Events
February, 2011 Tuesday, November 20th Prestige Wines Selections Wine Dinner Thursday, July 1st - July5th
Monday, February 14th Valentine's Day
Yes, we are open on a Monday, and we%20will be accepting reservations for any size party on Valentine's Day!%20%20Our hours on Valentine's Day are 5:00 - 10:00pm, and we are accepting reservations until 9:00.%20 Join us for for culinary treats for couples as Executive Chef Kenichiro Shimbara and our kitchen and sushi staff create a meal to remember for your celebration!%20 Reservations will be accepted during our regular business hours, and can be made by calling (414)-223-3200.%20 We hope you can join us to enjoy the holiday!
Sunday, February 6th Super Bowl Sunday
We will be closed on Super Bowl Sunday as the Green Bay Packers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.%20 We apologize in advance for any inconvenience, and we will be open for our regular Sunday%20hours (5:00pm - 9:00pm) the following week, February 13th.%20 Remember, Sundays we have our Japanese Street Food menu available!
January, 2011
Saturday, January 1st New Year's Day
We will be closed for New Year's Day, so that our staff may enjoy the holiday with family and friends.%20 We will re-open for our regular hours on Sunday, January 2nd from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.%20 Have a safe and happy New Year's!
December, 2010
Thursday, December 23rd Customer Appreciation Night
As a thank you to our patrons for your continued support, we will be offering 25 percent%20off all sushi, including nigiri, maki and sashimi!%20 Celebrate your pre-holiday with love from Nanakusa!%20 (Dine-in only)
Friday, December 24th and Saturday, December 25th
We will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas day, so that our staff may enjoy the holidays with family and friends.%20 We will re-open on Sunday, December 26th for our regular business hours from 5:00pm - 9:00pm.%20 We wish you a safe and wonderful holiday season, and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
Friday, December 31st New Year's Eve
We will be accepting reserverations for parties of any size on New Year's Eve.%20 Reservations times are available from 5:00pm - 10:00pm for two hours time slots, and we will be open until 11:00pm.%20 Join us as Executive Chef Kenichiro Shimbara prepares a wonderous array of Japanese specialties, our Chef de Cuisine creates signature fusion dishes, and our sushi bar masterfully renders your favorites!%20 Reservations can be made by calling Nanakusa at (414)-223-3200 during our regular business hours.
November, 2010
Join us, and Holly Pody from Prestige Wines as we taste through a selection of delicious, affordable wines for the holidays!%20 We will be pairing%20scrumptious items from our kitchen and sushi bar with wines that are also going to compliment traditional American holiday fare.%20 This evening event will have a multi-course meal plus dessert.%20 Check back for further details, but here is what we have so far:
Date:%20 Tuesday, November 30th
Time:%206:30 reception, 7:00 sit down, multi course meal in our tatami room
Cost:%20 $50.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations:%20 Required, with limited seating available.%20 To make your reservation, please call Nanakusa Japanese Restaurant at (414)-223-3200.%20 Credit card information will be required when placing your reservation.
We hope you can join us for this pre-holiday event!
Thursday, November 25th Thanksgiving Day
We will be closed so that our staff may enjoy the holiday with friends and family.%20 We wish you a safe and happy holiday!
October, 2010
Wednesday, October 20th Old Bridge Cellars Wine Dinner
Rebecca Lowey Hoffman%20of Old Bridge Cellars will be joining us along with selections from her fantastic Australian portfolio!%20 This is an incredible opportunity to taste some of the finest wines Australia has to offer that would not be available by the glass otherwise!%20 This evening's event will have a five course meal plus dessert, paired perfectly with the following wines:
2009 Kilikanoon Mort's Block Riesling
2008 d'Arenberg The Last Ditch Viognier*
2006 Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay
2009 Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir
2005 Yarra Yering Dry Red No. 2
PLUS Chambers Grand Muscat
To learn more about these, and other Old Bridge Cellars selections, please visit their website at www.oldbrigdgecellars.com
Date:%20 Wednesday, October 20th
Time:%20 6:30 reception, 7:00 sit down, multi-course meal
Cost:%20 $65.00 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Reservations:%20 Required, with limited seating available.%20 To make your reservation, please call Nanakusa Japanese Restaurant at (414)-223-3200.%20 Credit card information will be required when making your reservation.
We hope you can join us for this great opportunity to taste exquisite wine with our carefully selected courses to make both food and drink and unforgettable experience!
*wine or vintage may change based on availability
Sunday, October 3rd Sake Tasting
Join us, Sunday October 3rd at 5:30pm to enjoy tasting selections from our extensive list of premier sake!%20 This event will include a tasting tour through our sake menu, paired with a selection of appetizers from our kitchen, sake education and full brochure complete with information about the sake we will taste.%20 Imbibe with us, and have an educational and joyous experience!
Price:%20 $30.00 per person, reservations required and limited (414)-223-3200
July, 2010
We will be closed for the 4th of July weekend, so that our staff may spend time with family and friends.%20 We wish you a wonderful and safe celebration, and we will see you when we re-open for lunch on Tuesday, July 6th at 11:30am!
June, 2010
Wednesday, June 23rd is Customer Appreciation Night! Thursday, June 24th - June 30th, we are open during Summerfest!
As a thank you to our patrons for their continued support we will be offering 25 percent off sushi this evening, including%20maki, sashimi and nigiri!%20 Dine-in only.
