Miya's Sushi
Welcome to Miya's Sushi in New Haven, CT 06511  68 Howe Street  203-777-9760

Premiere

Serenade

Multi-Course Special

Dim Sum

Teriyaki Rolls

Seafood Rolls

Vegetable Rolls

Miya's Original Sakes

Beeru Cockutairu

Dessert Finale

NEW - The Invasive Species Menu: Learn More!

For more about sustainability, check out:

Casson Trenor : www.sustainablesushi.net
Monterey Bay Seafood Guide
Vegware: Providing Miya's with natural, compostable to-go containers
FishChoice: A fantastic resource for connecting to sustainable farmers and distributors


Dear Bun,

I would like to thank you for the magical evening. We have had so many together, but paradoxically, each seems to be unique and special. Upon reflection, this is the magic of a night at Miya's with Bun presenting as sorcerer.

Goethe once wrote that "one ought, everyday at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words." Though I feel some trepidation in amending such fine words from such a supremely perceptive man, I dare say that Goethe, if he ever dined at Miya's, would have included "to eat a lovely meal, and pass time with a beautiful soul," to his requisites for a good day. Not many bring such goodness into the world for others to experience and take into their lives. It is the combination of a rare gift and creative energy. You should know this.

Yancy


PREMIERE
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starters

it’s the great pumpkin, miso
pumpkin & vegetable miso soup
1.00

oktoberflöt
in germany, children drink beer. alcohol is not good for children. this appetizer float is designed for the child in you. honey & hibiscus flower beer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
5.75

salad days
we would like to thank the urban foodshed collaborative & yale farm for our lovingly & expertly grown organic vegetables; tossed in a light herb vinegar
6.75

Tokyo Fries Tokyo Fro
sweet mother’s milk
a whole steamed artichoke served with our sauce made from spicy homemade middle eastern pureed jalapeno makdoos. for a lengthy expository on this dish, see page 32
13.75

hoi polloi salmonidae
wild salmon sashimi tossed with capers, tomatoes, onions, olive oil & lemon soy sauce, served in an edible tortilla flower cup
13.75

tokyo fro
hip hop is the most popular music of japanese youth & has made the afro tokyo's most popular hairstyle; to have japanese hair processed into an afro costs over a thousand dollars at a trendy hair stylist. this recipe was inspired by the afro; it looks & tastes exactly like a japanese processed fro, drizzled with a delicious chef secret sauce.
6.75



deep fried ho rensoe ensalada
light & airy deep fried locally grown organic spinach sprinkled with atlantic sea salt & roasted sesame seeds
8.75

vegetable gyoza
steamed vegetable dumplings served with our tangy garlic sesame soy
4.75


SERENADE
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ding! ding! ding! dinner!

bleu plate especial
a seven-piece sampler of assorted bun-invented sushi rolls for a child-like appetite
25.75

veggie bleu plate especial
a ten-piece assortment of our more interesting original vegetable sushi rolls good for a light appetite
22.75

nigiri universal
eight pieces of miya’s style nigiri sushi: korean chili pepper arctic char, tuna, escolar; ginger tuna tataki, tea leaf aloha. also includes yellowtail & tilapia
18.75

sunshine sashimi dinner
nine spice-roasted hemp tilapia, ginger tuna tataki with sauvignon blanc sesame soy & kimchee pepper blackened fish
38.75

moonlight sashimi dinner
hoi polloi salmonidae, two fish cha cha, tea leaf aloha fish & kung fu tuna
38.75


hungry girl platters
lots of sushi made for a big bad girly appetite


maki sushi dinner
a fourteen-piece assortment of bun-invented sushi rolls - the best way to try some of our more unusual ones
50.75

vegetable sushi dinner
a fourteen-piece dinner platter of some of the best bun-invented vegetable rolls
42.75

the very hungry inch worm – lunch
this is the best lunch you will ever have! let the experts decide! munch your way through a five course lunch of bun originals, vegetarian and kosher options too
22.75/person/special ends at 3:00pm

the very hungry caterpillar - dinner
is that lean pocket you had for lunch leaving you hungry? munch your way through an eight course dinner of bun originals & emerge gorgeous & carefree as a butterfly! dazzling vegetarian & kosher options available too
55.75/person


