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Thirsty Thursdays - The Art of Savouring: Sake Pairing Masterclass

Thirsty Thursdays is a popular alumni networking event. Chill and network with fellow young alumni – all from the comfort of your home!

This session is organised in partnership with Sky Premium International Pte Ltd.

Due to overwhelming response, registration is closed

Zoom
08 Jul 2021
7.30pm - 9.00pm
NUS Alumni Relations
Ms Tan Li Hui
6601 7659
lhtan@nus.edu.sg

Event Details

Unwind for the evening with Kiss92 DJ, Ms Charmaine Yee; and Certified Wine and Spirits Educator, Mr Chek Wong, who will teach you how to unlock the go-to secret on how different sake profiles complement various ingredients! Attendees will receive a hamper (worth $120) with 3 different types of sake, paired with your selection of donburi (teriyaki chicken or salmon mentaiko aburi).

Speaker: Mr Chek Wong, Certified Wine and Spirits Educator, Sommelier
Mr Chek Wong is a Certified Wine and Spirits Educator, Writer and Sommelier with 11 years of experience. He completed the WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits in 2013 and is also a regular contributor for several online and print publications, including Wine & Dine, Epicure, Appetite, Cuisine & Wine Asia, Spirito diVino Asia, Palace Magazine, His Style Diary and The Local Nose.

Host: Ms Charmaine Yee, Radio and TV Presenter
Ms Charmaine Yee is a Singapore-based personality and professional presenter with experience that spans different channels across Asia – radio, television, live and virtual events. She is most known for hosting her own Lunchtime English Radio Show on Kiss92fm and as a TV presenter of FOX Sports Asia. Her versatility extends past hosting, spanning into broadcasts, brand ambassadorship, and cross-platform marketing campaigns with a diverse range of lifestyle brands, setting her brand apart through her focus and passion for fashion, fitness/sports, and lifestyle.

Restaurant: Hoshi Hill
Hoshi Hill is a casual luxe Japanese restaurant with a simple belief that good food does not have to come with a multi-digit price tag. All ingredients are high-quality and directly sourced and acquired from farmers and fishermen. Hoshi Hill's affordable yet premium dishes are created with harmony in mind. Our chefs work ingeniously to bring out the ingredients' best flavours across a selection of donburis, somen and more. At Hoshi Hill, great food is an everyday experience.

Rice and Sake Specialist: Tawaraya
Established in Hong Kong in 2008, Tawaraya is an online Japanese rice and sake delivery service. Its CEO, Mr Sato Yuichi, is Singapore’s only rice sommelier. Sourcing artisanal rice from farms in Niigata and Hokkaido, Tawaraya refines rice at their own rice mill upon order, ensuring the best condition for both freshness and quality to its customers. This uncompromising process has won him a steady clientele of around 75 restaurants and 1,500 online customers.

Registration Fee: $10.

Terms & Conditions

  • This event is open only to young NUS alumni below 40 years of age residing in Singapore.
  • We are unable to accept your registration if you do not meet the above requirement.
  • Registration fees are not refundable
  • We seek your kind understanding for not being able to cater to specific dietary restrictions or allergies.
  • Your contact information and delivery address will be shared with Sky Premium Pte Ltd and its appointed vendor(s) to facilitate the delivery of the food and beverage hamper only. Delivery is scheduled for 5.30pm to 7.00pm on 8 July. Please be present at the delivery location by 5.30pm to receive the hamper.
  • Delivery details will have to be finalised by 1 July. We regret that we would not be able to entertain any changes after 1 July.
  • This session will be recorded for archival and marketing purposes. The NUS Office of Alumni Relations (OAR) and its event partners may use some or all of these images/videos in its print publications, digital platforms and marketing channels.
  • By registering for this event, you hereby consent to NUS collecting, using and/or disclosing your personal data to third parties (including any third party located outside of Singapore) for the purpose of processing, handling and managing your participation in the event stated herein.

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