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Umami Mart Heads to San Francisco!
October 14, 2013
We have some very exciting news: Umami Mart will be popping up in San Francisco...
Postcard from San Francisco: Steak Americana
August 6, 2013
An annual treat. HOUSE OF PRIME RIB 1906 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94109...
The Forest Feast: The Farmers Markets of the Silicon Valley
July 29, 2013
I had so much fun illustrating this map of all the farmers markets in Silicon...
Event Recap: Shochu Tasting @ 18 Reasons (SF)
July 25, 2013
From the refreshing mugi (barley) varieties to musty imo (sweet potato) that demand your full attention, shochus...
Ask Sushi Kuni: Chirashi, A Short History
July 22, 2013
Whenever I go to Sushi Kuni alone for lunch, I always sit at the sushi...
Upcoming Event: Shochu Tasting @ 18 Reasons (SF)
July 9, 2013
Shochu tends to be the drink of choice around here on Umami Mart, but we...
Postcard from San Francisco: Stairway to Whisky
May 6, 2013
Went to Hard Water the other night, Charles Phan's newest eatery located along the scenic...
Upcoming Event: Ippo Ramen Pop-Up
April 1, 2013
We are SUPER EXCITED to host a pop-up by Ippo Ramen this First Friday 4/5....
Upcoming Event: Fukushima Now: Relief Effort to Support Children in Fukushima
March 21, 2013
Two years after the Tohoku disaster in 2011, memories have faded and conversations about the...
Taco Trip Down the California Coast (SF/SB/LA/SD)
March 20, 2013
This post is so delayed, but better late than never for such an epic guide...
The Forest Feast: Sunset Manhattans at The Cliff House (SF)
March 4, 2013
One of my favorite places for a sunset cocktail in San Francisco is the historic Cliff...
Ask Sushi Kuni: Awabi (Abalone)
February 14, 2013
Awabi (abalone) is a luxurious clam. When it is eaten raw, it tastes faintly like...