MULTI COURSE SPECIAL
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ding! ding! ding! dinner!
treat yourself to the best of what we can do!

kaiseki queen royal
an entirely original, multi course adventure through bun’s favorite inventions, presided over by the hard working rice architect himself. for a lengthy expository narrative on the science involved in creating the kaiseki, click here.
175.00/person

-by reservation only
-four person minimum
-subject to bun availability

we highly recommend the “miya’s sake sampler” with your meal -- like dating, it’s a great way to try all of our original sakes before committing to one

DIM SUM
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SUGGESTED DINNER PORTION IS THREE ITEMS

kanibaba1
quite possibly the crown jewel of my cuisine - asian crabs topping a roll of seasoned potato-skin wrapped around a jumbo soft-shelled crab, with toasted havarti cheese & lemon dill sauce
5 pieces/65.75

2004 “taste of the nation” winning recipe

the greatest sushi south of the mason-dixon2
fried catfish n’ okra, grits n’ rice, american style cheddar cheese, spring onions, parsley n’ spice - fried crispy, green tomato like, in cornmeal. this dish pairs perfectly with jazz.
1 piece of dixieland one hit wonder/8.75

kung fu tuna
tuna, batterfried rare & drizzled with our homemade pureed spicy pepper makdoos sauce
2 slices/22.75

ginger tuna tataki
nigiri style seaweed seared tuna, topped with scallions & ginger garlic roasted-sesame sauvignon blanc soy
2 nigiri pieces/8.75

The devil's Black Fish Sampler The devil's Black Fish Sampler

the devil’s black fish sampler3
korean kimchee chili pepper blackened arctic char, tuna & escolar nigiri - seared in super-high heat so that the inside of the fish stays raw while the outside is as hot & black as the devil’s soul
3 pieces/8.75

tea leaf aloha fish4
nigiri style escolar seared in a parched earth-tasting green tea spice rub
2 pieces/8.75

the sky is falling! roll
tempura fried chicken little, aspargus & brie cheese rolled in rice & topped with toasted havarti cheese & our lemon dill sauce
4 pieces/13.75

the greatest sushi south of the mason-dixon
fried catfish n' okra, american style cheddar cheese, spring onions, parsley n' spice – fried crispy, green tomato like, in cornmeal. this dish pairs perfectly with jazz
1 piece of dixieland one hit wonder / 13.75

tyger, tyger, burning bright, in the forest5
of the night, rare tempura tuna, goat cheese & flying fish caviar, apricots, avocado, pickled radish & homemade african berbere mix, wrapped in our freshly made ethiopian teff grain bread
2 pieces/15.75

two fish cha cha6
escolar seared with tuna. a fascinating contrast in which one fish seasons the other resulting in an entirely new flavor experience
2 pieces/8.75

ebibaba
tempura shrimp wrapped in potato skin & topped with torch- toasted danish havarti cheese & lemon dill sauce
4 pieces/20.75

the softest french kisses
ridiculously sexy, warm scallop sashimi in a savory garlic oyster sauce. for a lengthy expository narrative on how this dish came to be, see page 19
10 slices/44.75

nine spice sashimi7
ancient chinese-style fresh water fish sashimi seasoned with our chinese firecracker sake, citrus & spices.
10 thin slices/15.75

sakura sashimi8
fresh water fish infused with the sweet earthy juice of beets then seasoned with coarse salt & a squeeze of lime - served partly frozen, inuit style
10 thin slices/35.75
2005“tasteofthenation”winningrecipe

rabbibaba
tempura arctic char wrapped in potato skin infused with fish bone stock & topped with torch toasted danish havarti cheese & lemon dill sauce
4 pieces/25.75

TERIYAKI ROLLS

whole grain teriyaki rolls8
the contrapuntal ingredients plus quinoa, wild rice, barley & oats, resulting in a stormy symphony of flavors & textures.

