Upcoming Event: 2/3/08 Dassai Tasting at Sakagura

Sure to be a fun evening coming up... even better than watching the Super Bowl!

(especially if you're a Jets fan.)

Please read below for details.

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SAKAGURA AND ASAHI BREWERY PRESENTS"NIJU-SAN NO KAI" on Sunday, February 3rd. Sakagura cordially invites you to "NIJU-SAN NO KAI" - the first Sake Tasting Party of 2008. The phrase NIJU-SAN NO KAI is a play on words, and refers to the numbers "2" and "3". These numbers relate to the date of the event (2/3/2008), as well as our featured sakes made from rice grains polished to 23% of their original size.

We will welcome Mr. Kazuhiro Sakurai, executive director of Dassai, Asahi Shuzo ( http://asahishuzo.ne.jp/ ) and Mr. Kiyoshi "KC" Shinozaki, "Nihonshu" consultant ( "NIHONSHUDO NYC" Blog http://nihonshudo-nyc.blogspot.com/) as the special guest lecturer.

The four sakes that have been carefully selected (including ones yet-to-beintroduced to the New York market) for this event are:
DASSAI JUNMAI DAIGINJO NI-WARI SAN-BU*
DASSAI SHIBORITATE ** NI-WARI SAN-BU
DASSAI ENSHIN BUNRI *** NI-WARI SAN-BU
DASSAI HAPPOU NIGORI **** NI-WARI SAN-BU

*NI-WARI SAN-BU: It is made with rice that has been milled so that only 23% of the original size of the grains remains. This is the highest degree of milling of any sake in the world.
**SHIBORI TATE: Fresh squeezed
***ENSHIN BUNRI: A centrifuge machine
****HAPPOU NIGORI: Sparkling unfiltered sake

In addition, in a joint effort with executive chef, Akinoubu Suzuki, authentic Japanese cuisine will be featured for pairing with the sake.

Menu (subject to change):
Three kinds of fresh white fish sashimi imported from Japan
Grilled Live Snow Crab
Lightly Fried Monk Fish Served with Vegetable Thickened Sauce
Sea Urchin "Chirashi" Sushi

Serving is limited to 20 guests. Prompt reservations are recommended for an evening not to be missed!

Admission: $50 (excluding tax and tip)
Seating: 20 guests
Time: 6:15 PM to 8:30 PM
RSVP Time: Mon-Fri 3:00-7:00 Sat-Sun 5:30-7:30
RSVP hotline: 212-953-SAKE (7253)
*Please note that a credit card number is required
*48-hour Cancellation Policy


SAKAGURA
211E 43RD STREET B1F
NEWYORK NY 10017
[BET 2ND AVE AND 3RD AVE]