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Sip + Shop: Sake Tasting This Thursday (OAK)
August 27, 2012
That's right, we're hosting a FREE sake tasting at the shop this Thursday. If you've...
UMAMI MART OPEN
August 22, 2012
Photos by Erin Gleeson We did it! With the loving support from our friends, family, and...
Event Recap: Umami Mart Grand Opening Party
August 15, 2012
Photos by Erin Gleeson After weeks of painting, building, going to Home Depot five times...
Event Recap: Japanese Whisky Tasting (SF)
August 8, 2012
Photos by Erin Gleeson Please excuse my great delay in writing this post -- I...
This Friday: UMAMI MART OPENING PARTY!
August 2, 2012
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS??? Umami Mart's big grand opening is tomorrow night! The doors will...
Umami Mart Grand Opening August 3 (OAK)
July 25, 2012
Hello! Sorry I haven't been blogging much, but I wanted to update you on how...
Forest Feast at the Farmer's Market
July 4, 2012
I love this time of the year when farmers markets set up during the evenings...
Great UM Noodletown: Shanghai Dumpling Shop (Millbrae)
June 27, 2012
After all this talk of fancy dining, 4-star service, Le Bernardin and the lack thereof,...
Big News! Umami Mart Lands in Oakland
June 25, 2012
I am ecstatic to announce that Yoko and I will be opening a real-deal brick...
Great UM Noodletown: Gombei's Chicken Udon
June 7, 2012
We all have those comfort dishes that are close to our heart, and transport us...
Upcoming Event: Father's Day Japanese Whisky Tasting (SF)
May 31, 2012
We're proud to present an event with Cask (a delightful beverage shop in SF) and...
Great UM Noodletown: Ramen Parlor (San Mateo)
May 30, 2012
When it comes to matters of eating out, I am pretty inflexible. Since I will...