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SUGGESTED DINNER PORTION IS TWO ITEMS

Ginger Eggplant Teriyaki Maki Ginger Eggplant Teriyaki Maki
ginger eggplant teriyaki roll9
asian eggplant, asparagus, sweet potato, avocado & fresh ginger teriyaki sauce wrapped in rice
5 pieces/15.75

chicken teriyaki roll9
chicken breast, broccoli, mushroom, pineapple, cranberries, almonds, burdock root & homemade teriyaki sauce wrapped in rice
5 pieces/15.75

shrimp & avocado teriyaki roll9
giant shrimp, avocado, broccoli, roasted garlic cloves, mushrooms & spicy miso paste in our homemade teriyaki sauce wrapped in rice
5 pieces/22.75







"SUSTAINABLE" SEAFOOD ROLLS

koshihikari rice, quinoa, oat groats, brown rice, amaranth & millet

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SUGGESTED DINNER PORTION IS THREE ITEMS

chicharrón arctic char skin & asparagus roll
5 pieces/2.75

spicy catfish with chinese black bean roll
5 pieces/2.75

california roll
8 pieces/2.75

philadelphia roll
8 pieces/2.75

spicy tuna roll 8
pieces/2.75

spicy arctic char roll
a delicate, lean red fleshed fish in la familia salmonidae.  sustainably farmed in canada
8 pieces/3.00

albacore tuna roll
the marine stewardship council, after extensive review of the best available science, declared the u.s. north & south pacific albacore pole & troll fisheries as the only certified sustainable tuna fisheries in the world
8 pieces/3.00

pole caught yellowfin tuna roll
8 pieces/3.00

spicy tilapia roll
8 pieces/3.75

spicy albacore roll
8 pieces/3.75

spicy white tuna aka escolar roll
8 pieces/3.75

kimchee seared wild arctic char
8 pieces/3.75

kimchee seared pole caught tuna roll
8 pieces/3.75

kimchee seared white tuna aka escolar
8 pieces/3.75

shrimp tempura roll
recently, oregon’s pink shrimp industry became the first shrimp farm in the world to receive  a sustainability stamp of approval from the marine stewardship council
8 pieces, /3.75

sweet natured kabuki girl roll
clams are one of connecticut’s most sustainable aquacuture products. more importantly, however, clams start off as males & sometimes become females! just like kabuki actors! corn meal fried clams, avocado & cucumber
5 pieces/3.75

bad tempered geisha boy roll11
specifically invented for men who love big muscles. plump new zealand green mussels with thai pepper & scallions
5 pieces/5.75

happy chinese cock roll
spicy fried chicken (organic) with broccoli
5 little pieces/5.75

catfish blues roll2
spicy tempura catfish with asparagus, black beans, apricots & scallions. goes great with collard greens, creamed potatoes, a nice big milkshake & patsy cline
5 pieces/6.75

ravishing rangoon roll
blue crab, asparagus, cream cheese & avocado
5 pieces/6.75

kraken roll
szechuan peppercorn seasoned tempura squid & scallions
5 pieces/6.75

the crab & his mother
blue crab meat, broccoli, roasted garlic & black bean
5 pieces/5.75

oo la la mitzvah! roll
winner of the prestigious 2008 l'chayim world sushi award; this award winning roll was developed by rabbis [of the lost tribe of china] as a gift to the israeli national ping pong team in support of their quest for an olympic medal. Tempura arctic char, brie cheese, avocado & ch'i energy
5 pieces/6.75

romping with the goats roll
tempura tilapia, papaya, goat cheese & homemade african berbere mix
5 pieces/5.75

toshiro mifune roll
a lonely tempura shrimp samurai with broken artichoke hearts. pairs perfectly with sad music
5 pieces/5.75

water piglet roll
rare-fried tuna, goat cheese & cranberries
5 pieces/5.75

italian stallion roll
inspired by sylvester stallone, this is our most masculine creation – rare-fried tuna, new york mascarpone cheese, pistachios & orange marmalade
5 pieces/6.75

mishima sonata roll
tempura shrimp, banana, pepper-infused krill, avocado, peanut butter, honey, goat cheese in a whole grain roll tempura fried whole. for a lengthy expository narrative on how this roll came to be, see page 23
2 pieces/15.75

