Mixologist: Kyushu Cosmo

It’s World Sake Day this October 1—the date having to do with the fact that it’s the start of the sake brewing season—so why not celebrate with a cocktail courtesy of Michael Tremblay over at ki modern Japanese? Ingredients 1 oz. Moonlight shochu .5 oz. plum sake 1 oz. cranberry … Read More

The Man Obsessed with Sake

If you’ve only ever had hot sake, get yourself down to a good Japanese restaurant and order a flight, because sake is pretty terrific. [youtube width=”640″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn9EICUJUWk[/youtube]

Mixologist: Kyoto Sour

This delectable sake cocktail comes to us courtesy of Elio Zannoni and Michael Tremblay, the head chef and head sake sommelier, respectively, over at ki modern Japanese + bar, which has locations in Calgary and Toronto. If you’re still looking for a spot for your Valentine’s day dinner, they’re offering a special … Read More

DailyXY’s Ultimate Gift Guide: The Spirits Connoisseur

Maybe there’s a guy in your life who is tough to shop for; a friend, a co-worker, a boss. Maybe it’s your brother, father, or husband. Or maybe you are that difficult guy, and you need to figure out what to ask for this Christmas/Chanukah/New Year/December birthday. Well, if you’re … Read More

Montreal’s Big in Japan Bar

Hidden next to the city’s famous friterie Patati Patata is an understated graffiti-covered lounge. Two small, golden Japanese characters mark the establishment’s red door. Enter and you’re confronted by a crypt-like hall that leads to a grey curtain, an entrance where a host sporting a perky handlebar moustache greets you. … Read More

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