September 24, 2015
Shrubs are all the rage right now. Vinegar and sugar-based syrups flavored with fruit juices, shrubs are delicious and refreshing additions to cocktails and sparkling water. We’re big fans of Emeryville-based INNA Shrub (who also makes some kick-ass jams, too). At Umami Mart, we carry a variety of INNA Shrub, which are all made from […]
December 1, 2014
The holidays are coming and we are hosting a few exciting events to get you all in the moooooooood. First up, a Shrub & Co. Meet ‘n Greet! Started in Atlanta, Shrub & Co. owners Deborah and Juan made their way west last year and landed right here in the East Bay, in Berkeley, CA. […]
July 28, 2014
Guess what? It’s our birthday! We’re turning TWO years old (can you believe?!?!?!) and as we promised, we are making our Matsuri festival an annual tradition and throwing yet another big bash to celebrate our summertime birthday (holla to the Leos). If you came to last year’s Matsuri, you know how insane it is — […]
June 30, 2014
For all of ya’ll who have been suggested we hold more, ehem, “alcohol education courses,” this ones for you. And MEN are also welcome to this one! We’re proud to host a whiskey tasting and talk with our friend Daniel Yaffe, author of DRINK MORE WHISKEY, a book published last year. We can’t keep enough […]