Jeez, I feel like I am shilling for Chizakaya... But I have no affiliation with them!
From their
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September 15 · 6:30pm - 9:00pm
We are pleased to welcome Mr. Kataro Saito, and Mr. Tsuyoshi Nakao, two master Sake Brewers, to Chizakaya for a Dinner paired with selections from Saiya Shuzo, and Nakao Shuzo. The evening begins with a Reception at 6:30, sitting down at 7:00pm.
$50 + tax and gratuity. Communal table. Open Kitchen. Progression of flavors. Six Sake’s. 3 served out of Ishobin Magnums.
Post-dinner will feature an exclusive opportunity to taste... sakes that are being featured for the first time on US Soil, from Nakao Brewery in Hiroshima, Japan. Please RSVP, extremely limited availability.
Menu and Featured Sakes
Reception:
Yuri Masamune, Honjozo, Saiya Brewery, Akita
Kushi Yaki: Chicken Negi; Harkurei Turnips; Beef Check
Dinner:
Shichi Hon Yari, Junmai, Tomita Shuzo, Shiga
Hamachi, Bone Marrow, Umeboshi
Basket Tofu, Bonito, Kiware
Yuho, Junmai, Mioya Brewery, Ishikawa
Braised Pork Shoulder & Edamame Bao
Crispy Pork, Slow Poached Egg
Yuki No Bosha, Junmai Ginjo, Saiya Brewery, Akita
King Crab, Asian Pear, Miso
Walleye Pike, Ginger, Scallions
Yuki No Bosha Akita Komachi, Junmai Daiginjo, Saiya Brewery, Akita
Chowan Mushi
Yuzu Cake, Green Tea Ice Cream
Chizakaya
3056 N. Lincoln Ave