World Sake Day NYC 2024
Calling all Sake enthusiasts! Special Premium Sake Selection: 50+ Selections 25+ Brands ! Prepare to raise your glasses in celebration because World Sake Day by MIKA is back this fall for its 4th annual tasting event! Upstairs NYC is thrilled to partner with MIKA and Niji to bring you an unforgettable experience.
Join us as we dive headfirst into the enchanting world of Japanese craft Sake. Indulge in the unforgettable flavors of Japanese Sake that will transport your taste buds straight to Japan. And that's not all – immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of our Asian artist market pop-up!
This is more than an event; it's a journey through the heart of Sake culture and Asian artistry. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for a tasting experience like no other.
Ticket $65
All tickets allow you to:
● Enjoy up to 15 Sake varieties of your choice!
●Original Sake glass that you can take it home.
● Experience all the flavors in an original Sake glass that is meant for you to soak up all the special aroma.
● Good news if you wish to indulge in more Sake! Just ask us for an extra tasting ticket available for purchase.
Prepare to immerse yourself in an epic World Sake Day extravaganza and this time we are taking over the Loft Rooftop with the gorgeous view in Williamsburg Brooklyn! Picture this: 5000 square feet of prime space right in front of East River transformed into a World Sake Day fiesta!
Here's a taste of what you can expect:
Special Sake Selection: 50+ Premium Selections 25+ Brands !
Brace yourself for an unforgettable walkaround tasting experience featuring handpicked exquisite Sake varieties. Stay tuned for more details! *Refer to the ~Participating Sake Brewries~ section for details.
- Dassai @dassai
- HEAVENSAKE @heavensake
- KATO SAKE WORKS @katosakeworks
- KENBISHI @kenbishi.official
- KIKUSUI @kikusui_pr
- KUBOTA @kubota_sake_global
- KUROSAWA @9630sake
- MAKIRI @hatsumago_tohokumeijo
- MIZUBASHO
- TAKARA @takarasakeusa
- UKA @hatsumago_tohokumeijo
- WESAKE @drinkwesake
- 【TOSA-SAKE】TSUKASA BOTAN @tsukasabotansns
- 【TOSA-SAKE】BIJOFU @bijofu
- 【TOSA-SAKE】SUIGEI @suigei_sake
- 【TOSA-SAKE】TOSATSURU @tosatsuru
- 【TOSA-SAKE】KAMEIZUMI @kameizumi_sake_brewing
Mouthwatering Japanese Delights:
Indulge in a delectable Japanese menu where every dish is priced between the affordable range of $10 and $20. Sushi Yakisoba Onigiri Takoyaki Cute-fruit sandwiches cookies and more! Prepare your tastebuds for incredible umami flavors!
Asian Artisan Marketplace: 10+ Accessories outfits crafts vendors and more!
Explore a treasure trove of handcrafted accessories scented candles unique merchandise and mesmerizing crafts from across Asia. Discover one-of-a-kind buys you won't find anywhere else!
Premier NYC Venue:
Our setting could not be more perfect – just for you we have secured a premier space right on Union Square ensuring a backdrop that's as vibrant as the event itself.
But hold on there's more to come! Our menu may surprise you and we've got additional surprises up our sleeves.
More to follow! Menu may change.
Behind the scenes there's a heartwarming story: Upstairs NYC's "Night Market" and MIKA Bushwick have a history of hosting unforgettable events together. Thanks to our incredible community we have witnessed familiar faces returning time and again becoming a valuable part of the Upstairs NYC family. When MIKA Bushwick closed its doors this March we could not bear to see it go. But as they say when one door closes another opens and we decided to host this World Sake Day event in honor of MIKA making it an occasion filled with respect and reverence!
Get ready to participate in an extraordinary celebration that brings together Sake culture delectable cuisine Asian craftsmanship and the lively spirit of Union Square. This is more than an event; it's a heartfelt tribute to cherished memories and a toast to new beginnings. Stay tuned for updates that promise to make this World Sake Day a legendary one!
About Upstairs
Upstairs NYC is a non-profit organization formed in 2022 to promote friendly relations between New York and diversity culture. A growing community and with a focus on promoting learning and community engagement across 4 pillars: art and culture lifestyle technology and food. The organization regularly hosts panel discussions holds experiential events cultural celebrations and socials.
www.upstairsnyc.org
@upstairsatnyc
What's World Sake Day?
World Sake Day also known as Sake Day is an annual event held on October 1 as a tribute to sake an alcoholic beverage of Japanese origin made of fermented rice. The event used to be regarded as only a national event in Japan. October 1 is traditionally the starting date of sake production in the country.
About MIKA
MIKA has been closed this March. Mika has largely sourced local products for the bar including Bushwick-based beers local craft sake food and Finger Lakes wines with American – Japanese cuisine in Bushwick.
https://mikabushwick.com/
Instagram @mikabushwick
About niji
We want to spread the handmade creations of Japanese artists to the world. niji is a marketplace that serves as a bridge connecting Japanese artists with people from around the world. It was born from the desire to expand the reach of Japanese artists globally.
We organize the “Japanese handmade Maker's Market” events where you can meet the artists in person held in various locations throughout New York.
Our newly opened online platform called ‘niji’ lets you find amazing artworks from Japanese artists and Japanese-related artists.
https://japanese-artist-popupshop.com/
Instagram @japaneseartistpopupshop
FB https://www.facebook.com/japaneseartistpopupshop
Crowd Photo Release
By entering the event you consent to having your image captured by official photographers and videographers. The resulting materials including still photographs video and audio recording may be used by Upstairs NYC for the promotional entities without restriction or financial compensation in news materials promotional materials on the web social media and other properties. If you do not agree to having your image captured or recorded please do not enter the event venue.
REFUND POLICY
The event fee is non-refundable. You can on the other hand transfer a ticket to a friend.
If an event is postponed rescheduled or moved your tickets are still valid for the new date and no further action is required. Emails will be sent to ticket holders notifying them of any available refund options for the event.
We check ID at the entrance. Attendees 21 years of or older will be provided wristband at the check-in please wear the wristband while you attend the event we only provide alcohol drinks to the guests who wears the wristband.
Event Venue
The W LOFT, 240 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 アメリカ合衆国, New York, United States
USD 65.00