Savannah, GA

Great trade show in Savannah, GA.
Just showed sake to about 80 people yesterday.

Thanks Koji Aoto for setting everything up.

Hayakawa in Atlanta

I'm down in Atlanta this week visiting with my distributor, some of the best Sushi and Japanese restaurants this city has to offer. We just wrapped up an excellent Sake Pairing event celebrating Sushi Hayakawa's 3rd anniversary.

Congrats!

Shata Shuzo : Tengumai

The Fascinating World of TENGUMAI

The best Kanzake ever.

"TENGUMAI" was born in 1823 inside the walls of Shata Brewery located in Ishikawa Prefecture. "Tengumai" literally means "Dancing Goblin". The name stems from a tale long ago, where the winds in the deep forests surrounding the "Kura" sounded like goblins howling around the property.

A style of sake, commonly referred to as "Yamahai", stems from the full name "Yama-Oroshi Hai-Shi", which means the omission of breaking down the primary mound for the "Moto". This analogy refers to the initial phase in fermentation to help the yeasts and koji react in a way to increase natural Lactic Acid counts to ideal levels.

Yamahai sakes are defined by this extended primary fermentation phase that ensures the critical Lactic Acid concentration. Modern sakes simply add Lactic Acid in the beginning of the "Moto" tank to kick start this otherwise archaic but natural process.

By adhering to this traditional way of making sake, you achieve greater depth in your sakes. Yamahai sakes tend to be very rich, big boned, rustic and gamy. This sake has a wide range of acceptable serving temperatures. But is best served "Kanzake", otherwise known as warmed sake. The richness demonstrated by the higher acidity levels lends great pairing strength to not only grilled or roasted meats, but also to a variety of semi-hard aged cheeses.

We finally would like to welcome Ishikawa Prefecture's famed brewer and owner of Shata Shuzo, Mr. Kazunari Shata to this event. In addition to representing his Brewery here in NYC, Mr. Shata will be bringing by hand, a special "Tengumai Aged Junmai Daiginjo" label designed by the famed Alexander Gelman to share with all of us.

**All guests will depart with a special "Kiki-Choko" (small sake tasting cup)

Date: Thursday, October 7th, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Place: The Japanese Culinary Center

711 3rd Avenue, New York NY 10017

(on 45th Street Between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)

Price: $20

Seats: 30

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A line of Tengumai

Tengumai Yamahai Junmai

Tengumai Umagin (Ginjo)

Tengumai Umajun (Junmai)

Tengumai Aged Junmai Daiginjo labeled by Alexander Gelman

10/07/2010

Dassai Night at JCC

Thanks to all who participated in the Dassai Night this past Tuesday.
This was our most successful and immediately Sold Out event to date.

With your help and constant support, we look to even bigger and better events in the future.

Please join us on Facebook HERE.

Philadelphia Sake Festival

Sake Fest 2010
Presented by Philly.com and Event Navigators

Wednesday 14 April 2010
6 to 8:30 PM
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Millennium Ballroom - 2^nd Floor
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
2010年4月14日
6時‐8時半
Admission: $59.50 online
$69.50 at the door

(Adults 21 & older only)

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The Only Event of it's 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

Fushimi (Staten Island)

Hana Sake and Kissui Vodka Event
(Sunday 12noon to 5pm)
Fushimi Restaurant
2110 Richmond Rd.
Staten Island, NY 10306

Come check out our event.
We are kicking off some tasty libations and signature sushi rolls here at Fushimi's Annual Gala.

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Matsuri's Japanese Hot Pot + Sake Pairing Night Nov 17

Please join us for an evening of Japanese Hot Pot and Sake Pairings!

In partnership with LUCKYRICE, Japanese Culinary Center and the best-selling cookbook, "Japanese Hot Pots" by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat, we invite you to a Japanese foodie event that will hit your inner palate!

Tuesday, November 17th

6 - 8 pm
Tickets: $35/per person at the door

Featuring a variety of Hot Pot Dishes and an extensive portfolio of Premium Sakes including Tengumai Yamahai, Shirakabegura Tokubetsu, Dassai 50 and more. Be sure to reserve your spot before tickets sell out: info@matsurinyc.com

En Brasserie

Sake Event at En Brasserie
Wednesday
Sept 30, 2009
6pm to 8pm
Hudson between Leroy and Morton

Come try over sake from 15 different Breweries paired with some of En's favorite dishes.

