Sage offers an evening of Shochu Pairings and Gourmet Cuisine on its Rooftop

SARASOTA, Fla. - Sage Restaurant is proud to announce a unique culinary event, "Taste of Japan: Rooftop Food & Cocktail Tasting," scheduled for Wednesday, January 10 at 6 pm. This special evening is dedicated to exploring the fusion of gourmet cuisine with traditional Japanese Shochu, set against the backdrop of Sage's stunning rooftop views.

Executive chef Christopher Covelli and bar manager Cliseria Padilla-Flores have teamed up to create a five-course tasting menu that perfectly pairs with handcrafted shochu cocktails. Guests can expect to delight in dishes such as sea urchin crostini brulee, bao buns with pork belly and lobster, and miso glazed eggplant, each course complementing the unique characteristics of shochu.

"This is an exciting category for mixing cocktails because of how unique the flavors and textures can be," said Padilla-Flores. "We're able to bring out rich, savory characteristics we may not get to experience with other spirits."

Adding to the evening's allure, Christopher Pellegrini, founder of Honkaku Spirits, will be in attendance. Pellegrini, an authority on koji-based spirits and author of 'The Shochu Handbook,' will provide insights into the world of Honkaku Shochu and Ryukyu Awamori, offering a deeper understanding of these traditional Japanese spirits.

The evening promises an exquisite blend of culinary innovation and traditional Japanese craftsmanship. Tickets for this exclusive event are available for $60 per person. This price includes five courses of gourmet food dishes and accompanying shochu cocktails. Due to limited seating, early reservations are highly recommended.

For reservations, guests can call Sage Restaurant at 941-445-5660, email admin@realmrestaurants.com, or book directly through Eventbrite.

About Sage
Located at 1216 First Street, Sage Restaurant brings a unique international culinary experience to its downtown location. Guests are treated to worldly cuisine with carefully curated and inspired cocktails. Sage's menu is seasonally influenced by ingredients and cooking styles from around the world. Award-winning Executive Chef Christopher Covelli's culinary career spans seven different countries, and he brings authenticity to every dish, creating the ultimate culinary experience for guests. His approach to the menu is similar to the building itself, with a strong sense of place and romance that makes a warm and inviting ambiance with rich character and attention to every detail. For more information, visit SageSRQ.com.

About Honkaku Spirits
Honkaku Spirits is devoted to bringing intensely artisanal Japanese spirits to discerning American customers with a particular focus on koji-based spirits, including Honkaku (meaning authentic) Shochu, Ryukyu Awamori from Okinawa, and koji whiskey, an as-yet-undefined but widely enjoyed category of whiskey. Working exclusively with family-run suppliers, Honkaku Spirits endeavors to introduce the finest traditional spirits Japan has to offer. For more information, visit HonkakuSpirits.com.

Realm Restaurant Group
1216 First Street
Sarasota, FL 34236

Located at 1216 First Street, Sage Restaurant brings a unique international culinary experience to its downtown location. Guests are treated to worldly cuisine with carefully curated and inspired cocktails. Sage's menu is seasonally influenced by ingredients and cooking styles from around the world. Award-winning Executive Chef Christopher Covelli's culinary career spans seven different countries, and he brings authenticity to every dish, creating the ultimate culinary experience for guests. His approach to the menu is similar to the building itself, with a strong sense of place and romance that makes a warm and inviting ambiance with rich character and attention to every detail. For more information, visit SageSRQ.com.

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