NIIGATA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Niigata Sake Brewers Association will host the Niigata Sake Festival in Hong Kong from November 2, 2017. Niigata prefecture is the No. 1 producer of premium sake in Japan, and in keeping with this status, 30 sake producers from the prefecture will exhibit at the event.
“Niigata Sake and Oysters: Pairing of Niigata Sake and Seafood”
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In addition to hosting Hong Kong's first Niigata sake pairing event, entitled “Niigata Sake and Oysters: Pairing of Niigata Sake and Seafood", this year we also plan to host a follow-up event—"Niigata Sake X Oyster Pairing Week"—at restaurants below in Hong Kong.
1. Niigata Sake Tasting and Business Meeting |
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• Date/Time | : November 3, 2017 (Friday): 14:00–17:30 | |
Part 1: 14:00–15:00 Part 2: 16:30–17:30 |
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• Venue | : The Ballroom, The Mira Hong Kong Hotel | |
• Exhibitors |
: 30 sake makers |
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• Participation Fee | : Free *Only for B2B visitors | |
• Overview | : A premium sake tasting event involving a total of 90 sakes, with 30 breweries | |
each offering three of their brands. An interpretation service is also provided, enabling meetings in Cantonese. |
2. Niigata Sake Festival in Hong Kong |
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• Date/Time | : November 3, 2017 (Friday); 19:00–21:00 | |
• Venue | : The Ballroom, The Mira Hong Kong Hotel | |
• Participation Fee | : HK$550 (Early Bird: HK$400) | |
• Overview |
: A huge, one-night-only event where visitors can sample over 200 brands of premium Niigata sake. |
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Visitors can taste approximately 200 brands of sake representing the vast majority of sake breweries in Niigata. |
3. Niigata Sake Night |
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• Date/Time | : November 2, 2017 (Thursday); 19:00–21:00 | |
(Times may vary slightly depending on the restaurant) |
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• Participation Fee | : Normal price of meals at participating restaurants must be paid | |
• Overview | : An event hosted in collaboration with various bars and restaurants in Hong Kong. | |
Enjoy a delicious meal at a Hong Kong restaurant while being treated to a special paired tasting of Niigata sakes provided by the sake breweries, together with explanations about the sake itself. | ||
4.—NEW EVENT— |
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"Niigata Sake and Oysters: Pairing of Niigata Sake and Seafood” |
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• Date/Time | : November 3, 2017 (Friday); 15:15–16:15 | |
• Venue | : The Ballroom, The Mira Hong Kong Hotel | |
• Speaker | : Micky Chan, Wine & Sake Educator | |
• Participation Fee | : Free | |
• Overview |
: Niigata sake—represented by the Japanese word "tanrei" (light with a clean finish)— utilizes an abundance of water from Niigata containing a low mineral content. |
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This is a golden opportunity to experience Niigata sake's wonderful affinity with seafood, such as raw oysters. Includes tasting. |
5. —NEW EVENT— |
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Follow-up Event: Niigata Sake×Oyster Pairing Week |
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• Dates | : Starting November 4, 2017 (Saturday) and continuing for one week up to approximately one month (depending on the restaurant) | |
• Venue: | ||
1. Ambrosia Oyster Bar & Grill | ||
Shop 2802, 28th Floor, iSQUARE, 63 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | ||
2. Dot Cod Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar | ||
Basement, B4, Prince Building, 10 Chater Road, Central | ||
3. HokaHoka | ||
Shop 51-52, Houston Centre, 63 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | ||
4. ZUMA | ||
Landmark Level 5 & 6 15 Queen's Road Central Hong Kong |
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• Overview | : Restaurants offer limited-time pairing menus focusing on Niigata sake (approx. 7 types/ depending on the restaurant) and oyster dishes! |