Portland: Sake Fest PDX
Join us for Saké Fest PDX
Wednesday 13 October 2010 – 6 to 8:30 pm
The Governor Hotel
614 SW 11th Avenue – Portland, OR 97205
Event Organizer’s Description:
The Only Event of its Kind in the Region!
Experience dozens of Saké varieties
Taste the Finest Japanese & US brands
Witness the Versatility of Saké
Learn how to pair Saké with any food
(Adults 21 & older only – proper ID required)
Portlanders will gather in the Grand Ballroom at The Governor Hotel on Wednesday 13 October 2010 – 6 pm to 8:30 pm – to experience the finest Japanese and US sake brands, as part of the inaugural Saké Fest PDX.
Your ticket purchase allows you access to all food and all saké sampling stations – including rare & premium saké varieties – while learning how to pair the traditional Japanese drink with a wide variety of food, including cheese, desserts, chocolate and a wide range of fusion, Asian and continental cuisines.
Your Saké Fest PDX ticket purchase also includes a souvenir tasting cup … a stylish, hand-blown, glass vessel donated by our friends at Momokawa Saké.
Tickets for the event are $47.50 per person – discounted until September 30th and regular priced at $65 after September 30th in advance online. (sorry, no phone orders) Participants must be 21 years or older to attend. Proper ID required.
To purchase tickets, click here
Many premium and several rare sakés will be available to taste, as will regionally micro brewed “jizake”, which means small, regional saké brewer. Prominent chefs from area restaurants and catering facilities will prepare and serve a selection of food samples that complement different types of saké.
Saké Fest was created in Philadelphia by Ed Markus & David Wagner, owners of Event Navigators, an international event production company specializing in fundraising events for non-profit organizations.
Saké Fest (Philly) celebrated its 6th anniversary in April of 2010 – continuing its mission to educate all consumers about the versatility of pairing saké with virtually any style cuisine – from cheeses to chocolates and everything in between – even pizza!
A portion of the net proceeds from Saké Fest PDX benefit the Japan-America Society of Oregon
Saké is more than a drink to be served with Japanese food. It is a beverage that is as versatile as wine. It can be enjoyed with cheese, chocolates, and all varieties of ethnic foods. Similar in profile to wine, saké is valued for its fragrance, impact, sweet or dry finish, acidity, presence and complexity.
Tickets for Saké Fest PDX can be purchased here. For additional information call 610.649.6330 610.649.6330 or email [email protected]
