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Furochan Eats: Ramen Is Not Dead. It's Just Getting Started
January 22, 2015
Sometime last week, Dave Chang of Momofuku fame declared ramen dead (in the States). You can...
Upcoming Event: 2nd Annual Japan Beer Fest
January 19, 2015
As Yoko and I are putting together our events calendar for the year, we are...
Event Recap: MUJI x Umami Mart
January 15, 2015
When MUJI came to us last year to put on a collaborative event together, Yoko...
Umami Map: Skanky Travels to Copenhagen
January 13, 2015
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all are well-rested and ready to start another...
I Know What You Did in Paradise
January 7, 2015
Four friends find themselves in a secluded VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) on the North...
San Francisco Closing... For Now
December 23, 2014
We are very sad to announce that we will be closing our San Francisco outlet...
Event Recap: Pop-Up Dinner with Jicca from Tokyo
December 16, 2014
As 2014 nearly comes to a close, I wanted to recap one of our favorite...
Upcoming Event: 3rd Annual Latkes + Lager Hanukkah Party
December 11, 2014
It's Hanukkah next week! You know what that means... our festive and cozy annual soiree...
Meet Louis Anderman of Miracle Mile Bitters Co.
December 9, 2014
Louis Anderman is a scientist. Born from a true passion for bitters, Miracle Mile Bitters...
Upcoming Event: Meet Shrub & Co. (OAK)
December 2, 2014
The holidays are coming and we are hosting a few exciting events to get you...
Event Recap: 2nd Annual UMAMI MART MATSURI
November 24, 2014
Another summer, come and gone. Erm, another fall, come and gone. It's starting to get...
Happy Hour: Yuzu Liqueur
November 20, 2014
The Food Republic recently declared yuzu as America's next big THING. Well, duhhhh! Umami Mart...