Daissai Sake tasting event August 3 at Tako Grill

Tako Grill is hosting a free sake tasting event this Thursday evening, August 3, from 6:00-8:30 PM. It will feature 5 Daissai sakes, including Daissai 23, 39 and 50.

The tasting is free, but you must RSVP to tako@takogrill.com by Tuesday, August 1. Tako Grill is located in the Shoppes of Bethesda at 4914 Hampden Lane. Parking is available in the lot in front of the restaurant.

JAPAN MEETS MEXICO IN HANARO'S SUSHI ROLL OF THE MONTH

Hanaro's sushi roll of the month spans the Pacific in a fusion of Japanese and Mexican cuisine.

Tobiko is flying fish roe, by the way.

You'll be saying Domo arigato to me after trying this muy delicioso roll at Hanaro.

And DJ Alkimist will be (wo)manning the turntables at Hanaro tonight, starting at 9:30, because weekends start Thursday night in downtown Bethesda.

Hanaro, 7820 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda.  301-654-7851.