Western NY Sake Drinkers

Meet people who are interested in learning about, talking about, and (especially) tasting different kinds of Japanese sake (Nihonshu) in a casual, social setting.

The founders/hosts of this group are a pair of certified sake professionals who also happen to be husband and wife.

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Recent Meetups

November 5, 2011 at 5:00 PM, 12 Sake Enthusiasts attended
Sake's fall flavors
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings)

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FUN AND ENTERTAINING EVENING DESPITE DISCOVERING THAT COLD SAKE LEAVES ME~~WELL, COLD~~~AND SOME OF THE CONTAINERS BEG FOR REDESIGN.

—JEFF

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Had a good time. A good variety of sakes (both warm and cold).

—Mark Foster
August 27, 2011 at 5:00 PM, 13 Sake Enthusiasts attended
Wife's choice sake sampling
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

Location change! This time we'll be moving to the East side and meeting at Sakura Garden in Fairport. Melinda took the reins chose our selections this time. We're... Learn more
July 13, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 9 Sake Enthusiasts attended
Meetup to sample Ichishima sake
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings)

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Another really great meetup! Really informative and fun!

—Mary Alice Keator

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That was an amazing event! ...

—Zachary Welch
April 30, 2011 at 5:00 PM, 8 Sake Enthusiasts attended
Meetup to support Tohoku region
They rated it 5.004 (4 ratings)

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Tried a good variety of Sakes including a "suprise" Sake and had a lot of fun.

—Mark Foster

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It was a lot of fun. It was nice to see everyone and have a lively conversation. ...

—Jennifer
March 5, 2011 at 5:00 PM, 6 Sake Enthusiasts attended
Get-To-Know-You Sake Drinkers' Meetup
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

We'll start off at Tokyo restaurant for a dinner and a chat about what sake to begin tasting / what everyone's experience is with sake and so on... We'll make it a bit... Learn more

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What's new

New Discussion

Rich started anyone know any good american made Sake?
January 30 at 9:33 AM

"I'll be heading over to Japan soon and wanted to bring some good american made sake as a gift. Anyone have any suggestions?"

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Rich joined
January 30 at 9:24 AM

"I travel to Japan occasionally. It would be fun to learn more about sake on both sides of the ocean to share."
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Siobhan joined
January 12 at 5:18 PM

"Hi there. I am Siobhan. I do not know anything about sake other than the fact that what I have tried...I liked. So, I in for anything you have to offer :)"
New RSVP

JEFF RSVPed Yes for JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE DINNER
January 9 at 2:20 PM

Jan 30

JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE DINNER
Monday 7:30 PM at Shogun Palace
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Dan joined
December 14, 2011 at 4:53 PM

"Hello, I work with Michael Curasi and he recommended joining this group. He said this was a lot of fun and I look forward to joining. I was always interested in learning and have always enjoyed sake!"
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Aiko joined
December 3, 2011 at 12:08 PM

"I recently discovered Sake when I returned to Japan after 10 years. I'm curious what's available in Rochester."
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Mary Alice Keator attended Sake's fall flavors
November 13, 2011 at 8:40 AM

"Great time, as always!"

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Mark Foster attended Sake's fall flavors
November 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM

"Had a good time. A good variety of sakes (both warm and cold)."

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Group Review

JEFF wrote a group review
November 6, 2011 at 8:34 AM

"FUN AND UNIQUE GROUP; LOOKING FORWARD TO FUTURE MEETINGS."
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JEFF attended Sake's fall flavors
November 6, 2011 at 8:34 AM

"FUN AND ENTERTAINING EVENING DESPITE DISCOVERING THAT COLD SAKE LEAVES ME~~WELL, COLD~~~AND SOME OF THE CONTAINERS BEG FOR REDESIGN."

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