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Sabatini di Firenze Tokyo Branch
サバティーニ ディ フィレンツェ 東京店
- Hibiya/Yurakucho, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Wine
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BALDI VIRGIGLIOBaldi Virgiglio
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Pursuing Tuscan cuisine for over 50 years: bringing a traditional taste of Italy to Japan.
Mr. Virgiglio was born in 1951 in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy, where the main restaurant is located. He specializes in Tuscan cuisine, which he has been familiar with since childhood. He has been studying since the age of 17 in Italy and France. He devoted himself to learning in Italy at "San Domenico Palace Hotel", "Harry's Bar", "AL SORRISO", and other such famous Michelin-starred restaurants. In 1981, he became a chef at Sabatini di Firenze Tokyo branch. He brings Japan the spirit of orthodox Italian cuisine that emphasize unique ingredients.
BALDI VIRGIGLIOBaldi Virgiglio
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Antica Osteria del Ponte
アンティカ・オステリア・デル・ポンテ
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine / General
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Stefano Dal MoroStefano Dal Moro
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A famed chef who mixes classic and new Italian cuisine.
Started building his career as a favorite apprentice of the famous chef Ettore Alzetta. After becoming the head chef at Angelo Paracucchi, where he formerly learned his trade, he gained experience working at several three-star Michelin restaurants. He also refined his craft at Antica Osteria del Ponte Milano Main Branch and is currently the executive chef of Antica Osteria del Ponte Tokyo Branch.
Stefano Dal MoroStefano Dal Moro
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L'aisance
L'aisance
- Fukui City, Fukui
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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吉川 正裕Masahiro Yoshikawa
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Mr. Yoshikawa aims to create a dining space where people can thoroughly enjoy the bounty of Fukui, the local area.
He was born in Fukui. After studying the basics of Western and French cuisine at the Teikoku Hotel in Osaka, he gained experience in wine bars and multinational restaurants. Valuing the connection with the community and wanting people to understand the backbone of the cuisine, he also devotes himself to supervising local restaurants, teaching cooking with local food resources, and participating in nutrition education programs for children. At L'aisance, which opened on July 15, 2022, he and Mr. Akae, with whom he has a close friendship, express their unique sensibility.
吉川 正裕Masahiro Yoshikawa
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restaurant REGINA
restaurant REGINA
- Kinshicho/Sumiyoshi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Pizza
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郡司 昭彦Akihiko Gunji
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Mr. Gunji learned Italian and French cuisine and now serves stylish dishes as a head chef.
He was born in 1981 in Tokyo. He trained in a hotel banquet hall, cafe, French restaurant, and so on. After working at an Italian restaurant in Roppongi, he joined the current company in 2019. His strength is that he has studied both Italian and French cuisine. Currently, he works as the head chef of the restaurant REGINA. He serves stylish and special dishes that match the restaurant's atmosphere.
郡司 昭彦Akihiko Gunji
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Roast Beef no Mise Watanabe
ローストビーフの店Watanabe
- Kamigamo/Kitayama, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / French / Steak / Wine
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渡辺 勇樹 Yuuki Watanabe
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With his pursuit of roast beef, Mr. Watanabe puts his uniqueness into each dish.
He gained experience in French restaurants and hotels. As he acquired various skills, he began to realize how different he was from the chefs around him and thought that he would like to "master his skills in one field" to pursue his uniqueness. Inspired by the realization that "warm roast beef also tastes great, instead of serving it cold," he opened Roast Beef no Mise Watanabe in 2013. In April 2021, the restaurant moved to a new location. He continues to devote himself passionately to mastering "Roast Beef."
渡辺 勇樹 Yuuki Watanabe
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il Cardinale Akasaka
イルカルディナーレ赤坂
- Akasaka, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Steak / Wine
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塩 侑貴Yuki Shio
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Making the restaurant where customers can enjoy not only the taste but also the cooking scene.
Mr. Shio was born in 1990 in Chiba. After working at "Sabatini di Firenze Ginza branch" for two years, "Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo branch" for four years, "Pub Cardinal Ginza" for two years, and "Pub Cardinal Marnouchi (PCM)" for four years, he has arrived at his current position. At "il Cardinale Akasaka," the open kitchen is a charming feature that makes interactions between guests and staff enjoyable. He aims to create a restaurant experience that is satisfying to the taste and enjoyable to watch with their open kitchen.
塩 侑貴Yuki Shio
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tawara
tawara
- Korinbo/Katamachi, Ishikawa
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Wine
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俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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Based on his experiences and passion in Kyoto and France, Mr. Tawara creates a gentle fusion of Japanese and French cuisines.
He was born in 1974 in Ishikawa. Inspired by a love for making things, he started his career as a chef. After honing his skills in Japanese cuisine at a restaurant in Kanazawa for three years, he moved to France. He gained experience for a total of three years at renowned restaurants in Provence and Perigord. After returning to Japan, he worked at Gion Okumura, a Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)-style French restaurant in Kyoto, for four and a half years, where he further developed his skills in the fusion of Japanese and French cuisine. In 2012, he returned to his hometown, Kanazawa, and founded tawara. His creative and gentle cuisine, born from his experience in Kanazawa, France, and Kyoto, attracts food lovers inside and outside the prefecture.
