DREAMERS_Gion Naito, 2022

THE GALLERY

Mag azi ne E ntry 4 / Ap ri l - May 2022

DREAMERS GION NAITO

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The Bhutanese have a special word to describe the long process of creating hand loomed textiles, – Hingham – which means “Heart Weaving”.

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CONTENTS

CONTENTS

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Gion Naito 4. Concept Concept of of Exhibition Exhibition // DREAMERS: HAPPINESS IS HERE 5.

Naito 5. About AboutGion Bhutan 6.

Footwear / Geta and Zori 7. Japanese What’s GNH? 8-11.

A life ofKitchen Woman:/Tsuruko Naito’s Archives 8. From Our Special Menu 12.

9-11.From FoodOur Kitchen / Special menu 13-19.

Food 13. Drinks 21-23.

Drinks 14. Dessert 27.

19. Credits Credits 28. list QR Code 20. Price INSTAGRAM QR Code

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APRIL 9TH – MAY 28TH, 2022

DREAMERS GION NAITO

NOVEMBER 9th – DECEMBER 25th, 2021

HAPPINESS IS HERE

THE GALLERY is pleased to present an exhibition, HAPPINESS IS HERE featuring Bhutanese hand loomed Textile collection. Located in the high reaches of the Himalayas, Bhutan is a beautiful well-protected nature with a rich and unique culture. What strikes the visitor arriving THE GALLERY is delighted exhibition Gion Naito in Bhutan are the intensitytoofannounce the light,Dreamers: so warm Gion and Naito enveloping, the .purity of its has air aand rich history that dates back to 1875 one ofrooted the most respected makers in translucent rivers.

Bhutanese are as deeply in their land footwear and traditions, yetKyoto, open to Japan. Seiji Naito, the fifth-generation owner, will be joining us on our opening events to modernity. greet guests and display his work. The collection consists of rare family archives, as well as newer, more modern styles.

The Royal Government of Bhutan is committed to economic reforms and removing constraints to growth within the footwear, framework“Geta” of GNH (Gross National Happiness).

GNHin islate actually Traditional Japanese is developed over 2,000 years ago Jomonvery similar SDGS “Zori” (Sustainable Development Goals) designed

by The United period, concept and thetooldest is found in the 8th century, Heian period.

Their Nation form isand contains theby17ancient interlinked global goals. originallyallled health benefits that balancing inner muscles. When the artisans at Naito make “zori”, they have to measure every customer’s feet carefully, and understand Bhutan has gradually embraced international trade ofand investment in the order toofachieve their physical features. Their footwear has a reputation “intoxicating from soles the economic selfunderstanding reliance and inclusive green socio-economic development.

(International feet” through each customer’s needs and situations.

Every pairITC is intended to Trade Centre),with an agent of which The United Nation organized The EU-Bhutan Trade Support last a lifetime repairs could be very has sustainable concept since the beginning of Project which supports economic diversification by improving the national trade and their business. investment regulatory framework and increase exports of of horticulture products and textile Next year marks the 10th year anniversary since Gion Naito introduced their contemporary handicrafts. collection. Jojo, Kappo, and the newest model, Kodori reference Japanese custom, history, and tradition in their reinvented for aofmodern lifestyle.

Seiji has Textile in Bhutan is forms, an important pillar its culture.

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Bhutan is a very small country in the Himalayas between the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and India with an area of 14,824 square miles (38,394 square kilometers) is slightly larger than the U.S. state of Maryland. Bhutan’s projected population is about 780,000 people—or about more thanfounder the city ofJubeimon Seattle inoriginally Washington State.as a timber and textile Located in 10% Gion, Kyoto, started business in 1875. The founder also created “Geta” known as Japanese sandals, with the Besides the stunning naturalManufacturing scenery, the enduring imageJapanese of the country most visitors is 140 leftover materials. top quality style for footwear for over the strong culture that binds the kingdom andstar clearly distinguishes it and years,sense theiroflong listand of tradition customers include kabuki actors, actresses, writers, from its larger neighbors. Bhutan is the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world, and the intellectuals. To reach out to the world, the 5th generation owner, Seiji Naito, created a profound this tradition remain and exertstyles a strong inhoping all moreteachings modern of collection in 2013.

