The Refinery's Grand "Opening"

Last week was the "opening" for The Refinery on Granville Street (we say this in quotations because they have been open for a while now, but have only just had their celebratory "opening"....not that we are complaining, it's never to late to throw a party, right?). Our Lindsay was there and reported that it was a fantastic evening. The food was great and the drinks were outstanding. Mia from Victoria Gin was there too, all set up and pouring for those who wanted to try (and who wouldn't want to sip a taster of premium local gin?)

Sake Cocktail Recipes

As seen on the Fanny Kiefer
Studio 4 show

Sakétini
2 oz. Momokawa Organic
1 oz. Victoria Gin
Shake with ice, add a lemon twist.

Saké Latté
3 oz. Momokawa Pearl
3 oz. Coffee Liquer
Serve on the rocks.

Orange Creamsicle
3 oz. Momokawa Pearl
1 oz. Cream
muddle 2 sugar cubes with fresh Orange juice
Shake with ice, and strain into martini glass.
Garnish with orange slice.

Umé Royale
0.75 oz. Nakano Umé
0.25 oz. Vanilla Syrup
Top up a bubbly flute with Blason de Bourgogne Cremant



Give them a go at a sizzling summer soirée

Patrick on Fanny

Once again Patrick will be on the Fanny Kiefer Studio 4 show this Thursdsay! Gracing the television screens yet again this summer. Discover some fabulous drinks to try during these warm evenings as he explores saké cocktails.
If you miss the first live 9am showing, don't fret, it will be on again at 1pm, 4pm and 9pm and watch for reruns all through these hot summer days!

Channel 4

The bottom line on Bubbles

Read on and become that champagne expert you just realized you always wanted to be!







Article from American Scientist Volume 97 Number 4 July-August 2009 Issue.

DASSAI is now being served in First Class
for the summer months on Japan Airlines.
Taking a JAL flight? Sit back, relax,
and enjoy the (saké) flight!

A Visit from Royalty

No, not the Emperor.
Although he is visiting Canada right now.
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Koji Kawakami-san from Niigata, Japan.
He is the 19th-generation President of Yoshi no Gawa Saké.
During his short visit in Vancouver, we kept him very busy hosting dinner's around the city, including Hapa Izakaya and ShuRaku, both great successes. As well, we put him up to trying Miki's miso soup, which he seemed to like. Really, how good an actor can one be!

Thanks for the visit Koji and have a safe trip back home!
(same goes to the Emperor and Empress)

Our First! July 2009 Newsletter: Volume: I Issue: I