{"product_id":"riding-the-wave-of-japanese-bar-tools-whisky","title":"Riding the Wave of Japanese Bar Tools + Whisky","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs the cocktail wave pervades around the world, Japan has continued to create high-quality, well-designed bar tools, glassware, and spirits for the past century. But what makes them unique?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaitlin Laman, Beverage Manager of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D01bd06fe49e7be35a55a8a5e2%26id%3Dfa234542e3%26e%3Da9f3303082\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1539392646508000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHoPIgrbjTTQrlSIJrm7WFSDUB3ow\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.us2.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=01bd06fe49e7be35a55a8a5e2\u0026amp;id=fa234542e3\u0026amp;e=a9f3303082\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAce Hotel Chicago\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, will be with us on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday, October 30th\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to discuss why Japanese bar tools and spirits are some of the best found anywhere, from its mixing glasses and shakers, to its prized whiskies. \u003c\/span\u003eDiscussion will be followed by a cocktail demonstration incorporating Japanese spirits. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagodesignweek.com\/\"\u003eChicago Design Week 2018\u003c\/a\u003e event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiding the Wave of Japanese Bar Tools + Whisky\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSeminar exploring uniquely-designed Japanese bar tools and complex whiskies. Followed by a cocktail reception\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN: \u003c\/strong\u003eTuesday, October 30, 2018, 5-7pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeminar 5-6pm, Cocktail reception 6-7pm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.acehotel.com\/chicago\/waydown\"\u003eWaydown West\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAce Hotel Chicago\u003cbr\u003e311 N Morgan St\u003cbr\u003eChicago, IL 60607\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTICKETS\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e$20 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chicago.aiga.org\/\"\u003eAIGA\u003c\/a\u003e Members \/ $25 General\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.universe.com\/events\/riding-the-wave-of-japanese-bar-tools-whisky-tickets-chicago-L6QBHY\"\u003eBuy tickets now\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProceeds will benefit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoperiodproject.org\/\"\u003eChicago Period Project\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT UMAMI MART\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUmami Mart sprouted into this world as an international food + drink blog in 2007. Over the years, it has grown into a Japanese kitchen and barware importing business, headquartered in Oakland, CA. Functional design, quality, and service are all a part of the Umami Mart philosophy, reflected in every facet of the business. The Oakland shop, opened in 2012, is a curation of bar tools and glassware from Japan, as well as a bottle shop dedicated to sake, shochu, Japanese whisky, and beer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAt Umami Mart, a sublime Japanese kitchen and barware shop, food, drink and design intersect. Its Bottle Shop, which focuses exclusively on Japanese beer, sets it apart. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e– New York Times \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT WAYDOWN WEST @ ACE HOTEL CHICAGO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWaydown is Ace Hotel Chicago’s rooftop bar and lounge. Named after a sad song by Illinois native John Prine, Waydown draws inspiration from the long and storied tradition of Midwestern watering holes, offering ample views of the downtown skyline, nightly music and strong, no-nonsense drinks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith an inspired bar and cocktail list by industry impresario Caitlin Laman, and really addictive bar snacks from celebrated Chef Pat Sheerin, Waydown is a place for you, from rollicking soirees to the tender nightcap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT CHICAGO PERIOD PROJECT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Chicago Period Project empowers homeless and in-need people to experience their periods with dignity. The feminist, grassroots organization distributes pads, tampons, underwear, and other critical menstruation supplies to local shelters, schools, and crisis support networks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll menstruating people should have reliable access to period supplies. The Chicago Period Project’s goal is for the 29 percent of Chicago residents living below the poverty line to have healthy periods, and for us to raise awareness about this issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ace Hotel Chicago","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13587171672143,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/103018_riding_the_wave-01.jpg?v=1538251181","url":"https:\/\/umamimart.life\/products\/riding-the-wave-of-japanese-bar-tools-whisky","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}