‘TOKYO LAST CALL: SEASON II’ ENTERS THE DOJO AT SUSHI-SAN LINCOLN PARK THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER
The Japanese listening bar presented by House of Suntory returns with exclusive cocktails from world-renowned Japanese bars, guided whisky tastings, and more
This September, Sushi-san in Lincoln Park will transform its lower level “Dojo” space into a speakeasy-style listening bar for Tokyo Last Call: Season II, a one-of-a-kind pop-up series. Each weekend throughout September will spotlight a guest bartender from one of the most acclaimed Japanese cocktail bars from Japan and the U.S., including Asia’s 50 Best Bars Bar Trench, Bar Nayuta and Tokyo Confidential, all serving drinks in their signature style while a retro jukebox spins thoughtfully created playlists to set the vibe.
Click here to reserve your spot at Tokyo Last Call: Season II.
Curated by Kevin Beary and Scott Kitsmiller (Three Dots and a Dash, The Bamboo Room, Gus’ Sip & Dip and the Chicago Cocktail Classic), and presented by House of Suntory, Tokyo Last Call: Season II will once again transport guests to Japan’s vibrant cocktail scene without leaving Chicago.
“We can’t wait to welcome guests back for ‘season two’ of Tokyo Last Call,” said Beary, Partner and Beverage Director of Three Dots and a Dash and Gus’s Sip & Dip. “Our first series last spring achieved exactly what we hoped, to create a fully immersive cocktail experience that transports guests through music, drinks and atmosphere. Our new venue, the Dojo at Sushi-san Lincoln Park, offers another hyper-curated space and a unique opportunity to interact with some of the world’s most incredible bar talent, right here in Chicago.”
Each guest bartender will present four original cocktails utilizing spirits from Suntory’s portfolio, such as Roku Gin, Hibiki Japanese Harmony Blended Whisky, Toki Blended Whisky, and the newly launched Toki Black Blended Whisky. The four cocktails available during each weekend will also showcase each bar’s individual style and offerings rooted in the traditional techniques and flavors of Japan’s buzzy cocktail scene. The series schedule is as follows:
- Bar Trench (Tokyo, Japan): September 4–7
- To Be Announced: September 11–14
- Bar Nayuta (Osaka, Japan): September 18–21
- Tokyo Confidential (Tokyo, Japan): September 25–28
In addition to standard reservations for Tokyo Last Call: Season II, guests can opt for specialty experiences, such as a seat at the guest bartender’s bartop for $145 per person (gratuity not included), which offers a front-row seat to a guided, interactive progression through all four signature cocktails, select paired bites from Sushi-san, and more intimate insight into each featured bartender’s artistry.
Exclusively on Friday evenings throughout the series, House of Suntory brand ambassador Davey Jones will lead two hour-long guided whisky tasting sessions at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. Available for $255 per person (gratuity not included), each tasting offers a rare opportunity to delve into the nuanced profiles of four of Suntory’s most celebrated and highly sought-after whiskies, including aged Suntory Yamazaki and Hakushu whiskies, paired with bites from Sushi-san. Seating is limited to 10 guests per session. Reservations for Tokyo Last Call can be made separately before or after the tasting and are not included with the Suntory Tasting Experience.
New for Tokyo Last Call: Season II, is a menu of select Sushi-san signatures, including Togarashi Chicken Nuggets, Roasted Edamame and Tako Karaage, as well as a daily happy hour featuring half-price Toki Black Cocktails from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The series will take place at Sushi-san – Lincoln Park’s lower-level Dojo. Tokyo Last Call: Season II will be open Thursday and Sunday from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM throughout September, and is open to guests 21+. Reservations are available on OpenTable and on the website. For more information, visit tokyolastcall.com and follow us on Instagram at @tokyolastcall.
