Fish, foodies and the finest Japanese sake collide at SUSHISAMBA strip’s debut of SUSHI+SAKE101 - a deliciously interactive two-hour teaching and tasting event starting Wednesday, January 14, 2009.
Even though these one-of-a-kind classes don’t begin until the new year, with the holiday season in full swing - there’s no better time to make a purchase. Certificates for SUSHI and SAKE 101, perfect for the aspiring chef, passionate gourmand or friend who has everything, are currently available at the all-new www.sushisamba.com.
Made popular at several SUSHISAMBA locations across the country, SUSHI+SAKE101 introduces guests to the history and traditions of sushi and sake, the art of sushi making and offers in-depth instruction about these two worldly traditions from resident experts. Class participants will learn what it takes to become a “master sushi chef,” while sipping sake alongside a delectable five-course meal that includes sashimi, tempura, edamame and sushi rolls they help prepare. For the Vegas debut, SUSHISAMBA strip will up the ante (so to speak), unveiling its top talent to lead their Wednesday class: Sushi Chef Koji Kagawa and Las Vegas’ only female master sake sommelier, Tiffany Dawn Soto.
For the first half of class, sommelier Soto will guide pupils through the exotic world of sake tasting, introducing the traditions and history of sake while uncovering misconceptions about this increasingly popular Japanese alcohol distilled from a special kind of rice. From aromatic to aged to sparkling, guests will be exposed to new and diverse prefectures of sake every week - be it “sweet and spicy” or “rich and round with a sweet caramel finish.” Choosing from more than 130 different sakes in the award-winning SUSHISAMBA collection— Las Vegas’ largest — Soto will present guests with five flights in total, paired off with appetizing (and signature) selections from the SUSHISAMBA strip menu.
In the latter half of class, guests will get schooled on the schools of fish inside the SUSHISAMBA strip sushi bar. They will learn the simplified approach to cutting raw fish; how to identify what is “sushi-grade” and will even construct a sushi roll of their choice. All told, there will be enough “do-it-yourself” instruction for any aspiring at-home sushi chef to feel confident, inspired and ready to put their knowledge to the test.
Along these lines, SUSHI+SAKE 101 students will also be given an informative take-away booklet with restaurant recipes, a glossary of terms and a summation of what they learned in class.
Event Details:
$85 per person
Class starts at 6:30 p.m., concluding at 8:30 p.m.
Begins Wednesday, January 14, 2009 and will take place every second Wednesday of the following months
Class size limited to 25 people
SUSHI+SAKE101 takes place within the intimate confines of SUGARCANE, SUSHISAMBA strip’s sexy space in back, where graffiti-lined walls from renowned Brazilian street artist, Felipe “Flip” Yung, make this one-of-a-kind setting an optimal “classroom” to host the fun, informative interaction of SUSHI+SAKE101.
Whether you are hungry for knowledge or just a good meal, reserve your spot now at SUSHI+SAKE 101.
Located inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo, SUSHISAMBA strip offers inventive fare uniting bold Brazilian flavors, precise Japanese technique and exquisite Peruvian culinary traditions on one plate. In addition to the Las Vegas location, SUSHISAMBA also has outposts in New York, Chicago, Miami and Tel Aviv. Reservations can be made by calling (702) 607-0700 and all major credit cards are accepted. For more information, visit www.sushisamba.com.
THE SHOPPES AT THE PALAZZO
The Shoppes at The Palazzo is a 450,000-square-foot luxury destination retail center located within The Palazzo Las Vegas, a nearly $1.8 billion stand-alone resort developed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) adjacent to The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. The Shoppes at The Palazzo is owned and operated by General Growth Properties and includes Barneys New York, more than 60 premier luxury brands and nearly a dozen restaurants, many led by world-renowned chefs. General Growth Properties, Inc. is the second largest U.S.-based publicly-traded real estate investment trust (REIT) and largest retail developer and owner in Las Vegas. www.theshoppesatthepalazzo.com
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