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Bring The Cold Sake Set on Your Next Date!
July 21, 2016
The Cold Sake Set has everything you need to chill out and cool your jets with...
Umami Mart Is Hiring! Part Shopkeeper Wanted
July 20, 2016
We're hiring a part-time shopkeeper to work Saturdays, starting in August 2016. Please read on for qualifications and responsibilities.
Japanify: Shochu Root Beer Float
July 18, 2016
A step-by-step recipe on making a root beer float with Kannoko Mugi Shochu, a barrel aged barley shochu that's akin to whisky.
Sake Gumi News: Celebrate Individuality (July 2016)
July 15, 2016
Sakes that represent disparate points on the sake spectrum: Akane 10.5, Okunomatsu Daiginjo Sparkling, Jozen Junmai Ginjo White, Kioke-Jikomi Iroha Kimoto.
Diamonds + Gold: A New Take on an Old Fashioned
July 15, 2016
Our newest glasses from Toyo-Sasaki up the bling times two – diamond cut glass and gold edging along the lip – but are still tasteful and elegant.
Upcoming Event: Intro to Making Syrups with Emily Han
July 13, 2016
Learn when, why, and how to use syrups to make sodas, cocktails, and mocktails, and three recipes to make yourself at home using fresh fruit, spices, herbs.
The Best Meal We Had in Spain: Steak at Bar Nestor, San Sebastian
July 11, 2016
Kayoko travels to San Sebastian on honeymoon, where she and Johnny have their best meal at Bar Nestor: San Sebastian-style steak and gin-and-tonics.
Cool for Summer: Studio Arhoj Summer Bowls
July 7, 2016
Handmade by Studio Arhoj in Copenhagen, Summer Bowls come in two finishes: Llama Fur and Black Sheep. Perfect for chilled noodle dishes and salads.
Happy Hour: Umeboshi Splash!
July 6, 2016
My best friend Sara wrote a book and it just came out! It's called Never Ever...
5 Beer Glasses to Best Enjoy Your Favorite Brews
June 30, 2016
Here are five proper beer glasses that we carry at Umami Mart, and the best brews to drink out of them for maximum enjoyment.
Japanify: Simplified Japanese Curry
June 29, 2016
A step-by-step guide to making an easy, no-fail simplified Japanese curry with homemade depth of flavor, but only a few ingredients. Requires a slow cooker!
Event Recap: Sakqueso!
June 27, 2016
Our cheese and sake pop-up dinner featured a 5-course tasting menu by Keisuke Akabori and Hakkaisan Brewery sakes poured by Sake Samurai, Tim Sullivan.