Don’t miss it! Oraganic sake Akira special tasting menu at Hakubai
Posted by chiz on February 23, 2010
MICHELIN-STAR RATED HAKUBAI RESTAURANT TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE SAKE PAIRING FEATURING AKIRA SAKE FROM THE KANAZAWA DAICHI ORGANIC FARM IN JAPAN THROUGH MARCH 12, 2010 FOR JUST $30 PER PERSON
NEW YORK, NY – The critically-acclaimed Hakubai Restaurant at The Kitano New York Hotel will offer an exclusive Sake Pairing in the newly designed restaurant through March 12, 2010. The Sake pairing will feature Akira Sake imported for the occasion from the Kanazawa Daichi organic farm in Japan along with a special tasting menu created by Executive Chef Sato. Akira Sake was specially selected for the occasion by Sake Sommelier Chizuko Niikawa, known for her extensive knowledge of Sake and pairing expertise.
The Sake Pairing menu will feature Akira Sake served warm and presented in a traditional Tokkuri Japanese decanter. The menu will consist of three tasting portions of Ika Syuto Ae (squid marinated in Bonito liver), Alaskan King Crab Kani Miso Ae (Alaskan King Crab Marinated in Crab Brain) and Tako Wakame Kyurisu (Octopus, seaweed and cucumber marinated in Japanese rice vinegar). Complimenting the menu will be the pairing of Akira Sake traditionally served warm and presented tableside in a Japanese Tokkuri. The cost is just $30 per person and includes complimentary Sake; exclusive of tax and gratuities. For reservations call Hakubai Restaurant at (212) 885-7111 or e-mail Hakubai@kitano.com.
Ika Syuto Ae
Squid marinated in Bonito Liver
Alaskan King Crab Kani Miso Ae
Alaskan king crab Marinated in Crab Brain
Tako Wakame Kyurisu
Octopus, Seaweed and Cucumber Marinated in Japanese Rice Vinegar