Our hours will be slightly modified, and are as follows:
Lunch will be served June 24, 25, 29 and 30th 11:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner will be served June 24, 27, 29 and 30th 5:00pm - 9:00pm.%20 Doors close at 10:00pm.
Dinner will be served June 25 and 26th 5:00pm - 10:00pm.%20 Doors close at 11:00pm.
April, 2010
Tuesday Wine Night
All wines 25 percent off
Sunday, April 4th
We will be closed for Easter, so that our staff may enjoy the holiday with family and friends.%20 Have a safe and happy holiday!
Wednesday, April 14th
April Wine Dinner featuring selections from Third Coast Wine Werks!%20 Chef de Cuisine Ian Sommerville will be preparing six courses of sheer delight to pair with our evening's wine selections.%20 More information will be available soon!
The wines are:
Hitaire "Les Tours" Blanc Cotes de Gascogne
Stolpman "L'Avion" White Blend (Rousanne/Viognier)
Schild Unwooded Chardonnay
Mas de Guiot Grenache/Syrah Rose
Mas de Guiot Grenache/Syrah
Grand Montmirail Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
March, 2010
Tuesday Wine Night
All wines 25 percent off
February, 2010
We are taking reservations for any size party on Valentine's Day.%20 Reservation times are available from 5:00pm-9:30pm.%20 Join us for%20delectable dishes for two from Chef de Cuisine Ian Somerville's kitchen, and as always, our%20exquisite selections from the sushi bar!%20 For menu details and reservations, please call us at (414)-223-3200.
Sunday, February 14th, Valentine's Day Dinner
January, 2010 Tuesday Wine Night
All wines 25 percent off
December, 2009 Thursday, December 31st, New Year's Eve Dinner
Sunday, December 13th Sake Tasting
You are invited to join us in a tasting of a dozen sakes, including some of the new sakes on our list from Joto Sake.%20 Learn about sake varieties, styles, and pairing sake with western and Japanese cuisine.
Time:%20 5:30
Cost:%20 $30 per person%20
Wednesday, December 23rd%20 Customer Appreciation Night
As a thank you to our patrons for their continued support we will be offering 25 percent off sushi this evening.%20 Dine-in only.
Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th
We will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas day, so that our staff may enjoy the holidays with family and friends.%20 We hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
We are taking reservations for any size party on New Year's Eve.%20 Reservation times are available from 5:00pm-10:00pm.%20 Join us for magnificant items from Chef de Cuisine Ian Somerville's kitchen, and as always, our delectable selections from the sushi bar!%20 For menu details and reservations, please call us at (414)-223-3200.
November 2009
Tuesday Wine Night Thursday, November 24th
All wines 25 percent off
Tuesday, November 17%20 Sake Dinner
Henry Sidel, owner of Joto Sake, will be joining us for a dinner showcasing his selection of artisanal, small batch sakes imported from Japan.%20 You can find out more about Henry and his company at www.jotosake.com.
Time:%20 6:30 Reception with dinner commencing at 7pm
Cost:%20 $45 per person, tax and gratuity
We will be closed for Thanksgiving, so that our staff may enjoy the holiday with family and friends.%20 Have a wonderful holiday!
October, 2009
Tuesday Wine Night
All wines 25 percent off on Tuesdays
Sunday,%20October 11th%20 Tea Tasting
Showcasing a selection of Japanese teas, from sakura-cha and konbu-cha to sencha, genmai-cha and matcha.%20 Following the tasting, a demonstration of the Japanese tea ceremony performed by Yoko Kawamura and tasting of the tea used in the ceremony.
Time: 5:30pm until 7:00pm
Cost: $15 per person%20
Sunday, October 11th%20 Anderson Gardens Field Trip
We invite you to join us for an excursion to Anderson Gardens in Rockford, IL.%20 Anderson Gardens was begun in 1978 and%20is one of the best examples of Japanese gardening in the U.S (more about the gardens can be found at their website www.andersongardens.org).%20 We are timing the trip to coincide with the momijii viewing (maple trees) at%20its peak, and demonstrations of ikebana (flower arrangement) and tea ceremony that are hosted by the gardens this weekend.%20 Our group will have a guided tour of the gardens and be able to observe the tea ceremony and ikebana demonstrations.%20 For those interested in continuing their Japanese cultural experience that evening, we will be offering an autumn hassun for participants of the tour if they choose to dine in the restaurant that evening.
For further imformation or to reserve space, call or stop in Nanakusa Japanese Restaurant.
Time:%20Bus leaves at noon, returning approximately 6:00pm
Cost:%20 $40.00 per person for limo coach and admission to gardens
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Wednesday, October 21st%20 Wine Dinner
Brian Miracle of Third Coast Wine Werks%20will be joining us along with a selection of wines from his Robert Kacher Imports portfolio.%20 Included in the dinner will be Rene Mure Crement d'Alsace, Denis Pommier Chablis 2005, Santa Duc "Vielles Vignes" Cotes du Rhone, and Domaine Ambroise Bourgogne Rouge, along with three other wines to be paired with a selection of dishes from the kitchen and sushi bar of Nanakusa.%20 With matsutake mushrooms in season we will definitely be including them in the dinner.%20 Reservations required by Sunday, October 18th.
Cost%20 $58 per person, tax and gratuity extra.
