BBQ Omakase and Sake Pairing with The Sake Ninja at Beloved BBQ

Chris specializes in thought-provoking sake-and-food pairing experiences that are approachable yet rival the most serious wine and cocktail lists in the business. By combining his reverence for traditional Japanese flavors with a touch of Western ingenuity, he aspires to elevate sake beyond the confines of the traditional Japanese restaurant and onto an international platform.

Chris is a sake sommelier certified by the Sake Service Institute in 1999, a member of the board of directors for Joy of Sake, and has served as a senior judge for the U.S. National Sake Appraisal since 2000. Chris has judged for the International Wine Challenge Sake since 2015 and is a certified WSET Level 3 Sake Educator, earning the distinguished title of Sake Samuraiin 2013.

For this experience, Chris will guide guests through the savory courses Beloved BBQ's Beef Omakase paired with sakes and followed by a sweet bite. To make a reservation, click here.