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Umamiventure #35: Kitazawa Seed Talk @ Namu Farm (Sunol)
April 22, 2014
It's been forever since we've organized an Umamiventure in its purely old-school, meet-up spirit. Remember,...
Throwback Thursday: Umamiventure #1
February 6, 2014
I realized yesterday that Umami Mart will turn seven years old this month. WOOOOO! That's...
Umamiventure #34: Umeshu Class with Peko Peko
June 13, 2013
We learned, we drank and we ate all things ume during our Umeshu Class last...
Umamiventure #33: Hive Tour with East Bay Urban Bees
October 18, 2012
Did you know that a bee's lifespan is based on the distance it has flown?...
Upcoming Event: Umamiventure #33: Hive Tour with East Bay Urban Bees
October 2, 2012
Umamiventures are BACK! The last field trip was at the TCHO factory back in March...
Umamiventure #32: TCHO Chocolate Factory (SF)
March 22, 2011
Photos by Travis LoDolce. The history of chocolate-making in the Bay Area runs deep. Ghiradelli,...
SOLD OUT! Heads Up - Umamiventure #32: TCHO Chocolate Factory (SF)
February 23, 2011
My first introduction to TCHO chocolates was in 2007, working in New York City. My...
Umamiventure #31: Sutton Cellars Vermouth Lab (SF)
February 4, 2011
All photos by Yoko Kumano unless otherwise specified. On a warm, sunny day in San...
SOLD OUT!: Umamiventure #31: Sutton Cellars Vermouth Lab (SF)
January 12, 2011
Updated 1/28, 9am PST: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Stay tuned for February's Umamiventure! Updated...
Umamiventure #22: St. George Spirits & Hangar One Vodka (SF Bay Area)
February 9, 2010
Photos by Mike Brandeberry and Kayoko Akabori. 'Tis true: there lives a kickass distillery named...