Archive for July, 2010

SAKAYA in New York Times

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

NYT the pour sakaya photo 7.28.10

We are delighted to have been the subject of Eric Asimov’s column, “The Pour”  in the Dining section of today’s  New York Times today (7/28/10).

To read the article which also appears on the NY Times website click here.

July 2010 Sake Tastings

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

It’s summer in the city and the temperatures are climbing so we’re focused on bringing you tastings of sake that offer refreshing respites from the heat and humidity as well as some new seasonal unpasteurized sake (namazake) that are sure to please the palate and slake the thirst…

Thursday, July 1, 2010, 6 to 8pm

Narutotai Ginjo Nama Genshu Sake (Tokushima)


Thursday, July 8, 2010, 6 to 8pm

Joto Sake Tasting

Ban Ryu Honjozo (Yamagata)


Saturday, July 17, 2010, 5 to 7pm

Light Sake for Summer Drinking

Kudoki Jozu Junmai Ginjo (Yamagata) and Sawanoi Junmai Ginjo (Tokyo)


Saturday, July 24, 2010, 5 to 7pm

Japan Prestige Sake Tasting

Summer Namazake


Saturday, July 31, 2010, 5 to 7pm

Asahi Shuzo Brewery Tasting

Dassai Sake (Yamaguchi)