-SXSW-

As any veteran knows, SXSW is stressful. Take a break from the crowded dive bars and relax with a lychee martini while you listen to these world class DJ's at Silhouette.
Sounds good, right? We know. C U there!
xoxo

SOJU!

KTV

Okay, okay, so this blog isn't about sushi or anything related to it. Don't worry, it's still about something fun.

Silhouette is proud to announce that we will be opening up our very own KTV studio upstairs from our restaurant that you all know and love. Still not excited? It's probably because you've never heard of KTV before. KTV studios are karaoke lounges popular in most of East Asia. We know what you're thinking, a typical bar with a stage in which you can embarrass yourself in front of a room full of strangers. Stop panicking...at KTV lounges you and your friends rent out a private room and save the embarrassment for the people who hopefully won't judge you too harshly for your ability to sing "Bohemian Rhapsody". The individual rooms have two mics, a flat screen TV showing music videos that are unintentionally amusing (you'll see what we mean), and awesome speaker systems.

So if Karaoke Revolution alone in your house isn't cutting it, and you aren't ready to go diva in front of a group of unknown people, come by Silhouette the night of January 27th for our Gan-so Ladies Night where we will be giving away FREE karaoke passes. You can use these passes on February 2nd, which is the grand opening of KTV! So...start practicing your vocals now so you can show up your friends.

Oh, and we heard that sushi is really good for the vocal chords too...something about protein. :)

がんばって

Chopstick Etiquette

For our first blog, we're starting simple. Chopsticks, they're a staple at almost every Asian restaurant. However, there are proper rules of etiquette for using them. We're going to lay down the rules. After all, you wouldn't want to offend someone, would you?


1. Chopsticks are NOT drumsticks. Sorry, all you aspiring drummers out there. Did your mom let you beat on the table and plates with your fork and knife? Didn't think so. Don't do it with chopsticks either.

2. Piercing food is a big no-no. If you haven't mastered picking things up with the chopsticks, ask for a fork. No one will think less of you.

3. When you're not using your sticks, don't use your food as a place holder. Stabbing chopsticks into food is reminiscent of the incense used at Asian funerals. It symbolizes feeding the dead. Grim, right? Use your handy chopstick wrapper instead! Simply fold it up and, ta-da, you have a convenient holder to prop your sticks on.

4. It's also rude to rub your chopsticks together in an effort to de-splinter them. You're implying that your host is too cheap to spring for the good sticks. How rude.

So, them's the rules. Simple, right? Now you can impress your friends with your knowledge of Asian dining etiquette next time you eat at Silhouette!


いただきます!