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Noriko Kamei of Sequoia Sake Brewery
May 23, 2017
Since opening in 2015, Sequoia Sake Brewery has been a gem in the heart of...
Te Aprecio: Beth, The Knockout
March 22, 2017
The Knockout. You may be familiar with this bar if you're a fan of Barry Jenkins, as it made a cameo in 2008's Medicine For Melancholy.
Te Aprecio: Liz, The Phone Booth
March 15, 2017
The Phone Booth is a well-loved neighborhood dive found at 25th and South Van Ness in the Mission. Meet Liz, a bartender at the Booth for five years.
Bartender Spotlight: Troy Bayless of Holy Mountain
January 3, 2017
An interview with Troy Bayless, the co-owner and bar manager of Holy Mountain. He tells us what he's been up to and what Holy Mountain is all about.
Go Here Now: Onsen, a Japanese Bathhouse in San Francisco
December 7, 2016
See photos and read our review of Onsen, a Japanese-style bathhouse and restaurant located in the Tenderloin, San Francisco.
It's the Great Pumpkin Bitters, Charlie Brown!
October 28, 2016
Make yourself the ultimate autumn-flavored drink with Pumpkin Bitters. This seasonal infusion is made by Workhorse Rye, a San Francisco-based distiller.
Meet SF's New Michelin-Star Winning Japanese Restaurants
October 26, 2016
Three new one star-winners are notable to us at Umami Mart because of their Japanese focus, or, in one case, its Japanese-influenced menu style.
Where to Get Japanese Breakfast: Cassava
October 25, 2016
Cassava is the only traditional Japanese breakfast offered in the Bay Area. It comes with rice, miso soup with onsen egg, and a wakame salad.
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...
Bay Eats Japan: Oct 2016
October 4, 2016
Welcome to our new column, Bay Eats Japan, where we'll alert you to newly and soon-to-be opened Japanese restaurants and bars in the Bay Area.
Bartender Spotlight: Will Tsui of Rich Table, Lazy Bear
October 3, 2016
Will Tsui tells us his favorite hotel bar guest story, why he doesn't drink too many cocktails on his days off, and where to find vintage coupe glasses.
Event Recap: Sake Gumi Exclusive Field Trip to Sequoia Brewery (SF)
June 6, 2016
We took a field trip to the Bay Area's very own sake brewery – Sequoia Sake in San Francisco, which specializes in 3 sakes: Nama, Genshu, and Nigori.