Theywell aimpreserved to produce newer andinfluence concepts, aspects life.aDue to its environment andmethods. harmonious society, the tiny Kingdom of toof build bridge topristine the future with his new Bhutan has been called "The Last Shangri-la” And in an effort to promote its cultural heritage, since 1989, it has been made compulsory for Bhutanese to wear their traditional costumes in school, government offices, during festivals, and on important occasions. That tradition has been making Bhutanese textile culture more colorful and diverse until today.

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ABOUT ABOUT GION NAITO BHUTAN 5 5

Effects and features of Japanese footwear These days children are encouraged to wear “Geta” or “Zori” in Japan with the belief that footwear with straps strengthen feet. The foot muscles can be strengthened by grabbing a strap and holding onto a sole and that helps developing the arch of the foot and preventing bunions.

With oriental medicine, acupressure points between fingers are important to vitalize the flow of all over body’s life force, or “qi”.

Balancing on the big toes and placing the center of gravity on the lower abdomen are basic features for Japanese classical dance, martial arts, and other actions. Sophisticated Japanese action has secrets in usages of the base of the foot’s toes.

The shape of the foot shows a unique episode. The hooves of huge cows and muscular horses have characteristics on their own to show the importance of bases of toes. Cows with cloven hooves can turn around on the spot, but horses with whole hooves need to make a big U-turn to change directions. A small difference in shape makes a big impact on movement.

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Geta Geta is a Japanese traditional footwear that looks like clogs or sandals. It has a raised wooden sole and holds the foot with a cloth strap. Now many people wear Geta with Japanese kimonos and yukata or summer kimonos. In the past, mainly monks and Shinto priests wore them.

Zori Zori is also a Japanese traditional footwear that consists of a sole and a strap. Mainly they are worn with Japanese traditional clothes, but today many people wear zori with European clothes, too. These days, we see Geta with casual summer kimonos, and Zori with rather formal kimonos. But in days of old, Zori meant a footwear for dressing and was worn inside houses, and Geta meant wooden clogs to wear outside. On the streets, only people who serve to gods and Buddha, and people of high status could wear Geta.

Normal people wore straw sandals but now they are used for special occasions like traditional festivals and Zori and straw sandals are seen as practically the same.

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With our new exhibition with Bhutan Textiles, I have become more and more fascinated with Bhutan. Seeing all the wonders the country has to offer in such a small area really taught me there’s so many things I still need to learn about. The breathtaking landscapes, traditional handicrafts, impeccable architecture, and the faces of the smiling townsfolk; Bhutan is like no other place in the world.

We are so grateful to be working with Bhutan Textiles project implemented by ITC (International Trade Centre) with EU and the Royal Government of Bhutan. To have the opportunity to showcase these hand-loomed garments is something that brings me much pride.

On our culinary side, we decided to take on the famous Himalayan dish, momo. I was surprised to learn that matsutake are found throughout Bhutan, so we decided to incorporate it into our dumplings. Importing specialty ingredients and spices from Bhutan, we kept the flavors authentic. As the weather has started to chill, I believe our momo will be the perfect cure to keep guests warm.

Through the exhibition, I hope THE GALLERY can mold together the world of art and food, and bring knowledge and more understanding to the country of Bhutan as well!

Hiroki Odo

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SPECIAL SPECIAL MENU MENU Matsutake mushroom Momo - 5 pieces

$15

ricotta cheese, ground chicken, Bhutan szechuan pepper,

white chili pepper sauceto celebrate her daughter turning 13 years old “Jyusan-mairi” worship Cherry blossom Lacquer painting Cold Bhutan Milk Tea $10 – Taking responsibility for a relationship with my daughter to support pure organicbeing tea from Bhutan, whole milk, tea jelly, Himalayan salt mix her freedom herself blended with organic flowers and szechuan pepper 8 8

Visiting an art exhibition of Fusa Jingu Red lacquer, floral embroidery

FOOD FOOD

– Accepting others with compassion, caring for people whom I will meet, free myself

