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Umami Mart Bottle Shop!
February 16, 2015
When people ask Yoko or myself if it was "always in the plan" to turn...
Abura-ya: Izakaya for the People
February 10, 2015
Let me start off by saying that I think Abura-ya is the most exciting dining...
Event Recap: Baird Tap Takeover
January 30, 2015
We had a fantastic event with our lovely neighbors, The Trappist, back in November --...
My Oakland Secrets
January 27, 2015
Three under-the-radar Oakland restaurants that deliver on comfort, flavor, and cost.
Upcoming Event: 2nd Annual Japan Beer Fest
January 19, 2015
As Yoko and I are putting together our events calendar for the year, we are...
Event Recap: Pop-Up Dinner with Jicca from Tokyo
December 16, 2014
As 2014 nearly comes to a close, I wanted to recap one of our favorite...
Upcoming Event: Meet Shrub & Co. (OAK)
December 2, 2014
The holidays are coming and we are hosting a few exciting events to get you...
Upcoming Event: Tokyo Mule Night with Shrub & Co.
October 16, 2014
We are so excited to announce this special event with you all. A night with...
Event Recap: Shochu 101, From Kagoshima to California
September 25, 2014
Alchemy Bottle Shop opened this year in March on Grand Avenue in Oakland. Owners Tova...
Celebrating Atelier Dion
September 16, 2014
Atelier Dion has been an important part of the Umami Mart family since we first...
Upcoming Event: Drink More Whiskey Book Party + Tasting
June 30, 2014
For all of ya'll who have been suggested we hold more, ehem, "alcohol education courses,"...
Upcoming Event: A Pop-Up Dinner with JICCA from Tokyo (OAK)
May 30, 2014
This event is SOLD OUT! Umami Mart + Ordinaire + Selection Massale welcomes JICCA from...