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 […]
Gohan Society Aki Matsuri at Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY Thursday Nov 10, 6:30-9:30 For More info or tickets, email: [email protected] General Admission $100 VIP Admission $150 ….
“The Thirteenth Autumn Akita Sake Tasting Event†Fundraising Event for Tohoku, Japan Relief Fund ASC was established in June 2006 to introduce the sake, food and culture from Akita Prefecture to the NYC area. This autumn, ASC is proud to announce “The Akita Sake Tasting Event†on November 16, 2011. Come join over 30 visiting […]
Our order of Autumn seasonal sake has arrived, which means it’s time for a sake tasting. This Saturday we’ll be sampling FIVE different Hiyaoroshi sake that are only produced during this time of the year. We’ve brought in our three favorite Hiyaoroshi sake from last year along with two new ones from Ohyama and Kikusui. […]
Dassai Sparkling Sake Tasting WhenFri, December 30, 6pm – 8pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Kikusui sake tasting Fri, December 16, 6pm – 8pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
SAKAYA Anniversary Daiginjo Tasting Sat, December 10, 5pm – 7pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
SAKAYA Anniversary Daiginjo Tasting Fri, December 9, 6pm – 8pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Choryo Shuzo Sake Tasting Sat, December 3, 5pm – 7pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Tamagawa Junmai Tasting Fri, November 18, 6pm – 8pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Chiyomusubi Sake Tasting Sat, November 12, 5pm – 7pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Hiyaoroshi Tasting SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Hiyaoroshi Sake Tasting Sat, October 29, 5pm – 7pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Our next stop with the volunteer group was to visit Suisen Brewery in Iwate Prefecture. Suisen, located in the coastal town of Rikusentakata was one of the sake breweries that was completely destroyed by the tsunami on March 11th, and it’s owner Mr. Yasuhiko Konno escaped the waves with just minutes to spare. A respected […]
Sakagura and Niigata Sake Selections Present Three Niigata Sake Tasting Night Tuesday, October 18th, 2011 7:00pm – 9:00pm Sakagura is very excited to invite you to “Niigata Sake Tasting Night†! We will be joined by 3 Sake Brewers from the Niigata region, known for its wonderful water and locally grown sake rice. Please join […]
Aoki Brewery and Sakagura present Kakurei Night Thursday, October 13th, 2011 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM We are very proud of announcing autumn exclusive sake event! With its 300-year history since the foundation in 1717, AOKI SHUZO brews about 2,000 gokus or 360kL of finest sake every winter in Minami Uonuma in Niigata Prefecture, which […]
I had the pleasure of visiting the Dassai Brewery in January and February of this year for an extended stay. I learned a ton about sake brewing and life in Japan. The Brewery’s Vice President, Kazuhiro Sakurai, was kind enough to sit down with me and talk about Dassai and all things sake. Timothy Sullivan: […]
I recently returned from a two week volunteer project to the Tohoku region of Japan. The Sake Volunteer Project was organized by the UK groups the Japan Affairs Forum and Action for Japan UK. The aim of the project was to visit and support breweries that sustained damage or destruction in the March 11th, 2011 […]
Event Organizer’s Description: WHAT: A night celebrating Japanese sake, shochu, craft beers and specialty regional dishes. WHEN: Friday, October 7th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, VIP – Early Access from 6:00pm. WHERE: Metropolitan Pavilion, 123 W. 18th St, 2nd Floor – Metropolitan Suite WHO: 30 Japanese Sake, Shochu and Craft Beer Brewers. 8 hidden gem Japanese eateries […]
Nanbu Bijin and Tengumai Pairing Dinner at 1 or 8 Restaurant Event organizer’s Description: We are going to have a sake pairing dinner option on Sunday October 9th. We will have the pleasure of having the presence of the representatives from two sake breweries, Mr. Shinobu Takebayashi from Nanbu Bijin and Mr. Naoki Yokoyama from […]
