Mutual Trading is hosting a complimentary sake tasting event at Sake Secret in Long Beach. Attendees will have the unique chance to meet the makers behind Hakkaisan and Brooklyn Kura and sample six exceptional sakes, including their latest releases. No reservations are needed, so just drop by and enjoy an evening of tradition and innovation...
Forthave Spirits travels from New York to team up with Mortal Machine Gallery in New Orleans for a lively summer pop-up. Enjoy unique cocktails crafted by @chloeskeleton in the gallery's red room. This special happy hour celebrates Tales of the Cocktail with creative drinks and great company. All are welcome—don't miss this flavorful night!
Brunch gets bitter in New Orleans! Sother Teague, renowned for his expertise in bitters and aperitifs, hosts an annual brunch as part of Tales of the Cocktail 2026. Enjoy a poolside brunch buffet while sipping on craft cocktails featuring Suze, Boomsma Cloosterbitter, St-Raphaël, and Antique Pelinkovac. Sother will guide guests through the fascinating world of...
Lingo in Brooklyn hosts its very first art exhibition, ART x SAKE, featuring the works of Mariko Fujimoto. Celebrate this creative collaboration with a complimentary tasting of Brooklyn Kura’s rare, fresh shiboritate sake. Enjoy a special one-night-only Duck Kasuzuke Tataki dish and music by a live DJ throughout the evening. Experience great art, unique sake,...
Kayoko Abe of Sake Infinity teams up for a special collaboration dinner in Atlanta, serving a unique, story-driven tasting experience featuring sake producers with strong regional identities—many not widely available in the U.S. Reserve your spot via Tock. There are just 10 seats for this exclusive evening of exciting new discoveries and delicious pairings. Organized...
Toro Honolulu is hosting an exclusive Sohomare Sake Pairing Dinner featuring Jun Kono, president of Sohomare Sake Brewery. Guests can enjoy a specially curated menu paired with unique Sohomare sakes, while learning about the brewery's masterful blending techniques and the ancient kimoto brewing method. Featured sakes include Karakuchi, Tokubetsu Kimoto, Indigo, Tuxedo, Ki-Itsu, and Tokubetsu...
SOLD OUT Sake in the Park returns for its 'Tokubetsu' (special) edition in 2026! Sample premium sake from 16 breweries and over 70 sakes, curated by Mutual Trading Co. Enjoy a delectable all-you-can-eat-and-drink experience with a curated dinner menu, lively music, entertainment, and a raffle featuring local businesses and community restaurants. This event offers ample...
Gâteau Daifuku is a seasonal fruit daifuku mochi popup by Annn and Payapaya Bakery. Taking place at Loaf on Paper in Brooklyn, this collaboration offers soft and luscious mochi filled with fruit, showcasing Japanese-inspired flavors. It's a one-day event where you can experience unique mochi treats between 10AM and 2PM. Mochi lovers will not want...
Experience an intimate Japanese tea ceremony with a unique side-by-side tasting of fresh and matured matcha, sourced directly from Kyoto and used in the Ueda Sōko Ryū samurai tea tradition. Discover how time affects matcha’s color, aroma, and flavor through a traditional Satsubako tea ritual. Enjoy a seasonal chakaiseki meal prepared from locally grown New...
Head to Apple Barrel Orchards for a summer Saturday filled with local flavors and fun! Enjoy The Finger Lakes' first saké, produced by Emily Doi of Branchport, with tastings starting at 12pm—bottles will be available for purchase. Savor street food from La Monarka FLX, popping up for the afternoon, and catch live music from Kenny...
Experience a unique Japanese whisky event with guest experts Yumi Yoshikawa and Taichi Moriyama from Chichibu Distillery, who will be flying in from Saitama, Japan. This guided tasting at Astor Center features rare and hard-to-find expressions of Ichiro’s Malt, including special blends, single malts, and historic releases. Participants will taste five different Ichiro whiskies while...