Appetizer Ate / Appetizer A life of Woman: Tsuruko Naito’s Archives Smoked Edamame $8 brussels We're fried honored to sprouts exhibit an exclusive archive from GION NAITO's 5 th generation owner's mother, Tsuruko Naito. Born in Kobe during andjoined Endivethe Salad World Asian War Pear II, she family$14 business as a young lady. She yogurt sake kasu foam, caramelized pecan grew up as the "OKAMI", a muse for the house. In her collection, it is possible to see a Japanese woman's life in the variety of "zori" which Autumn Eggplant and Japanese Mushroom Dengaku $14 were custom made for everyday life, as well as for special occasions. ginger miso paste Her life paralleled the movement in Japan for women to get more freedom and Pork independency.

Tsuruko Melted Spring RollsSadly, - 2 pieces $16passed away last fall at the agepork of 82, but her lives on in her collection of zori. kakuni, lotusmemory root, edamame

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Cured Mackerel Pressed Sushi kelp

$10

Wedding Ceremony Auspicious pattern with crane

– My mediator made a congratulatory speech that “she was like a crane arriving” on “Kodokisshin” the most auspicious day.

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vegetarian

gluten free

Everyday at Naito, errands and lessons

Fabric for filterling sake,”Kaikishibu” coating, cork, vegetable dyed vintage textile with “sashiko” hand stitches – Simplicity is the most luxurious value

Going to see a play

“Kanshitsu” Dried lacquer “Yusokumonyou-Kikko” geometrical pattern with tortoise shell shape – Watching a play “Oiesan” about my grandfather, Naokichi Kaneko (a well known business man internationally who got huge success until the world war II).

Grateful to born in the family. Keep my feet on the ground.

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New Year’s Party

Ecsaine, Arabesque pattern embroidery with gold thread – Collaboration piece embroidered by my sister. Elegant pair with grace which I would like to wear for opera.

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Today’s Omakase Sashimi New Year’s Party with Kimono expert, Akemi Morita Experience Three - 9 pieces

$52

Experience Five - 15 pieces.

$65

Silver foil Green lacquer, Silver and purple stripes – Keeping a promise to myself, and doing my best with gratitude to others.

Nigiri Sushi

Bluefin Tuna Obsession - 5 pieces.

$32

tuna, chu-toro, toro, o-toro, seared toro, tartar

Savor My Salmon - 5 pieces

$ 28

salmon, seared salmon, salmon belly, ikura, tartar

Omakase - 8 pieces. chef ’s choice

Omakase - 12 pieces chef ’s choice

$ 38 $ 85

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Sushi Rolls - 5 pieces Bluefin Tuna

Meeting Customers Painted checkered pattern on leather, pale pink velvet, bamboo insoles resembling tatami mat

– Enjoying and blossoming moments.

$14

chive, onion, gari, cucumber, wasabi

Salmon

$12

Cream cheese, cucumber, shiso, fried shallot, yuzu pepper

Omakase - 8 pieces

$15

Avocado, cucumber, yuzu, shiso, shive, sansho, soy sauce

Unagi Eel $18 Lessons for Haiku Cucumber, avocado, tamago, wasabi, sansho, eel sauce Black enamel, silk & velvet, cork

Snow Crab

$20

– My grandmother, Senjyo Kaneko Avocado, cucumber, chilli oil, onion, cream, cheese, wasabi was a Haiku maker. It’s such a quark of fate learning haiku, and pleasure A5 Wagyu Beef $28 to keep doing even it’s difficult for chive, wasabi, sliced truffle Avocado, cucumber, me. Appreciation for others.

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Add Sauce

$2

Miso Soup

$5

Spicy mayo, wasabi mayo, or eel sauce

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The croquette burger is our new creation at THE GALLERY, inspired by the philosophy of the Naito family while emulating the creative drive from their storied heritage as well.

A type of Yoshoku, Western style cuisine that was adopted in Japan during Westernization of the new Japan in Meiji period. As a huge wave of Western influence entered Japan, a new and unique food culture started to blossom. Some of the most notable types of Yoshoku are curry rice, omurice, and croquettes.

