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One of the best parts of being in Sake Gumi is attending our Sake Gumi Social...
I always get nervous before an event because I want it to be the best...
Yoko and Kayoko took part in Sunset magazine's event celebrating the release of "Succulents" by Robin Stockwell with sake selections from Sake Gumi.
Check out what happened at our annual Hinamatsuri, girl's day celebration, at Umami Mart. We served amazake, snacks, and brought out our hinasama dolls.
See photos of our party celebrating our Japanify All Day cookbook zine, including winners of our Japanify Golden Ticket contest!
Our zine release party happened at North Oakland restaurant, The Kebabery. We had kebabs, sake, beer, and fun times! Check out the photos from the event.
We took over the taps at The Trappist, filling them with Japanese beers. Also, Aburaya Japanese fried chicken + Team Print Shop screen printing shirts.
A recap of Lou Bustamante's book signing of the Complete Cocktail Manual and cocktail making demo at Umami Mart, with Ramen Shop bartender Chris Lane.
Last week we teamed up with Blind Tiger for our 2nd annual Sake Gumi Social. It was a great night of eating and drinking with sake enthusiasts.
Details from our fourth annual celebration of four years in Oakland. Featuring Aburaya, Casa de Kei, FOB Kitchen, Emeryville Taiko, and Coedo Brewery.
Emily Han, author of Wild Drinks and Cocktails, spent a Sunday afternoon at Umami Mart showing us how to make three syrups for cocktails and sodas.
Highlights from the Umami Mart class at Preserved in Oakland. Students learned how to make their own shio koji, and to use it in marinades and dressings.
