Zipangu Shochu Magazine, now in its third year, has tended to focus on the people and companies that make shochu, or at the very least are based in Japan (see last year’s feature article on Chef Marc Matsumoto). This is an obvious necessity since the publication’s mission is to spread shochu’s story far and wide, something that has yet to happen on any noteworthy scale. The … [Read more...]
Shochu: Japan’s Best Kept Secret
Japan Society hosts shochu expert, Stephen Lyman, at a ticketed event that is open to the public. If you're in New York City, then this is one of the best shochu events of the year! … [Read more...]
New York City: Shochu class at The Brooklyn Kitchen
Stephen Lyman will teach a Shochu Class to students at The Brooklyn Kitchen, a kitchen supply and grocery store with a culinary school. Yamato Zakura and Satsuma Shima Bijin shochu will be paired with a variety of dishes. … [Read more...]
New York City: Shochu’sday featuring Yamato Zakura and Satsuma Shima Bijin Distilleries
Yamato Zakura and Satsuma Shima Bijin shochu will be served at Shochu’sday, a shochu happy hosted by Cool Japan’s Shochu Ambassador, Stephen Lyman. The location has not be decided yet, so check back here for updates. … [Read more...]
New York City: John McCarthy cuisine plus Japanese shochu
Chef John McCarthy from The Crimson Sparrow in Hudson, NY, will make a special “pop-up” dinner at Jimmy’s No. 43 craft beer bar, owned by the famous beer expert, Jimmy Carbone. Shochu distillers Yamato Zakura and Satsuma Shima Bijin will be in attendance at the event. Check back here for more details! … [Read more...]