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The Kitano New York and Dassai present
Special Spring Kaiseki Dinner served with Dassai
in the Private Tatami Room
Photos by Kumi Hayase
My event pictures on Chamagraphy
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HAKKAISAN–HAKKAISAN BREWERY
Hakkaisan Brewery Co., LTD 1051 Nagamori, Minami-Uonuma, Niigata, Japan
Photos: Sake Tasting & Cultural/Business Exchange in NJ
Japan-US Alliance of New Jersey, Japanese American Society of NewJersey & Crowne Plaza Englewood
In Collaboration with Sake Discoveries, LLC, NY Mutual Trading Inc., WINEBOW Inc., New York Taiko Aikokai, Gotta Eat Sweets
Photos by Kumi Hayase Chamagraphy
SUITMAN X HAKKAISAN
Suitman Young Kim with Hakkaisan
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Japanese Night Out Otafuku’s Okonomiyaki,Takoyaki & Hakkaisan
| April 20, 2010 | ||
| 6:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Get as close to Japan as you can get without stepping on a plane. You’ll have a chance to taste your favorite savory Japanese pancake お好み焼き OKONOMIYAKI and those oh-so-delicious Japanese octopus dumpling balls たこ焼き TAKOYAKI from OTAFUKU, one of New York’s favorite Japanese hotspots.
Also Sake Sommelier Chizuko, the founder of Sake Discoveries will serve you samples of some of Japan’s best sake from Hakkaisan Brewery which uses only highly polished, locally-produced sake rice from Niigata Prefecture which is known for producing high quality rice and water. The ‘Hakkaisan’ series has a lot of loyal fans in Japan as this sake is a clear, crisp and refined honjozo. You’ll be served three types of sake for tasting, Hakkaisan’s Ginjo, Tokubetsu Junmai, and Honjozo (warm).
3 kinds of Hakkaisan tasting set with Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
$35 (Including tax & tips)
Guest speaker
Ms. Kumiko Kurosawa from Hakkaisan brewery
Limited to 30people!
Get your ticket right now!!
The Tenth Akita Sake Club Spring Sake Tasting on Wed. May 5th
| May 5, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Akita Sake Club (ASC) was established in June 2006 to introduce AKITA Prefecture’s sake, food, and goods to the people in the NYC area. This Spring, ASC is proud to announce “The Tenth Akita Sake Tasting Event” on May 5th, 2010. Please join over 16 visiting sake brewers from Akita and different all across Japan to taste over 30 of finest sake we have chosen for you to try.
You can also savour some of Akita’s delicacies such as Inaniwa cold udon noodle, Akita miso flaor honey chicken, Iburi gakko (Smoked daikon radish pickles), miso flavor been curd and many othters. Sappro beer will be served as well. For our environment’s sake, please bring your own sake glass ochoko! Guest musicians will be performing Jazz for our guests.
Organizer : ASC (Akita Sake Club)
Sponsor: Sun Pop International Corporation
Date: Wednesday May 5th
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00 pm
Lcation: The Japanese American Association of New York, Inc.
15 West 44th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Space is limited and reservation is required. Please pay the admission fee by Cash (No change, please) at the reception desk.
Admission Fee: $50
Reservation/Contact: Masatoshi Yamamoto
Sun Pop International Corporation
Tel: 212-682-4393
e-mail: sunpop@att.net
Sakagura Presents “OHANAMI” Sake Tasting on April 19th 2010
| April 19, 2010 | ||
| 6:15 pm | to | 11:15 pm |
SAKAGURA presents
The Annual “OHANAMI” Sake Tasting
Dinner Party
2010
Enjoy Over 50 Selections of Nihon-shu!!
Thank you very much for waiting, Sake Connoisseurs!
Monday, April 19th, 2010
Sakagura is very excited to announce the arrival of our anticipated Sake Tasting Event in 2010. The tasting event will feature over 50 selections include newly arrived sakes that are yet to be introduced in the New York market carefully chosen from sake masters and distributors who have been taking an active part in the “Nihon-shu” industry in the U.S. market.
It would take a life time consume all the different varieties of sake available, but we believe these selections will open up new regions of the palette for tasters.
