Owner Sachi Nakato Takahara & Chef Yoshi Kinjo of Nakato Japanese Restaurant
The Cook’s Warehouse - Midtown
($60, 7-9 p.m. Demonstration & Tasting)

One cannot talk authentic Japanese cuisine in Atlanta without mentioning Nakato Japanese Restaurant. Family owned and managed Nakato has been Atlanta’s Japanese cultural hub since opening in 1972, consistently bringing in classically trained chefs from Japan and continuously having its chefs and owners travel back and forth to bring cutting edge culinary trends to Atlanta. Who better to convey to class attendees to concept of “umami” – the fifth sense – and how to develop that in your food at home? Third generation owner Sachi Nakato Takahara and Executive Chef Yoshi Kinjo will answer all your Japanese cuisine questions and teach you how to make the perfect Miso Soup, Temari Sushi and Japanese Ice Cream (mystery flavor) bursting with umami. Evening includes wine tastings and a chance to win tasty door prizes.