Exciting news is brewing in the UK as Waitrose reports a remarkable 241% surge in searches for sake, signalling its rise as a trendy Japanese beverage! Embracing this positive momentum, the Danish-Japanese restaurant Sticks’n’Sushi is thrilled to present a fun lineup of sake events throughout October, featuring engaging cocktail masterclasses and exclusive tastings.
Under the expert guidance of certified Sake Sommelier, Vicky Vecchione, these events warmly welcome everyone—from newcomers to seasoned aficionados—to joyfully celebrate and deepen their appreciation for this cherished Japanese drink. It’s a fantastic opportunity to savour and explore the world of sake!
Akashi Tai Sake Supper
Tuesday 15th October, 7pm – 9pm
Indulge an intimate four-course dinner with expertly paired fine sakes, sushi and grilled sticks led by Akashi Tai. Renowned for its true artisan sake, Akashi Tai use the highest quality ingredients, locally produced Yamadanishiki rice (considered as the noblest rice for sake) and spring water from the Akashi region. As the Japanese saying goes, sake and food never fight!
Ticket Price: £60
Location: Sticks’n’Sushi White City, Unit 1035, Southern Terrace, Ariel Way, London, W12 7GA
Mio Sparkling Sake & Cocktail Masterclass
Tuesday 22nd October, 7pm – 9pm
Brewing sparkling sake in Japan using traditional ingredients and techniques, experts at Mio teach guests how to make two sparkling sake cocktails – all paired with creative canapés from the Sticks’n’Sushi kitchen. With a soft and delicate sweetness derived from only rice, water, koji and yeast, Mio sparkling sake has been known to top Prosecco for some, as their celebratory tipple.
Ticket Price: £30
Location: Sticks’n’Sushi Shoreditch, 100 Shoreditch High St, London E1 6JQ
HEAVENSAKE Cocktail Masterclass
Tuesday 29th October, 7pm – 9pm
Level up your mixology skills as masters at HEAVENSAKE demonstrate three different sakes and exactly how to use them in everyday cocktails, all whilst tucking into expertly paired light bites from Sticks’n’Sushi. Crafted in Japan, HEAVENSAKE is an award-winning sake by French Wine Master Regis Camus, created in collaboration with Japan’s most respected sake breweries.
Ticket Price: £30
Location: Sticks’n’Sushi Canary Wharf, 1 Crossrail Place, London E14 5AR
Unravel sake artistry and try something new this Autumn at Sticks’n’Sushi – tickets are available here: https://sticksnsushi.com/en/lp/sakemonth
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