Vin de Reve gets high marks in some quarters, and I’ve been itching to try it for some time. A casual Tuesday night proved too much to resist, so I cruised down to The Wine of Dreams for a quiet glass and some nourishment. When I say ‘cruised’, of course I mean ‘rode my pearl-white […]
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Wine Bar Kay, Monzennakacho
I know what you’re thinking – it’s really quite uncanny what a great place Monzennakacho is! I can’t understand why it’s not a regular stop on the circuit for visiting foreign dignitaries and food writers. Not only is there great sushi and kappou, there’s good French and Italian, and some award-winning bars. Kay is not […]
Le Train Bleu, Kagurazaka
Special mention: stopped for a glass of wine in this charming and charmingly-named French bar-restaurant. It’s sort of around-the-corner from the main street in Kagurazaka, but seems worth seeking out for further research! Wide selection of glass wines at sensible prices (under Y1000), large bottle menu at sensible prices (all under Y10,000, most cheaper), tasty-looking […]
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Sake no Daimasu Wine Kan, Asakusa
Wow, there’s not a lot to do in Asakusa on New Year’s. I thought all the junk vendors on Nakamise Dori would stay open all night, but they were closing up around 8. There were an amazing number of yatai around and behind the temple, but we all know what they sell. Walking around a […]
Marugo, Shinjuku
Shinjuku sanchome is a little odd. Some standing bars, some general washoku places, one really nice-looking Italian place that was full (boooooo!!!) and a TON of wine bars! That’s just not what I expect in a reputed salaryman hangout. Marugo may be cleverly named after Margaux; it wasn’t obvious to me until I read another […]
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Bless / Shinanoya, Den-en Chofu
I must say, I’m feeling grumpier and grumpier about restaurants. There’s a certain price band where I’m happy, and outside it, I’m having trouble motivating. For reference, Y8000 for a course is just about OK, but I would get nervous when service is non compris. Wine should be available with a few selections around Y5000 […]