With its tablet-menu ordering system and counter seating, this lively French brasserie is a cheerfully casual spot to drop in for a glass of wine or a full meal - a refreshing contrast to stuffy formal French restaurants. They serve a good range of bistro fare - well prepared and budget-friendly - along with a wide selection of wines from around the world. The extensive food menu starts with promising appetizers like "sour cream, pancetta and onion tarte flambe"... [Continue reading]

This neighborhood pizzeria serves top-class Neapolitan-style pizza in a casual, unpretentious atmosphere. There are plenty of homey touches like the pizza trays advertising an Italian beer, the chopped firewood piled up in one corner, and the lively Italian radio in the background. Your fork and knife are delivered neatly to your table in a small paper bag. Service is friendly and.... [Continue reading]

A popular stop on coffee-connoisseur tours of Nagoya, QOL ("Quality of Life") is a combination coffee roastery and art gallery with a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. There are usually a few different exhibits showing in the spacious upstairs cafe area, while an impressive stereo system plays low-volume R&B and hiphop. You can choose from a variety of beans for drip coffee, or hot and.... [Continue reading]

Suju Dining is a lively, comfortable dining bar - basically a fancy izakaya - that serves excellent food and drink from Nagano-ken. It's a great place to try out different sakes from that prefecture, and they offer a range of limited-time seasonal bottles every month to supplement their very solid day-to-day selection. Beautiful vegetables straight from Nagano farms are one of the.... [Continue reading]

La Peche serves solid country-style French fare, with hearty main dishes like bouillabaisse, duck a l'orange, lamb chops with merguez sausage, and beef bourguignon. Starters range from escargot and steamed mussels to foie gras terrine and capellini with uni and truffles. At lunchtime you can enjoy an excellent (and very filling) chicken leg confit - served on a bed of white beans.... [Continue reading]

Casime serves modern Middle-Eastern cuisine, featuring meaty dishes like Lamb Kofta and Ezo Venison grilled over blazing firewood in a brick hearth. Starters like their juicy Merguez Sausage (served with a helping of hummus) and Bulgar Salad are well prepared and quite appetizing. The drinks list features a well-selected, ever-changing assortment of craft beers, both on tap and in.... [Continue reading]