1st CourseA trio of Petrossian Osetra Caviar on a chip, Classic Friulian Frico, Eggplant and Roasted Red Pepper RelishPaired with: Nanbubijin AWA Sparkling Sake Caviar with Crème Fraiche and Potato Chip 2 ea Kennebec potato1 tin caviar1 oz chives2 oz crème fraiche (see below) For the crème fraiche 3 c heavy cream1 c buttermilk1 ea […]
Banner Photo of Mark: Joanie Simon Date Guest Speakers Time Registration WEDS 03/18 w/ Mark Tarbell, Toshio Ueno, Eda Vuong 5pm PT | 6pm MST | 8pm ET CLICK Here Break out of the confines of Japanese food paired with sake. Chef Mark Tarbell has created a three course menu that pairs Western style dishes […]
If you missed this seminar, don’t fret! We have a recording of it! 😉 The Consulate General of Japan in New York presents Experience Shochu: Japanese Craft Spirits in America Classical + Modern. This one-of-a-kind experience includes a brief lecture from the Director of Sake School of America, Toshio Ueno, and a discussion on sustainability. […]
Date Guest Speakers Time Registration WEDS 03/11 w/ Toshio Ueno, Eda Vuong, Noguchi Team 5pm PT | 8pm ET(03/12 10am JST) CLICK Here What makes a sake brewing legend? Come find out as we get to know the brewery run by the “God of Sake Making”, Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute. More info coming soon!
Date Guest Speakers Time Registration SUN 02/28 w/ Toshio Ueno, Kota Kimura, Eda Vuong, & more! 4pm PT CLICK Here You may know Japanese whiskey but are you familiar with other traditional spirits of Japan? If not, I invite you to deepen your understandings of a 500-year tradition of spirits making in Japan, “Shochu” and […]
Date | Thursday, March 4th, 2021Time | 5:00 pm PT // 8:00pm ETLocation | Zoom – Register now! 2021 SSA Happy Hour Come join your fellow SSA alumni and Japanese beverage enthusiasts. Connect, collaborate and converse! Whether you’re newbie or an old pro, this gathering is for all. We’ll chat about what’s going on in the world of sake, shochu, […]
Mexican Food Pairings Nick’s Food Pairing: Carnitas or Al Pastor Tacos w/ corn tortillas, Tortilla Chips and a mild or roasted salsa Hana Shimauta Highball Serves one 2 oz Hana Shimauta 4 oz Topo ChicoFresh Orange PeelIceCollins/ Highball Glass Preparations: Freeze or chill your Hana Shimauta and serving glass well. Add ice and Hana Shimauta […]
For each session of our Awamori Sunrise event and Shochu Month Special Webinar, we will be randomly picking one winner from those who answered all the quiz questions correctly. Those who have won will receive our Shochu Adviser course for free. Drumroll please… Our winner is… R. Sakai! Our winner is… B. Bell Our winner […]
Date Guest Speakers Time Registration WEDS 02/18 w/ Motoyoshi Yamaga,Kubota Team 5pm PT | 8pm ET(02/19 10am JST) CLICK Here Ever wondered what goes on in a sake brewery? What about the daily life of a Toji (Master Sake Brewer)? COME FIND OUT! We will be joined by Toji/Master Brewer Motoyoshi Yamaga who will show […]
Date Guest Speakers Time Registration WED 02/24 w/ Tina Termsomket, Toshio Ueno 5pm PT | 8pm ET CLICK Here Let’s talk shochu, awamori, and Thai food with award-winning chef, filmmaker, and sake sommelier Tina Termsomket! Tina is the owner of and project head of multiple restaurants and wines: Must be Thai, Pineapple Thai, Share Wine, […]
