JESSICA JOLY

Skyline Saké Resident

Our Saké Residency and the History of 'Nō

We organized this residency because it connects us to our origin story, and we want to make saké more accessible. Nō Studios was inspired by an admiration for East Asian culture. This influence is evidenced in the word Nō 能, which is the sino-japanese root word for "skill" or "talent," and in our interior design, which evokes elements of the Asian aesthetic. In 2020, we extended our relationship with East Asian style to The Skyline Bar + Lounge by curating a saké selection for the beverage menu. We are excited to share the rich history, craftsmanship and saké varieties with the Milwaukee community. 

Our Saké Residency and

the History of 'Nō

We organized this residency because it connects us to our origin story, and we want to make saké more accessible. Nō Studios was inspired by an admiration for East Asian culture. This influence is evidenced in the word Nō 能, which is the sino-japanese root word for "skill" or "talent," and in our interior design, which evokes elements of the Asian aesthetic. In 2020, we extended our relationship with East Asian style to The Skyline Bar + Lounge by curating a saké selection for the beverage menu. We are excited to share the rich history, craftsmanship and saké varieties with the Milwaukee community. 


Nō Studios will be active both in our venue and at Anime Milwaukee, where we will provide Uber service from the Wisconsin Center to our location. I hope you can join us!

JESSICA JOLY

Miss Saké USA

Born to a Japanese mother and an American father, America’s first “Miss Sake USA” Jessica Joly is no stranger to navigating multiple cultures. Moving between Japan and California at a young age, she developed an appreciation and knack for how to understand, navigate, and bridge cultural divides. Developing a love for Japanese food, drink and culture from her early years in Tokyo, Ms. Joly hoped to share this once she moved to New York, and naturally found a home in the hospitality industry in NYC. She has since gained impressive experience from both classic and contemporary establishments including Soba Totto, Bohemian, SakaMai, Ippudo, Patisserie Tomoko and Tokyo Record Bar. She currently is the Marketing Director for Sake Discoveries which spreads sake awareness through events, branding and education.

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