New Food and Drink Specials + Baijiu Event

October Is Full of Great Events!

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October Food Specials

A new month and season brings us new dishes to explore! Here’s what Chef Zhang recommends you try this month:
1. Yellow River Beef 铁锅金汤肥牛
2. Lotus Roots 香辣榨菜藕丁
3. Beef La Rou with White Pepper 白辣椒炒腊牛肉
4. Hometown Eel Pot 家乡鳝鱼煲
5. Steak Tip with Crunchy Yam 山药黑椒牛柳
6. Sizzling Crystal Vermicelli 铁板水晶粉丝
7. Pumpkin Cake 福禄寿南瓜饼

October Drink Specials

New month, new cocktails! Here’s what we’re sipping on in October:
1. Poison Apple Negroni – Apple Brandy, Green Apple Liqueur, Suze, Apple Cinnamon Puree
2. Pumpkin Spiced Martini – Vanilla Vodka, Rumchata, Pumpkin Spiced Puree, Cinnamon Powder
3. Around Midnight (mocktail) – black currant puree, ginger, lime, agave, grapefruit soda
We’re also bringing in a new wine collection for the holidays! Last year, we introduced the Cellar Select to our beverage program to expand our wine offerings for discerning wine enthusiasts. This year, we’re excited to take it further by featuring even more exceptional wines, handpicked from some of the finest producers around the world. Each wine has been carefully chosen to pair perfectly with the bold flavors of our Hunan cuisine.

Ming River Baijiu Event

The next event in our dining series is here! Join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 6:30 PM for an unforgettable evening with Ming River Baijiu at Sumiao Hunan Kitchen! For $98 per ticket, enjoy an appetizer trail with 4 Baijiu samples, followed by 4 Hunan tapas perfectly paired with Ming River cocktail samples. Guided by Chris from Ming River, you’ll explore the rich history and flavors of Sichuan baijiu. Plus, take home a gift bag with Ming River merchandise and a cocktail book. Limited tickets are available, so make sure to get yours today!
The event will be hosted by Ming River’s NY Market Manager, Chris Bishop. Originally from Hawaii, Chris grew up immersed in a rich tapestry of Asian cultures. In 2007, he relocated to New York City and embarked on a career in the service industry, driven by a passion for cocktails and culinary experiences. Drawing inspiration from his travels across Asia, Chris has consulted on beverage programs for Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese restaurants. Recently, he partnered with Ming River to inspire mixologists further and expand the spirits category in the Western world.

MEM Tea Event Recap

A couple of weeks ago, we hosted a tea pairing event with MEM tea. This event was a huge success. Guests were able to learn all about MEM’s tea offerings and explore pairings with Hunan cuisine. Click here to see our TikTok video to see what a great time it was. We’ve had so much fun with our monthly events and hope you’ll join us at our Baijiu event in October!

Happy Birthday, Sumiao!

On October 20th, we wish our founder Sumiao Chen a happy birthday! This incredibly hard-working, loyal, loving, and kind woman is an absolute joy to work with. Her dedication to our restaurant makes us work hard to make sure we all succeed. Wishing you another year of happiness, success, and love!

Live Music at Sumiao

Ready to sing and dance with us at Sumiao? Come join us on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9pm for some of the best live music in town. We sure do love our musical guests!

Musician Highlight: David Fritz Trio

The Mike Fritz Jazz Trio pays tribute to the “Great American Songbook,” performing timeless jazz standards from the 1920s to 1950s, alongside contemporary styles that bridge jazz’s past and future. The trio features Mike Fritz on piano and vocals, Paul Lawrence on bass, and Michael Leavey on guitar—all Berklee College of Music alumni. They perform regularly at venues like Hearth in Needham, Horse Thieves Tavern in Dedham, and Exhibit A Brewery in Framingham.