NYC-Based J-pop Cover Band to Perform

Akari Village | Amber Balleras | Owen Chen Trio

Sunday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. (Doors: 7:00 p.m.)

Berlin – 25 Avenue A (at E. 2nd Street)

Admission: $13.61 (including fees)

Akari Village is a J-pop cover band based in the East Village. With a playlist ranging from old ‘80s City Pop to anime theme songs to today’s hits, Akari Village will bring their energy to Berlin, NYC’s premier small music venue. They’ll be joined by Amber Balleras and Owen Chen Trio.

To purchase tickets, please visit Berlin’s website.

Akari Village

• Will Okada – Vocals/Violin

• Nozomi Yoshinaka – Guitar

• Shiharu Yamashita – Vocals

• Winston Yang – Piano

• Marwan Ramen – Bass

• Jacob Byrd – Drums

Follow Akari Village on Instagram.

Akari Village

Akari Village: J-Pop + Anime Live

Thursday, March 6 from 8:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

The Red Pavilion – 1241 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn

Admission: $17.28 – $64.29

Akari Village also has an upcoming performance at The Red Pavilion, an Asian neo-noir cabaret and nightclub in Bushwick, Brooklyn, in early March. Walk-ins welcome. There is a one-drink minimum per person for table service. To purchase tickets, please visit The Red Pavilion’s website.

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Asian Restaurant in NoMad Hortus NYC Introduces Jazz Nights

Under the direction of Executive Chef Geo Park, Hortus NYC in NoMad offers an Asian culinary journey with a European twist. Chef Park and Managing Partner Suhum Jang (Per Se, Daniel, Jungsik) have created a menu that seamlessly blends the flavors of China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Hortus NYC’s Japanese offerings include Hamachi in yuzu kosho sauce with cucumber, pickled peppers, and blood orange; and Sea Urchin Donabe, which consists of ikura and cured egg yolk over a bed of nori rice served in a clay pot topped with uni. Chef Park uses Japanese seasonal ingredients such as miso, daikon, edamame in many of his dishes. Beverages include Japanese craft beer such as Stout Echigo and Pale Ale Kanazawa, Junmai ginjo and Junmai sakeby the glass, and unfiltered rice wine. The program menu also features the Hortus Pour, a red wine, white wine, or sake that Jang has personally chosen at an approachable price point.

Hamachi at Hortus NYC

Hortus NYC Jazz Nights

In addition to delectable food, the stylish restaurant has a vibrant ambiance. This week they introduced Jazz Nights, a blend of delicious cuisine and soulful live jazz music, every Wednesday and Thursday evening which started March 20.

Guests can experience the harmonious performances of Japanese husband-and-wife duo Chika & Tatsuya on Wednesdays and distinguished NYC-based Asian Jazz group Jinjoo Yoo Trio every Thursday. From 7:00 p.m. until 10 p.m., Hortus NYC’s 2nd-floor lounge area will be filled with swanky music, offering guests three hours of entertainment to accompany their meal.

Upgrade your viewing experience by dining on their menu of Asian fare

• Wagyu Sotbap — A5 Miyazaki Wagyu, cured egg yolk, and micro greens

• King Crab Noodle — fettuccine dressed with mala cream sauce, shallots, and scallion

• Truffle Donabe with wild mushrooms and cured egg yolk topped with shaved black truffle

While listening, indulge in Hortus NYC’s low-ABV cocktails

• Passion on the Beach — a blend of Jinro, plum sake and rosemary

• Oolong High — oolong tea, soju, lemon, and cane sugar

• 5th Ave — a mix of Jinro 24, Hwayo 23, tonic, mint, and lime

Hortus NYC’s cocktails

About Hortus NYC

The name Hortus NYC, Latin for “garden,” reflects the emphasis on freshness, and the theme of the garden runs throughout the interior. Divided into four distinct areas, the first floor is dedicated to bar dining with an open kitchen and a Chef’s Table. The second floor contains an adjoining glass-enclosed hidden garden oasis complete with lights hanging above for a warm and intimate glow in the evening as well as the main dining room, which offers exquisite views of the illuminated stained-glass windows at the Marble Collegiate Church across the street.

Plan Your Visit

Hortus NYC

Address:
271 Fifth Avenue (between 29th and 30th Streets)

Phone:
646-858-3784

Hours:
Sunday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Website:
hortusnyc.com

Instagram:
@hortusnyc