wabisabi salmon roll10
inspired by tanizaki. delicately seared arctic char, flying fish caviar, avocado, wrapped in hand-picked wild grape leaves & drizzled in olive oil
8 pieces/15.75

ride the wild donkey roll9&17
shrimp, papaya, apricots, brie cheese in a whole grain roll, tempura-fried whole. inspired by the complex sexuality of donkeys
5 pieces/19.75

squiggly giggly roll12
raw squid, dried bonito tuna, ume & japanese basil. a southern japanese favorite for over twelve million years
5 pieces/13.75

oaxacan dragon charmer roll13
inspired by the complex flavor of mexican mole poblano: tender pieces of teriyaki locally caught bluegill sunfish draped on a shrimp, strawberry perserve, chocolate, oreo cookies, banana chips, avocado & cream cheese roll
2 pieces/13.75

the best crunchy roll ever14
roasted chili seasoned escolar in a herb seasoned crunchy roll
5 pieces/8.75

happy together roll15
mackerel embracing a yellow fin tuna shiso roll; an interesting marriage of two fish in the mackerel family; one rich in flavor, the other, lean & light-flavored
5 pieces/15.75

doctor zhivago’s favorite shrimp roll9
considered by many to be one of the greatest rolls to have come out of the russian revolution; shrimp tempura, caspian sea seaweed, avocado, roasted garlic in a whole grain roll, fried whole & served with a tangy sesame soy
5 pieces/15.75

mighty mother earth roll
smoked arctic char draped on a roll of shrimp tempura, asparagus, arctic char, mascarpone cheese, flying fish caviar & scallions. this is the philadelphia roll for the snooty gourmand
5 pieces/15.75

dancing samurai roll
this recipe is inspired by the virtuous samurai tradition of male on male love; spicy seared tuna embracing a roll of escolar, avocado & scallions
5 pieces/13.75

black-eyed squid roll16
inspired by catalonian paella negra. rice seasoned with imported spanish squid ink & seafood stock then stuffed with fried squid, chinese black beans & scallions
5 pieces/22.75

peekaboo crab roll
a roll of blue crab meat topped with sliced avocado drizzled with our curry aioli sauce.
5 pieces/11.75

kwanzaa bananzaa roll
a very soulful roll: a coconut covered roll of shrimp, avocado, cream cheese, papaya, burdock & hot sauce, of course. you must be african-american to order this
5 pieces/15.75

VEGETABLE ROLLS

koshihikari rice, quinoa, oat groats, brown rice, amaranth & millet

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Three chefs SUGGESTED DINNER PORTION IS THREE ITEMS

sweet potato roll
8 pieces/2.50

spicy broccoli roll
8 pieces/2.50

avocado roll
8 pieces/2.50

cucumber roll
8 pieces/2.50

ume shiso roll
8 pieces/2.50

natto roll
8 pieces/3.00

spicy asparagus roll
8 pieces/3.00

spinach roll
8 pieces/3.00

artichoke cumin roll
8 pieces/3.00

curry okra roll
8 pieces/3.00

spicy mushroom roll
8 pieces/3.00

curry cauliflower roll
8 pieces/3.00

spicy eggplant roll
8 pieces/3.00

lazzat un nisa roll
spinach, cream cheese & artichoke hearts
6 pieces/6.75

un chaud-lapin roll
asparagus, brie cheese, cucumber & avocado
6 pieces/6.75

charlie chan's ching chong roll
a roll of broccoli, roasted garlic & black beans
6 pieces/6.75

foo man choo roll
a roll of asparagus, roasted garlic & black beans
6 pieces/6.75

kinoko roll
a staple of japanese mountain dwarves. tempura mushroom, goat cheese & avocado
6 pieces/8.75

voompa roll14
a favorite sushi of amazonian fire ants (pheidole chilicephala). spicy crunchy eggplant, cream cheese, & scallions
6 pieces/8.75

japafrican queen roll5
sushi created by african bushman to nourish them during thier seasonal migrations. eggplant, goat cheese, apricots, avocado, pickled radish, scallions & ethiopian berbere spice mix, wrapped in our freshly made teff grain crepe
4 pieces/10.75

