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, [...]

In our Winter issue, we featured Indian British celebrity chef Gurpareet Bains’ new book Indian Superfood. Here, we give you a sneak peak with his recipe for his “world’s healthiest meal,” the antioxidant-rich, cancer-fighting Chicken with Blueberries and Cinnamon Curry, served on a bed of Goji Berry and Green Pea Pilau (that’s the nutritional equivalent [...]

Royal/T Café’s Soju Ginger Lemonade: Enjoy an early happy hour with this refreshing picnic cocktail. ISSUE: Summer 2011 DEPT: Entertaining STORY: Janice Jann Royal/T Café’s Soju Ginger Lemonade 2 oz premium soju 1.5 oz ginger syrup* Freshly squeezed lemon juice Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Pour into chilled [...]

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 [...]