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The PDT Project: Astoria Bianco
August 17, 2012
Before Jim Meehan opened PDT, he honed his craft behind the bar at a few...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Toraya (Roppongi Hills)
August 16, 2012
On the very special occasion that a visitor from Japan would bring Toraya to our...
Event Recap: Umami Mart Grand Opening Party
August 15, 2012
Photos by Erin Gleeson After weeks of painting, building, going to Home Depot five times...
Upcoming Event: Macarons with Moto (OAK)
August 14, 2012
Guess what? MOTO is coming to Umami Mart! How lucky we are! Our resident macaron...
MOTOism: MOTOburger (Rice Buns)
August 14, 2012
If you have been to Japan, you've been to MOS burger, the best burger chain....
The Forest Feast: Peach Ricotta Tart
August 13, 2012
I was so happy to have this recipe featured on a website I love, A...
The PDT Project: Archangel
August 10, 2012
The Archangel cocktail was created in 2006, and is the collaborative effort of bartenders Michael...
The Street: Maracuja (Passion Fruit)
August 9, 2012
Spending two weeks in Brazil the middle of the Umami Mart build-out was a bit...
Event Recap: Japanese Whisky Tasting (SF)
August 8, 2012
Photos by Erin Gleeson Please excuse my great delay in writing this post -- I...
Postcard from Nahoko: Coco Nut (Thailand)
August 7, 2012
*Nahoko Morimoto is a Tokyo-based photographer. Her work has been featured in Brutus and Vogue Japan.
The Forest Feast: Watermelon Salad
August 6, 2012
Nothing says summer like watermelon! Slice watermelon into approx 1 inch rings, then remove the...
The PDT Project: Apricot Flip
August 3, 2012
For the uninitiated, the term "flip" refers to a category of alcoholic drinks that involve...