The croquette burger we will be offering at THE GALLERY is passed down from the Naito family, who originally used the recipe of a famous Japanese writer, Kuniko Mukoda. The burger is finished with a shibazuke (Japanese pickle) tartar sauce, a staple from Kyoto. Having the opportunity to collaborate with a respected family and using our creativity and passion and build upon their recipe to create something new for this event is such an honor.

Hiroki Odo

FROM zz OUR KITCHEN SPECIAL MENU Corned Beef Croquette Burger

$20

(Choice of Fries or Salad)

shibazuke pickles tartar sauce, panko, soy milk, lettuce, tomato,

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FOOD TASTING MENU ask server for detail

THE GALLERY Tasting Course $75 - Amuse - Appetizer - Main

Omakase Sushi 5 pcs, Mini Chirashi and Miso Soup or Wagyu Steak Burger and Fries

- Dessert

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SUSHI Tasting Course $100 - Amuse - Appetizer - Main

Omakase Sushi 8 pcs, Mini Chirashi and Miso Soup

- Dessert

- Please inform servers if you have any food allergy or intolerance - Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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Today's Dessert ask server for detail

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$12

Weaving is not merely a skill, it is a ritual of love and tenacity that comes from the heart.

Through their textile, each weaver tells her own intimate story, a journey of mindful conversation with their work and lifestyle.

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FOOD Cold Dish Spring Salad $16 yuzu vinaigrette dressing, egg salad, boston lettuce Tomato Salad Tosazu Gelee with Crab shiso leaf, bonito gelee

$18

$28 Add-ons: Uni + $15

Seasonal Seafood Tartare

ikura, tuna, scallop, spotted prawn, onion, sesame oil, nori, blue cheese sauce

Hot Dish Brisket $24 house smoked U.S wagyu beef Short Ribs $42 marinated in koji, shichimi pepper, full pound of short rib, slow cooked on the bone

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Pork Ribs $22 baby pork ribs, sansho pepper vinegar sauce Cheese Waffle Fries $12 american cheese, cheddar cheese Fried Chicken Wings $16 sweet soy glaze, nagoya style Crispy Chicken Nanban egg tartar sauce

$17

Grilled Black Cod $24 saikyo miso, brussel sprout A5 Wagyu Beef Steak $65 wagyu sirloin, seasonal vegetables, sansho pepper reduction A5 Wagyu Beef Dashi Shabu Shabu $52 wagyu sirloin, seasonal mushroom & vegetables, yuzu paste

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Sushi Set Classic Omakase - 8 pieces Deluxe Omakase - 12 pieces

$52 $85

Bluefin Tuna Flight - 5 pcs $32 tuna, chu-toro, o-toro, seared toro, tartar Salmon Flight - 5 pcs $28 salmon, seared salmon, salmon belly, ikura, tartar A5 Wagyu Beef - 5 pcs $49 seared wagyu beef, yuzu pepper, truffle salt Uni - 5 pcs

$52

Sushi Rolls Spicy Negitoro - 6 pcs $16 toro, onion, wasabi topped with chive and spicy mayo Yellowtail Scallion - 6 pcs $16 onion, wasabi topped with chive, sesame and scallion ponzu soy sauce Bluefin Tuna - 5 pcs $18 chive, onion, gari, cucumber, wasabi

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Salmon Cheese - 5 pcs $16 cream cheese, cucumber, shiso, yuzu pepper topped with fried shallot Shrimp Tempura - 5 pcs $16 avocado, cucumber, shiso, yuzu, wasabi topped with sansho pepper sauce Snow Crab Blue Cheese - 5 pcs $28 avocado, cucumber, onion, cream cheese, wasabi topped with blue cheese sauce Luxury Futomaki - 5 pcs $38 tuna, ikura, egg, mushroom, kampyo, sesame, shiso, wasabi Anago Eel - 8 pcs $38 chive, gari, wasabi topped with eel sauce and sansho pepper A5 Wagyu Beef & Truffe - 8 pcs $35 chive, gari, wasabi, sliced truffle topped with sansho pepper sauce Vegetable - 5 pcs

$20

O u tsid e rituals has beco e inside In Bhutan, life is largely organized around Buddhist philosophy religious andmfestivities.