Where: Kyotofu – 705 Ninth Avenue between 48th and 49th Call 212-974-6012 http://www.kyotofunyc.com/
San Francisco: Sake Day 2011 100% of proceeds to benefit the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. www.kokoro4japan.org TICKETS: www.SakeDay.com Time: Saturday, October 1 · 4:00pm – 8:00pm Location: JCCCNC 1840 Sutter St. San Francisco, CA Presented by: True Sake & the JCCCNC Supported by: Yoshi’s, the Consulate General of Japan, JETRO Food prepared by: Chef […]
JOY OF SAKE: New York City The Joy of Sake – NYC…………………………$90 Oct. 21, 2011 • 6:00-9:00PM The Altman Building 131 West 18TH Street New York, NY To Purchase Tickets online, CLICK HERE The Joy of Sake is the largest sake-tasting outside Japan, and has been held annually since 2001. It features premium sakes submitted […]
JOY OF SAKE: Honolulu The Joy of Sake – Honolulu…………………………$80 Sep. 9, 2011 • 7:00-9:30PM Sheraton Waikiki Hotel 2255 Kalakaua Avenue To Purchase Tickets online, CLICK HERE The Joy of Sake moves to an elegant new seaside venue this year—Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. The hotel’s three ballrooms and adjacent foyer provide plenty of space for meandering […]
Hakkaisan : Virtual Brewery Tour and Tasting Come join us at the Japanese Culinary Center for a unique visit to Hakkaisan Brewery. Join Kumiko Kurosawa of Hakkaisan, Tim Sullivan of Urban Sake and George Kao of NY Mutual Trading as they bring various elements of Sake to this event. Kumiko Kurosawa will speak briefly about […]
At this point, pretty much everyone in NYC has heard about Ippudo Ramen, or if not, You’ve heard about the lines at Ippudo Ramen! There is usually a wait and a crowd to be found there, but the good news is the ramen is delicious and very authentic, ergo the monumental success. This month, Ippudo […]
Time Saturday, August 6 · 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location Sakaya NYC 324 East 9th Street , New York, NY 10003 Chance to taste “Kagatobi Junmai Daiginjo Shiboritate” and “Kagatobi Junmai Ginjo”. Looking forward to seeing you there. SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Event Organizer’s Description: Who knew sake paired so well with charcuterie and cheese? Henry Sidel, founder of Joto Sake did and he’s here to answer all your questions about this beautifully balanced drink. Snacks will be provided by The Meat Hook, and you’ll get to try a variety of sakes and learn about sake creation […]
Please join me!! I am teaching a sake 101 class at the 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 how master brewers go from […]
Kaiun Junmai Ginjo Sake Tasting at Sakaya Where: SAKAYA Sat, July 30, 5pm – 7pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Shichida Sake Tasting at Sakaya Where: SAKAYA Sat, July 23, 5pm – 7pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Koshi no Omachi Junmai Sake Tasting at Sakaya Where: SAKAYA Sat, July 16, 5pm – 7pm SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Last monday night I had a wonderful opportunity to attend a stellar Sake pairing dinner at 15 East Restaurant. This evening was unique for me at 15 East, as I’m usually there for sushi. While there was plenty of great raw fish and a sashimi plate to die for, the evening’s courses focused more on the food from the kitchen as prepared by Chef Shigeru Sugano in a kaiseki style.
When I first heard about the UK-based Japan Affairs Forum working on organizing a volunteer project focused on helping sake breweries, I knew I had to be involved. I think this will be an amazing opportunity to help Japan while we are there, but also learn about sake and the current challenges being faced in […]
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Junko Igarashi who is a sake sommelier at Jewel Bako restaurant in New York City’s East Village. I wanted to ask Junko, From her unique perspective as a sake sommelier, regarding her feelings about all things sake.
