Drooling over the picnic spread we laid out in our Summer Entertaining section but can’t get to Royal/T and Cupcake & Cookie? Have no fear, we have the recipes just for your right here, right now! Make and bake away. (Save some for me!) Tuna Tartare by Royal/T Saku tuna Avocado Lemon salt and pepper [...]

For Master Sake Sommelier Yuji Matsumoto — the first in the U.S. — sake is more than just sushi’s sidekick. Appreciating Japan’s native drink is all about “designing taste.” ISSUE: Winter 2010-11 DEPT: Entertaining STORY: Anna M. Park Master Sake Sommelier Yuji Matsumoto pours the Oyama sake into a white wine glass. Holding the base [...]

When one hears “Japanese cocktails,” one probably imagines a super-sweet, super-weak sake drink. Who knew Japan is considered one of the “big five” whisky producing countries, along with Ireland, Scotland, Canada and the U.S. And with whisky cocktails all the rage right now, it’s a good time to expand your bar menu repertoire beyond fruity, [...]

How many times have you heard this one: “Ya know, [insert Asian group here] are the Irish of Asia!” Well, this St. Paddy’s Day, I’m turning this around. The Irish are the Asians of Europe, and to celebrate, we’re making soju cocktails. We recently got a bottle of Ty Ku Premium Liqueur in the office [...]

There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than indulge in some delicious cold meals. Audrey is going to share some fab recipes with you to make in the comfort of your own home! I always turn to my favorite summer dish–the cold sesame peanut noodles — when I want to chill out when [...]