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A Taste of Asia: A Culinary and Cultural Experience
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach will host an evening under the stars at “A Taste of Asia: A Culinary and Cultural Experience” on Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 6:30–11:00 p.m.
Relish the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Asian culinary culture in a Japanese garden setting during this annual special event.
Guests will be given a culinary “passport” they can use to savor Asian-inspired cuisine from South Florida’s celebrated restaurants, while enjoying fine wine, sake, and whiskey.
Entertainment will include a powerful Taiko drumming performance by Fushu Daiko and DJ Mike Locke will be spinning J-Pop and dance hits throughout the evening. The event will showcase a pop-up Sean Danconia art gallery, calligraphy demonstration, sake, wine, and whisky tastings, and a live auction featuring a 7–day Holland America Cruise, exquisite jewelry, art pieces, and luxury hotel stays.
Participating restaurants include:
Nobu Miami
Sushi Yasu Tanaka
Lemongrass Asian Bistro
The Sea Kitchen
Ramen Lab Eatery
Sushi By Boū
Kapow! Noodle Bar
Cornell Café
LoLa 41 Palm Beach
Midorie Miami
Kasumi
AlleyCat
Proceeds from the evening benefit Morikami’s 4 E’s: Education, Exhibitions, Expansion, and Emotional well-being programs.
Tickets are $250 per person and can be purchased at morikami.org/taste-of-asia.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
About Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover its South Florida history, connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store. The Morikami Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2895199-0
