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Togarashi Ginger Highball at Jicca (Tokyo)
March 5, 2015
As you know by now, Tori-chan is a dear friend of ours who opened Jicca,...
An Afternoon in Fukushima City
March 3, 2015
If you try Googling "Fukushima" you'll get pages and pages of links with words like,...
Craft Beer Market in Tokyo
February 27, 2015
People in Japan are cuckoo for beer. It remains the most popular alcoholic beverage in...
Postcard from Japan: Kissaten Life
February 23, 2015
We are really enjoying the kissaten (cafe) lifestyle here in Japan and we have visited...
Kuishinbo: The Smiler Cocktail
February 19, 2015
As a Japanese person, I love to drink. The first time I traveled to the...
Umami Mart Bottle Shop!
February 16, 2015
When people ask Yoko or myself if it was "always in the plan" to turn...
Throwback Thursday: Tap This Homebrewing Guide
February 12, 2015
Today I want to go back to 2009, when our resident beer specialist CJ wrote...
Abura-ya: Izakaya for the People
February 10, 2015
Let me start off by saying that I think Abura-ya is the most exciting dining...
Japanify: Celery Asazuke (Quick Pickles)
February 5, 2015
A simple, but delicious recipe for crunchy and vinegary celery asazuke (Japanese quick pickles). A great side dish or accompaniment for beer.
Umami Mart Guide to SF Beer Week 2015
February 2, 2015
It’s time to raise a pint or three! SF Beer Week begins on Friday, February...
Event Recap: Baird Tap Takeover
January 30, 2015
We had a fantastic event with our lovely neighbors, The Trappist, back in November --...
My Oakland Secrets
January 27, 2015
Three under-the-radar Oakland restaurants that deliver on comfort, flavor, and cost.