Stay tuned for the next SUMO STEWs!
See below for an event example.
*Sumo painting by Taisan Tanaka, shogakboz.jp
Inspired by a trip to Japan, photographer Michael Harlan Turkell (harlanturk.com) returned to New York City with aspirations of importing this ancient sport and teamed up with Harry Rosenblum, owner of The Brooklyn Kitchen (thebrooklynkitchen.com), a center for culinary education. The two created a series based around plentiful bowls of chankonabe, the “sumo stew” wrestlers prepare and eat before matches. The hearty broth is loaded with fortifying protein and vegetables. This, paired with the live streamed bimonthly grand tournaments, makes for a lively event, bringing hungry first time and long-standing sumo fans ringside. This round is presented in conjunction with their hosts, RESOBOX (resobox.com), a Japanese cultural center dedicated to sharing and celebrating Japanese influence in the arts.
FOOD:
This round of SUMO STEW will feature a seasonal CHANKONABE (the sumo stew).
Every guest will also get a special bento box, composed of Japanese-inspired dishes from top local chefs (subject to change):
Ramen Noodles
Yuba and/or Tofu
Beef and/or Vegetables
Rice and/or Fish
DESSERT:
Mochi Ice Cream from Mochidoki, mochidoki.com
DRINKS:
Nikka Whisky cocktail, nikka.com
Mizu Shochu, mizushochu.com
Sake
Asahi Beer, asahibeerusa.com
Tea
VENDORS:
Wuhao tenugui (Japanese-style multi-purpose cloths), wuhaonyc.com
Handmade Cultery by Kikuichi, kikuichi.net
Kaede kimonos and yukatas, kaedenyc.com
Tickets and information:
(Must be 21+ to attend)
*The ticket grants each participant a bento box, bowl of chankonabe, drinks – and round after round of sumo.
**A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Japan Society. japansociety.org
CONTACTS:
Michael Harlan Turkell, michael@harlanturk.com, 646.808.4159
Harry Rosenblum, harry@thebrooklynkitchen.com, 718.389.2982
ARIGATOGOZAIMASHITA:
Sun Noodle, ramen, sunnoodle.com
Happy Valley Meat Co., beef, happyvalleymeat.com
Hodo, *yuba, tofu, hodofoods.com
The Japanese Pantry, artisan Japanese pantry ingredients, thejapanesepantry.com
Smallhold, mushrooms, smallhold.com
Kayanoya, dashi, usa.kayanoya.com
*Yuba: A Kyoto delicacy, fresh yuba is rare even in Asia. Nutty, sweet and with a distinctive bite that is firm yet chewy, yuba is the thin veil that forms on the surface of heated soymilk as the cream and protein rise to the surface. Sometimes known as tofu skin, these greatly prized sheets are harvested by hand, and Hodo is the only organic, fresh yuba maker in the United States.
***SUMO logo by Taisan Tanaka, shogakaboz.jp
Past SUMO STEW participants
New York City:
Allswell
Arrogant Swine
Azasu
Birds & Bubbles / City Grit
Bessou
En Japanese Brasserie
Ganso Yaki
Hakata Tonton
Hibino
honeygrow
Ikinari Steak
Ivan Ramen
Juku
Junzi
Karasu
Kuma Inn
Moku Moku
O Ya
Okonomi
Ramen Burger
Salt + Charcoal
Samurai Papa
Shalom Japan
Sobaya
Teo
The Brooklyn Star
The Crimson Sparrow
The Finch
Uma Temakeria
Village Yokocho
Yakitori by Neal
Yasumi Project
Zenkichi
San Francisco, CA:
Asian Box
Jardiniére
Liholiho Yacht Club
Motze
Nomica
Onsen
Pabu Izakaya
Rintaro
Robin (née The Starling)
SQPR
State Bird Provisions
Washington, DC:
Hazel
Kaz Sushi Bistro
Keepwell Vinegar
The Red Hen
Toki Underground
Zentan
Nikka Whisky cocktails:
Jeff Bell from PDT, Please Don’t Tell
Jesse Selvagn, Bar Otsukare
Kevin Diedrich, Pacific Cocktail Haven
Masa Urishido, Saxon + Parole
Scott Baird, Trick Dog
Beer:
Asahi
Brooklyn Brewery
Magnolia Brewery Company
Right Proper Brewery
Sake:
Brooklyn Kura
Domaine Select Wine & Spirits
Kuramoto US
Ozeki
Sake Discoveries
Sake Journeys
Sake Tengoku
Sakeman
Sequoia Sake Company
Vine Connections
Tea:
Kettl
Ippodo Tea Co.
Ito En
Tea Dealers
Dessert:
Francis Any of Pinoy Heritage
Patisserie Tomoko
Buttercream Bakeshop
Vendors:
Kaede, kimono, yukata
Nama Ya, ceramics by Yuko Sato
Sennari Vinegar, with Nancy Singleton Hachisu
The Japanese Pantry, spices and sauces
Wuhao NYC, tenugui, traditional Japanese cotton cloths
Yamaki Jozo Soy Sauce
Sponsors:
18 Reasons, kitchen space, volunteers
Breville, Control Freak induction burners
Bi-Rite Market, produce
Happy Valley Meat Co., beef
Hodo Soy, tofu, yuba
Island Creek Oyster Bar, oysters
Pocky, biscuit snacks
Regalis Foods, ikura (fish roe)
Sun Noodle, ramen