Sake On Air

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Find your Sake Language at Sake Dozo Kitchen
Our hosts, Sebastien Lemoine and Frank Walter made their way west to the little spot in Hachioji called Sake Dozo Kitchen. (Which is why the audio sounds a bit funky at times, apologies!) Started in F
Busting Sake Myths
Were back with a brand-new episode of Sake On Air, and this week, were doing things a little differently! Not an interview, not a deep dive into a trendy topicjust pure sake myth-busting. In thi
Talking with the Houseman of Sake House: Julian Houseman
Hold your breath, Osakatheres a new sake bar in town! After much anticipation, Julian Houseman has taken the leap and opened Sake House in Osaka! For those unfamiliar with Julian, he is a long
Sake 101 – A Short History of Sake
For the final episode of our Sake 101 mini-series we dive into the 2,000 years of history of sake. Cindy Bissig and Chris Hughes explore the evolution of sake, not just as a beverage, but as a key par
Sake 101 – Hot vs. Cold Sake: The Great Debate!
As our Sake 101 miniseries continues, were diving into one of the most debated topics in the world of sake: hot vs. cold sake! Beyond just personal preference, the temperature at which sake is se
Sake 101 – The Art of Pairing Sake
We are continuing our Sake 101 series with a dive into sake pairing. Cindy Bissig sits down with Chris Hughes to discuss why sake is one of the best beverages to pair with food. They examine just how
Sake 101 – What is Premium Sake?
There is a lot of great sake out there, but how do you know what is good and what is not? There is no easy answer to that, because the answer is almost always, it is personal. However, you may
Sake 101 – How is Sake Made?
This is the second episode our Sake 101 mini-series! In our first episode we covered the most basic question What is Sake? and we hoped that this would help people new to the beverage get a basic
Sake 101 – What is Sake?
This week we kick off a brand-new mini-series in which we go back to the basics and focus on questions we all had at the start of our sake journey. Questions that may sound simple but may not be as ea
SAKE: The Art and Craft of Japan’s National Drink by Yoshiko UENO-Müller
There is a new sake book on the market: SAKE: The Art and Craft of Japan's National Drink written by no other Yoshiko UENO-Mller, founder of Ueno Gourmet, Sake Samurai, and acclaimed Sake Educator (a