Sakagura will be decorated with lots of fresh real cherry blossoms in the whole restaurant. We will serve Sakagura Executive Chef, Mr. Yasuhiro Honma’s special seasonal dishes on this event. Welcome you to join us and let us “KANPAI” under the amazing sakura trees!
*Please note that there will be a
DINNER (SEATED) STYLE SAKE TASTING PARTY
(WE DO NOT TAKE STAND-UP TASTING RESERVATION)
Schedule: Monday, April 19th
1st Round : 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
2nd Round: 9:00 pm – 11:15 pm
Sake Tasting Fee: $30 per person (food, tax and gratuity not included)
*Minimum Charge: $60 Per Person
Guests: 140 Guests Limited
*Prompt RSVPs are recommended.
RSVP Hotline: 212-953-SAKE (7253)
Credit card number is required to process the RSVPs.
(24-Hour Cancellation Policy)
We start taking RSVPs on 4/9 (Friday) through 4/17 (Saturday).
RSVPs will be standing by Monday through Friday after 3pm to 9pm
and
Saturday and Sunday after 5pm to 9pm.
(Please do not leave messages for booking RSVP this party. We might not be able to return your call.)
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
OUR SISTER RESTAURANT, “ROBATAYA NEW YORK” IS NOW OPEN FOR BRUNCH ON WEEKENDS !!!!!
ROBATAYA NEW YORK
231 EAST 9TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10003
(BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD AVENUES)
212-979-9674
WWW.ROBATAYA-NY.COM
Special Spring Kaiseki Dinner with Dassai at Hakubai
| April 10, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:30 pm |
The Kitano New York and Dassai present
Special Spring Kaiseki Dinner served with Dassai
in the Private Tatami Room
Saturday, April 10. 2010 6pm to 8:30pm
Please join us as we celebrate cherry blossom Sakura season at Hakubai restaurant with Traditional Japanese cuisine paired with
Dassai sake from Yamaguchi prefecture.
Assorted appetizers, 3 courses, a main course and desert
created by executive chef Yukihiro Sato.
$150 per person (including tax and gratuity)
You will receive $50 gift certificate of Hakubai and special gift from Dassai.
Mr. Sakurai the 4th generation producer of Dassai, Sake Samurai Timothy Sullivan, and Sake sommelier Chizuko (me!) will have a dinner with you.
Let’s enjoy authentic Japanese Kaiseki with us!!
RSVP by Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Manami: myaezawa@kitano.com
Tel: 212-885-7072
This event is LIMITED for just 15 people!! Please make a reservation as soon as you can!!
See you at beautiful Tatami Room of Hakubai!!
Sake Tasting & Cultural/Business Exchange in NJ
| April 7, 2010 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:30 pm |
Jointly Presented by
Japan-US Alliance of New Jersey
Japanese American Society of NewJersey
&
Crowne Plaza Englewood
In Collaboration with
Sake Discoveries, LLC
NY Mutual Trading Inc.
WINEBOW Inc.
New York Taiko Aikokai
Gotta Eat Sweets
This special event offers Asian and American communities in New Jersey an opportunity to develop friendships and business relations in a fun and casual party-like atmosphere. It’s a gathering of friends
to learn and teach Japanese tradition through Sake tasting.
This is our first Sake Tasting Event and, along with
our expert Sake sommelier, entertainment, relaxed conversation and great food,
should make for a great night. So please join us.
Sake Sommeliers : Chizuko Niikawa-Helton and Seju Yang
Sake 101/Sake Teacher : Timothy Sullivan
Date & Time : Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
Time : 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue : Crowne Plaza Englewood
401 South Van Brunt St. Englewood, NJ 07631
Fee : $20 (Member of JUSA-NJ&JAS-NJ)
$25(Non-member)
Attire : Business Casual
Age 21 & Older and Accommodations Limited
RSVP by February 20th to WWW. JUSANJ.ORG
Inquiries: (201) 424-7850
Sake Brands : Nanbu Bijin Brewery Asahi Brewery(Dassai) Shata Brewery(Tengumai)
Kato Kichibei Shouten(Born) Asamai Brewery(Amanoto) Akita Seishu Brewery(Dewatsuru)