Sake & Shochu and Food Pairing Tasting Event in June, 2013

In June of 2013, Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd. held the annual B-to-B Sake/Shochu tasting and food paring events in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The event attendees came from the most coveted restaurants to internationally acclaimed chefs and trend-setting buyers. With over 1,000 buyers in attendance this was a great opportunity for us to share and educate attendees about Sake and Shochu through blind taste testing contests and educational seminars. Guests enjoyed the learning experience, tasting authentic and new trendy style Sake/Shochu, and pairing such with our exquisite and innovative foods.

NY Area:

• Date: 6/2/2013
• Place: Astor Center
• Exploring Sake & Shochu with Modern Cuisine
• Japanese sake educational seminar was held by Mr. Timothy Sullivan the Sake evangelist, also known as Sake Samurai
• Original Shochu cocktail recipes were performed by Mr. Brett Elms Tutu’s Brooklyn’s manager
• Featured 60 brands from 26 Sake/Shochu makers and 11 food manufacturers

SF Area:

• Date: 6/9/2013
• Place: Yoshi’s Restaurant, CA
• Featured 48 brands from 21 Sake/Shochu makers and 10 food manufacturers
• Over 400 restaurant owners attended at the event

LA Area:

• Date: 6/15/2013
• Place: Garden Site Hotel in Koreatown
• Featured 48 brands from 21 Sake/Shochu makers and 10 food manufacturers
• Educational seminars were conducted by Mr. Yuji Matsumototo Master Sake Sommelier to educate participants the basic knowledge of sake and and tips on how to increase sales