September 18, 2012
This past July, the culinary and spirits festival Tales of the Cocktail (a.k.a. Tales) celebrated...
September 17, 2012
The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana starts today which marks the beginning of the New...
September 14, 2012
Throughout the years, we've been asked to present more events highlighting shochu. Well, here's the...
September 14, 2012
A simple blend of Byrrh (a fortified aromatized wine similar to a sweet vermouth with...
September 13, 2012
My sister has a giant myoga plant that is thriving in a shady spot by...
September 12, 2012
In the spring of 2012 I suddenly felt the urge to not spend a depressing...
September 11, 2012
Though I created such a scene when I wrote about a certain four-star restaurant some...
September 10, 2012
This pesto uses scallions (aka green onions) instead of basil. Cooking them just a bit...
September 7, 2012
After a long hard day of work, sometimes all you want is a beer and...
September 6, 2012
I've been really into harusame (bean thread noodles) ever since my grandma sent me home...
September 5, 2012
Push yourself. Every challenge makes you better. Or as I learned, making a fool of...
September 4, 2012
That's right, we be grillin' balls this Friday! Our good friends Koichi, Ryoji and Steven...