Discover the art of natural soda-making at the Cooper Street Community Garden in Brooklyn! This engaging hands-on workshop will teach you to craft your own fizzy sodas using a ginger-based starter culture—a traditional fermentation technique rooted in Caribbean foodways. Attendees will learn about the basics of fermentation, explore plant-based ingredients, and connect with local community...
Join Make Space and The Junk Edit for an inspired afternoon of junk journaling, sketching, and collaborative creativity at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Settle in on picnic blankets with your favorite supplies—or use shared materials provided—and get ready for an open, welcoming space to collage, draw, and create alongside others. Throughout the afternoon, enjoy figure...
Join Tiny Chaos Studios and The Koji Club for a unique evening of creativity and Japanese culture. Enjoy a curated sake tasting led by Alyssa, the founder of The Koji Club, and discover the diverse flavors and history of sake. Get hands-on and design your own set of press-on nails from a selection of 600+...
Experience a special sake tasting pop-up as Kaisen Don teams up with Fifth Taste in San Leandro. Taste three different varietals of Ohmine Junmai Daiginjo Sake and enjoy an evening of Japanese sake appreciation. This unique collaboration promises a delightful exploration of high-quality sake varieties.
Discover the world of Ichiro’s Malt at Astor Center, where Yumi Yoshikawa and Taichi Moriyama of Chichibu Distillery will guide guests through an exceptional tasting of five rare and hard-to-find Japanese whiskies. Learn about the philosophy and milestones of Ichiro's whisky production and gain unique insights into the evolving landscape of Japanese whisky. Perfect for...
Kato Sake Works opens its doors for a lively sake tasting session. Participants will be guided through several styles of sake and explore how brewing techniques affect taste, aroma, and texture. This educational and interactive experience is perfect for beginner and seasoned sake lovers alike looking to expand their palate and knowledge. Seating is limited...
Discover sake in depth with a guided brewery tour and tasting session at the Sake Studies Center, hosted at Brooklyn Kura. This interactive afternoon event promises guests a behind-the-scenes look at sake-making, followed by a tasting of fresh brews in a uniquely local setting. Ideal for both sake aficionados and newcomers alike.
Experience a special seminar from Chichibu Distillery's Master Blender, Ichiro Akuto, at Astor Center. For the first time in the U.S., get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the fine art and science of whisky blending with tastings of individual malt and grain whiskies from Japan, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, and the U.S. The event features a...
Meet the team from Brooklyn Kura at Gaijin for a special happy hour in Chicago's Fulton Market. Enjoy their full lineup of sake, featuring unique glass pours and the option to purchase bottles if you find a favorite. A curated happy hour food menu has been designed to complement the sake selection, making this an...
Celebrate women in the world of sake with a guided tasting journey led by sake expert Bon Lee of Namazake Imports, together with @happyl1ne and @namazakepaul. Explore five unique sake pours crafted by badass lady brewers, paired perfectly with onigiri prepared by Chef Kayla of Shiku Sushi Ballard. Sake flights run from 5pm to 9pm,...
Explore the fascinating world of sake at the Sake Studies Center inside Brooklyn Kura. This event features a guided tour of the brewery followed by a tasting session. Attendees will have the chance to learn about sake production and sample a variety of sake produced onsite.
Wrigleyville hosts a special 'Meet the Maker' open tasting with Brooklyn Kura, a pioneer in American craft sake brewed in NYC using traditional Japanese techniques. Discover a range of sake, from crisp and aromatic to rich and savory, and learn what makes American-brewed sake so exciting. Club members can enjoy the tasting free, while general...
Studio6 Gallery in New York City presents "U&LC: Upper and Lower Case," a dynamic international exhibition spotlighting the pioneering work of graffiti legends T.KID170, SHOE, and BANDO. This show celebrates the enduring power of the letterform, exploring its role as graffiti’s original language and its far-reaching impact on contemporary art, typography, and visual culture. The...
Discover the art of Japanese fermentation in this hands-on koji workshop hosted by HARU and La brasserie San-O, a koji producer from Montreal. Ideal for those curious about koji or looking to experiment with new flavors, the session covers the foundations of koji, how to make miso (with a batch to take home), two versatile...