chinese pygmy rodeo roll2
seasoned potato skin stuffed with cauliflower & scallions, topped with melted danish havarti cheese, & drizzled with lemon dill aioli
5 pieces/18.75

hot-headed cowgirl roll
a coconut-covered roll of avocado, cream cheese, papaya, burdock & hot pepper. inspired by all strong women who like to ride bulls
6 pieces/8.75

mount fuji roll
japan’s most famous mountain was named after this roll. seasoned eggplant on a roll of spicy miso avocado & scallions
6 pieces/8.75

warm grapes falling on a happy head roll9
grape leaf wrapped roll of eggplant, avocado, pickled radish, scallions, hot pepper & olive oil
6 pieces/10.75

apple bottom sushi2
this is southern country style sushi. Fried mushrooms n' okra, sharp cheddar cheese grits, spring onions, parsley n' spice – fried crispy in cornmeal like a green tomato & drizzled with homemade burnt pepper & sun dried tomato salsa
1 lucious piece of dixieland one hit wonder/10.75

kiss the smiling piggie roll
this roll contains no meat or pork. sweet potato, mango chutney & pine nuts
6 pieces/7.75

rikki tikki roll
a roll of mushroom & cauliflower with roasted garlic, chinese black beans, scallions, hot pepper & pine nuts
6 pieces/8.75

killer squid roll
tempura udon noodles flavored with shiitake mushroom stock, hot peppers, chinese black beans & scallions; tastes & feels like deep-fried squid
6 pieces/8.75

three singing seaweed9
a roll of whole grains filled with caspian sea seaweed, fresh japanese basil, avocado & roasted garlic; deep-fried whole & served with a side of tangy sesame soy sauce
5 pieces/13.75

passion without words roll9&17
simple & down to earth, this roll is inspired by the flavors of french country cuisine; mushrooms, asparagus, brie cheese & whole grains; tempura-fried whole
6 pieces/15.75

ginger eggplant teriyaki roll9
asian eggplant, asparagus, sweet potato & avocado in a fresh ginger teriyaki sauce wrapped tightly in a whole grain roll & fried whole so that all of the ingredients steam together sumptuously
5 pieces/15.75

wandering poet9
a massive whole grain roll filled with vegetables. large enough to feed a starving artist for a full month
6 pieces/13.75

MIYA’S ORIGINAL SAKES
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Chinese Fire Cracker Sake Chinese Fire Cracker Sake
soothing & healthful sake
drives away any sorrow & increases joy of mind sake sampler for two very close friends before you commit to one, try all of our sakes!
44.75

chinese firecracker sake17
aged hot chili pepper & citrus sake. painfully euphoric; contains over a thousand secret flavor components. the perfect sake to sake bomb. not for the meek
18.75/small bottle or 35.75/large bottle or 9.75/glass

emerald witches’ lips sake19
naturally citrusy, hand-picked wild green pinecone sake
22.75/small bottle or 44.75/large bottle or 9.75/glass

dragon lady sake
ginger, lemongrass & clover honey sake. victory drink of lesbian chinese pirates of the south china seas. also popular with sorority girls everywhere
18.75/small bottle or 35.75/large bottle or 8.75/glass


water of life sake
an earthy honey sweetened gingseng & jasmine sake
22.75/small bottle or 44.75/large bottle or 9.75/glass

ultraviolet kisses sake20
salty, aged ume sake - like a mouthful of sunstreaked ocean designed to be sipped slowly during your meal
28.75/bottle or 11.75/glass

cherokee sumac love potion21
a honey sweetened wild sumac sake
22.75/small bottle or 44.75/large bottle or 9.75/glass

the magic garden
wild dandelion petal sake - reminiscent of orange, cloves & butterscotch candy - three full days of flower picking produces only a dozen bottles of sake.
the perfect digestif 75.75/bottle or 38.75/glass

the world’s largest wine selection - bring your own wine
00.00/bottle - no corking fees ever pair your own fine wines with our fine sushi

