Chris Johnson Sake Video

Don't know how I missed it, but I just came across this great video of Sake Maestro Chris Johnson discussing all things sake with Saveur Magazine Editor-in-Chief James Oseland at the Asia Society, filmed December 1, 2008. Chris is a great guy…

San Francisco: 4th Annual SAKEDAY Celebration

4th Annual SAKEDAY 2009 presented by True Sake and Mari’s Catering Event Description: October 1st is “Nihonshu No Hi” (pronounced “he”), the day of sake in Japan. Be a part of history when the world stops…

NYC: Daishichi Sake Night at Sakagura

Daishichi sake Night at SAKAGURA! SAKAGURA AND DAISHICHI Sake Brewery present “DAISHICHI - BIG SEVEN - NIGHT” We are very proud of announcing the arrival of early autumn exclusive sake event! Daishichi Brewery is well known…

LA: Sake Mini Fest at The Wine House

Sake Mini Fest @ The Wine House EVENT DETAILS: As interest in sake continues to grow, the demand for sake events is also increasing. To fill that void we have put together an event that is a little more unique and special than other events…

NYC: NatsuMatsuri Sake Festival at Sakagura

BELATED “NATSUMATSURI” SUMMER FESTIVAL AT SAKAGURA! Sakagura cordially invites you its much-anticipated “a-bit-late summer festival. “Natsumatsuri” is often basically based around three main events, with food…

DC: 8 Course Sake Dinner at Wasabi

8-DISH KAITEN-STYLE SUSHI DINNER WITH SAKE TASTING Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 PM Tonight, we invite you to an 8 course sake dinner at Wasabi served kaiten-style. Enjoy a fun evening tasting a variety of modern Japanese cuisine…

NYC: Morimoto Sushi & Sake Sunset Sail

Morimoto Sushi & Sake Sunset Sail of the NY Harbor June 15th This limited series of sails features NYC's most renowned sushi purveyor, Iron Chef Morimoto, and cool refreshing assorted sake, served on the decks of New York's most elegant schooner…

NYC: Union Sq Wines Sake Tasting

USQ TO WELCOME SAKE CONTINGENT FOR AFTERNOON OF JAPANESE ELIXIRS! SAMPLE TWO-DOZEN SAKES – JUNMAIS TO GINJOS, AND BEYOND! ADMISSION IS FREE, RESERVATIONS NOT REQUIRED – 2PM 8/29! Join us at 2pm (8/29) when we welcome a consortium…
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Join Me on a Sake Cruise to Japan!

Life in New York City can really be tough sometimes. Cramped subways, runaway taxis, even malicious pigeons... It's enough to make even the most dedicated city slicker want to escape into a day dream. Thinking about some of the wonderful,…

NYC: Daishichi Sake & Food Pairing Party

Sake Play Day at Little Buddha Las Vegas
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Fu’s on First? Shojin Ryori and Sake

A recent visit by my newlywed vegetarian sister was a perfect excuse to go again to our favorite NYC Japanese vegetarian "Shojin Ryori" restaurant: Kajitsu.

LA: Sake Tasting at Whole Foods

Sake Play Day at Little Buddha Las Vegas

San Francisco: Joy Of Sake “Sake Soiree”

SAKE SOIREE: SAN FRANCISCO September's "Joy of Sake" Soiree at Yoshi's features 100 gold and silver award-winning sakes from the 2009 U.S. National Sake Appraisal. Guests meander through the lounge and up into the mezzanine, sampling junmai,…

NYC: “Sake Day” Tasting at Sakaya

"Sake Day" Tasting When: Thu Oct 1 6pm – Thu Oct 1 8pm Event Description: Sake tasting to celebrate "Sake Day" SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com

NYC: Sakaya Joto Sake Tasting

Joto Sake Tasting When: Fri Sep 18 6pm – Fri Sep 18 8pm Event Description: Yuho Junmai (Ishikawa) & Taiheikai Tokubetsu Junmai (Ibaraki) SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.saka…

NYC: Sakaya Niigata Sake Selection Tasting

Niigata Sake Selection Sake Tasting When: Sat Sep 12 3pm – Sat Sep 12 6pm Event Description: Manotsuru Junmai Ginjo Genshu & Kirinzan Junmai Sake Tasting SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253…

NYC: Sakaya Kamoshibito Kuheiji Sake Tasting

Kamoshibito Kuheiji Junmai Ginjo & Junmai Daiginjo Sake Tasting When: Wed Aug 26 6pm – Wed Aug 26 8pm Event Description: Kamoshibito Kuheiji Junmai Ginjo & Junmai Daiginjo Sake Tasting SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd…
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San Diego Sake at Sushi Ota

On a recent trip to San Diego, thanks to their Zagat rating of 28, I was luck enough to discover Sushi Ota. The sushi was really quite good and best of all, they had a solid list of sushi friendly sakes. They had Hakkaisan Junmai Ginjo on the menu, so I ordered that to start.

Chicago: Taste of Inspiration Japanese sake tasting

Taste of Inspiration - Japanese food and sake tasting at Tsuki EVENT DETAILS: Please mark your calendar for the first ever Taste of Inspiration! Inspiration Corporation (http://www.inspirationcorp.org) will host a fundraiser on Thursday,…

San Francisco: Takara Brewing Private Tour and Tasting

The San Francisco Sake Club Takara Brewing Private Tour and Tasting Event Organizer Description: The San Francisco Sake Club The end of August we are planning a sake tasting at the Takara brewery. It's on a Saturday night from 6-10PM (unless…

Honolulu: Wine Stop Sake tasting

Wine Stop Sake tasting Event Organizer's Description: Sake Tasting; Featuring a Sake Brewer August 22, 2009 (Sat) 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: The Wine Stop 1809 South King St. Honolulu, HI 96826 ph. 808-946-3707 COST: Complimentary EVENT…

NYC: Sakaya Kaiun Sake Tasting

Kaiun Sake Tasting When: Thu Aug 20, 2009 6pm to Thu Aug 20, 2009 8pm EDT Event Description: Kaiun Junmai Ginjo (Shizuoka) & Biwa no Choju Junmai Ginjo (Shiga) SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253…

NYC: Sakaya Dassai 39 Sake Tasting

Dassai Sparkling Sake Tasting When: Thu Aug 13, 2009 6pm to Thu Aug 13, 2009 8pm EDT Event Description: Dassai 39 Sparkling Sake Tasting SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.…

NYC: Sakaya Daishichi Sake Tasting

Daishichi Brewery Sake Tasting When: Fri Sep 4, 2009 6pm to Fri Sep 4, 2009 8pm EDT Event Description: Daishichi Kimoto Classic Junmai & Daishichi Honjozo SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (S…

Minneapolis: Sake Meetup Jozen Mizunogotoshi

The Twin Cities Sake Meetup Group The Twin Cities Sake Meetup Group Hi Sake Folks! There is a yummy sake that is available in these parts called Jozen Mizunogotoshi Junmai Ginjo by Shirataki brewery located in Niigata Prefecture in Japan,…