This culinary journey to Niigata was, for me, a moment of reflection. I had hoped to linger a little longer at Satoyama Jujo, to let both body and mind settle into the gentle rhythm of mountains and hot springs. Then…
XIJIADE is a household dumpling brand in China, and recently, it has been actively expanding overseas, opening stores in Barcelona and New York. However, XIJIADE’s vision goes beyond that—it has also established “XI DING” and the “XI DING Home Banquet,”…
I first visited Slovenia in 2018, and I still vividly recall the crystalline streams that meandered through the valley, leaving an indelible impression. Seven years later, I returned, this time driving from Udine, Italy. In less than an hour, we…
Upon my recent return to Shanghai, I find myself constantly swept away by business trips, seldom staying for more than ten days. In such fleeting moments, I gravitate toward the familiar comforts of old favorites. Yet, my attention was irresistibly…
Masuda Ryuichiro, the fifth-generation owner of Masuda Brewery (Masuizumi), stands tall with white hair and a youthful face that exudes a rebellious charm, embodying the essence of a unique and intriguing soul. On the day of our interview, we searched…
Taian Table is currently one of the only two Michelin three-star restaurants in Shanghai, a recognition that owes much to the relentless efforts of Stefan Stiller over two decades in China. With the announcement by renowned chef Paul Pairet that…
In late October this year, while attending the Ein Prosit culinary event in Udine, Italy, I had the opportunity to taste a luncheon meticulously prepared by Chef Jessica Rosval. Originally from Montreal, Canada, Rosval has been honing her culinary skills…
Stepping into the Michelin two-star Spanish restaurantrespiración in Kanazawa feels like entering a heartfelt shonen anime, complete with laughter, tears, and camaraderie. This remarkable establishment is the creation of three chefs—Keisuke Yagi, Tatsuro Ume, and their lifelong friend Yusuke Kitagawa—whose shared…
Twenty years after my last visit, I returned to Udine, Northern Italy, this time to join the five-day-long Ein Prosit Fiesta held annually in October, now celebrating its 25th year (okay, I added the “Fiesta” myself). This delightful journey felt like a…
In early September this year, I visited a series of “destination” restaurants in Toyama and Kanazawa, located in Japan’s Hokuriku region. Currently, there are several weekly direct flights from Shanghai to Komatsu. It is a convenient one-hour drive from Komatsu…
