Hayari Sausage Restaurant, Ebisu
It’s been pretty wet and miserable of late and when the weather turns inclement my thoughts turn to food. And not just any food but...
By Cheryl White
May 29, 2015 |
Food & Drink
Taste of Tokyo 2015
Mark your calendars for a food and drink event that is not to be missed. Taste of Tokyo aims to present the very finest foods,...
By The Savvy Team
May 27, 2015 |
Food & Drink, Lifestyle
Going Paleo in Japan
With many celebrities, professional athletes and health food gurus advocating its benefits, the Paleo Diet is something you've probably heard a lot about recently....
By Luisa Heenan
May 12, 2015 |
Food & Drink, Health & Beauty
Max Brenner, Hiroo: A Chocolate Lover’s Haven
When the first Max Brenner chocolate bars opened in Tokyo last year, there was, predictably, much fanfare and long lines of people waiting for their...
By Mia Moranza
May 4, 2015 |
Food & Drink
Get Your Cute Fix at One of Tokyo’s Rabbit Cafes
If you are not a cat person but would still like the chance to cuddle with a furry friend, do not despair. In 2011 (the...
By Camille Perry
April 27, 2015 |
Food & Drink
Magnolia Bakery Pop-Up Shop in Shibuya
If you have a penchant for sugary baked goods in pastel colors and find yourself in the Shibuya area over the next couple of weeks,...
By The Savvy Team
April 23, 2015 |
Food & Drink
English Afternoon Tea in Tokyo
When I was living in London, indulging in afternoon tea at one of the city's top hotels was almost like a rite of passage; something...
By Kelly Wetherille
April 21, 2015 |
Food & Drink
Recipe: Niku Jaga
A quintessential staple of Japanese home cooking, this braised meat and potato dish is both easy to prepare and satisfying. Often called the national dish...
By Mariko Nakamura
April 20, 2015 |
Food & Drink
The Rusty Trombone Wine Bar, Jingumae
The concept of this new wine bar could not be more simple. Its proprietor, Andrew Stevens, serves wine. Just wine. No beer, no fancy cocktails,...
By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
April 17, 2015 |
Food & Drink
A Sophisticated Cuppa at Hatou, Shibuya
It is a rare and wonderful thing for one’s IQ to jump ten points simply by entering an establishment, but this is certainly the impression...
By Jessamine McHugh
April 13, 2015 |
Food & Drink
Recipe: Carrot Cake Cross Buns
From chocolate eggs and big gourmet lunches to hot cross buns and even more chocolate eggs, the popular foods of Easter time can be very...
By Luisa Heenan
March 30, 2015 |
Food & Drink