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Craft Beer Market in Tokyo
February 27, 2015
People in Japan are cuckoo for beer. It remains the most popular alcoholic beverage in...
Postcard from Japan: Kissaten Life
February 23, 2015
We are really enjoying the kissaten (cafe) lifestyle here in Japan and we have visited...
Kuishinbo: The Smiler Cocktail
February 19, 2015
As a Japanese person, I love to drink. The first time I traveled to the...
Umami Mart Bottle Shop!
February 16, 2015
When people ask Yoko or myself if it was "always in the plan" to turn...
Throwback Thursday: Tap This Homebrewing Guide
February 12, 2015
Today I want to go back to 2009, when our resident beer specialist CJ wrote...
Abura-ya: Izakaya for the People
February 10, 2015
Let me start off by saying that I think Abura-ya is the most exciting dining...
Japanify: Celery Asazuke (Quick Pickles)
February 5, 2015
A simple, but delicious recipe for crunchy and vinegary celery asazuke (Japanese quick pickles). A great side dish or accompaniment for beer.
Umami Mart Guide to SF Beer Week 2015
February 2, 2015
It’s time to raise a pint or three! SF Beer Week begins on Friday, February...
Event Recap: Baird Tap Takeover
January 30, 2015
We had a fantastic event with our lovely neighbors, The Trappist, back in November --...
My Oakland Secrets
January 27, 2015
Three under-the-radar Oakland restaurants that deliver on comfort, flavor, and cost.
Furochan Eats: Ramen Is Not Dead. It's Just Getting Started
January 22, 2015
Sometime last week, Dave Chang of Momofuku fame declared ramen dead (in the States). You can...
Upcoming Event: 2nd Annual Japan Beer Fest
January 19, 2015
As Yoko and I are putting together our events calendar for the year, we are...