{"product_id":"yoko-kumano-kayoko-akabori-author-talk-everyday-sake-the-go-to-guide-for-choosing-pairing-and-serving","title":"Yoko Kumano \u0026 Kayoko Akabori Author Talk • Everyday Sake: The Go-To Guide for Choosing, Pairing, and Serving","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori\u003c\/strong\u003e are the founders of Umami Mart, a Japanese drinks store in Oakland, California. Childhood friends from Cupertino, they started a food blog called Umami Mart in 2007 as a way to stay in touch (and deflect boredom) from their cubicle jobs in Tokyo and New York. After moving back to the Bay Area, they opened their shop in downtown Oakland in 2012. Umami Mart started as a barware and kitchen tools store before expanding to sake and spirits, and it now focuses on sake education through classes and a monthly club. The shop has been featured in The New York Times, Wirecutter, and New York magazine, and the owners are frequent guests on various drinks podcasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAngel Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e has been able to make a career out of all the things she used to get in trouble for as a teen. She is a the owner of Millay, a local sake, wine + tea bar, as well as Fig \u0026amp; Thistle Apothecary. Loves this city and all the talented people in it. Most people recognize her dog before recognizing her. Her goal is to be able to walk into any social situation in the city and be excited to recognize at least one face. Pours a lot of sake. Has opinions about most of it.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eEveryday Sake-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dive\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e into the exciting world of sake with this vibrant, illustrated guide from Yoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori, the trailblazing founders of Umami Mart in Oakland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSake is more than just a drink for sushi night—it’s aromatic, food-friendly, and endlessly drinkable. Whether you're pairing it with pizza, roast chicken, or pasta Bolognese, sake brings unexpected joy to any table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eEveryday Sake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e makes this iconic Japanese beverage simple, delicious, and fun. Yoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori—founders of Oakland’s Umami Mart—have spent over a decade selling, sipping, and teaching all things sake. They’ve answered every real-life question—Can I use a wine glass? Is hot sake a crime? Does it go with cheese? How long does an open bottle last?—and now they’ve distilled their real-world expertise in this approachable, illustrated guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside, you’ll find everything you need to drink with confidence: how to taste and talk about sake, read bottle labels and navigate menus, and perfectly pair sake with your favorite meals. Packed with expert insights, practical tips, and helpful visuals, this book is your go-to companion for discovering the joy of sake—any night of the week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omnivore Books on Food","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47722031907074,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/0463\/6790\/files\/AuthorEventTemplate_44_b0196e2e-a79b-4eaa-b8ce-56cc2b818d72.png?v=1778705409","url":"https:\/\/omnivorebooks.myshopify.com\/products\/yoko-kumano-kayoko-akabori-author-talk-everyday-sake-the-go-to-guide-for-choosing-pairing-and-serving","provider":"Omnivore Books on Food","version":"1.0","type":"link"}