DOWNTOWN MEGAN BROWN - SAKE SOMMELIER - PRIVATE TASTING EVENTS
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Orlando's Only Certified Advanced Sake 酒 Sommelier -- As seen on OAB OITA News Japan 日本 -- Studied Sake in USA, Germany, Japan --
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You'll never drink sake the same way again - Meg
SHOGUN OF HARLEM
events
AMAKASE
a dessert-focused omakase with sake pairings
led by an Advanced Sake Sommelier. Opens with a blind tasting game fit for an artist. What follows next are 4 courses of decadent dessert.
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a Pour & Plate experience by Steep & Assemble
Tuesday, Sept 29 · 1624 Bear Lake Rd, Apopka, FL
6:00pm -8:30pm
$145 per person
21+
13 seats remaining
*All sales final. Tickets never expire and are transferable.
SHOGUN OF HARLEM
SAKE Services
Private Tastings
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Beverage Consultations & Management
Manage sake portfolio for Sake & Spirits Importers and Restaurants. Designing sake driven beverage programs for hospitality groups.
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SHOGUN OF HARLEM
TASTINGS
Sommelier-guided pairing dinner
Perfect for newbies, private gatherings & special occasions
Two complementary sakes provided with each Dinner course. Megan guides the group step-by-step through pairing and sake comparison; turning the dinner table into a destination.
Perfect for:
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Making lasting impressions
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Private groups & high stakes first impression
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Unique date night idea
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You pick the Venue
From $250 - Inquire about group pricing
Walk-around tasting station
Perfect for receptions, launches & corporate events
Self-guided sake stations positioned throughout the venue. Small group overviews, sake comparisons, pairing suggestions. Guests freely tour and explore at their own pace. *Curiosity Driven*
Add ons:
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Curated cheese, chocolate & pairing bites
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QR codes & sake trivia available
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Station-specific tasting menus
Perfect for:
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Unique experience for Introverts
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No pressure dining environment
From $75/station · multi-station packages available
WHO THIS IS FOR
Private Hosts
Birthdays, dinner parties, bachelorettes — the night nobody forgets.
Corporate Events
Client receptions, team dinners, and high-stakes first impressions.
Restaurants & Hotels
Elevate your hospitality with a certified sake experience.
"This could turn hospitality into leverage — adding intelligence and peak conversation to your gathering. - Megan
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IMPOSTER SYNDROME
My 10 y/o niece gets so excited when she can order a mocktail and feel included with the dining table
The Doppelganger
A Reflection of Note & Nuance
ACT 2
A Playful, Immersive Twist
The Gemini
The Mysterious Twin
Non-alcoholic sake cocktails designed to mirror and complement the full sake experience
Adults will savor them & Kids will feel like VIPs at the table
ADD ON · to a private tasting above
DRINKS OFFERED:
Blind Tasting Games
Trust Your Tongue: A Blind Sake & Food Pairing Challenge
Think you can guess what's in your glass with your eyes closed? Here's your chance to find out. In this guided blind tasting game, guests sip unlabeled sake and match each pour to its perfect bite — from briny oysters to rich, savory miso to a sliver of dark chocolate. No labels, no hints, just your palate against the glass. The sommelier reveals the answers round by round, decoding why certain flavors click (and why some gloriously don't). Part competition, part education, all delicious — whether you're a curious first-timer or sure you've got the sharpest taste in the room.
If you're ready to be seen differently, let's begin.
meet megan
certifications:
Sake Sommelier Academy
Advanced Sake Sommelier
Sake Sommelier Academy
Certified Sake Sommelier
WSET
Level 1 Award in Sake
ServSafe
SafeStaff and ServSafe Food Handler
ServSafe Alcohol
Jersey Girl born in Harlem, NYC. Avid WuTang Clan and Red Hot Chili Pepper fan. Have Passport, will Travel. I enjoy Fairy Tales and Scary Movies. I watch the Twilight Zone Marathon every New Years. Me and TV Food Competitions are soulmates.
I fell in love with sake while traveling to Oita Prefecture in Japan and working with Mr. Fuji San. I went from a Hello Kitty airport to working at a traditional Sake Brewery with days starting at 3am. Classic Fish Outta Water Fairy Tale. Getting a first hand knowledge on the rich, ritual based method of creating sake.
I've studied Japanese sake in the US, Germany and across Japan. I've taken the road less traveled and met a handle of characters along my journeys; dining on their greatest hits. I am a student of the world, who gravitates towards interesting, memorable things to do. I am for those who appreciate what most people overlook.
Always be pouring,
Downtown Megan Brown
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Actor - Standup Comedian - Director - Award Winning Public Speaker - Experience Curator - Auteur
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SHOGUN OF HARLEM
酒
Joy of Sake NYC
review
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April 2026 - I go to events so you spend your time and money wisely.
Lasting Impressions...
The unforgettable King Salmon Crudo with soy ginger and toasted orange from MISHIK. This one made me stop in my tracks. The world stopped. The first bite unexpectedly broke my stride. The ginger paired with the citrus was springtime. I felt transported to the Bahamas. The sweetness of the orange paired very well with the Daiginjo types I tried. Match made in Heaven. I wasn't alone in my thoughts. There was a line for this dish. Bookmark this eatery.
I also was a repeat eater of the "fried?" Broccoli x Tofu Cream x Caviar. The Broccoli definitely had a crunch to it. The variety of textures and tastes served by INSA demanded a second visit. A lil more umami flavor woulda made this my #1 for food pairing with Junmai.
What's a night without dessert? The CHAN-AN TEA HOUSE met me in the IWA sake tasting line with a delicious sake infused Matcha Tiramisu. Creamy, light and it contained sake! Kudos, on meeting people where they were at; in the long lines. I am a big fan of Afternoon Tea and this House will be on my list to visit.
Variety was the theme of the night. Over 400+ self-serve sake tasting stations allowed for a quick and quirky open bar. It was like visiting the Sake aisle of Total Wine/H Mart plain and simple. Joy of Sake was a great way to be out and about on Friday spring evening in NYC. Can we aim to take Sake exponentially further? Sure. There's time for creativity, there's time for experimentation in flavors, presentation, engineering. The question is, why aren't we taking the time to be more creative with Sake?
Sake seems to be experiencing an identity crisis with Wine. Easier for relatability, absolutely. True to the US craft beverage culture, almost. BROOKLYN KURA understood the assignment. Very Engaging setup.
Alas, the food has started to run out...and mama needs to make good use of the 15% flash Uber sale.
https://joyofsake.com/newyork/
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