sushi class 101.

fish is good. sake is good. if you like the combo + know a sushi enthusiast, why not check out sushi samba sushi + sake 101 (new york + chicago + miami locations) offer two-hour classes @ $70/pp. Classes are limited to 20 people. Offered the last Monday of every month from 7 PM- 9 PM (212) 691.7885 (reservations in New York). call the other branches for respective schedules.

here is a mock-up menu:

*tempura with junmai sake
*white meat (chicken) & fish skewers with ginjo sake
*sushi platter, chefs roll from SAMBA sushi menu (changes monthly) + 4pcs of nigiri sushi fresh salmon, tuna, yellowtail, eel-- can be paired with any sake

Roll your own sushi rolls whichever way you like. Use chef tools and get a bit of buzz on.
types of fish discussed: Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, kanpachi (baby yellowtail), striped bass, madai + snapper.

guests are given booklets that include brief information from the class such as: history of sake, types of sake, sake production, history of sushi, types of fish plus the recipe for yummy S.S. signature Rainbow Dragon Roll and recipe for Tuna Seviche.

++ if you don't want to spring for that...purchase a nice bottle of sake, a sharp chef knife or dinnerware.