Sake Basics at Kappa Sake House Similar to ordering wine – when unsure, choosing a Sake is often the result of liking the label, price or your host’s recommendation. But armed with a little knowledge, you can easily start ordering Sake with confidence that will pair with your mood as well as your food. This […]
15 EAST is hosting “The Early Summer Kaiseki Dinner with Urakasumi Brewery” Event Organizer’s Description: collaborated with Japan Prestige Sake Association. The president of the brewery, Mr. Saura will join us from Miyagi, Japan to spend a memorable night with our guests. It features 8 courses of meal paired with 7 artisanal sakes (includes Ichinokura, […]
Okunomatsu Sake Event Organizer’s Description: We’re holding a special Okunomatsu Sake Tasting this Saturday at the shop. Joining us to pour his delicious sake is Mr. Takeshi Tsushima, General Manager of Okunomatsu. We’ll be sampling four different sake from Okunomatsu including a single pastuerized “Namachozo” and a special Sakura Daiginjo. And just for good measure […]
Mizubasho Ginjo Tasting Event Description: Mr. Shinichi Kanai, the Sake Master from JFC Imports will pour this clean drinking brew from the mountains of Gunma prefecture. SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Kamoizumi Summer Snow Nigori (Hiroshima) Tasting Event Description: Kamoizumi Summer Snow Nigori (Hiroshima) SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Since the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11th, everyone in Japan, New York and all over the world has wanted to do their part to support the Breweries from the Tohoku Region in Northern Japan. It’s common sense that one concrete way I can make a small step towards standing with Tohoku Breweries is […]
Nishimoto Sake Importers recently held their annual sake tasting blowout at EN Japanese Brasserie. I’ve attended this event several years in a row and it’s always very fun – and very delicious. This year, the highlights include some new sakes! First and foremost, both Wakatake and Kagatobi are bringing in new Nigoris (yea!) Naraman was […]
Shata Brewery and Sakagura present Tengumai “Dancing Goblin” Red & Black Night Friday, June 17th, 2011 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM We are very proud of announcing the arrival of early summer exclusive sake event! Shata Brewery was established 1823 in Ishikawa Prefecture. Shata Brewery’s Tengumai brand is well-known in Japan for it’s yamahai style […]
NYC in May 2011 was chock-a-block full of sake events – just the way I like it! One of the highlights was a special Kaiseki dinner featuring Daishichi sakes held at the Kitano hotel’s Hakubai restaurant.. Daishichi Sake Brewery was established in 1752, and is based in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Japan. Daishichi is world famous […]
Dassai sake can now be enjoyed by anyone keeping kosher! Dassai Sake has officially been approved to sell as a kosher product to restaurants and liquor stores in the USA.
On Sunday, June 5th at 1pm, we are very happy to introduce kosher Dassai sake at the well known kosher restaurant Deli Kasbah BBQ & Grill.
Please join our party to try amazing kosher Dassai sake along with delicious kosher food!
We will welcome Mr. Hiroshi Sakurai, the 3rd generation owner of Dassai Sake Brewery along with Mr. Timothy Sullivan, sake educator from UrbanSake.com to teach us all about kosher Dassai Sake!
My next Sake Seminar at the Astor Center was recently mentioned in Chopsticks Magazine. I’ll be pouring some Nanbu Bijin Sake in the class and if you pick up this month’s Chopsticks, you can see a brief mention about the class and some of the benefits of attending a sake seminar and tasting Nanbu Bijin. It’s a great sake and a wonderful example to use in class, too. Chopsticks also shows me in my “Sake Samurai” outfit – head to toe formal men’s kimono! You might not see that in class, but the sakes and tasting will be a blast. I hope you’ll join me!
Check out my recent guest blog post over at Hakkaisan.com. They asked me to write a report on my visit with Team Hakkaisan to a historic sake tasting and seminar held in Toronto, Canada. This sold out event was a blast and everyone enjoyed Hakkaisan! Read the full post over at Hakkaisan.com. .
After a fun night at the Akita Sake Tasting, I was ready for more, so I made my way over to Sakagura for their advertised Rihaku Sake Night! I Saw Rihaku’s President Mr. Yuichiro Tanaka recently at the Japan Society event, so I was looking forward to trying more delicious Rihaku. Rihaku Shuzo was founded in 1882 in Shimane Prefecture Japan and is named for a famous poet who is kown to have said, “I drink a bottle, and can write 100 poems.†The same is true for me, but with sake blog posts instead.
