Dassai boys in NYC!
The event “Summer Kawauso(Otter) Night” at Sakagura was big success! So many customers ordered Dassai special tasting set, even it was Monday:D
We served 3 kinds of Dassai; Dassai 39 Sparkling, Dassai 50 Nama (sold in only Japan), Dassai 39 for just $14 at the night.
Look at the big smile of Prince Dassai, Mr. Sakurai(on the right end) and 3 of cute brewers!! Hope we can do another “Kawauso(Otter) Night” soon!
Thank you Sake Samurai Tim-san for the great picture! I “SAKE” New York!!
Chamagraphy: Sakagrua x Hakkaisan Night on July 7th 2010
Sake Discoveries produced special Hakkaisan Star Festival “Tanabata Matsuri” for Sakagura Restaurant New York. Please take a look my food photographer Kumi Hayase’s blog Chamagraphy. To see more photos of this event, visit—-HERE!
Chamagraphy: Momokawa x Hakkaisan Night on July 6th 2010
Sake Discoveries produced special Hakkaisan dinner and small tasting set for Momokawa Restaurant New York. Please take a look my food photographer Kumi Hayase’s blog Chamagraphy. To see more photos of this event, visit—-HERE!
Chamagraphy: Hakubai x Hakkaisan Kaiseki dinner
On June 25th Hakubai Restaurant in The Kitano New York held a special Kaiseki event called “Kaiseki Hajime no Ippo” (great first step to enjoying Kaiseki style food). This event was limited to only 16 participants. The cost is $65 per person (does not include tax & tip). Served 3 kinds of Hakkaisan including special Daiginjo. Also, they received some gifts from Hakkaisan and The Kitano New York.
Please take a look beautiful article and pictures from great food photographer Kumi Hayase’s blog Chamagraphy.
To see more photos of this event, visit…
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chamagraphy/sets/72157624387537282/
Kubota Night at Sakagura!
I believe that you have heard the sake brand’s name “Kubota”, even you are not big sake fan. Kubota(Kubota is a sake brand of Asahi Brewery in Niigata prefecture, and Kubota brand has many grades as well) is one of the most famous sake brands in the world. Niigata prefecture has over 100 sake breweries, and of course very famous and popular as a sake region in Japan. Kubota is the top brand in Niigata, which means Kubota is one of the top sake brand in Japan. Fortunately, we can find Kubota brand in New York easily, but some Kubota’s Daiginjo are very hard to get in Japan!
So, I can say that we are very lucky to enjoy Kubota anytime at Sakagura or many Japanese resstaurants in New York. Especially, Sakagura has many Kubota brands like Kubota Manju, Kubota Hekiju, Kubota Koju, Kubota Senju, Senshin, and my most favorite Kubota’s Junmai Daiginjo Tokugetsu!
The other night, I really enjoyed Kubota sake tasting at Sakagura with my best sake friend Timothy Sullivan.
Mr. Sanjo of Kubota(the guy right side in the 2nd picture) served 6 kinds of Kubota with little cute gifts for customers. (BTW, he is one of the cutest sake people from Japan!)
Oh, and another great thing happened at the night. I saw very lovely couple who love Niigata and huge Kubota Senju fans! (they are in the picture with Mr. Sanjo) I used to take care of them at Sakagura when I was a sake sommelier of Sakagura, but I couldn’t say good-bye to them at the time, so I haven’t seem them for 2 years since then, but we could meet up again for beautiful Kubota sake!
Sake always gives me great encounters and stories….It’s called sake magic!
Don’t miss it! Oraganic sake Akira special tasting menu at Hakubai
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
Kagatobi Junmai Ginjo with Great Omakase Sushi at Hatsuhana
I had a great Omakase sushi dinner at Hatsuhana. The cute server woman served Kagatobi with big smile because Kagatobi is from her hometown Ishikawa prefecture. She was proud of her hometown! I love it!!
Chef Eiji Ichimura
Chef Ichimura has lived and worked in New York City since 1981 and has been crafting his guild for over 30 years. In addition, he has served Edomae style sushi here in NYC to executives of Japanese businesses for over 15 years.
In 2002, he opened “Ichimura” in Mid-Town. Ichimura restaurant has been well reviewed by the world famous Michelin Guide, along with the New York Times, and was well visited by a myriad of celebrity patrons.
Chef Ichimura closed the door to “Ichimura” in 2007, and has recently been working as a consultant all over the world while preparing for the next step of his culinary journey. (This introduction of Chef Ichimura is written by NY Mutual Trading Inc.)
Heaven….. Sea urchin nigiri
Great sake friend, lightly seared octopus with spicy yuzu pepper paste
Kanazawa Daichi Farmer’s Spirit Event at Hakubai on Mezamashi TV
Mezamashi TV is one of the most popular Japanese morning TV show. My event with Kanazawa Daichi at Hakubai Japanese restaurant was in the show! Please check this out, and try new Hakubai! It’s soooo authentic Japanese!!
Kanazawa Daichi Farmer’s Spirit Event at Hakubai on Daily Sun New York 2
Kanazawa Daichi Farmer’s Spirit Event at Hakubai on Daily Sun New York 1
