Cold Weather, Hot Sake.

When the temps drop this low, it's hot sake season at Doc Chey's. Whether you're a sake newby or expert, it's time again to learn more about this wonderfully warm and soothing beverage.

Sake is a Japanese fermented alcoholic beverage made from rice. It is believed to have originated in China in 4800 BC. It’s usually served hot, a practice that originated during World War II to hide the undesirable flavor of low-quality sake resulting from scarcity of quality ingredients. Usually special designation sake (the really good stuff) is served chilled.

Many people refer to sake as “Japanese rice wine”, but this is a false definition. The sake brewing process is more similar to beer than wine because a yeast is used for fermentation. Although sake’s drinkability is more similar to sipping on wine, it deserves its own alcoholic beverage category because it is neither beer nor wine.

Sake is deeply rooted in Japanese history and rituals. During World War II, Kamikaze pilots drank sake prior to carrying out their missions. Sake is also traditionally served during a light meal (like dim sum) eaten during tea ceremonies. Why not invite your friends to Doc Chey’s for afternoon dim sum and sake? Talk about a happy hour!

We serve Ozeki brand sake, which originated 291 years ago in Japan. It’s exquisitely well-balanced and has an all-around drinkability that you’ll never tire of. It’s excellent either hot or chilled, and can be paired with any entrée on the menu.

The Ozeki name is rooted in the traditional Japanese sport of sumo. Hundreds of years ago, the strongest castle guards in the land would gather each year to test their wrestling skills. “Ozeki” was the title bestowed on the victor.

Next time you dine with us, give our Ozeki hot sake a try. It’s your $2-$3 ticket to good karma and winter warmth.

Top 10 Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year.

Chinese New Year is a two week traditional celebration of the Chinese lunar calendar. Each year is named after one of 12 animals according to the Chinese zodiac. 2007 is the Year of the Pig. This year, Chinese New Year Day is Sunday, Feb. 18, but the two week celebration extends through March 4.

There are many ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year “Year of the Pig” to ensure good luck in the new year, but here are Doc’s top 10 ways to celebrate with great food and tradition:

10. Wear the color red.
9. Clean your house before Chinese New Year, which is a superstition believed to preserve good luck.
8. Eat “lucky” foods during the two week celebration. For example, noodles represent life longevity, shrimp represent happiness, and spring rolls and dumplings represent wealth. All of these items can be found on the Doc Chey’s menu, so be sure to dine with us during the 14 day celebration (Feb. 18 – March 4) to ensure good luck in 2007.
7. Give red envelopes to children filled with lucky money. Or, if you dine at Doc Chey’s on Chinese New Year DAY (Feb. 18), you’ll get your own red envelope with a special treat inside (wink, wink).
6. Eat pork dumplings. Dine with us between now and the end of Chinese New Year (March 4) and get a chance to win a vacation for two to any Delta domestic destination when you order our pork Shanghai Dumplings to celebrate the Year of the Pig.
5. Set off fireworks.
4. Attend your local Chinese New Year community celebration, which traditionally includes a parade and dragon dance.
3. “Gung Hay Fat Choy!” - Wish your friends a happy new year with the phrase that means “may prosperity be with you in the new year”
2. Read your Chinese horoscope for the 2007 Year of the Pig (see below)
1. Dine at Doc Chey’s, of course! Chinese New Year is to Doc Chey’s like Cinco de Mayo is to Mexican restaurants – a time to celebrate and indulge in traditional cuisine. Be sure to dine with participating locations on Chinese New Year DAY (Feb. 18) for free tshirts for the first 50 guests, $2 Tsingtao Chinese beer, and red envelope gifts.

Visit www.doccheys.com/newyear for more info on Doc Chey’s festivities. “Gung Hay Fat Choy!” – May prosperity be with you in the new year!

Article Archive.

Health Headlines.

Doc Chey has collected a wok-full of health-related articles dedicated to improving your good karma. Good karma is about balance – a balance of putting good nutrition into your body and choosing healthy lifestyle habits.

Below is a list of top health headlines currently in the news. Check back regularly for new articles. Remember, at Doc Chey’s it’s all about Great Food and Good Karma.

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