Japanese Sake Pairing Nights at l’abeille: Discover New Harmonies with Japanese Sake

Learn more about Japanese sake, its versatility and non-traditional pairings during Japanese Sake Pairing Nights – an intimate dinner series at l’abeille (412 Greenwich Street) on Thursday, 10/24 and Friday, 10/25. 

The multi-course pairing menu, led by l’abeille’s chef Mitsunobu and beverage director David Bérubé, will spotlight the many delicious and creative ways that Japanese sake can be paired with non-Japanese dishes, with a focus on seafood. Highlighted courses include:

• Marinated Horse Mackerel (Sesame Jumbo Oyster, Hibiscus, Caviar Charred Corn Cracker, Polenta) with Masumi, Junami Ginjo “Shiro”, Nagano & Hakkaisan, Ginjo “Echigo de Soro”, Niigata
• Crab Croquette (Kimchi Sauce Vierge, Herb Salad) with Kokuryu, Junmai “Nine Headed Dragon”, Fukui
• Black Cod (Saikyo-Miso, Daikon Radish) with Tedorigawa, Junmai “Silver Mountain” Yamahai, Ishikawa
• Basque Cheesecake (Lemon Purée, Cognac Chantilly) with Heavensake, Junmai Daiginjo “Tatenokawa”, Yamagata

Through the immersive dinner series, guests will also gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for Japanese sake as certified sake sommelier Chris Johnson (The Sake Ninja) showcases the beautiful complexity and versatility of the beverage.

The dinner series is part of the Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (“JFOODO”)’s latest campaign – Discover New Harmonies with Japanese sake – where the organization is partnering with world renowned restaurants to foster a deeper appreciation for Japanese sake and non-traditional pairings.

Learn more here and on social media @pairwithsake. 

Ticket links here (Oct. 24th) & here (Oct. 25th)

Price: $225 per guest + tax