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Event Recap: Peko-Peko Udon Pop-Up
December 26, 2012
Photos by Jazmine Livingston On a cold December night, just days before Christmas, we hosted...
Upcoming Event: Hand-Pulled Udon by Peko-Peko
December 18, 2012
It's chilly out! Come by on Thursday for a bowl of udon, hand-pulled by Sylvan...
Upcoming Event: Selection Massale Wine Party
December 13, 2012
Popuphood is turning 1yo! We're so thrilled to be a part of this great community...
The Forest Feast Show @ Umami Mart
November 5, 2012
We are more than a little excited to announce our first art show with long-time...
Richmen: Ramen Shop's Noodle-Making Machine from Japan
October 31, 2012
It all started with a vision. Three guys, slaving away at Chez Panisse for years,...
Upcoming Event: First Friday with Grease Box
October 30, 2012
Our great friend (and twice-Umami Mart writer) Lizzy Boelter is popping up at Umami Mart...
Umami Mart Spotlight: Atelier Dion Yunomi (Teacups)
October 29, 2012
We are extremely excited to present yunomi (teacups) exclusively made for us by our dear...
Umamiventure #33: Hive Tour with East Bay Urban Bees
October 18, 2012
Did you know that a bee's lifespan is based on the distance it has flown?...
Upcoming Event: UmamiLab #1: Ramen Shop Noodle Test #6
September 28, 2012
As you may have heard, there's a highly anticipated ramen shop coming to Oakland. Our...
Happy Hour: Pig + Punch Gets Its Due
September 18, 2012
This past July, the culinary and spirits festival Tales of the Cocktail (a.k.a. Tales) celebrated...
Sip + Shop: Sake Tasting This Thursday (OAK)
August 27, 2012
That's right, we're hosting a FREE sake tasting at the shop this Thursday. If you've...
Event Recap: Umami Mart Grand Opening Party
August 15, 2012
Photos by Erin Gleeson After weeks of painting, building, going to Home Depot five times...