The landscape is scattered with monasteries, stupas and the many multi colored flags that blow prayers in the wind.

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FOOD

Today’s Omakase Sashimi Experience Three - 9 pieces Experience Five - 15 pieces

$52 $86

A la carte Sushi / Sashimi - 2 pieces Bluefin Tuna

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King Salmon

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Akami $12 Chu-toro $16 Toro $18 Seared toro $18 Uni Ikura

$22

Salmon $12 Seared salmon $12 Salmon belly $16

$18

Unagi Eel

A5 Wagyu Beef

$14

Natural dyeing is part of the art in Bhutan. The recipes are transmit secretly inside the family circle, and passed on from one generation to another, from mother to daughter.

- From Toyosu Market Kinmedai - Golden eye Snapper Madai - Sea Bream

$18

$16

Nodoguro - Blackthroat Seaperch Kanpachi – Amberjack

$24

$14

Shima Aji - Striped Jack

$15

Shime Saba - Cured Mackerel

$16

Botan Ebi - Fresh Spotted Prawn Kuruma Ebi - Boiled Kuruma Prawn Hotate – Scallop

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$14

$18 $14

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Photo courtesy of Bhutan Textilesor Salad Burgers & Sandwiches - Choice of Fries (Upassana Dahal, Gyeltshen Tobdhen, and project beneficiaries).

Single Patty Burger $18 EU-Bhutan Trade Support Project is organized International Trade Center (ITC) wagyu beef patty, red onion, lettuce, american cheese, sansho pepper sauce in partnership with the Royal Government of Bhutan with the funding support of the European Union (EU).

A5 Wagyu Steak Burger $35 wagyu beef patty, A5 steak 2oz, red onion, american cheese, sansho pepper sauce

The Cowboy $22 wagyu brisket 5 oz., wagyu beef patty, lettuce, tomato, melted cheese, BBQ sauce Foie Gras Burger $28 hudson valley foie gras, wagyu beef patty, lettuce, tomato, american cheese, sansho pepper sauce Portobello Burger $18 portobello mushroom and provolone, lettuce, tomato, american cheese Black Cod Miso Sandwich $22 black cod marinated with miso coated charcoal crust, lettuce, tomato, gari tartar sauce

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Crispy Soft Shell Crab Sandwich $20 Thanks Special Special Thanks to to soft shell crab, cabbage, lettuce, tomato, bisque sauce Sylvie Betemps / Valerie Byrde / Karma Choden / Nadia Dafri / Hamid Amini / Gavin Billot Brown/ Gabriela / Travis Fairclough / Maris Hanson / Masako

Chicken Upasana Teriyaki Sandwich $18 Dahal / Choeying Dema/ /Kanako Audrey Maeda Gavard-Lonchey / Takuji Matsuda Kaufman / Etsuko Kobayashi / Sara Malas / Aik Wye Ng / / organic Velonique chicken, Rondeau lettuce, /tomato, teriyaki sauce Udyog Subedi/ Agency for Promotion of Indigenous Crafts Kate Pressman / Liz Ricketts / Danielle Cardoso Shae fer / Junko (APIC) / Druksell / Europian Union (EU) /Vu International Trade Cleaners Centre (ITC) Shimada / Hilary Taymour / Tomas / Brooklyn Bridge / / The Government Bhutan Columbia University Le Royal Roy Neiman Centeroffor Print Studies / Gladstone

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Gallery / Next Cleaners / The OR foundation

Bacon $5 Foie Gras $15 American Cheese $2 Cheddar Cheese $2

Dessert

The TheGallery GalleryCrew Crew

Manabu Asanuma / Ricard Diaz / Victor Diaz / Shuji Furukawa / Manabu Asanuma / Ricard Diaz / Victor Diaz / Shuji Furukawa / Karma Gurung / Akiko Ichikawa / Fabian Morales / Federico Karma Gurung / Fabian Morales / Federico Perez Mosso / Perez Mosso / Hiroki Odo / Yoko Odo / Brian Saito / Victor Hiroki Odo / Yoko Odo / Brian Saito / Jordan Smith / Mari Yoh Sandoval / Jordan Smith / Mari Yoh

Ice Cream Monaka

$10

Matcha Cream Brulee

Exhibition Event Organized curated by

by Akiko Akiko Ichikawa Ichikawa

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Photo courtesy of Bhutan Textiles (Upassana Dahal, Gyeltshen Tobdhen, and project beneficiaries).

