Sake sommeliers Nancy Cushman and Alyssa DiPasquale are offering a 1.5 hour afternoon class and tasting, teaching the basics of sake paired with some of o ya’s signature dishes.

Nancy and Alyssa have completed the highest level Sake Professional Course Certification in Japan. Their intensive study with sake expert, John Gauntner, inspired Nancy to start an educational series at o ya. Together, they will be presenting sake basics and food pairings on Saturday afternoons.

Sake 101 combines o ya’s artisan sake offerings with James Beard Award Winning Chef Tim Cushman’s food to create an unparalleled educational experience. Nancy will share her experiences in Japanese sake breweries and Alyssa will share her favorite sake and food pairings that she serves nightly in o ya’s dining room. Together, they hope to create an educational experience to make all sake novices comfortable with ordering and purchasing sake.