Beverage Director Scott Cameron, center, describes Tentaka Kuni "Hawk In The Heavens" sake during a tasting menu service at Atera in New York, NY on Oct. 26, 2013. Also pictured are waiters Matt Abbick, left, and Joe Giardano, right. The sake was paired with razor clam. A matching drink service pairs various alcoholic beverages with each course, and Cameron describes each beverage for the clientele as they are served. | Atera Tasting Menu - The New York Times

Brian Harkin Photography Archive | Atera Tasting Menu - The New York Times | Beverage Director Scott Cameron, center, describes Tentaka Kuni "Hawk In The Heavens" sake during a tasting menu service at Atera in New York, NY on Oct. 26, 2013. Also pictured are waiters Matt Abbick, left, and Joe Giardano, right. The sake was paired with razor clam. A matching drink service pairs various alcoholic beverages with each course, and Cameron describes each beverage for the clientele as they are served.

Beverage Director Scott Cameron, center, describes Tentaka Kuni "Hawk In The Heavens" sake during a tasting menu service at Atera in New York, NY on Oct. 26, 2013. Also pictured are waiters Matt Abbick, left, and Joe Giardano, right. The sake was paired with razor clam. A matching drink service pairs various alcoholic beverages with each course, and Cameron describes each beverage for the clientele as they are served.