Don't miss it!

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A.S.Goodman Holiday Expo

In Hartford Conn at the Wadsworth Atheneum tasting sake all day.
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Acker Merrall Tasting

Come on by to Acker Merrall Condit for a Sake Tasting.
We will be featuring 6 great sakes!

SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2009 2:30PM-5:30PM	FREE SAKE TASTING! THE KYODO BEVERAGE COMPANY PRESENTS!
Kikusi 'Chrysanthemum Mist' Junmai Ginjo Taisetsu 'Garden of the Divine' Junmai Ginjo Shirakabe Gura 'Kimoto' Tokubetsu Junmai Kamotsura Tokusei Gold (Daiginjo) Horaisen Wa Junmai Ginjo Kikusui Funaguehi Namagenshu

Chadham Wine Tasting

Come taste and enjoy some premium Japanese Sakes here at Chadham (Cape Cod), Massachusetts

3pm to 8pm
Thursday March 19, 2009
Chadham Bars Inn

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Sake in America

Bryan Emperor at the Beard House

We are proud to congratulate Chef Bryan for his upcoming debut at the James Beard House.

Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 pm Members $125, General Public $155 Bryan Emperor fell in love with Japanese culture and cuisine as an exchange student. After apprenticeships in Tokyo kitchens and a position at Nobu, Emperor became the executive chef at Ten, where he channels his passion for rare Japanese ingredients into exquisite dishes he pairs with artisanal sakes.

Hors d’Oeuvre Maguro Kushiage with Negi, Tartare, and Katsu Sauce Chicken Kushiyaki with Mikado Teriyaki Sauce and Green Onion Wagyu Harami Kushiyaki with Mitsuba and Shiso Pesto Japanese Saba Oshizushi with Pickled Ginger and Chives Funaguchi Kikusui in a Can Komachi Shuzo Nagaragawa Nagara River Sparkling Nigori Dinner Zensai > Wagyu Sashimi on Shaved Ice with Gingered Ponzu Sauce Tamanohikari Yamahai Junmai Ginjo Agemono > Ika Tempura with Kochujang–Cream Reduction and Bluefin Chu Toro Katsu with Curry and Herb Salad Sudo Honke Satonohomare Yukinomai Junmai Ginjo Kassei Nigori Muroka Nama Nama Shinjiang-Style Colorado Lamb Chops with Pickled Potato Salad Honkano-Masamune Kimoto Kikumasamune Shuzo Sushi Moriawase > Aburi-Style Tasmanian King Salmon; Zuke Maguro with Avocado and Sansho; and Ten-Style Temaki Zushi Hakkaisan Junmai Ginjo Hakkai Jozo Assorted Housemade Chocolates

Chanto - Sake Tasting Event

Chanto Restaurant - 133 7th Ave NY, NY 10014
(7th Ave. between Charles and w10th Street)

Every month, Chanto hosts a Sake/Shochu tasting open to the public.
For around $60, you get to try a myriad of libations while you snack on their signature dishes.
Last night's event featured Sakes from Asahi Shuzo and Rihaku Shuzo.
Chef Kiyotaka Shinoki prepared a variety of hour d'oeuvres and fresh Tuna Sashimi/Sushi from Japan to go with the Sake.

Around 60 people attended last night's tasting. We hope to see you at one of these events soon.

Komegashi Too Sake Tasting

Komegashi Too 99 Pavonia Ave Jersey City, NJ 07310
(201) 533-8888

A humble Japanese restaurant located in Jersey City, Komegashi Too caters to the locals in town. On this particular night, NY Mutual and the owners of Komegashi Too collaborated in a Sake Tasting Event.
Featuring Kikusui Shuzo, we sampled a myriad of premium sake ranging from Daiginjo to Honjozo.

Sakes Tasted :
Kikusui Junmai Daiginjo
Kikusui Junmai Ginjo
Kikusui Junmai
Kikusui Honjozo
Kikusui Funaguchi Nama Genshu