LumDimSummary: Hatsune Sushi School with Alan Wong

Back by popular demand, Hatsune hosted our 3rd Sushi Making Class, where we trained a group of 30 eager-to-learn sushi fanatics ready to learn the skills behind Hatsune’s legendary California-style sushi rolls.

Equipped with their very own  sushi kits, all students were put to the test in learning three sushi roll techniques – to roll hand rolls, maki rolls and inside-out rolls…and then eat their own creations!

A fun and interactive event, thanks to everyone who came out to begin their path in becoming Sushi Samurais!

LumDimSummary Breakdown:

First Step: Intro to Sushi Samurai Lesson & Prep

Lesson #1: How to Master Hand Rolls

Lesson #2: How to Master Maki Rolls

Lesson #3: How to Master Inside-Out Sushi Rolls

The Result: 30 New Sushi Samurais

Not exactly Hatsune’s standards, but not too shabby…see for yourself:

SUSHI SAMURAIS 4 LIFE!

(I’m only half-kidding)

*For a more detailed summary of the event and photos, check out ShowShanti’s website post by writer and fellow student of Hatsune’s Sushi School, Adeleine He, here.

ShowShanti: Italian Cooking Class

Hosted by ShowShanti‘s very own Shanti Christensen, here’s your chance to get real hands-on experience making authentic home-style Italian favorites - Gnocchi in rich pork rib sauce and Pecorino cheese and the most legendary Italian dessert, Tiramisu.

Bringing in Aman Resort‘s Executive Chef Paolo Vitaletti‘s mother, Pia Dell’uomo, all guests can watch and learn from the real deal and also taste these all-time favorites paired with wine. RSVP with Shanti directly, contact details below.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, November 28
• Time: 12PM-3PM
• Price: RMB 300
• Location: Paper Restaurant
• Address: 138 Gulou Dong Dajie / 鼓楼东大街138号 View Map
• RSVP: Call Shanti +86 159 1108 0077 / workshops@showshanti.com

Interior Space of Paper Restaurant

Celebrate Longevity: Paper

All dressed in white with very, very minimalist decor, Paper is a versatile canvas.  Easily interchangeable between a restaurant and a unique event space, Paper is a charming venue for any occasion.

Created by Cho, also the owner of Cafe Sambal & Bed Bar, Paper serves Asian fusion cuisine with an emphasis on organic products.  Cho’s daughter Shanna hinted that Paper will soon be changing its food concept to serve only organic vegetarian cuisine.

This past Saturday, the lovely and talented Shanti Christensen, fellow foodie & creator of showshanti (her blog featuring a collection of home-style recipes from her travels all around China) celebrated her birthday with an intimate celebration rejoicing with rose champagne and 3 varieties of longevity.

LumDimSum Photo Gallery from Shanti’s Birthday Celebration @ Paper:

Review of Paper: 138 Gulou Dongdajie (just 200 meters west of Nanluoguxiang), 鼓楼东大街138号 , Tel: 8401-5080

Best Part:

• Trendy, all-white decor makes Paper a stand-out, unique space
  
• Their menu emphasizes healthy eating with organic produce and minimal use of oil
• They offer a variety of Asian fusion dishes from Southern Chinese to Japanese and Malaysian
• Fantastic cocktails
• Easy-to-order set dinner menus available

Comments:

• Shanti’s birthday party was my first visit to Paper, so my impressions of the food, decor and service may be unique to the average dining experience.  But as an event space, Paper was very cool in terms of its event function versatility, the staff was very friendly and the three types of hand-pulled, longevity noodles were each uniquely delicious.
• While everything was white, you could tell that the space is not brand new – the white cushions of the lounge bed looked a bit worn.  White is risky because even though it looks impressive from afar, unless it is brand-spanking new and spic-and-span-white, it’s flaws are that much more obvious.

Rating: (on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being best)

• Food: 8
• Atmosphere: 8
• Service: 8
• Overall Experience: 8