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La Stella Polare
La Stella Polare
- Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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大林 秀史Hideshi Obayashi
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Mr. Hideshi Obayashi became a chef to please people, and went independent after improving his skills at renowned restaurants.
He was born in 1977 in Ibaraki prefecture. He started cooking in his childhood, and found that cooking was fun when he made pasta. As his parents were operating a bakery and cake shop, he also dreamed of becoming a chef or service staff to please people. He worked as a service staff at an izakaya (Japanese pub), then entered [CHIANTI]. After working at their different branch, he became the master chef at [CHIANTI Yoyogi-Uehara branch]. In 2017, he was transferred to [CHIANTI Nishiazabu branch] when the Yoyogi-Uehara branch closed. In July, 2019, he went independent and opened [La Stella Polare].
大林 秀史Hideshi Obayashi
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37 PASTA
37 PASTA
- Hakata Station, Fukuoka
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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松元 博文Hirofumi Matsumoto
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As he really liked cooking pasta, he wanted to try it again.
He was born in 1978 in Kagoshima prefecture. As his parents were busy, he started cooking for his two sisters, which made him decide to be a chef. After graduating from a culinary school, he began working part-time at a restaurant specialized in pasta. Then he worked at a hospital food service as a cook. However, he decided to follow his enthusiasm for cooking pasta, as he liked it since he was very young. He entered [37PASTA] 8 years ago along with its opening and currently works as the master chef. He carefully creates pasta dishes using ingredients from Kyushu.
松元 博文Hirofumi Matsumoto
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Pizzeria Pino Isola VESTA
Pizzeria Pino Isola VESTA
- Matsushima, Miyagi
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Pizza
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石原 輝子Teruko Ishihara
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Ms. Ishihara wants her guests to taste Neapolitan pizza in Matsushima.
Ms. Ishihara trained at Pizza & Cafe Mori no Oven Dottore in Akiu, Sendai, and opened the restaurant in August 2021.
石原 輝子Teruko Ishihara
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Pizzeria Bar ARICCIA
ピッツェリア バール アリッチャ
- Yomitan/Chatan, Okinawa
- Pasta/Pizza,Italian/French / Italian / Pizza / Pasta
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Thomas PuglieseThomas Pugliese
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He loved the local cuisine cooked by his mother.
He was born in 1982 in Italy. He got interested in cooking as he liked the local cuisine cooked by his mother in Italy when he was a child. After graduating from school, he improved his cooking skills at a restaurant in Italy, then came to Japan in 2007. He encountered the owner of the current restaurant while accumulating experience at a renowned Italian restaurant in Tokyo. In 2015, he made a decision to open a new restaurant with the owner and opened [Pizzeria Bar ARICCIA].
Thomas PuglieseThomas Pugliese
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Trattoria & Pizzeria BEATO
トラットリア＆ピッツェリア BEATO
- Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Pasta / Neapolitan Pizza / Wine
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田中 洋光Hiromitsu Tanaka
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He wants to shape his way of thinking to fill the trattoria.
He wanted to open a trattoria to give shape to his ideal hospitality, while building his career as an Italian chef. In October 2010, he opened [Trattoria & Pizzeria BEATO] with a space in the image of an authentic classic trattoria in Italy, where they serve authentic Italian dishes. Currently he is offering dishes made with the ingredients imported directly from Italy, vegetables and fish carefully-selected by himself, and high-grade meat at a sophisticated space.
田中 洋光Hiromitsu Tanaka
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Ashiya French Kitajima
芦屋フレンチ北じま
- Ashiya, Hyogo
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / General
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北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Continuous effort since his boyhood made him a chef with stars
He was born in 1962 in Kyoto. Being influenced by his mother who was good at cooking, he decided to be a chef when he was an elementary school student. Wishing to make people happy with his dishes, he started training at a restaurant in Hieizan Hotel at the age of 18. Then he worked for [Alain Chapel], a renowned French restaurant at Kobe Portopia Hotel as the sous-chef, and [Kurakuen-Geihinkan] as a chef. In 2010, he went independent. Following the techniques and spirit he has obtained during his experiences, he tries his best in the kitchen every day. In 2016, the restaurant obtained the stars.
北島 恭Yasushi Kitajima
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Sapporo Italian Restaurant Notte
札幌イタリアン notte(ノッテ）
- Susukino, Hokkaido
- Italian,Italian/French / French / Pizza / Pasta
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木村 大輔KIMURA DAISUKE
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After a parttime job in the industry, he set his sights on the path to becoming a chef
Originally his job working at a restaurant was only a part-time affair, but as his interest in cuisine grew stronger, he decided to start down the path to becoming a chef. At the age of 22 he travelled to Tokyo to train at famous restaurants (French and Italian establishments in Aoyama, French in Ochanomizu) and after gaining enough experience, he returned to Sapporo and acquired his own store. Two years ago, "Notte" was opened for business. Now he serves as the backbone of a restaurant whose concept is high class authentic Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
木村 大輔KIMURA DAISUKE
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Bistro AUX AMIS
ビストロ オザミ
- Ginza, Tokyo
- French,Italian/French / French / Hamburger Steak / Wine
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植田 良平Ryohei Ueda
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He offers the sense of the season on his dishes, making the best use of the original tastes of ingredients.
