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The Yukiwa 3-piece Stainless Steel Jumbo Cobbler Shakers hold 27 ounces, 10 more ounces than our standard Cobbler Shakers. Made in Japan.
Sorry Umami IPA is an unapologetically Japanese beer, made with katsuoboshi, or dried bonito flakes. Dry and drinkable, the addition of bonito adds umami.
All of the sakes this month were chosen to exhibit how umami plays an important role in sake, and chosen for their umami-rich profiles.
We visited Muracci's #3 in Berkeley, where we had seemingly endless bowls of Chicken Karaage Curry Ramen and Katsu Curry Ramen. Delicious!
Bon Appetit's pho debacle, NPR ponders if tiki bars are cultural appropriation, Thomas Keller reacts to NYT's devastating Per Se review, and more.
These cans of bubbly, fruity jelly sake are basically like lightly effervescent Jello shots – in a can. Just make sure to chill the can and shake it well.
Made in Japan by Yukiwa, these mixing cups have two layers of insulated stainless steel, so they remain condensation-free and temperature-neutral.
Our favorite place to eat in Kyoto is STAND, a no-frills izakaya that specializes in bar snacks that pair well with beer, sake, shochu, and highballs.
We talked to Flora bartender Polina Kharnas about moving to Oakland from San Diego, and her favorite bar tools, cocktails, and bars in the Bay Area.
Why the Millbrae BART Station smells like chocolate, a tour of places featured in The Night Of, and other interesting tidbits found on the Internet.
Fill our new Diamond Cut Glass Bedside Carafe Set with water (or whisky) and say goodnight to getting out of bed to quench your thirst.
Opened in the former Trappist Provisions space, the tasting room and bottle shop is a charming ode to all things Mikkeller.