BEERU COCKUTAIRU
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beeru22 cockutairu
drives away sorrow & increases joy of mind

swill beeru
pabst blue ribbon served poblano style with a lime. on the menu to serve poor artists, students, cheapskates & sake bombers. mild enough to be enjoyed in quantity
21 oz big boy sized glass/3.50 pitcher/9.75

blue colla revolution
a refreshing honey and ginger beer elixer. certain to please any working-class asian. sorry, you must be asian to order this. sorry, you’re not asian
6.75/pint pitcher/13.75

shinjuku shimmy
a fresh hibiscus flower honey beer cocktail. a staple of japanese drag queens in kabuki theatre for centuries. interestingly, the shinjuku shimmy beeru has become england’s favorite schoolboy beverage since it was popularized in the nineteen eighties by singer boy george
6.75/pint pitcher/13.75

immigrant cocktail
this fiery cocktail utilizes the best of both eastern & western science; the spicy, citrusy, rejuvenating combination of our own chinese firecracker sake, club soda & coca-cola
6.75/pint pitcher/13.75

kama sutra
created to bring waves of raw desire to one’s loins. this drink is responsible for the existence of over a billion indian lovers. an aphrodisiac more powerful than catholicism. a refreshing & titillating combination of fresh pureed vitamin-filled berries, sake & cerveza
8.75/pint pitcher/17.50

korean hongkee punchu
winner of the 2008 korean national cocktail award. fresh watermelon sake, cerveza & a splash of chinese firecracker sake. korean women are considered, pound for pound, the most beautiful women in the world. each complex drink is distilled from the sweet essence of a thousand korean beauties
10.75/glass pitcher/21.50

DESSERT - FINALE
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Seven Deadly Sushi Seven Deadly Sushi

seven deadly sushi23
a sinfully delicious roll of banana, peanut butter, strawberries & chocolate - deep fried & topped with baby scoops of hand- churned rose petal ice cream
1 bite/8.75



















Welcome to Miya's famous
El Wednesday Night Especial

10 courses of original sushi by Bun Lai
35.75 per person

“So unusual, so joyous and so intoxicating is the experience of dining on Bun Lai’s 10 course Wednesday Night Special… I felt woozy and almost worn out by Bun Lai’s creativity.”

-Connecticut Magazine 2008


By reservation only
Dizzyingly delicious kosher & vegetarian options available


Announcing the return of Miya’s famous
Late Night Drink & Sushi Giveaway

Every Thursday from 10:00pm to 11:00 pm &
Friday and Saturday from 10:30 pm to midnight treat yourself to
4.75 sushi platters… &
1/3 off of all pitchers

“Sushi and sake late night at Miya’s was the best time, without ganja, I have ever had!”

-High Times magazine


By reservation only
Dizzyingly delicious kosher & vegetarian options available


Coming this summer, I promise!

Kilgore Trout – this is our Native American roll which incorporates, what used to be, staple foods of the Indians of the Eastern Woodlands. Hickory smoked wild rainbow trout, sun dried mulberries, white walnuts, string beans, and squash rolled up in a mixture of wild rose and sassafras scented wild rice and organic corn. Do not dip in soy sauce. Dip into fresh horseradish, wild celery and wild cherry infused maple syrup soy vinegar. This roll will be unveiled for a few wednesday night specials this summer! Thank you for patiently waiting! 00.00

*We will not accept money for this roll. We will accept wampum (sea shells were used as currency by the Iroquois)


Seriously, almost here!

Secret On The Vine - this drink is named after and inspired by my co-conspirator Gabriel Cruz’ (aka Pierre Bourgeois) newest song, which is about the intoxicating force that both animates the universe, and that inspires humanity to eat, drink, make love, and create. A dozen different spices, herbs, and sunflower honey sweetened cabernet sake, slowly simmered and served warm. Designed to be shared among groups of friends and lovers; served in a bountiful communal cup made by co-conspirator and sculptor Sean Peterson. “You can listen to his songs and learn how to live” is what Bob Dylan said about Woodie Guthrie. This is what Pierre’s music does to me. This is what Sean Peterson’s sculpture does to me. People like them elevate eating and drinking to a spiritual experience. Music is sacred. All of art is sacred and eating and drinking is too. This combines and ritualizes three sacred cosmic arts; music, eating (and drinking) and sculpture. 00.00

*This intoxicating force cannot be bought. Always free for special occasions.