Introduction to Soba Making with Sonoko Sakai | March 11  

Make your own soba entirely by hand, using fresh, stone-milled artisanal soba flour from Japan and authentic soba tools. The soba will be served in the classic way: cold with fresh soy-based dipping sauce, toppings, and spices.  Where: Japanese American National Museum (Downtown, LA). 11am – 1pm, $75 members; $85 non-members. Includes admission and supplies. RSVP early, 12 participants max!! MORE INFO

Introduction to Soba Making with Sonoko Sakai | March 11

Soba Noodles with Sonoko Sakai | Zane Grey Estate | March 18  

Join us Sunday, March 18th as food writer, noodle maker and Japanese cooking teacher Sonoko Sakai walks you through an intimate lesson in hand-milled artisanal soba noodles, Nihachi Style, followed by a Soba Sauce Class.  From 10am to noon you will learn how to knead, cut and cook the soba noodles. while tasting two soba dishes: Cold Zaru Soba served with soy-bonito and walnut dipping sauces, and Hot Mushroom Seiro Soba, with soy bonito based sauce.  If you stay for the Sauce Class from 12:15 – 1:15pm, Sonoko will teach you how to prepare the sauces from scratch.  This event is sure to fill up fast; RSVP at commongrains@wagstaffworldwide.com or by calling 323.871.1151  | $65.00/person, ($20 for optional Sauces Class) MORE INFO

Soba Noodles with Sonoko Sakai | Zane Grey Estate | March 18

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What is Common Grains?

Common Grains showcases the everyday importance of grains in Japanese daily life and aims to educate consumers on the importance of grains within a healthy lifestyle.

Common Grains is a collaboration between Kobe-based Shinmei Co. Ltd., the leading Japanese miller and distributor of rice, and local food writer and artisan soba maker, Sonoko Sakai. Shinmei opened Shinmei USA Corporation in Los Angeles in 2011 and will open a soba-based restaurant concept in Torrance, CA in spring 2012.

The Common Grains program is made possible by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s (METI) "Cool Japan" creative industry initiative that promotes cultural industries as strategic sectors for Japan.

Feb 9-21 – Pop Up @ Soba-Ya | MAP

Soba-Ya Shinmei Restaurant | 1757 W Carson Street Suites R & S Torrance, CA 90501 | Right around the corner from Mitsuwa Marketplace
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Visit Soba-Ya Restaurant for a special Common Grains Menu thru Feb 21st | 1757 W. Carson St, Suites R & S, Torrance, CA 90501. MAP

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CG Japanese Food & Tableware Exhibition

Common Grains introduces its Japanese Goods Exhibition, including unique foods, utensils, and dishware:

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