It’s been a whirlwind of activity on the NYC sake scene this month. Things really picked up pace with the always enjoyable Akita Sake Club event happening on May 13. This year, sakes from all over Japan were served and lots of activities were focused on raising funds for Japan earthquake relief. There were a […]
The Japan Society’s annual sake tasting event was held on May 10th this year with the usual format, but this year, we went “back to basics” with a lecture led by Mr. John Gaunter. John gave a wonderful overview of the core concepts of sake. The final take away was just drink and enjoy! It’s […]
We are very excited to announce that Hakkaisan’s Okkasama, Mrs. Ai Nagumo, the much respected Chairwoman of Hakkaisan Brewery from Niigata Prefecture will be appearing in New York City!
On Friday May 20th, Sakagura Restaurant will serve a special Hakkaisan sake kasu appetizer with a glass of Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai for $20. You will also be able to meet Hakkaisan’s Okkasama, Mrs. Ai Nagumo, in person from 7-9pm. The sake kasu appetizer is her secret recipe and will be served all night until sold out. Please call Sakagura for your reservation now.
Have you been to any of the Lucky Rice Events? I was recently pouring sake at the super-duper elegant event Lucky Rice Grand Feast event at the swanky Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Everyone was dressed to the nines! Folks were very interested in learning about sake and impressed with the vast selection of sakes! Several people […]
Once I was settled into my room, the first order of business was to take a walk around the brewery grounds. I first visited Dassai in 2007. Since then there have been a lot of changes! First off, a brand new factory building has been built. This was just a construction site when I visited […]
SAKE SAN JOSE! Event Organiser’s Description: Sake San Jose combines sake tasting with a walk through Historic Japantown San Jose. When: May 26, 2011 5:00 pm – Opening Ceremony and Registration 5:30 pm – Sake Tasting 5:30 – 7:30 pm Akiyama Premium Sake Tasting Where: Japantown San Jose On Jackson Street Between 3rd and 7th […]
Check out my recent guest blog post over at Hakkaisan.com. They asked me to write a report on my visit to the wellspring of their brewing water, the sacred Raiden-sama water source! Check out the full report, video and photo gallery on Hakksisan.com! .
On May 3rd, Sakagura Restaurant hosted an annual sake event the “Ohanami” Sake tasting. This event featured sake from lots of distributors! This event was a blast. I tasted several sakes I know and love and (one of my favorite things to do) I also got the chance to try some new sakes I have […]
Rihaku Shuzo was founded in 1882 in Matsue City in Shimane, although it was not until 1928 that they adopted the name Rihaku. Rihaku was a famous poet in China, and is also known in English as Li Po. Rihaku lived from 701 to 762, and was known for his fondness for the bottle. He was a kind, open-minded, wandering poet that was famous for drinking a lot before writing. He was known to have said, “I drink a bottle, and can write 100 poems.” They make use of Rihaku’s poems and phrases in the brochures and on the labels, and quote him often. Several of their sakes are named with phrases from the great poet’s words.
Daishichi Sake Brewery was established in 1752, and is based in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Japan. Daishichi makes rich, mellow sakes whose outstanding reputation comes from an insistence on a strictly orthodox brewing tradition: the KIMOTO method. All Daishichi products are superb examples of KIMOTO style sake. On Thursday, May 19th, we welcome Mr. Hideharu Ohta, […]
Sake Tasting (Free) Big Tree Bottles 43 Bogart street (L to Morgan Ave) Stop by anytime between 6-9pm http://www.bigtreebottles.com Oni no Shitaburui Sanin, Tottori Honjozo • Dry & Smooth Light and smooth, this sake has a pleasant mineral taste. Subtle notes of grass and dusty earth with a long and lingering finish. A dry sake […]
Premium Sake & Shochu Tasting Event 2011 presented by Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd. & EN Japanese Brasserie * Open to the Public * $40.00 per person in advance * $50.00 per person at the door For reservations, call 212-647-9196 May 21st, 3:00pm – 5:30pm EN Japanese Brasserie- 435 Hudson St. New York, NY, 10014 (212)647-7552 […]
