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Meet the Bedside Carafe of Your Dreams!
August 31, 2016
Fill our new Diamond Cut Glass Bedside Carafe Set with water (or whisky) and say goodnight to getting out of bed to quench your thirst.
Mikkeller Tasting Room Now Open in Oakland!
August 30, 2016
Opened in the former Trappist Provisions space, the tasting room and bottle shop is a charming ode to all things Mikkeller.
Japanify: Summer Slurp Series: Avocado Walnut Soba Salad
August 29, 2016
An easy and fresh salad using soba noodles, avocado, walnuts, and a few other ingredients that are readily available at any grocery store.
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.
Savor the Flavors of Far Leaves Teas
August 25, 2016
Far Leaves Tea in Berkeley sources exceptionally high-quality teas from around the world. We now carry three of their premium teas.
Join Us at The State of Cocktails: East Bay Edition
August 24, 2016
A panel discussion with Dylan O'Brien (Prizefighter), Chris Lane (Ramen Shop), and Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano (Umami Mart). Moderated by Shanna Farrell.
Conbini Creations: Japanese-style Corn on the Cob
August 22, 2016
Add these simple Japanese ingredients and condiments to freshly cooked corn on the cob for a new take on a classic summertime favorite.
Our New Condiment Ware Line is a "Glass" Act
August 17, 2016
Our new condiment glassware line is made by Japanese glass company Otsuka. Simple and elegant, they showcase, store, and serve condiments in style.
Event Recap: 4th Annual Umami Mart Matsuri
August 16, 2016
Details from our fourth annual celebration of four years in Oakland. Featuring Aburaya, Casa de Kei, FOB Kitchen, Emeryville Taiko, and Coedo Brewery.
Sake Gumi News: Happy 1st Birthday Sake Gumi (August 2016)
August 15, 2016
Sakes chosen to celebrate our anniversary: Fisherman Sokujo Junmai Ginjo, Ohyama Tokubetsu Junmai, Enter.Sake Black Dot Honjozo, Shinpaku Junmai Daiginjo.
Read This Before You Go to Uji Time
August 11, 2016
Uji Time is a Japanese dessert shop that opened on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. Here are some need-to-know tips before you visit for the first time.
New Decadent Shoyu for You: Black Garlic and Matsutake
August 10, 2016
Haku Matsutake Mushroom Shoyu and Haku Black Garlic Shoyu will take your ho-hum dishes to places they've never gone before.