Kubota is the brand name for sake produced by Asahi Shuzo brewery which was founded in 1830 in Niigata prefecture. Perhaps the best known premium sake in the world, it is produced by one of the largest premium sake breweries in Japan. Originally known as Asahiyama, the name was changed to Kubota in the mid-1980's when it gained massive popularity as appreciation for premium (i.e."special designation") sake in Japan took off.

Asahi Shuzo was one of the pioneers of the movement toward drinking premium (sometimes generally referred to as "Ginjo") sake which began as recently as 50 years ago, and was among the first sake brewers to use stainless steel tanks. The use of stainless steel is more hygenic, reducing the amount of unwanted bacteria during fermentation, producing a cleaner sake with subtle floral rice-derived aromatics. This point of difference was essential to the establishment of the distinctive style of their sake.

We'll be pouring two of the best known sake from the Kubota line this Saturday from 5-7PM: Kubota Hekiju (Yamahai Junmai Daiginjo) and Senju (Tokubetsu Honjozo). Please visit us to sample these "legendary" brews that were instrumental in launching the premium sake movement.

We look forward to seeing you at SAKAYA!

Kanpai!



SAKAYA
324 E. 9th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.)
NYC 10003
212.505.7253 (SAKE)
www.sakayanyc.com

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Weekly sake tasting event at Sakaya in the East Village.
Sat, August 7, 5pm – 7pm

SAKAYA
324 East 9th Street
New York, NY 10003
212.505.7253 (SAKE)
Monday – Saturday / Sunday
12 PM – 8 PM / 12 PM – 7 PM

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August 24, 2010
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Special Sake!
Hakkaisan Sake Brewery is hosting a very special sake tasting event! We’re taking you as close to visiting our Brewery as you can get without visiting Japan!

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Astor Center, 23 East 4th St, 2nd Floor
Cost: $75


For more detail or to purchase a ticket, visit www.Urbansake.com

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NYC: Joy Of Sake 2010
September 23, 2010
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

The Joy of Sake is the largest sake-tasting outside Japan, and has been held annually since 2001. It features premium sakes submitted as entries to the U.S. National Sake Appraisal, a rigorous blind tasting held every year with ten judges from Japan and the U.S.

This once-a-year event features the world’s finest sakes in peak condition and the best in traditional and contemporary Asian cuisine. Over 300 sakes will be available for tasting, along with appetizers presented by 12 of New York’s finest restaurants.

***The Ticket Store Opens on May 15***
The Joy of Sake – New York
September 23, 2010 • 6PM-9PM
Location to be announced……$80

For phone orders, please call our sake hotline number at
888-799-7242.

To Purchase Tickets online, go to

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Weekly sake tasting event at Sakaya in the East Village.
Sat, August 7, 5pm – 7pm

SAKAYA
324 East 9th Street
New York, NY 10003
212.505.7253 (SAKE)
Monday – Saturday / Sunday
12 PM – 8 PM / 12 PM – 7 PM

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Cozy Japanese-infused tapas sake and wine bar, Deici, located in the East Village, is now promoting their happy hour for the summer. Sunday through Thursday, starting from opening to 8pm, glasses of wine and sake will be 50% off. Enjoy their large drink selection at a discounted price. Please visit their website for the promotion period duration.

Location: 228 E. 10th St., (bet. 1st & 2nd Aves.)
New York, NY 10003
TEL: 212-387-9545
www.dieciny.com

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Hi-end sushi restaurant in Midtown, Sushi Zen, has just started a summer drink promotion, offering Japanese draft beer, premium sake and shochu at discounted prices. Until mid September, you can enjoy Sapporo imported premium draft beer (16 oz), Kansansui (junmai dai-ginjyo) from Fukuoka, Kagiya (junmai namazake) from Ehime, Shirakawago ( nigori ) from Gifu, and Shintaro (junmai sparkling) from Kochi. From shochu category, you can try Gokoo (Japanese barley shochu), Gyokuro (green tea shochu), Jinkoo (Japanese sweet potato shochu), which are all from Fukuoka. Enjoy summer with exquisite sushi and best accompanied liquors.

Location: 108 W. 44th St., (bet 6th & 7th Aves.)
New York, NY 10036
TEL: 212-302-0707

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