俵 徹也Tetsuya Tawara
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LIEN
LIEN
- Osaka Station/Umeda Station, Osaka
- French,Italian/French / French / Seafood / Wine
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堀 裕大Yudai Hori
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The owner-sommelier carefully selects wines and dishes in blissful harmony.
Mr. Hori was born in 1983 in Wakayama. In high school, he became interested in the food and beverage industry because he liked to eat delicious food. Starting training at a dining bar in Umeda, Osaka, he learned many things, including serving as a waiter. He especially explored wine and obtained a sommelier certificate in 2009. In 2014, he opened his own restaurant and gained popularity. In 2024, the restaurant moved to its current location. With its unchanged flavor, it has been well received by customers who enjoy relaxing in a more elegant space than ever before.
堀 裕大Yudai Hori
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Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo Branch
サバティーニ・ディ・フィレンツェ 大丸東京店
- Marunouchi, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Steak
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古田 稔Minoru Furuta
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Mr. Furuta decided to become a craftsman to acquire expertise and entered the culinary world.
Mr. Minoru Furuta was born in 1965 in Saitama. He studied under Mr. Bardi at Sabatini di Firenze Tokyo for 16 years, then worked as a sous chef at Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo branch for 7 years. After that, he studied traditional cuisine and became a sous chef at Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo in 2007 for 7 years. In 2014, he became a head chef at the Western-style restaurant Ginza Grill Cardinal. Then, he was appointed head chef at Sabatini di Firenze Daimaru Tokyo in 2020.
古田 稔Minoru Furuta
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WAJO
WAJO
- Daikanyama, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)
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遠藤 泰一Taiichi Endo
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The joy of making delicious pasta paved the way to becoming a chef.
While working part-time at a restaurant to earn a living, Mr. Endo became interested in how to make delicious pasta. The intense joy he experienced in the process changed his career path and made him decide to become a chef. After training at the Michelin-starred Schoneck, he worked as a chef in various locations before opening Evoluzione in Ibaraki at 40. In 2022, he took over as chef at WAJO. His philosophy is to make the joy of others his own and to provide happiness through his cooking.
遠藤 泰一Taiichi Endo
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Benoit Kyoto
ブノワ 京都
- Maruyama Park/Kodaiji Temple/Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
- Bistro,Italian/French / French / Others / Wine
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秋田 秀樹Hideki Akita
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Mr. Akita creates new dishes based on French culinary techniques and the spirit of his master.
He was born in 1976 in Osaka. Inspired by the allure of French cuisine on a TV show, he aspired to become a chef and enrolled in Osaka Abeno Tsuji Culinary Institute. Deeply impressed by Mr. Bernard Loiseau at Kobe Kitano Hotel, he honed his skills at Le Meurice in Paris and Le Petit Nice Passedat in Marseille. Then, he was deeply influenced by Mr. Alain Ducasse when he was involved in the opening of MUNI Kyoto Alain Ducasse in 2020. In July 2023, he assumed the executive chef at Benoit Kyoto.
秋田 秀樹Hideki Akita
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ESPICE
ESPICE
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine
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江見 常幸Tsuneyuki Emi
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A chef who preserves long-standing traditions while offering the joy of new culinary experiences.
Mr. Tsuneyuki Emi was born in 1981 in Kobe, Hyogo. After training at a famous restaurant in Kobe, he moved to France. He studied at Michelin 3-star Auberge du Vieux Puits in the Languedoc region of southern France and Michelin 3-star Arpège in Paris. Upon returning to Japan, he served at a gastro bar, KNOT, which was awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand three years in a row, and became chef at ESPICE in 2016. With a deep love and respect for his hometown of Kobe, he continues to lead Kobe's French culinary scene.
江見 常幸Tsuneyuki Emi
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Ristorante Borgo Konishi
Ristorante Borgo KONISHI
- Nara, Nara
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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山嵜 正樹Masaki Yamazaki
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From a part time job at a restaurant, straight to becoming a chef.
Born in Nara prefecture, 1976. Using a part time job as an opportunity, he started his career. Afterwards, he trained for 11 years at "PIATTO", an Italian restaurant with a focus on Roman cuisine. His present restaurant opened in Nara city in June, 1995. Carrying on the intention of the restaurant he trained at, he gave the new restaurant the name "BEKKAN." Furthermore, following the closing of "PIATTO, in April of 2014 he went to "Ristorante Borgo KONISHI." Everyday he makes Italian local specialty dishes with ingredients from Japan.
山嵜 正樹Masaki Yamazaki
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Pizzeria Pino Isola VESTA
Pizzeria Pino Isola VESTA
- Matsushima, Miyagi
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Pizza
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石原 輝子Teruko Ishihara
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Ms. Ishihara wants her guests to taste Neapolitan pizza in Matsushima.
