In SEARCH OF 1000-Year-Old Majestic Sake Rice
Pidgin invites guests to join Vancouver’s preeminent sakemaker Masa Shiroki to explore the unique flavours of Toshimori Shuzo’s Sakehitosuji collection. On October 29th at 6PM, Masa matches rice wines with a five-course tasting menu designed by Pidgin’s executive chef Makoto Ono.
Toshimori Shuzo is a boutique sake producer, crafting sake of the highest quality from the warmer western region of Okayama since 1898. The brewery devoted years to reviving “Akaiwa Omachi”, an extinct wild rice stock known to be the grandfather of a number of popular sake rice varieties. Mr. Tamura, Toshimori Shuzo’s Toji or master sakemaker, uses this rare single-variety rice grain to create premium sakes with distinct characteristics and rare flavour profiles. The Sakehitosuji brand, meaning “the absolute dedication to sake making,” has become synonymous with this unique regional specialty and quality ingredients.
Toshimori Shuzo’s sake is highly recognized and celebrated locally and internationally. It has been awarded at the prestigious ALL-JAPAN New Sake Competition and Monde Selection’s International Contest of Wines.
The Toshimori Shuzo dinner is $100 per person including tax and gratuity, with limited seating available. The evening includes a five-course tasting menu with an amuse bouche and dessert, all paired with sake. Guests are encouraged to reserve early by calling the restaurant at 604-620-9400.
Sakehitosuji Sake Lineup:
Junmai Ginjo Black
Bizen Junmai Ginjo
Sakehitosuji 2005 Koshu
Nanzanjyu Daiginjo
Junbaishu 2008 Plum Sake
Pidgin is open from 6:30 pm to midnight on Sundays and 5:00 pm to midnight on Mondays.
About Pidgin
Designed with beauty and comfort in mind, the space and menu are a reflection of worldly travels and life experiences by both the owners and chefs and welcomes the union of cultures so familiar on the West Coast. With no distinction between casual fine dining, the expertly crafted menu by Chef Makoto Ono exudes a delicate approachability associated with familiar flavours and childhood memories. Pidgin is located at 350 Carrall Street and is open Mondays to Saturdays from 5:00 pm to 12:00 am and Sundays from 6:30 to 12:00 am. www.pidginvancouver.com
