Happy Sake Valentine Dinner for Couples!
| February 10, 2012 6:30 pm | to | February 11, 2012 9:00 pm |
On Feburary 10th and 11th Hakubai Restaurant in The Kitano New York will be holding two nights of special Valentine’s season Dinners. The dinner is limited to couples (any couples!) only. In Kaiseki style food, the seasonality of the ingredients is of paramount importance. This event features the beautiful winter season Kaiseki meal paired with Hakkaisan Sake.
In addition to a wonderful guided kaiseki meal, guests will also receive a special gift from Hakkaisan Sake brewery. This gift includes a nice hakkasian sake cup ochoko and Tokkuri set made from fine Arita porcelain and a 300ml bottle of Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Junmai Sake! You will also receive two free tickets to the famous Kitano Hotel Jazz bar along with credits for 4 cocktails.
The cost is $150 per couple (does not include tax & tip).
Event Location:
Hakubai Restaurant at The Kitano Hotel New York
66 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016
Date/Time:
Feb. 10th, 2011 6:30-9:00 pm or Feb. 11th, 2011 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Price:
＄150 per couple (does not include tax and tips)
For Reservations, Please contact:
rsvp@kitano.com or Tel: 212-885-7072
NY SHOCHU NIGHT OUT!
| February 12, 2012 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
–16 Shochu Makers present NY SHOCHU NIGHT OUT–
Please join our ‘New York Shochu Night Out’ FREE SHOCHU TASTING party at Inakaya NY, Robataya, and Sakagura on Sunday, February 12th, 6pm to 9pm.
16 makers will be divided among 3 Japanese restaurants.
(Please note: The free shochu tasting will be offered to dinner guests only. Each restaurant will host 5-6 makers.)
You will be able to meet the following Shochu makers at;
Inakaya NY 231 West 40th Street(bet 7th & 8th ave) New York, NY 10018 TEL (212) 354-2195
Kitaya, Sanwa (Iichiko), Kyoya, Komasa, Zuisen (awamori)
Robataya 231 E 9th St (bet 2nd & 3rd ave), New York, NY 10003
TEL (212) 979-9674
Nishiyoshida(Tsukushi), Sengetsu, Fukiage, Taragawa (awamori)
Sakagura 211 East 43rd Street(bet 2nd & 3rd ave), New York, NY 10017 TEL (212) 953-7253
Shinozaki, Takahashi (shiro), Yamamoto, Genkai, Yamanomori, Kumesen (awamori), Satsuma (Kannoko, Shiranami),
RSVP recommended
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What is SHOCHU??
Shochu is a Japanese traditional hard liquor. It’s a distilled spirit made from grains and vegetables. The most common base ingredients are sweet potato, barley, rice, buckwheat and sugar cane.
As you may know, Nihonshu (what we call ‘Sake’) is usually served only warm or chilled, but in contrast, Shochu can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Due to Shochu’s higher alcohol content, it can be served straight, on the rocks, mixed with soda or water of different temperatures and can also be used as a cocktail base.
Additionally, Shochu’s alcohol level can be easily adjusted by adding different amount of water. So you can enjoy Shochu in different ways depending on your mood, the atmosphere and the circumstances around you. Connoisseurs know to take advantage of different serving temperatures and styles to accentuate a particular Shochu’s taste.
For example, in Kagoshima, the home of Imo (sweet potato) Shochu, it is common to enjoy Imo Shochu with hot water served in a 60:40 ratio. This serving style enhances the natural sweetness and aroma of the sweet potato (Satsuma Imo). Because Shochu pairs well with a wide variety of foods, it is enjoyed in Japan before, during and after meals.
Happy Dassai 23 day on February 3rd 2012!
| February 3, 2012 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Save the date! I’ll post all the detail!
Date: Friday, February 3rd 2012
Place: Robataya NY
Hakkaisan Restaurant Week January 2012
| January 23, 2012 6:00 pm | to | January 29, 2012 11:00 pm |
Start your year off right by joining us for Hakkaisan Sake Restaurant Week from January 23rd to 29th in NYC. You can get some amazing specials that feature Hakkaisan Sake sold at a special price! The participating restaurants this month include Sun Chan and Decibel. For updates be sure to Like us on Facebook!
Sun Chan
2707 Broadway
(between 103rd St & 104th St)
New York, NY 10025
(212) 749-5008
(regularly 300ml bottle: $21 only)
Sake Bar Decibel
240 East 9th Street
(Basement Level)
New York, NY 10003
(212) 979-2733
Sake Shinnenkai 2012 at Kasadela
| January 21, 2012 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Sake Discoveries and Kasadela present
New Year Sake Party “Sake Shinnen Kai”
Date: Saturday, January 21st
Time: 6pm-9pm
Place: Kasadela
647 East 11th Street New York, NY 10009
(212) 777-1582
Happy New Sake Year! Sake Discoveries and Kasadela are very excited to announce our first “Sake Shinnen-kai” event!