EU-Bhutan Trade Support Project is organized International Trade Center (ITC) in partnership with the Royal Government of Bhutan with the funding support of the European Union (EU).

z Special Special Thanks Thanks to to Sylvie Betemps / Valerie Byrde / Karma Choden / Nadia Dafri / Hamid Amini / Gavin Billot Brown/ Gabriela / Travis Fairclough / Maris Hanson / Masako Upasana Dahal / Choeying Dema/ /Kanako Audrey Maeda Gavard-Lonchey / Takuji Matsuda Kaufman / Etsuko Kobayashi / Sara Malas / Aik Wye Ng / / Velonique Rondeau / Udyog for Cardoso Promotion of Indigenous Kate Pressman / Liz Subedi/ Ricketts Agency / Danielle Shae fer / Junko Crafts (APIC) / Druksell / Europian Union (EU) /Vu International Trade Cleaners Centre (ITC) Shimada / Hilary Taymour / Tomas / Brooklyn Bridge / / The Government Bhutan Columbia University Le Royal Roy Neiman Centeroffor Print Studies / Gladstone Gallery / Next Cleaners / The OR foundation

The TheGallery GalleryCrew Crew Manabu Asanuma / Ricard Diaz / Victor Diaz / Shuji Furukawa / Manabu Asanuma / Ricard Diaz / Victor Diaz / Shuji Furukawa / Karma Gurung / Akiko Ichikawa / Fabian Morales / Federico Karma Gurung / Fabian Morales / Federico Perez Mosso / Perez Mosso / Hiroki Odo / Yoko Odo / Brian Saito / Victor Hiroki Odo / Yoko Odo / Brian Saito / Jordan Smith / Mari Yoh Sandoval / Jordan Smith / Mari Yoh

Exhibition Event Organized curated by

by Akiko Akiko Ichikawa Ichikawa

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DRINKS

Signature Cocktail Legent Old Fashioned

$18

legent Bourbon, kurosato infused liqueur, angostura

Toki Ginger Highball

$18

hoji infused toki, ginger beer

Spring Blossom

$18

urakasumi Junmai, sakura liqueur

Yuzu Breeze

$18

yuzu base, roku gin, club soda, fresh mint

Mikan Splash

$18

haku vodka, mikan juice, lemon juice

Beer

The Premium Malt’s – Suntory

$10

Sake Amabuki Ichigo, Nama Junmai Ginjo – Saga

$14 / $55

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brewed with strawberry flower yeast, the unpasteurized sake is fresh with strawberry flavor, pear, honey, and flowers

Mimurosugi ‘Tsuyukaze’ Karakuchi, Tokubetsu Junmai – Nara

$17 / $62

dry sake that is packed with umami flavor as well as rice and apricot flavors

Urakasumi ‘ZEN’, Jyunmai Ginjo– Miyagi

$22 / $110

light, smooth and flavorful. fruity aromas are nicely harmonized with earthy and mineral aroma

Senkin ‘Muku’, Jyunmai Daiginjo – Tochigi $18 / $75

Medium-bodied rich and dry sake with luscious texture. Intense perfumes of ripe fruits such as peach & pear and a juicy big round flavor profile with a long finish

Kubota Manjyu, Jyunmai Daiginjo– Niigata 300ml

$48

plush, creamy texture, and several layers of complex flavor and umami

Nanbu Bijin ‘Shinpaku’, Junmai Daiginjo – Hyogo

extremely drinkable sake with soft and round texture. beautiful aromas and flavors of fresh peach and berry

Gangi Sekirei, Junmai Daiginjo – Yamaguchi

$120

$135

dry and clean sake with savory herbal flavors as well as dark mineral/umami smooth and graceful yet bring great power

