Special Sake Dinner At Mako Restaurant Beverly Hills.

FOR THE SAKE OF THE PALATE

Mako Creates Masterpieces for the Eye and the Palate at a Special Sake Dinner

(Beverly Hills, CA)  On Tuesday January 21, Chef Mako Tanaka of Mako, 225 S. Beverly Drive, will continue to tempt diners with "some of the most exciting food in L.A.," as noted by Los Angeles Magazines Patric Kuh. Hell demonstrate his mastery as an artist and chef with an inspired six-course tasting menu paired with a brilliant selection of sakes, showcasing the unique flavors and aromas of this most mysterious yet popular drink. Tanaka will enlighten patrons with his stunning presentations of food and sake, as well as his thoughtful pairingsfrom the light and fragrant Dewazakura Oka (ginjo) paired with his assorted appetizers course to a crisp, aromatic sake to the Kishi no Kanbai Muku (junmai)  a deep ressonant classic sake and the Kamoizumi Shusen (junmai) - a big-boned sake that is served warm, both perfectly paired with Makos Braised Wagyu Shank, Shiitake Mushrooms, with Black Bean Sauce.

Similar to wines, sakes exhibit aromatic and palatable characteristics that enhance particular foods. Tanaka, for instance, serves the Kamoizumi Junmai (daiginjo) a fragrant type of sake known for its Mellow taste with a touches of persimmon with his Mako Style Peking Duck with Miso Sauce. Also served with the Kamoizumi Junmai, diners will be encouraged to compare and contrast their palates with Masumi Junmai (ginjo) sake known for its Rich, tawny, archaic taste.

The Sake Dinner begins with a special Sake reception at 7:00 p.m. followed by dinner which will begin at 7:00.

The following menu will be served:

Reception
Dewazakura Oka (ginjo)
A light, crisp, aromatic sake

Assorted Appetizers:
Tuna Tataki, Seafood Spring, Rolls and more...

First Course
Dewazakura Dewasansan (ginjo)
Hoyo Kura no Hana (daiginjo)
Both sakes are light, refreshing and perfect for fish

Saikyo Marinated Seabass

Second Course
Akitabare Koshiki Junzukuri (junmai)
Akitabare Suirakuten (daiginjo)
Both sakes are impeccably poised and well-balanced

Baked Scallops with Uni and Uni Sauce

Third Course
Kamoizumi Junmai (daiginjo)
Mellow with a touch of persimmon
Masumi Junmai (ginjo)
Rich, tawny, archaic notes

Peking Styled Duck with a Miso Sauce

Fourth Course
Kishi no Kanbai Muku (junmai)
A deep ressonant classic sake
Kamoizumi Shusen (junmai)
A big-boned sake that is served warm

Braised Wagyu Shank, Shiitake Mushrooms, with Black Bean Sauce

Basmati Pesto Rice

Assorted Desserts

$85.00 (Exclusive of tax and gratuity)

Please call 310.288.8338 for reservations. Seating is limited for this event.

About Mako restaurant:

Located in the heart of Beverly Hills, Mako attracts a combination of neighborhood regulars, industry professionals, and special occasion diners who come to savor Mako Tanakas innovative Asian cuisine in a warm, contemporary setting. Offering a menu of ippin-ryourismall servings designed for sharingguests receive an extraordinary dining experience by selecting from a variety of masterfully prepared dishes. The menu blends modern Asian cooking with the rich personal style and culinary experience of the restaurants celebrated Executive Chef Makoto Mako Tanaka. After a career as top chef for legendary restaurants such as Chinois on Main, China Grill  New York, and Spago, Mako, and his wife Lisa Brady, who worked in the restaurant business with Wolfgang Puck for 16 years, opened Mako restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. Mako is open for lunch WednesdayFriday, 11:30 a.m.2 p.m. Dinner is served MondaySaturday, 6 p.m.10 p.m. Mako is closed Sunday.

For more information call 310.288.8338, send email to info@makorestaurant.com or visit www.makorestaurant.com.