Dinner on the Ranch with The Saké Ninja

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Cannon Valley Ranch, where the whimsical spirit of Bleu Duck Kitchen meets the refined elegance of premium Sake. Hosted in partnership with Bleu Duck Kitchen, Jack's Bottle Shop, and World Sake Imports, this exclusive dinner will feature curated sake pairings led by the legendary Sake Ninja,

Chris Johnson - bring deep knowledge, surprising pairings, and maybe even busting a few myths along the way. Chef inspired dishes will showcase the best of local ingredients and Cannon Valley Ranch's top-tier beef.

Menu and Pairings to come soon!

A little taste of who "The Saké Ninja" is:

Chris Johnson fell in love with saké – and the culture and history that surround it – during the three years he spent living and working in the Japanese countryside. 

Chris specializes in thought provoking saké-and-food pairing experiences that are approachable yet rival the most serious wine and cocktail lists in the business. By combining his reverence for traditional Japanese flavors with a touch of Western ingenuity, he aspires to elevate saké beyond the confines of the traditional Japanese restaurant, and onto an international platform.

Chris is a saké sommelier certified by the Saké Service Institute in 1999, a member of the board of directors for Joy of Saké, and has served as a senior judge for the U.S. National Saké Appraisal since 2000. Chris has judged for the International Wine Challenge Sake since 2015.  Chris is a certified WSET Level 3 Saké Educator and in 2013 earned the distinguished title of Saké Samurai.

He travels worldwide representing his consulting company, The Saké Ninja, speaking about saké, and has been featured in a number of national publications including The New York Times, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, New York Magazine and BlackBook, as well as Japanese publications such as Kateigaho, Anan and Erio.