Ms. Ishihara trained at Pizza & Cafe Mori no Oven Dottore in Akiu, Sendai, and opened the restaurant in August 2021.
石原 輝子Teruko Ishihara
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37 PASTA
37 PASTA
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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松元 博文Hirofumi Matsumoto
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As he really liked cooking pasta, he wanted to try it again.
He was born in 1978 in Kagoshima prefecture. As his parents were busy, he started cooking for his two sisters, which made him decide to be a chef. After graduating from a culinary school, he began working part-time at a restaurant specialized in pasta. Then he worked at a hospital food service as a cook. However, he decided to follow his enthusiasm for cooking pasta, as he liked it since he was very young. He entered [37PASTA] 8 years ago along with its opening and currently works as the master chef. He carefully creates pasta dishes using ingredients from Kyushu.
松元 博文Hirofumi Matsumoto
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Salle a Manger
サラマンジェ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French
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脇坂 尚Hisashi Wakisaka
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Staying faithful to classic flavors, Hisashi Wakisaka creates unforgettably amazing flavors.
Mr. Hisashi Wakisaka was born in Hokkaido. After experience working at what is now the Novotel Sapporo and the ANA Crowne Plaza Wakkanai, Wakisaka went to France as part of the Association des Disciples d'Auguste Escoffier du Japan’s foreign training program. Whilst there, he trained in Paris and Lyon before returning in 2003 to become the head chef of Ripaille (Yokohama). In August 2006, he opened Salle a Manger de Hisashi WAKISAKA in Toranomon, where he was the owner and a chef. The restaurant moved in 2012 to Ginza. Although his restaurant specializes in the local and traditional cuisine of Lyon and the surrounding region, Mr. Wakisaka is also devoted to his studies of traditional French and classical cuisines.
脇坂 尚Hisashi Wakisaka
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le Bistro Montmartre
ビストロ モンマルトル
- Shin Toshin, Okinawa
- French,Italian/French / General / French / Pasta
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植村 慎太朗Shintaro Uemura
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He opens his door to his own world of cooking than his father's.
Born in 1973 in Tokyo. His father was a Chinese chef. He wanted to create his own life and started his French cuisine career at 18 years old. After 7 years of experience at restaurants in Ginza and Aoyama, he left for France in 1999 and widened his experience at [La Regalade], which was the most difficult restaurant to secure a reservation from in those days, [Beauvilliers] as a chef de partie, and 3-star [Pierre Gagnaire]. Returning to Japan, he expanded his experience as a chef at [Auxamis Tokyo], and a main dining chef at [THE BUSENA TERRACE] in fall, 2009. In December, 2012, he opened [le Bistro Montmartre].
植村 慎太朗Shintaro Uemura
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THE TASTE
THE TASTE
- Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto
- Bistro,Italian/French / General / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Cake
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星野 貴大Takahiro Hoshino
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Mr. Hoshino is a chef who utilizes various skills and knowledge to cook dishes that enchant guests.
He was born in 1991 in Kanagawa. His experience working in the kitchen as a part-time cook led him to begin his career as a chef. The joy of cooking he felt at that time, and the desire to have a profession became his motivation, and he has been striving for it every day. After accumulating experience in general Western cuisine, including Italian and American cuisine, he was appointed the head chef of THE TASTE. With the depth and diversity of his cultivated cuisine, he prepares dishes that shine with originality.
星野 貴大Takahiro Hoshino
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Nihonshu Bar Komeya Inazuma
日本酒バル・米屋 イナズマ
- Sannomiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / Kaisen Nabe (seafood hot pot) / French / Sake
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名倉 幸治Koji Nakura
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Specializes in charcuterie cuisine. This head chef is Inazuma's bread and butter
Born in 1978, a native of Hyogo Prefecture. Koji Nakura began training in the restaurant industry, starting with Italian restaurants in Osaka, when he was a university student. After graduating from culinary school, he buckled down and placed himself on his current path. He refined his skills at Italian and French restaurants in the vicinity of his hometown, Kobe, and Osaka. At Nihonshu Bar Komeya Inazuma, which opened in 2014, he has been fully committed to the shop as the head chef since the launch stage, beginning with the concept for the restaurant. He spares no troubles whatsoever and specializes in charcuterie style cooking.
名倉 幸治Koji Nakura
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La Stella Polare
La Stella Polare
- Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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大林 秀史Hideshi Obayashi
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Mr. Hideshi Obayashi became a chef to please people, and went independent after improving his skills at renowned restaurants.
He was born in 1977 in Ibaraki prefecture. He started cooking in his childhood, and found that cooking was fun when he made pasta. As his parents were operating a bakery and cake shop, he also dreamed of becoming a chef or service staff to please people. He worked as a service staff at an izakaya (Japanese pub), then entered [CHIANTI]. After working at their different branch, he became the master chef at [CHIANTI Yoyogi-Uehara branch]. In 2017, he was transferred to [CHIANTI Nishiazabu branch] when the Yoyogi-Uehara branch closed. In July, 2019, he went independent and opened [La Stella Polare].
大林 秀史Hideshi Obayashi
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