Please join us, and be sure to bring your own OCHOKO sake cup and if you have, bring any sake to share you may have hidden away! Let’s show our passion and pride for sake~! You’ll be sure to make new sake friends!
We’ll be serving all you can drink from these makers:
Hakkaisan, Dassai, Nanbu Bijin, Tengumai, Daishichi,
…as well as more special bottles from Chizuko’s hidden sake collection!
Food menu:
BEST Tebasaki in NYC!- Japanese Nagoya style chicken wings
Shime saba sashimi- Vinegared mackerel sashimi
Nasu dengaku- Broiled eggplant topped with sweet miso
Satoimo tempura- Yam tempura
Ika daikon- cooked squid with daikon radish
Onigiri/ rice ball and miso soup – Chizuko’s special 
Special guest:
Ms. Kumiko Kurosawa from Hakkaisan Sake Brewery
Cost: Cash only!
$40(!!) Includes all sake, food, tax and tip as well as one drink ticket for a beer, cocktail or soft drink
BEST DEAL SAKE SHINNENKAI EVER!!!!
RSVP: Kasadela (212) 777-1582 or info@sakediscoveries.com
BoConcept x Sake Discoveries !
| November 17, 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Save the date for a great sake and shochu tasting event hosted by Sake Discoveries and Bo Concept New York!
Date: November 17th, 2011 Thursday
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: BoConcept Chelsea
144 W18th St, bet 6th & 7th Ave, New York NY 10011
RSVP: rsvp@boconceptny.com
Don’t miss out!!
The thirteenth Akita Sake Tasting on Wed November 16th 2011
| November 16, 2011 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
第13回 秋田酒クラブ 秋のきき酒会 開催のお知らせ
みなさま、
今回は、
高知県の銘酒、司牡丹はもちろん、その後は山形の楯野川、
という東北の銘酒蔵、そして〆には東京で開催されたJoy of Sake Tokyoを駆け巡る、サケ酒Sake!! な旅をして参りました。
震災後の日本の日本酒事情、とても心配していましたが、
何度も、
というわけで、時差ぼけなんて言ってる暇はなく、
帰国後、第一弾は、すでにご予約頂いた方も沢山いるかとは思いま
「最も一人当たりお酒の量が楽しめる！
今回も、秋田の福小町をはじめ、NYでは限られた高級店でしか飲
震災後に開催した春のイベントでは、秋田以外の北海道、東北のN
今回も、通常の$50のチケットを前回同様$60にして、
秋田酒クラブ、と申しましても、秋田のお酒とお料理だけではござ
中には秋田美人かというより、
いよいよ来週水曜日と迫りました！
スペースの問題がありますので、先着100名様で締め切らせて頂
ご参加ご希望の方は、ラストミニットですが、
Space is limited and reservation is required by November 11, 2011.
Reservation/Contact: Masatoshi Yamamoto
Sun Pop International Corporation
Tel: 212-682-4393 e-mail: sunpop@att.net
Akita Sake Club Website: http://ascc.blog55.fc2.com/
皆様に会えるのを楽しみにしています！
カンパイ！
追伸！蔵元の皆様で、出品希望の方がいらっしゃいましたら、
毎回スタッフ合わせて150名近くを動員する人気イベントです。
今回手配がどうしても間に合わなくても、
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
Fundraising Event for Tohoku, Japan Relief Fund
ASC was established in June 2006 to introduce the sake, food and culture from Akita
Prefecture to the NYC area. This autumn, ASC is proud to announce “The Akita Sake Tasting
Event” on November 16, 2011.
Come join over 30 visiting Sake brewers from Akita and different all over Japan to taste
over 45 of the finest sakes we have chosen for you to try. In addition, we have added many
Sake’s from the Tohoku Region to supplement the current variety as well.
Savour some of Akita’s delicacies such as Kiritanpo, mashed rice stick, broiled and
boiled in soup, Akita Miso- Flavor Honey Chicken, Miso Tofu, Iburi Gakko (Smoked radish
pickles) and many others.
Enjoy performances by guest musicians Mr. Gaku Takanashi, who will be performing on
the Shamisen and the Piano.
Be green and please bring your sake glass.
Sake Sommelier Ms. Chizuko Niikawa will also be present with any questions regarding
our sake tastings.
You can exchange your donation for Special goods from Brewers etc.
