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Shochu is arguably Japan s best kept alcoholic secret. Unlike sake, this category of spirit is not brewed, but rather distilled mainly using rice, barley, sweet potato, and in some cases, even black sugar. In an effort to increase awareness of the category locally, the Japanese prefecture of Kagoshima has partnered with Mizunara s liquor distribution arm to arrange a shochu pairing menu at The Hari s resident Japanese restaurant, Zoku.
Responsible for curating the drinks pairings is Shochu Meister, Yoshie Kakimoto, who has matched dishes like Kagoshima yellowtail prepared three ways with a Daiyame shochu highball; “flying fish” ceviche paired with Samurai No Mon
Last September, I went to my first lunch in months when Laetitia Yu and I took our friend Yuda Chan out for her birthday. Yu organised a wonderful set lunch at Petrus of crab, veal cheek with asparagus and a cheese board to finish. With the Island Shangri-La’s spectacular views, it made for a relaxing environment for a four-hour meal and catch-up.
Night at the museum
As the only black-tie dinner that was able to go ahead in 2020, the First Initiative Foundation’s fundraising gala at the Hong Kong Museum of Art was a huge highlight. My friend Michelle Ong worked tirelessly to host a truly incredible night, which was themed “everlasting wonder”.
The ‘Love Our People Like You Love Our Food’ campaign came about earlier this year in response to a surge in anti-Asian racism across the United States, and it was a reflection of the power of Asian cuisine and its role in America’s food culture.
To explore the role of Asian food in America––and its future, Smithsonian Associates is collaborating with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Freer Gallery of Art & Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art, to present Culinasia, a four-part series that will see chefs, food writers, food entrepreneurs, home cooks and cookbook authors, among others, discuss a variety of topics relating to Asian food in America, past, present and future.