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  4 0 I would suggest Uwajimaya for cups and carafes and some sake selection. If you want recommendations for specific sake, talk to Nakano at Kisaku, Julie at Showa/Kappo Tamura, or Laurie at Elemental. Nakano and Laurie collaborate occasionally on private sake dinners and both know a ton about all types of sake. Julie is the buyer for Chiso, Showa, and Kappo Tamura and is a great resource. All of them love to talk about sake and Nakano and Julie would probably be happy to give you a taste of what they have on hand and discuss options with you. Julia Wayne answered in Alcohol about 1 year ago | Report 2 comments by KristenK and Julia Wayne… 0 0 Thanks for these contacts Julia. I just looked them up and hope to meet or talk with at least one of them soon. Oh how I love the craziness at Uwajimaya, and I did check there before posting this question. Their cupware selection was pretty low (holidays, sigh) and I couldn't find any staff to help with my dilemma. I'll check in with the local experts you recommend. Thanks! KristenK commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 That's a bummer. Talk to Nakano about that too. He has cups made for him and I know that you can order them through him (or, if he says no, let me know and I'll see if I can. I'm not sure how far the offer was extended). Kisaku is closed today but open Wednesday-Monday. The best way to talk to him is to go in during the day and sit at the sushi bar. Julia Wayne commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  2 0 I don't have a specific recommendation for the sake itself but have you checked out Sake Nomi? http://sakenomi.us/index.html They do sake tastings regularly and so might be a great source for helpful info and a test run. Also I believe they carry local ceramicist Akiko's pottery. http://www.akikospottery.com/ FreshPickedSeattle answered in Alcohol about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by KristenK… 0 0 Thanks for pointing me to Sake Nomi - looks like a great place and I'd happily check out the pottery there. KristenK commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 Definitely try a taru sake, a style of sake that is casked in cedar barrels. If you enjoy oak in wine, you'll like the aroma and flavor of the cedar in sake. The sake shop, Sake Nomi, in pioneer square is the best place to buy and learn more about the world of sake. michiko swiggs answered in Alcohol about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by KristenK… 0 0 Awesome - thanks for the tip on taru sake. I just went to Sake Nomi - great place. I'll have to ask about the taru next tmie I'm in. KristenK commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 One of my favorites is gekkeikan haiku. If you can sample it, give it a go, it's surprisingly smooth. http://www.gekkeikan-sake.com/product.cfm?start=4&type=domestic j_lee answered in Alcohol about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by KristenK… 0 0 Thanks for your suggestion. I'll see if I can find and sample the Gekkeikan. KristenK commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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  1 0 I second FreshPickedSeattle—Sake Nomi! Sake Nomi! Sake Nomi! Go when you have time to taste, if humanly possible (and maybe walk or bus or cab it!). Bethany Jean Clement answered in Alcohol about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question preview THIS IS A PREVIEW: Click "Post" to submit it or "Edit" to make changes. edit Please wait… This could take a minute if the tubes are clogged.

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