Urakasumi M, Junmai Daiginjo – Miyagi

$300

fruity, gorgeous aroma, condensed umami and sharpness limited brewed finest sake in ura kasumi

DRINKS Sparkling Wine Mata i Coloma, Cava Reserva Brut Nature NV

$16 / $55

penedes, spain. made exactly the same way as champagne. dry with an energetic acidity with ripe and fresh stone fruit flavor.

i Clivi Brut Nature "RBL" Ribolla Gialla 2021

$65

friuli, italy. elegant feminine style ribolla gialla sparkling with racy acidity with jasmine flowers and white peaches

La Caravelle Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne NV

$95

champagne, france. complexed and great finesse with mouthwatering flavors of citrus, spice, and minerals

White Wine Salomon Undhof, Gruner Veltliner Wieden 2019

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$16 / $55

kremstal, austria. crisp and fresh gruner veltliner. in addition to the green apple and citrus flavor, there is a rocky-mineral flavor that carries through the wine. wonderfully zesty and juicy

Scar of the Sea ‘Vino de Los Ranchos’ Chardonnay 2019

$68

santa maria valley, california. medium-bodied chardonnay that offers depth. flavors of apple, lemon zest, butterscotch, and a touch balsamic

Guilaume Michaut ‘Cote de Savant’ 1er Cru Chablis Chardonnay 2019

$95

chablis, france. serious chardonnay with racy acidity and white/chalky minerality elegant and crisp with long finish

Red Wine Pasini San Giovanni, Valtenesi 2019

$15 / $50

lombardia, italy. medium-light body packed with red berries and dusty earth soft acidity and tannins but yet very lively and food friendly

Albert Bichot Bourgogne Rouge Pinot Noir 2019

$70

burgundy, france. elegant wine with red apple, raspberry, and hint of cedar

$100 Ayunta Etna Rosso ‘Calderara Sottana’ 2017 terre siciliane, italy. a true gem. 100% nerello mascalese from old vines graceful spicy wine with great structure and wonderfully pure dark fruits

Japanese Whisky – 1 oz. / 2 oz.

Toki $8 / $15 subtly sweet and spicy finish with a hint of vanilla oak, white pepper and ginger Hibiki Harmony $22 / $42 subtle, tender long finish, with hint of mizunara (Japanese oak) Yamazaki 12Y $35 / $65 fresh and gently smoky single malt whisky with herbal notes

American Whisky – 2oz.

Legent – Bourbon

$17

Knob Creek – Bourbon Maker’s Mark– Rye Whistleping – Rye

$16

$16 $18

Sparkling Sake Mio – Hyogo 300ml $20 lively aromas of grape and ripe pear rise out of the light effervescence which presents the palate with a gentle sweetness

Fruit Sake Yuzu Omoi – Kyoto 500ml

$15 / $55

refreshing and all-natural yuzu sake. nicely sweet yet tart and flavorful

Nihonshu Zuke Umeshu – Okayama $18 / $64 lively aromas of grape and ripe pear rise out of the light effervescence which presents the palate with a gentle sweetness

Cold Tea Hoji-cha – roasted tea by ippodo from kyoto Mocktail Yuzu breeze - fresh yuzu, honey, soda, mint 23 15

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Photographs by Takao Iwasawa (cover, P14-15, 28), Yuki Kumagai (P24-26 Art Direction: Yohei Yamada / Banzai Tokyo, Kimono Styling: Mademoiselle Yulia, Styling: Demi Demu, Hair: Waka Adachi, Make up: Tamayo Yamamoto, Models: Mademoiselle Yulia & Sota Yamashita, Creative production: Botan Co., Ltd.)

Special Thanks to Kan Asakura / Maggie James / Ko Kado

The Gallery Crew Manabu Asanuma / Ricard Diaz / Victor Diaz / Shuji Furukawa / Karma Gurung / Punam Gurung / Fabian Morales / Hiroki Odo / Miki Ozawa / Brian Saito / Takeshi Sato / Victor Sandoval / Mari Yoh

Exhibition curated by Akiko Ichikawa

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