Fukucho Sake Tasting at Sakaya Event Description: Sample Fukucho sake at Sakaya Fukucho Moon on the Water Junmai Ginjo & Biho Junmai Ginjo (Hiroshima) SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
For two months earlier this year, I lived and worked at Asahi Shuzo, makers of the world famous Dassai super premium sake in Yamaguchi, Japan. My goal was to learn about the real life in a sake brewery and learn the basics of sake brewing for myself. I’m back in New York from this amazing […]
SAKAGURA and FUKUCHO SHUZO present “FUKUCHO NIGHT WITH FEMALE TOJI MIHO-SAN†Friday, May 6th, 2011 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sakagura cordially invites you to “FUKUCHO NIGHTâ€! Fukucho brewery (http://fukucho.info/?mode=f6) was founded in the first year of the Meiji Restoration, 1868, in Akitsu in Hiroshima Prefecture. Akitsu has the oldest sake-brewing history in Hiroshima, stretching […]
Reservation/Contact: Masatoshi Yamamoto e-mail: [email protected] Sun Pop International Corporation 211 East 43rd Street, Suite 1702, New York, NY 10017 Tel: 212-682-4393 Fax: 212-682-4392 http://ascc.blog55.fc2.com
SAKAGURA presents The Annual “OHANAMI†Sake Tasting Party 2011 SAKAGURA 211 East 43rd Street B1F New York, NY 10017 (Between 2nd and 3rd Avenue) www.sakagura.com Business Hours: Lunch:  Mon-Fri      11:30 am  – 14:20 pm Dinner:  Mon-Thu    18:00 pm –  23:45 pm               Fri-Sat        18:00 pm  – 24:45 am               Sun             18:00 pm  – 22:45 pm
Japan Society Annual Sake Tasting & Lecture Back to Basics! Premium sake has certainly established its place in New York and other international metropolitan areas. More and more Americans now understand its flavor, depth and taste. Over the past 13 years, sake expert John Gauntner has educated a great number of New Yorkers on sake, […]
New York Loves Japan Project by Project NY has teamed up with a generous group of NY Food and Sake community members to present New York Loves Japan – a food and sake tasting benefit to support the relief efforts in Japan. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Japan Red Cross. […]
Chokaisan Junmai Ginjo Nigori Namazake Tasting Event Description: Chokaisan Junmai Ginjo Nigori Namazake Tasting SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Event organizer’s Description: Taste 55 Sakes from 8 premium producers at Vintages’ first-ever Sake event. Venture into the exciting world of premium Sake with two of the world’s leading experts: John Gauntner and Haruo Matsuzaki. Explore the principal Sake styles as well as specialty varieties including sparkling, unfiltered and plum. Featuring 8 premium producers, with […]
Spring is in the air and with nature’s early signs of the season beginning to make their appearance, sake enthusiasts are excited about the arrival of this year’s Masumi Arabashiri Junmai Ginjo from Nagano prefecture’s Miyasaka Brewery. Arabashiri or “first run” sake is a seasonal unpasteurized sake that is bottled without aging and released in […]
Join Hakkaisan for an evening of delicious food, sake and fund raising at Masturi! We’ll be selling some fantastic Hakkaisan Sake Brewery Merchandise that you can’t get in the USA! Drink some great sake, buy cool stuff and support Japan all in one night! All Donations will be given directly to the Japan Society Earthquake […]
Sushi & Sake Pairing Event Organizer’s Description: Sushi & Saké Pairing: March 26 (Sat.) @ 7 p.m. To accompany the delicious creations of one of Saké Nomi’s preferred sushi vendors, Kurosaki & Son, we’ll be selecting a variety of savory saké. $25/person (& tax) covers the tasty array of sushi, and the saké will be […]
Kozaemon Tokubetsu Junmai is a sake that we’ve been anxiously awaiting since we first tasted it two years ago when the brewer visited our shop. Now that it has finally cleared all the importation red tape, we’re delighted to offer it to you to try as Mr. Shinichi Kanai, from importer JFC International pours. Where: […]
Spring is in the air and with nature’s early signs of the season beginning to make their appearance, sake enthusiasts are excited about the arrival of this year’s Masumi Arabashiri Junmai Ginjo from Nagano prefecture’s Miyasaka Brewery. Arabashiri or “first run” sake is a seasonal unpasteurized sake that is bottled without aging and released in […]
