WORD of MOUTH
compiled by Maki
Nibayashi
 |
Courtesy of Hotel New
Otani |
Hotel New Otani
What better way to spend a sweltering summer day than to sit back in the comfort of an
extremely air-conditioned hotel indulging in ice cream? Satsuki Coffee Shop in the main
lobby of the New Otani is running their annual ice cream event, this time with the Paris
cafe in mind. Coupe Pierre Herme aux macarons glaces that includes three frozen macaroons
with your choice of three ice cream or sherbet flavors (JY1200), coupe Faubourg
Saint-Honore with chocolate sherbet, caramel ice cream, a caramelized hazelnut merengue
(JY1400), coupe Saint-German Des Pres with pistachio ice cream, strawberry and apricot
sherbet and cream chante (JY1400) are a few of the divine desserts available. This limited
offer ends on August 31.
Open 11am-9pm Hotel
New Otani (main lobby), 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku. 03-5275-3177. Nearest stn: Akasaka
Mitsuke.
Wang' Garden
Feng Shui fans now only have to go to Ginza to reach gastronomic Nirvana. Everything from
their menu to the interior to the staff uniforms are designed in accordance with the
principles of this ancient philosophy, for instance, there are many items using tuna
(maguro) because it's said that tuna is good for personal relationships. Similarly, the
special almond and miso sauce will squelch the fiercest lover's quarrel. And for those who
could use a smile from the quintessential Lady, the open kitchen using light green tile
resembles a dragon, which in the Chinese belief is extremely good luck.
Open 11:30am-11pm
every day. Sapporo Ginza Bldg 3F, 5-8-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku. 03-3573-0911. Nearest stn: Ginza,
A3 exit.
Pizzaria Trattoria Partenope
Hiroo Italian eatery Pizzalia Trattoria Patenope continues the tradition of Neapolitan
cuisine with a new branch in Ebisu. In addition to old favorites, new grill and vegetarian
dishes, such as vegetable wrapped in tuna with cherry tomato sauce (JY1800), vegetable
plate (JY1300) and pizza bianca with rucola and prosciutto (JY1800), make an appearance on
the menu. Great news for anti-smokers, there is a non-smoking section-a rarity in this
town.
Open 11:30am-2pm
lunch, 6-10pm dinner. 1-22-20 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku. 03-5791-5663. Nearest stn: Ebisu stn,
east exit, near Mos Burger. |