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Omachi Sake Tasting
July 10, 2019
We had our very first Sake Gumi Social at Umami Mart last week and it...
Umami Mart Sake Dinner with Kosuke Bistro
April 24, 2019
The Umami Mart Sake Dinner this year happened on April 1st. There were many firsts...
Catch Me! Book Release Party with Anders Arhoj
April 18, 2019
A few weeks ago, author Anders Arhoj was here all the way from Copenhagen, signing...
Event Recap: Hinamatsuri 2019
March 26, 2019
Hinamatsuri is one of our favorite events of the year – and we are so...
6th Annual Japan Beer Fest
February 25, 2019
It's hard to believe we've been putting on Japan Beer Fest (JBF) with The Trappist...
Umami Mart Pop-Up @ Ace Hotel Chicago
November 26, 2018
The idea to pop up in Chicago stemmed from a shower thought Kayoko had in...
Shochu Happy Hour @ Ramen Shop
November 12, 2018
As a follow-up to our Sakqueso! event over the summer, we partnered with Ramen Shop yet...
6th Annual Umami Mart Matsuri
July 30, 2018
After six years of presenting Matsuri each year, I can confidently say that we know how...
Third Annual Camino Sake Dinner
March 28, 2018
Earlier this week, we held our 3rd Annual Sake Dinner with Camino. With two dinner under...
Event Recap: Hinamatsuri 2018
March 13, 2018
Hinamatsuri at Umami Mart has become one of our favorite events of the year –...
Event Recap: 5th Annual Japan Beer Fest
February 26, 2018
Our location in Old Oakland has given us the opportunity to have the best parties with our neighbors,...
Demystifying the West Coast Cocktail with Shanna Farrell
October 16, 2017
We were so honored to host our friend Shanna Farrell last weekend for a talk...