Hello forum members, we've received permission from Robin Garr to post the press release for Sake Blue's grand opening where we are donating 50% of our sales to the Crusade for Children. It would be wonderful to have many forum members make the event! - Sohee Lacey
Sake Blue Donating 50% of December 9 Grand Opening Sales to WHAS Crusade for Children
New Fern Creek Japanese bistro fuses best of modern and traditional Japan
A unique Japanese restaurant has opened in the growing community of Fern Creek, near the Gene Snyder Freeway. Sake Blue Japanese Bistro combines a modern ambience and sophisticated cuisine with the traditional Japanese principles of “washoku” that encourage mindful eating and fresh, healthful preparation.
Located off Bardstown Road near the Gene Snyder Freeway at 9326 Cedar Center Way, Sake Blue offers a variety of dining experiences from sushi bar to fine dining to hibachi grilling, along with a variety of vegetarian options. The restaurant is celebrating the holidays with a Grand Opening Celebration Tuesday evening, December 9.
The special event will include:
• Gift card and wine giveaways
• Free sushi samples throughout the night
• One-cent hot sake with entrée or sushi orders
• Live music throughout the night
• Special offers for local firefighters (with valid identification)
• 50% of sales donated to the WHAS Crusade for Children
The Grand Opening Celebration will run from 11:30am until 2:30pm (lunch), and 5 p.m. until 10 p.m (dinner) on December 9. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 4:30pm.
Sake Blue offers unique washoku dishes such as Orange Ginger Scallops pan-seared with preserved lemon, creamy polenta and kale, as well as pan-roasted Miso-Glazed Cod with seared sushi rice and asparagus, and the vegetarian Shiitake Ravioli, Japanese wontons stuffed with Shiitake mushrooms and ricotta and finished with shiso pesto and reduced balsamic vinegar. The Rock, is a hands-on appetizer where thin slices of filet mignon are grilled directly on a hot Japanese river rock tableside.
Vegetarian options include Pear and Warm Goat Cheese Salad, Hibachi Grilled Tofu, several vegetarian sushi rolls and Vegetarian BiBimBap . The restaurant also serves liquor, wine, imported beer and an extensive sake selection. Hibachi tables offer a more traditional cuisine of grilled entrees including teriyaki chicken, steaks and seafood.
In addition to traditional sushi and sashimi, an extensive selection of signature sushi rolls includes the:
• Ocean Drive, made of tuna, yellowtail, fresh green pepper, cilantro and spicy mayo wrapped in a soft codfish paper and drizzled with lime juice and chili oil
• Tuna 3-Way featuring spicy tuna topped with two more cuts of tuna, plus scallions and a drizzle of orange-mango sauce
• Haba Berry roll that’s both sweet and spicy, with habañero chili-flavored salmon, deep-fried jalapeño and masago, and topped with fresh strawberries, mango and avocado and a drizzle of kiwi/green tea sauce
Fine food, contemporary design and local ownership
Sake Blue Japanese Bistro combines the service and quality of a fine-dining restaurant with the casual vibe and lively energy of a neighborhood hotspot. The dramatic décor features sweeping kites above the dining hall, rustic bamboo-lined walls, granite tabletops and warm lighting. Elegant details include a painting of a single brushstroke along the sushi bar wall.
The locally owned restaurant is operated by Eunsuk Marie Lacey and is the first Japanese restaurant to join the growing community of Fern Creek.
Sake Blue is open for both lunch and dinner. Hours are as follows:
Mon-Thurs: 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-10pm
Fri: 11:30am-2:30pm, 4:30pm-11pm
Sat: All day from 11:30am-11pm
Sun: All day from 12pm-9:30pm
All major credit cards are accepted. For reservations or more information, please call 502.708.1500.