The donations shall be sent to Tohoku, Japan through NY Japanese-American Lions
Club.
Organizer: The Akita Sake Club (Akita Yukari no Kai)
Sponsor: Sun Pop International Corporation, Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd.
Date: November 16, 2011 (Wednesday)
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location: The Japanese American Association of New York, Inc.
Address: 15 West 44th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Admission Fee: $60
Please pay the admission by Cash at the reception desk on November 16, 2011.
Space is limited and reservation is required by November 11, 2011.
Reservation/Contact: Masatoshi Yamamoto
Sun Pop International Corporation
Tel: 212-682-4393 e-mail: sunpop@att.net
Akita Sake Club Website: http://ascc.blog55.fc2.com/
Feel Kagoshima soul! Satsuma Shuzo Shochu Night at Aburiya Kinnosuke
| October 5, 2011 6:00 pm | to | October 9, 2011 11:00 pm |
Meet The KURABITO! Nanbu Bijin & Tengumai sake dinner at 1or 8
| October 9, 2011 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Sunday October 9th 2011
We are very excited to announce that special guest KURABITO, sake brewers are coming to 1 or 8 on Sunday, October 9th 2011. Join us in welcoming Mr. Shinobu Takebayashi from Nanbu Bijin and Mr. Naoki Yokoyama from Tengumai!
Shinobu from Nanbu Bijin is a super cute and young “so-Iwate” brewer! Also, Yokoyama-san from Tengumai is very cool macho man! Support their first NY visit! They need our support!
Nanbu Bijin (Southern Beauty) established 1915 in Iwate prefecture
Tengumai (Dancing Goblin) established 1823 in Ishikawa prefecture
The message from 1 or 8
We are going to have a sake pairing dinner option on Sunday October 9th.
We will have the pleasure of having the presence of the representatives from two sake breweries, Mr. Shinobu Takebayashi from Nanbu Bijin and Mr. Naoki Yokoyama from Tengumai, along with Chizuko Niikawa of Sake Discoveries, Sake sommelier
* This pairing dinner is going to be available only with a reservation
(please specify “pairing dinner”) along with a pre-payment information.
* The dinner including the sake is $90 per person (tax and gratuity not included).
* Please make your reservation by Wednesday October 5th.
* There is no specific time for this pairing dinner. We will serve each tables at their reserved time (Sundays, we open at 6pm and the kitchen closes at 11pm).
* In case of cancellation, we are not able to give any refund for the reservation of this particular dinner. However, if something comes up and you cannot come in, you could always have a friend coming in instead.
Special Nanbu Bijin & Tengumai sake paring menu
* Amuse Bouche
- pairing with Nanbu Bijin – Sugar free sparkling plum sake
* 1st course
Katsuo Tataki Salad: Seared bonito, kaiware, red onion, celery served with yogurt miso dressing
- pairing with Tengumai – Yamahai Junmai (chilled)
* 2nd course
Dashi Maki Tamago: Cooked egg with seasonal mushroom& bonito broth
- pairing with Nanbu Bijin – Tokubetsu Junmai
* 3rd course
Grilled Eel (Shira Yaki): served with tomato / miso sauce
- pairing with Nanbu Bijin – Daiginjo
* 4th course
Nigiri sushi (3pcs): assorted seasonal fish
- pairing with Tengumai – 3 years aged Junmai Daiginjo Alexander Gelman design black label
* Entree
Duck Soba Noodle: Roasted duck, sauteed foie gras, buckwheat noodle,
served with bonito broth
- pairing with Tengumai – Yamahai Junmai (warmed)
* Dessert
Zenzai: Sake ice cream with red bean soup
- pairing with Nanbu Bijin All Koji
*********
$90 not including tax and tips
If interested in this pairing dinner, please email us back or call us for a reservation.
Have a great weekend, and hope to see you soon!
RSVP
1 OR 8
66 South 2nd street bet Wythe and Kent TEL: 718-384-2152
Feel Kagoshima soul! Satsuma Shuzo Shochu Night at Decibel
| October 4, 2011 6:00 pm | to | October 5, 2011 2:00 am |
Thank you for waiting Shochu lovers!
One of the BEST of the BEST Shochu makers Satsuma Shuzo is going to hold special shochu event at Decibel on Tuesday, October 4th. Decibel offers 3 kinds of barley shochu and 2 kinds of sweet potato shochu from Satsuma Shuzo with 6 ways!
Satsuma Shuzo original cool fan will be gifted to first 30 people who order Satsuma Shuzo shochu! Don’t miss out!!!!
Sake Bar Decibel: 240 East 9th Street New York, NY 10003-7530 (212) 979-2733