He was born in 1985 in Osaka prefecture. After graduating TSUJI Culinary Institute in Osaka, he worked at Hiramatsu Inc., and he accumulated training at a restaurant in Osaka, then entered AUX AMIS World Co. LTD.. After accumulating experience at [Paris-no-Wine Shokudo] in Higashi Ginza, he became the master chef at the current [Bistro AUX AMIS] in 2018. Seeking for sophisticated French cuisine, he creates high-quality dishes with a warm atmosphere, with his cooking teqhniques to bring out the savory tastes of seasonal ingredients.
植田 良平Ryohei Ueda
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La Lucciola
ラルッチョラ
- Fukushima/Noda, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Wine
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鈴木 浩治Koji Suzuki
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A chef who never wants to stop delighting guests with delicious food.
He was born in December of 1974 and grew up in Shiga Prefecture. His love of hands-on craftsmanship extends all the way back to his childhood, and it was during his student years working at a part-time restaurant job that he discovered his passion for serving up delicious food to customers. From there he went on to train in the culinary arts in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and other countries. After spending time building up his skills at various restaurants in Osaka, he moved on to his current post, where he serves as the chef. Even now, he never stops working hard at honing his culinary skills and knowledge, since he never wants to fall behind in offering the best food available.
鈴木 浩治Koji Suzuki
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Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama
Trattoria BiCOLORE Yokohama
- Hiranuma, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta
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佐藤 護SATO MAMORU
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In constant pursuit of the ultimate cuisine, with the techniques learned at numerous famous restaurants
He was born in Tokyo in 1967. When he embarked down the path of becoming a chef when he was 17, he thought, "Training should be done at the most premier location," and entered "Sabatini" in Aoyama. In 1996, he went to Italy in search of greater heights. During his stay there for four and a half years, he perfected his skills in the kitchens of 14 restaurants, ranging from trattorias to restaurants with three Michelin stars. After returning to Japan, he worked as the inaugural chef of a number of restaurants before waiting for an opportune period to set out on his own and open "BiCOLORE Yokohama" in 2013.
佐藤 護SATO MAMORU
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CUCINA HIRATA
クチーナ ヒラタ
- Azabu-Juban, Tokyo
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian
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町田 武十MACHIDA TAKEJU
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Offering a comfortable space where you can delicious Italian
He was born in Nagano in 1977. He grew up standing behind his mother engaged in a cooking job and aimed to be a chef. He learned Italian cuisine at Osaka Abenotsuji Vocational School for becoming a licensed cook. After graduating, he joined Cucina Hirata. He trained then under the supervision of his predecessor, Mr. Masaru Hirata, for 13 years. He assumed the owner-cum-chef 5 years ago.
町田 武十MACHIDA TAKEJU
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Tanta Felicita
タンタフェリチッタ
- Kadoma, Osaka
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General
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喜多 正人 Masato Kita
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Authentic Italian dishes with an emphasis on superior ingredients
Born in Kochi Prefecture in 1976. Being born surrounded by nature in Kochi, a treasure trove of great food, he was blessed to be raised in an environment of abundant ingredients. He moved to "Japan's kitchen," Osaka, to attend university with the goal of becoming a chef. After polishing his craft through self-study and working in various restaurants, he opened Tanta Felicita in October, 2015. The restaurant strives everyday to offer guests reliable technique and service backed by experience, where "The flavor of the food is guaranteed, and diners can enjoy authentic Italian in a casual setting."
喜多 正人 Masato Kita
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Yamaji Yosuke
山地陽介
- Gion, Kyoto
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine
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山地 陽介Yosuke Yamaji
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A young and talented chef trained by top culinary elites like Ducasse and Bocuse.
Born in Osaka in 1977, Mr. Yamaji left for France in 2001 and graduated from Paul Bocuse's culinary institute. From there he went to train further at Alain Ducasse and Astrance. After that he returned home to work at Beige Alain Ducasse and Benoit Tokyo for a brief time before going back to France to serve as the executive chef and maintain the kitchen at Hotel Le Royal Lyon. He also served as an associate executive chef at L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon Etoile, before moving on to work as an executive chef at L'Office Paris. After that he returned home and opened Yamaji Yosuke in June of 2015.
山地 陽介Yosuke Yamaji
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Cave Yunoki
カーヴ・ユノキ
- Toyama City, Toyama
- French,Italian/French / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / French
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柚木 栄樹Eiju Yunoki
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He is exclusively in French cuisine, to spread the local food culture of Toyama.
