Bombs Away! For the Sake of Sake – MOTAC – Los Angeles

The Museum of the American Cocktail (MOTAC) announces its next Los Angeles seminar, “Bombs Away! For the Sake of Saké,” Wednesday, July 22, 2015at LA’s finest Vietnamese restaurant, The District by Hannah An, 8722 W. Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90048.

Ever wonder what distinguishes saké from wine? And why, technically speaking, it’s actually beer? What’s its culinary function? And how is it shown to best effect in a cocktail? Well, The Museum of the American Cocktail answers all those questions when celebrated sommelier (and native Roman) Roberto Loppi lead participants on a tasting tour of the world of saké. Guests will taste a range of sakés, both neat and cocktailed, and learn what they need to know to select and appreciate a fine saké, all while enjoying innovative takes on classic Vietnamese dishes by Chef Hannah An.

$40 General Admission in Advance and $35 Member Admission (SoFAB/MOTAC and USBG) can be purchased at online, sofabinstitute.org/events/bombs-away-for-the-sake-of-sak. $50 Admission at the Door.

For more information on the Museum of the American Cocktail, please visit http://sofabinstitute.org/cocktail-museum/.