Please join me!! I am teaching a sake 101 class at the 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 how master brewers go from […]
Message from KANPAI: KANPAI! Is a sake tasting event established and supported by Portland area sake professionals and enthusiasts seeking to raise awareness and funds to support relief efforts in Japan. The venue, sake, food, music and staffing are all being donated so every dollar raised goes directly to support relief efforts in Japan. So […]
EN Japanese Brasserie Presents: “Love for Japan” a fund raising event with our friends Wynton Marsalis, Martha Stewart & many more. Music performances as well as a silent auction with donations from Gavin Brown & many others. Accompanied by sake, beer and hors d’oeuvres inspired by the most affected prefectures; Iwate, Miyagi & Fukushima. 100% […]
Hakkaisan Momokawa Earthquake Relief Event Enjoy Hakkaisan Sake at Momokawa Restaurant on March 21st from 6-9pm. Kumiko Kurosawa, visiting from Hakkaisan Brewery will be pouring delicious and exclusive Hakkasian Sake. With your donation to the Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund, you can enjoy a glass of these sakes and support Japan. Please note! Important Date […]
UPDATE: April 4th 2011 — The PayPal Donation Page for the Japan Sake Brewer’s Assoc Jr. Council is temporarily not working. I’ll be updating this page as soon as new details are available. Thanks for considering a donation to directly help sake brewers! We’ve all been touched by the recent tragedy in Japan. Many beloved […]
EN Restaurant TASTE OF SAKE Event taste of sake Wednesday, March 2nd from 6 to 9 pm $40 in advance $50 at the door please call 212.647.9196 for tickets Join us in our ancient japanese tradition of getting drunk. Taste over 40 kinds of sake. Talk to the Toji “sake brewermasters.†Learn more than you […]
Free Tasting of springtime Nama Sake Spring Namazake Tasting Sat, March 19, 5pm – 7pm Where: SAKAYA SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Free Tasting of springtime Nama Sake Spring Namazake Tasting Fri, March 11, 6pm – 8pm Where: SAKAYA SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Free Tasting of Yuki no Bosha Junmai Yamahai Joto Sake Tasting Sat, March 5, 5pm – 7pm Where: SAKAYA SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
On Thursday, February 24th, the restaurant Uminoie going to hold a special party. You can enjoy unlimited Hakkaisan Honjozo and many kinds of seasonal dishes for just $40!! (doesn’t include tax and tip) It’s going to be very fun night! Place: Uminoie 86 E 3rd Street (between 1st and 2nd avenue) NYC. Tel: 646-654-1122 Price: […]
Yuki No Bosha Tasting Set at Robataya
Free Tasting of delicious Spring Nama Sakes at Sakaya Friday, February 25, 2011, from 6 to 8pm Spring Namazake Tasting Where: SAKAYA SAKAYA 324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.) NYC 10003 212.505.7253 (SAKE) www.sakayanyc.com
Nishiyama Brewery at Sakagura Event organizer’s Description: SAKAGURA and Nishiyama Brewery present “Kotsuzumi Night†Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM On Wednesday, March 2nd, SAKAGURA will play proud host to one of the most innovative brewery, Nishiyama Shuzo (http://www.kotsuzumi.co.jp/global/) from Hyogo, Japan. Located in the middle of a mountain range in Hyogo […]
SPRING NAMAZAKE TASTING Event Organizer’s Description: It’s officially SPRING at The Sake Shop! (Although it’s been hard to tell with all the VOG recently.) So what’s the best way to welcome Spring to Hawaii? Why to hold a SPRING NAMAZAKE TASTING, that’s how! Join us this Saturday (02/26) as we sample some RARE seasonal sake […]
ASABIRAKI SAKE TASTING! Event Organizer’s Description: Although we just had a sake tasting last week we were offered the opportunity to host Mr. Hirohisa Kikuchi from Asabiraki Brewery this Sunday and decided to go for it. The last time he stopped by the shop was May of 2010 when Asabiraki sake was first being introduced […]
KUBOTA SAKE EVENT Event Organizer’s Description: We would like to announce a very special event coming up in February. The brewers of Kubota Sake will be visiting us from Niigata, Japan. Also known in Japan as “Snow Country”, the natural vegetation and climate makes for ideal Sake making conditions. Sign up now and come take […]
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