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, [...]

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 [...]

You’d never know by just looking at her that interior designer Sarah Ahn was a neuroscientist in a former life. After spending six months in the hospital nursing her brother back to health after a motorcycle accident, she changed course, went to work for renowned interior designer Kelly Wearstler, and opened her own design firm, [...]

Award-winning interior designer Surachai Tangsakyuen has created interiors for luxury hotels, spas and personal residences from Egypt to Hong Kong. Here, he provides tips on how to create mood-lifting home sanctuaries. ISSUE: Fall 2011 DEPT: Entertaining STORY: Anna M. Park Award-winning interior designer Surachai Tangsakyuen has created interiors for luxury hotels, spas and personal residences [...]

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 [...]