Spotlight
December 15, 2016
Today Only: 10% off Wormfun UMAMI and EAT Totes
Today the marks the third day of our 12 Days of Christmas holiday deals. Every day, from today through December 24, we’ll offer a new one-day only deal on a product in our shop. Today’s deal is for 10% off Wormfun UMAMI and EAT Totes. Find the discount code on our 12 Days of Christmas page. […]
December 13, 2016
The Details in the Design: The Sori Yanagi Collection
Sori Yanagi became a household name in post-WWII Japan, for his everyday objects like furniture, toys, cars, and kitchen utensils. His products married traditional Japanese craft with Western industrial design, creating objects that were succinct and practical in design. Sori Yanagi was prolific for most of his life, working well into advanced age. He died at age 96 in 2011, […]
Today Only: 10% off One Cup Sake Gift Set
Today the marks the first day of our 12 Days of Christmas holiday deals. Every day, from today through December 24, we’ll offer a new one-day only deal on a product in our shop. Today’s deal is for 10% off the One Cup Sake Gift Set. Find the discount code on our 12 Days of […]
December 8, 2016
The Dream Continues: Jiro Gastronomy and Jiro Philosophy
Jiro Ono became a household name when he was featured in the 2011 documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. At the time of the movie, Jiro was 85-years-old, running Sukiyabashi Jiro in Tokyo, a sushi restaurant he opened in 1965. Now 91-years-old, Ono is considered one of the world’s greatest sushi chefs alive. We now carry two books […]
December 2, 2016
Great Design Idea: The Tosa Sperm Whale Knife
The backstory behind this whale-shaped knife is pretty delightful. Tetsu Yamashita, a master sickle maker, was asked to create a blunt-end blade for children to safely sharpen pencils. He came up with this knife with a rounded end that looks like a sperm whale – a playful and ingenious design solution! Handmade in KÅchi Prefecture by […]
December 1, 2016
Go-To Guide: The Complete Cocktail Manual
Our friend Lou Bustamante recently released this great cocktail book that we’re excited to carry in our shop. Lou is a spirits professional who’s worked in almost every aspect of the industry – bartending, working in a distillery, developing recipes and products, teaching cocktail classes, and more. He’s also a published writer – covering the spirits and cocktails world for publications […]
November 25, 2016
Now You Can Japanify All Day!
If you’re a regular reader of the Umami Mart blog, you’re probably familiar with Japanify, a monthly column written by Yoko featuring Japanese recipes. Upon moving back to the Bay Area after five years of living in Tokyo, Yoko started Japanify as a way of documenting her vibrant food memories from Japan, and reproducing these dishes using locally-found ingredients that […]
November 23, 2016
The More, the Merrier: Studio Arhoj Holiday Cards!
It’s time to start mailing out holiday cards to friends and family! Send cheery season’s greetings with these sweet Studio Arhoj Holiday Cards depicting playful and cozy winter scenes. A pack comes up with 8 cards and envelopes, each featuring a different design. And if you’re looking for more Studio Arhoj products to add to your personal holiday […]
November 22, 2016
All Bottled Up: A Dash of Bitters Is All It Takes
A few drops of bitters can make a cocktail sing! Just be careful not to add too much, or else your drink will warble off-key. That’s why we love a good bitters bottle, made with weighty, high-quality glass and a special dasher top to ensure just the right amount of bitters will make it into […]