A Culinary Evening: Maguro Sushi Demonstration and Sake Pairing
Indulge in an exquisite evening of culinary delight and cultural richness at our special event exclusively curated for our esteemed Morikami members. With the collaborative effort of Chef Yasu, we are excited to present a unique fine dining and demonstration experience.
Chef Yasu will be orchestrating a Maguro (Tuna) Demonstration, revealing the varied and delectable flavors each part of the tuna has to offer. Witness the culinary artistry as you savor the distinctive tastes, gaining insights into the intricacies of preparing this culinary delicacy.
Complementing this gastronomic journey, a refined selection of sake will be paired with your meal, meticulously chosen by the renowned Carrie Becker from Niigata sake selections. Discover the harmonious interplay between the robust flavors of tuna and the subtle, complex notes of premium sake, enhancing your overall dining experience.
Reserve your place now and immerse yourself in a night of culinary exploration, flavor discovery, and cultural appreciation. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the unadulterated essence of Maguro and the refined elegance of sake.
Date
- Friday, October 27, 2023
Time
- 6:30pm
Location
- Cornell Café
Price
- Dinner/Sake Pairing /Demonstration: $200 per person
RSVP
- Contact Sharyn Samuels: ssamuels@pbcgov.org or 561-233-1316
- Register no later than October 17, 2023
Chef Yasu Tanaka
Yasu was born in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
After graduating from college, he spent two years in Mozambique, Africa, to teach how to use a computer to the local people. During that time, the children asked him to make sushi and he started making sushi by himself.
After his return from Africa, he decided to make his experience and what he taught himself in Africa his profession, so he enrolled in the Tokyo Sushi Academy.
After he graduated, he was hired at Ginza Iwa, a Michelin-star restaurant in Tokyo and worked there for 2 years.
He then joined Plan Do See America (a hospitality company) and worked in 2 locations in the United States: Sushi Azabu in New York as a sushi chef and The Den, Azabu Miami as the head sushi chef. He interacted with chefs from various countries, mainly from South America, and actively held collaboration events. He learned a lot about the South American culture during then and took the time to experiment with adding the essence of Miami (inspired by South American culture) to traditional sushi techniques.
In 2020, Yasu and his wife opened their first sushi restaurant, Sushi Yasu Tanaka by Masumura in MIA Market.
This is a Maguro (Tuna) Demonstration. Each part of the tuna offers a different and wonderful flavor.