Design Hotel Find: Andaz Tokyo

Andaz Tokyo - meltingbutter.com Design Hotel Hotspot

This article by Jenny Nguyen-Barron originally appeared in ForbesLife. Read the original here. An elevator ride to the top of Tokyo’s swanky new Toranomon Hills tower will probably have your ears popping from the sudden increase in altitude but it’ll also have your eyes popping once you set sight on the dramatic, art filled lobby […]

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Café Find: Omotesando Koffee Tokyo

Omotesando Koffee Tokyo | meltingbutter.com Café Hotspot

Omotesando Koffee Tokyo has been reported CLOSED It was never meant to stay open for more than a year, but this coffee nook has quickly become a neighborhood staple in Omotesando.  If you can find it, you’ll join coffee aficionados lining up to be served by the sole barista running this one-man show. Turn onto […]

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Restaurant Find: yakumo saryo Tokyo

Yakumo Saryo Tokyo | meltingbutter.com Restaurant Hotspot

(This article by Jenny Nguyen-Barron first appeared in ForbesLife) In an unexpected location deep inside residential Meguro lies the most unforgettable dining experience imaginable ”“ forget Michelin, forget the World’s 50 Best ”“ for us, it’s the discreet, understated otherworldliness of yakumo saryo that wins the race. The brainchild of the ever-talented creative director, Shinichiro […]

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Gramercy Tavern’s Chef Michael Anthony: On NYC’s top 5 restaurants & how to stay relevant

Chef Michael Anthony | Gramercy Tavern | meltingbutter.com NYC Restaurant Guide_Chef Michael Anthony

(This article by Jenny Nguyen-Barron appeared first on ForbesLife. To read the original, click here) For two decades, Gramercy Tavern has been the darling of modern American restaurants in New York, respected for its ongoing commitment to using fresh, seasonal ingredients and for continually pushing to discover and innovate. At the helm of the restaurant […]

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Sushi eating tips I learned from Mr. Yasuda

Mackerel sushi - Sanma and Kibinago

Sushi Yasuda is hands down, the best sushi experience I have ever had. It’s probable that this is because I have yet to visit Japan, but this does not devalue my opinion as Mikee, who visits Tokyo frequently, makes the same claim. The restaurant is notoriously strict with reservations. Not only do you have to […]

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NOMA: 2010 World’s best restaurant serves shitty carrots

That’s right, I heard it straight from the horses’ mouth ”“ Rene Redzepi, owner of NOMA, the best restaurant in the WORLD according to the esteemed San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2010. It all started the morning after our first Momofuku experience. I was an obsessed woman – I wanted to find out everything […]

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