02/08, 2-4:30pm. Dinner with beer writer Hiroyuki Fujiwara.
02/08, 2-4:30pm. Dinner with beer writer Hiroyuki Fujiwara.
Antwerp Central near Tokyo Station is the venue for the Fourth Belgian Beer Mariage Dinner, hosted by noted beer writer Hiroyuki Fujiwara. Antwerp Central’s master chef Kenichi Sumitomo will be preparing dishes like Shrimp and Potato Gratin, Duck Gizzard and Mushroom Fricassee, Flanders-style Cod and Crab Stew, and Tart Tartin, while Fujiwara will select Belgian ales to match. The cost is Y6500 per person; call 03-5288-7370 for reservations and information.
Article – Cat cafes in Tokyo
It all began in 2004, when the first cat cafe opened its doors in Osaka. Since then, the petting zoo/coffee house hybrids have invaded Tokyo, and business is booming. Last year alone saw a dozen new shops, each with its own unique atmosphere. After removing your shoes and washing your hands, you can relax or play with the cats and kittens while you have your drink. Prices are reasonable, and the rules are simple: no flash photos, no grabbing tails or waking sleeping kitties. 2008 may have been the year of the rat, but 2009 is poised to be the year of the cat….
Review – Dish: Yoyogi-Uehara
In laid-back Yoyogi-Uehara, magazine-reading, designer sneaker-wearing hipsters gather at Dish, a cheerful cafe just a stone’s throw from the station.