indulge in! Time: ...
Akira Organic Sake in New York!
I was lucky enough to attend some wonderful and cutting edge sake events this past week. What makes them cutting edge? One word: Organic.
NYC: Gen’s Farewell Party at Soba Totto
As they say, all good things must come to an end, and sadly Gen Yamamoto’s last day at Soba Totto is February 15th. Please join us on February 15th from 7:00 to 10:00 pm, as we celebrate a year of great events and great drinks with Gen at Soba Totto!
Seattle: 2nd Annual Seattle Sake Matsuri
2nd Annual Seattle Sake Matsuri The number of participating brewers is increasing (we’re up to 14 now — double last year’s participants!), and the number of available tickets is rapidly decreasing, so please don’t hesitate and do make plans to join us at the Northwest’s premier saké-centric tasting event, the 2nd Annual Seattle Saké Matsuri ...
NJ: Sake Tasting & Cultural Exchange in NJ
Sake Tasting & Cultural/Business Exchange in NJ This special event offers Asian and American communities in New Jersey an opportunity to develop friendships and business relations in a fun and casual party-like atmosphere. It’s a gathering of friends to learn and teach Japanese tradition through Sake tasting. This is our first Sake Tasting Event and, ...
Upcoming Kubota Sake Events in NYC
Kubota is coming to town!
One of the most famous premium sake brands in all of Japan, “Kubota” has two fantastic sake events scheduled for this week! If you can make it, I think they will be fantastic! Mr. Sanjo from the Brewery will be a special guest at both events and able to answer questions and help introduce you Kubota.
Don’t miss these events
Sake Dictionary Iphone App
Sake Super-Sensei John Gauntner has come out with his first Iphone app – it’s a version of his valuable sake dictionary that you can carry without at all times now on your Iphone. This is surely to be a much loved app for every sake fan out there.
NYC: Kubota Event at Sake Bar Decibel
KUBOTA SAKE at DECIBEL
3 NOTES OF KUBOTA SAKE
and Japanese Party Favors…
with special guest: Masamichi Sanjo – sake sommelier
$18 (limited supplies)
Sake Specials- Hekiju, Tokugetsu, Senju
Japanese Culinary Center Sake Tasting
Sake Sensei George Kao recently taught a fun Sake 101 class with a twist at the beautiful Japanese Culinary Center. The twist? George incorporated a blind tasting contest into the event. It made for a fun and exciting showdown for everyone attending!
Interview: Yohei Ito, Akita Seishu Brewery
Late last year, had the opportunity to meet Mr. Yohei Ito of Akita Seishu Sake Brewery. Akita Seishu is well known for many delicious sakes including both the Kariho and Dewatsuru brands. Mr. Ito was kind enough to agree to answer some questions about the sake world from his point of view.