Episode 178: Visting the Home of Shochu

Published: Dec. 9, 2019, 11:21 p.m.

b'Our guests are Haru Zenda of Masa, a famed sushi restaurant with three Michelin stars, and Andy May who works at The Polynesian, the cool tiki bar operated by the Major Food Group of Carbone, ZZ\\u2019s Clam Bar, Dirty French and other popular spots. \\n\\nHaru and Andy are the two winners of the Shochu cocktail competition \\u201cSpirited Away\\u201d held in May. The winners\\u2019 prize was a trip to Kyushu, the southern part of Japan and the home of shochu production. In this episode, we discuss what they discovered in Kyushu, why shochu is a great ingredient for mixologists, how to make a great glass of shochu and much, much more!!!\\n\\nThe holiday season is all about food and community. There\\u2019s no better time to show your support for food radio by becoming a member! Lend your voice and help HRN continue to spreading the message of equitable, sustainable, and delicious food \\u2013 together, we can change minds and build a better food system. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate today to become a crucial part of the HRN community.'