After learning about French cuisine for approximately 3 years in Toyama prefecture, he worked at the French restaurant [Shido] in Omotesando, Tokyo for 3 years. Then he actively worked as a chef at an ANA hotel for 6 years, then as the master chef there for 8 more years. At the age of 36, he took part in a French cuisine contest [FFCC] to compete in the total ability of modern and classic French cooking skills, using basic French cooking techniques to create modern style French, and won the second place. In 2009, he started working as a chef at the current [Cave Yunoki] to transmit the local food culture of Toyama.
柚木 栄樹Eiju Yunoki
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Hitotsu
Hitotsu –ひとつ-
- Totsuka/Higashi-Totsuka, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Western Kaiseki (course cuisine) / Wine
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野田 一寿Kazutoshi Noda
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This chef offers a happy moment with his artistic dishes full of the sense of the season.
He was born in 1981 in Yokohama. In his university days, he wanted to give services at a restaurant, so he got a part time job. As he found the restaurant field was wonderful as he could share a happy moment with smiling guests who received good services, he decided to be a professional chef. After working at French and Italian restaurants, he went to France to learn about French cuisine to open his own restaurant in the future. After coming back to Japan, he opened [Hitotsu] in 2012. Now he is devoting himself into studying day by day with his wife, giving the first priority to offering the ultimately happy moment to his guests.
野田 一寿Kazutoshi Noda
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Villa della Pace
Villa della Pace
- Nanao, Ishikawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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平田 明珠Meiju Hirata
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A career in cooking that contributes to the lives of local producers.
Born in 1986 in Tokyo. He studied public administration at university and took a job in a corporation before pursuing his culinary career. He experienced working at several Italian restaurants in Tokyo to train his cooking skills. After meeting with many producers and visiting their local farms, his desire to open his place near the farm grew strong and decided to move to Nanao city in Ishikawa prefecture. He is currently the owner chef at Villa della Pace, displaying his skills before the guests.
平田 明珠Meiju Hirata
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SAYS FARM
SAYS FARM
- Himi, Toyama
- Italian,Italian/French / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / French / Cake
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渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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Entered the cooking field at the age of 25.
After working at popular restaurants in Ginza and Shibuya, he accumulated further training at a restaurant in Napa Valley, California, USA and a restaurant with the stars in Helsinki, Finland. Then he encountered [SAYS FARM] that sticks to using local ingredients to combine and arrange, and became their head chef in 2016. Currently he is serving Italian-based dishes, but created using his own sensibility.
渡邉 隆二Ryuji Watanabe
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restaurant Artisan
restaurant Artisan（レストラン アルティザン）
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- French,Italian/French / French / Wine / Cocktail
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佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Mr. Tsuyoshi Sato offers addictive savory dishes with a strong impact.
He was born in 1972 in Niigata prefecture. After working part time at a steak house, he entered [Atsugi Royal Park Hotel]. In his 4th winter there, he was fascinated with the high-quality cuisine and speediness of Phillipe Batton who was visiting Japan for a hotel fair. Then he trained at a renowned French restaurant in Japan, and went to France. After returning to Japan, he opened [restaurant Artisan] in 2000 in Naha city. In 2007, he closed the restaurant to go to Tokyo. In 2018, he reopened the restaurant in Nihon-odori, Yokohama.
佐藤 剛Tsuyoshi Sato
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Aroma Fresca Nagoya
アロマフレスカ名古屋
- Sakae, Aichi
- Italian,Italian/French / Italian / Pasta / Wine
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飯尾 大輔Daisuke Iio
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A chef who combines ingredients' flavors in a masterly way to bring out the finest flavors.
Born in 1979, Mr. Iio grew up in Sapporo, Hokkaido, and was influenced by his cooking-loving grandmother to go into the culinary world. He explains that taste, surprise, and stirring deep emotions are the things he thinks about while he is cooking. With his masterly skill, he has delighted many customers who visit his restaurant.
飯尾 大輔Daisuke Iio
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Ristorante La Tenda Rossa
ristorante la Tenda Rossa
- Kannai/Bashamichi, Kanagawa
- Italian,Italian/French / Pasta / Pizza
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西沢 健三NISHIZAWA KENZO
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The depth and charm of the local culture he learned in Tuscany
He was born in Kanagawa prefecture in 1974. When he was young, he loved to eat, and began working part-time at a restaurant when he was 16. When he was 20, he started working at an Italian restaurant in Kohoku ward, and officially started his career. When he was 24, he went to Italy, and trained there for four years focusing on Tuscany. After returning to Japan, he took on the role of a chef in an affiliated restaurant in Nishi-Azabu, "VINO DELLA PACE". He became the head chef of "ristorante la Tenda Rossa" when he was 29. Eleven years later, he has now grown into the best Italian chef in Yokohama, according to many people.
西沢 健三NISHIZAWA KENZO
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