The Ultimate Pairing Experience: Japanese Cuisine & English Wine!
On Saturday 28th September 2024
At So Restaurant, 5 Middlesex Street, E1 7AA
Time: 15:30 – 17:15
Host: Mayumi Robertson (Dip WSET*)
While sake is a well-known classic pairing partner for Japanese cuisine, now that you are in England, why not explore the perfect pairing of local English wine with your Japanese dishes?
🍇 Discover the charm of English wine 🍇
With its long history and rich cultural background, England has established a central position in the global wine trade. Although previously unknown as a wine producing country, England is gaining recognition worldwide. English sparkling wines, in particular, are highly regarded and often surpass Champagne in blind tastings due to their superior quality.
During the event we will showcase a unique pairing experience featuring locally produced English sparkling and still wines with a selection of Japanese appetizers.
Experience how the delicate flavours of Japanese cuisine harmonize with the rich umami of English wines. Enjoy pairings with both sparkling and still wines and gain new ideas that you can recreate at home.
Participants are welcome to stay for dinner after the event, to enjoy So Restaurant food at a discounted
*DipWSET: The highest qualification from WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) based in London, just one level below the Master of Wine.
🌟 So Restaurantの特別イベント 🌟
和食×イングリッシュワインの究極ペアリング体験！
日本酒が和食の定番ペアリングパートナーであることはよく知られていますが、イギリスにいる今こそ、地元のイングリッシュワインと和食の絶妙な組み合わせを楽しんでみませんか？
🍇イギリスワインの新しい魅力を発見 🍇
イギリスのワイントレードは、長い歴史と豊かな文化を背景に世界の中心的地位を確立しています。反面ワイン生産国としては全く無名だったイギリスですが、最近は世界中で認識されはじめています。特にスパークリングワインは、その高い品質でブラインドテイスティングでもシャンパンを超えて評価されています。
今回は、地元イギリスで生産されたスパークリングワインとスティルワインを使って、和食のおつまみとのユニークなペアリングをお届けします。
✨ イベント詳細 ✨
🗓️ 日程: 2024年9月28日(土) ⏰ 時間: 15:30～17:15
📍 場所: So Restaurant
👩🏫 ガイド: ロバートソン マユミ（Dip WSET*）
この特別なイベントでは、和食の繊細な味わいとイングリッシュワインの豊かな旨味がどのように調和するかを体験できます。スパークリングワインとスティルワイン、両方のペアリングをお楽しみいただけます。
ご自宅でも再現できるアイデア満載で、新たな発見があるかもしれません！
ご参加お待ちしております！
＊DipWSET： ロンドンに本部があるWSET（国際的ワイン教育機関）の最高資格であり、世界最上位資格であるMaster of Wineの一つ下の資格です。
80’s Japanese rock meets the rolling stones!
On Tuesday 8th October 2024
At So Restaurant, 5 Middlesex Street, E1 7AA
The only way to find out is to join us for an unforgettable evening of Japanese acoustic Rock and Pop!
THE HEAT – 80’s Japanese rock meets the rolling stones! Hailing from Kikuchi City, Japan, these thunderous Rock’n Roll giants are coming to take London by storm after their 2020 40th Anniversary album “Way to London”. Despite facing tragedy with the loss of their bassist, the band focused on using music for healing, performing at various relief concerts. They’ve also made their mark internationally, recording at Toshiba EMI Studio in 2006 and performing in China and Korea. Their relentless passion for rock music has allowed them to carve their name into the global stage. The heat will perform acoustic version at So restaurant.
Timetable
17:30 doors open
18:30 1st performance
19:15 2nd performance
Information
– There are regular tables and yatai seats. Please add a note should you have a preference of seating.
– £22 ticket price includes music, a welcome drink, and a starter. The regular menu will be available to order from thereafter.
– There will be two performances; first one around 6:30pm and the second one around 7:20pm. The two performances will be different so please feel free to stay for both.
– We recommend arriving between 5:30-6:15 to settle in having placed your orders in time to enjoy the first performance.
🎹 ♩ Past EVENTS ♩ 🎹
An evening with Japanese singer Nozomi Fukushima and pianist Saaya Matsumoto
On Saturday 14th September 2024
At So Restaurant, 5 Middlesex Street, E1 7AA
To all who love music, song, and food!
So Restaurant welcome the brilliant Japanese singer Nozomi Fukushima accompanied by the talented pianist Saaya Matsumoto
Nozomi has a diverse repertoire, having trained as a classical singer at Tokyo University of the Arts, and due to commence her MA Musical Theatre course in London from September.
Saaya began her piano studies at the age of three. Developing an interest in jazz by the age of 18, she had been an active performer in the music scene of Fukuoka and other parts of Kyushu, playing with a variety of bands and musicians.
Nozomi and Saaya will be performing Japanese folk songs and popular oldies, opera classics, and musical and broadway favourites. We are super excited!
The line-up will include Opera (La Bohème, Gianni Schicchi), Ghibli songs (Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro), Japanese classic autumn songs, and more…!
Come to spend a perfect late summer evening with us accompanied by beautiful song and Japanese food!
About Nozomi Fukushima
Nozomi was born in Fukuoka prefecture. After having graduated from Shuyukan High School, she entered Tokyo University of the Arts and trained in the Department of Vocal Music as Soprano. In summer 2019, she flew to New York on her own. During her two-week stay, she watched 15 musical shows and became even more fascinated by the musical world. She has been studying Musical Theatre since June 2022 in London with Mary Hammond, Karen Rabinowitz, and Lily Kerhoas.
She has appeared in numerous musicals and plays such as”Guys and Dolls”, “Footloose” “The light in the Piazza” and “Spring Awakening”.
Nozomi Fukushima website
福嶋 望実 ウェブサイト
About Saaya Matsumoto
Saaya was born in Miyakonojo, Japan in 1991, and began her piano studies at the age of three. With her parents’ love for music, she developed an interest in jazz by the age of 18 and moved to Fukuoka to pursue her studies.
As the pianist of the big band “Advanced Music Gallery”, she joined the vocalist and flugelhorn player TOKU in his recording of “Dear Mr. SINATORA” and his tour in 2015 and 2016.
Her debut album “Precious” was released in October 2022, showcasing her talents as both a composer and performer.
Saaya relocated to London, United Kingdom in March 2023 to expand her musical horizons and share her passion for jazz with new audiences.
Saaya Matsumoto website
松元 沙綾 ウェブサイト
Information
– There are regular tables and yatai seats. Please add a note should you have a preference of seating.
– Ticket covers the music element of the evening. As a restaurant, food and drink orders will be taken on the day ❤️ The usual menu will be available
– There will be two performances this evening; first one around 6:30pm and the second one around 7:30pm. The two performances will be different so please feel free to stay for both.
– Best to arrive between 5:30-6:15 to settle in comfortably with drinks and nibbles to enjoy the first performance.
