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A Visit to Heuga Bar in Gifu City
July 21, 2014
Yoko and I first met bartender Tomokazu Kai in 2010, when we helped present an...
Event Recap: Sake 101 @ 18 Reasons
July 14, 2014
We've been event-crazy here at Umami Mart. We've put on one event every week in...
Ukai: Cormorant Fishing in Gifu
July 7, 2014
Yoko and I were lucky enough to be invited to Gifu prefecture in central Japan...
Upcoming Event: Drink More Whiskey Book Party + Tasting
June 30, 2014
For all of ya'll who have been suggested we hold more, ehem, "alcohol education courses,"...
Umami Mart Map: The Chronicles of Nagoya
June 23, 2014
Instead of reaching there via a Wardrobe route, Nagoya is about a two-hour bullet train...
Japanify: How to Make Japanese Curry from SCRATCH
June 18, 2014
A step-by-step recipe on how to make Japanese curry WITHOUT using pre-made, boxed roux.
The Ramen Shaman: Gundam (Kyoto)
June 16, 2014
My trip to Kyoto was awesome for many reasons. Temples, new friends, raw nature, or...
Upcoming Event: The Forest Feast Cookbook Party
June 12, 2014
We are so excited to finally announce a proper soiree for Erin Gleeson's new cookbook,...
TSG Hard Strong Glass Factory (Chiba)
June 5, 2014
When Kayoko and I started choosing glassware for the shop, we wanted simple and functional...
Upcoming Event: A Pop-Up Dinner with JICCA from Tokyo (OAK)
May 30, 2014
This event is SOLD OUT! Umami Mart + Ordinaire + Selection Massale welcomes JICCA from...
Postcard from Kyoto: Kiln
May 26, 2014
We are having a blast in Japan, gallivanting through Gifu, Kyoto and Osaka. This trip,...
Off to Japan!
May 19, 2014
Yoko and I are on our way to Japan again! This time to Gifu prefecture...