107 Caledonia Street,
Sausalito, CA 94965
Sunday, April 13, 2003
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Join us for this special AIWF NorCal event and enjoy a uniquely Japanese experience. Our event will start at 2:00 pm. While we mingle with other AIWF members and guests in this wonderful indoor/outdoor space we will enjoy a sake cocktail and sample Sushi Ran's excellent Japanese cuisine. This reception will be followed by a discussion of sake etiquette, leading to a tour through our planned sake experience led by Sushi Ran's owner, Yoshi Tome.
You will savor an assortment of Nigiri and rolled sushi (maki-zushi), selected seafood and vegetable tempura, baked Oysters Ran, raw oysters with ponzu, miso soup and other unique Japanese delicacies, all selected especially for us. This selection of cooked, raw and vegetarian delights is sure to excite every taste.
Sushi Ran is recognized as one of the best sushi bars in the Bay Area, both by critics and local sushi eaters. The restaurant is a long-time favorite of sushi lovers from far and wide. It gained its reputation by consistently providing the freshest and highest quality sushi in a cozy and elegant setting. For more about Sushi Ran visit their web site at www.SushiRan.com.
The lecture and tasting will be in the bar area, with food served by strolling waiters. While it is a comfortable and elegant space, this will be combined sit down and stand up event. Some indoor and outdoor seating will be available.
Other surprises are planned,
including a Taiko drumming presentation
and demonstration conducted
by Taiko Master Drummer, Tracy Bush.
Japanese drumming is a celebratory
art form weaving the dynamic energy
of large, traditional drums with graceful,
flowing movement. Tracy Bush and her
students, the KiGaeru Taiko Drummers,
hope to impart the pure spirit of joy
and community which the Taiko rhythms
embody. Tracy Bush spent the
last 4 of her 7 years in Japan performing
professionaly throughout Japan and
internationally as the only foreign
member of Omagari Drummersand other
troupes. She has been teaching and
performing in the Bay area for
the past seven years.
As a special service to the AIWF, Sushi Ran has agreed to hold dinner reservations for 20 of our members and guests immediately following the sake tasting. You can make your much-coveted reservation by calling Sushi Ran at (415) 332-3620. There is also first come, first seated space at Sushi Ran's sushi bar. So make your reservation for this unusual event early, and don't forget to call Sushi Ran for dinner reservations.
The charge for this event will be $60 for members and $65 for guests. This, of course, does not include your dinner, should you choose to stay after the sake tasting. Deadline for receipt of reservations is Wednesday, April 10th
Also, be sure to buy tickets at the event for a very special drawing, as we will have many beautiful and interesting Japanese items to win!
Directions:
Located near downtown Sausalito at 107 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, CA 94965, the restaurant is convenient but away from the bustle and confusion of the crowds.
Public Transportation
Sushi Ran is walking distance from the Sausalito Ferry. A 1:00 pm ferry from San Francisco will arrive in charming downtown Sausalito at 1:30 pm., in plenty of time for a short, leisurely walk to the restaurant and on a sunny April afternoon this could be one of the high points of the day. Ferries leave Sausalito for the city at 4:45 pm and 6:10 pm (Note: this is the last ferry of the day.). There is also bus service to San Francisco leaving Sausalito every half hour.
Driving from the South
Take 101 NorthTake the Alexander Avenue ExitFollow Alexander Avenue to Bridgeway Blvd.Turn left on Johnson Street next to the Chevron Gas StationTurn right on Caledonia StreetSushi Ran is between Pine and Turney StreetsNext to Pacific Marin Theater
Driving from the North
Take 101 SouthTake the Sausalito/Marin City ExitTurn left at the first traffic lightTurn right at the second traffic lightStay on Bridgeway Blvd.Turn right on Johnson Street next to the Chevron Gas StationTurn right on Caledonia Street Sushi Ran is between Pine and Turney Streets, next to Pacific Marin Theater.
Our mailing address is:
AIWF Northern California Chapter
P.O. Box 640584
San Francisco, CA 94164-0584
For Reservations or Information call:
(415) 383-6070
