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Event Recap: Succulents + Sake @ Sunset Magazine
March 20, 2017
Yoko and Kayoko took part in Sunset magazine's event celebrating the release of "Succulents" by Robin Stockwell with sake selections from Sake Gumi.
Happy Hour: In the Mood For Love
February 8, 2017
This is a refreshing cocktail that is low in alcohol. I hope that it excites and inspires passion and love this Valentine's Day!
Try this Special Sake with Your Favorite Comfort Foods
January 12, 2017
Souden Tokubetsu Junmai is an earthy yamahai sake, fermented at low temps for 2 months by Kitaya in Kyushu, Japan. Pairs well with meat and rich foods.
The Umami Reader: Try This Instant Ramen Hack
December 16, 2016
How to make your instant ramen taste better, the benefits of psychedelic mushrooms, psychedelic honey hunters, rock climbing to find medicinal herbs, more.
Sake Gumi News: funk•y (December 2016)
December 15, 2016
This month's sakes defy expectations and are undeniably funky. With mushroomy aromas or yeasty flavors, they throw curveballs in how they’ve been brewed.
Today Only: 10% off One Cup Sake Gift Set
December 13, 2016
The One Cup Sake Gift Set is the perfect present for a sake-loving friend who loves variety or who is just starting to discover their sake preferences.
A Visit to Kitaya Brewery in Kyushu
November 22, 2016
We visited Kitaya Brewery in Kyushu, Japan, where we met the brewers, workers, and got a tour of the sake-making facilities.
Sake Caliente Pop-Up at Azasu NYC
November 8, 2016
We visited Sake Caliente, a late-night pop-up at Azasu in the East Village, hosted by Chizuko Niikawa-Helton and specializing in hot sake.
Eat + Drink Here Now: Nomica
October 18, 2016
[caption id="attachment_27469" align="alignnone" width="640"] All photos by Patrick Lu[/caption]     NOMICA 2223 Market Street...
Sake Gumi News: Legends and Folklore (October 2016)
October 15, 2016
October's Sake Gumi theme highlights the images of Japanese legends and folklore on sake labels. Many sakes are named after ghoulish characters. Learn more!
The Umami Reader: Limited Edition Whisky Pocky is Coming Soon!
October 7, 2016
Pocky to eat with whisky, why you're probably not eating real wasabi, the weird history of Ronald McDonald, and more on The Umami Reader.
The Umami Reader: David Bowie's 1980 Sake Commercial Is Creepy and Awesome
August 26, 2016
Food news and videos from the internet: David Bowie's 1980 sake commercial, prison ramen, Asian Snack Food Smackdown, and how the tech boom affects dining.