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Philadelphians will gather in the Millennium Ballroom at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel to experience the finest Japanese and U.S. saké, as part of the 6th annual Saké Fest. The Festival falls within the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia during March and April. Visitors will be treated to samplings of rare and premium saké while also learning how to pair the traditional Japanese drink with a wide variety of food, including cheese, desserts, chocolate and a wide range of fusion, Asian and continental cuisines.

Saké is the new drink of choice to be served with various types of cuisine. With thousands of saké varieties available in the United States, it's no wonder that it is a growing presence in the alcohol beverage industry. To further educate and introduce saké to the region, Saké Fest will take place on Wednesday, April 14th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Center City. Tickets for the event are $59.50 per person in advance online and $69.50 when purchased at the door - cash only. (sorry, no phone orders) Participants must be 21 years or older to attend. To purchase tickets, click here

Participants attending Saké Fest will experience dozens of saké varieties, taste the finest Japanese and American brands of saké, and will learn how to pair it with any type of food. Samples of premium and several rare sakés will be available, as will regionally micro brewed "jizake", which means small, regional saké brewer. Prominent chefs from area restaurants and catering facilities will prepare and serve a selection of appetizers and foods that complement different types of saké. An assortment of cheeses will also be paired with the sakés.

Saké is more than a drink to be served with Japanese food. It is a beverage that is as versatile as wine. It can be enjoyed with cheese, chocolates, and all varieties of ethnic foods. Similar in profile to wine, saké is valued for its fragrance, impact, sweet or dry finish, acidity, presence and complexity.

Tickets for Saké Fest can be purchased here . For additional information call 610.649.6330 or email info@eventnavigators.com