Awamori Festival
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
We were lucky enough to visit Okinawa this past February ā we toured awamori distilleries, explored local crafts and makers, and ate our way through the regional cuisine for five days! Situated in the very south of Japan on the Pacific, there are 160 islands that make up Okinawa, which is actually closer to Taiwan. We traveled to the main island as well as Ishigaki where we learned so much about the history and Okinawan culture.
Join us for a special evening celebrating Okinawa ā we brought back many bottles of awamori (a distilled spirit made with rice and black koji) and fruit liqueurs and want to open them up! We'll have a tasting bar, a few island cocktails, and a plate of the local specialty Taco Rice by Casa de Kei!Ā
Last but not least, Nick Korn, our good friend and awamori expert will be here from Boston to chat with us about awamori as well! Travel to the islands with us for one night only! Karii!
WHAT: Awamori Festival w. Nick Korn + Casa de Kei
Featuring an Awamori Tasting Bar, Island-inspired Cocktails, and Taco Rice!
WHEN:Ā Tuesday, August 20, 4-7pm
WHERE:Ā Umami Mart Bar
4027 Broadway, Oakland CA 94611
510-250-9559 / shop@umamimart.com
ADMISSION: $50/ $45 members - Buy your ticket now or at the door, which includes entry to the awamori tasting bar, 1 cocktail, and 1 plate of Taco Rice by Casa de Kei
First come, first served. 21+
