stopover
Japan
from February 28th 2018
In March, we head East for an enriching and magical stopover in the Land of the Rising Sun.
TWO EXCEPTIONAL EVENINGS WITH TAKEO YAMAZAKI
FEBRUARY 28th / PRIVATE EVENING ON INVITATION ONLY
MARCH 1ST / OPEN ON RESERVATION
Between traditional know-how and modernity, the Japanese culinary art in its quintessence!
Enjoy a gourmet encounter with Takeo Yamazaki, the stellar Head Chef at Yoshi,
Joël Robuchon’s only Japanese restaurant in the world.
> About Takeo Yamazaki
> Discover the YOSHI
JAPAN EVENING / 1ST MARCH 2018
DISCOVERY MENU
An evening of encounters and sharing. Guests will be assigned to a table of 8-10 people according to the number in each party.
Four-hands menu prepared by Xavier Watrelot with stellar guest chef Takeo Yamazaki
Starters
EBI SHINJO
Kombu consommé with shrimp ball
By Takeo Yamazaki
SASHIMI
Kingfish, fennel, yuzu
Main courses
OMAKASE
Chef’s selection
GHINDARA NO SAIKYO YAKI
Marinated and grilled black cod
By Takeo Yamazaki
KOHITSUJI
Lamb in nori, morels and carrots
Desserts
AMANDO
Pannacotta with pistachio cream
By Takeo Yamazaki
TAMA KOKONATTSU
Coco sphere, shizo, praline
Menu accompanied by tastings of prestigious sakes and a selection of wines
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CHF. 195.-, per person, including :
CULTURAL APERITIF
FROM 7 TO 8:30PM
Gourmet aperitif with champagne in the company of author-illustrator Philippe Delord who will share the experience of his trip on the historic Tokaido road. Exhibition of Furoshiki by Francine Mancini.
artist portrait
Meeting with Philippe Delord a passionate globe-trotter
Tokaido 53 / A scooter on the tracks of Hiroshige
by the painter and illustrator Philippe Delord
From his road trip to Japan - a scooter along the Tokaido historic road that connects Tokyo to Kyoto for about five hundred kilometers - Philippe Delord has brought back a sketchbook and paintings that has led to this magnificent book TOKAIDO 53 .
Born in Lyon and living in Tours, Philippe Delord is a passionate globe-trotter. In his travel bag, besides his sketchbook, colored pencils, maps and some practical objects, one will certainly also find also a part of dream ... that he will confront during his trip.
> To learn more about Philippe Delord and his work
Book signing :
Thursday 1st March /11h30-14h30
Salon Jasmin
Journey of the month menu
FROM 2 TO 31 MARCH, 2018
In addition to our seasonal offer, a Japon-inspired menu is offered from Monday to Friday, lunch and dinner !
Flavours of Japan
Starter
SASHIMI
Kingfish, fennel, yuzu
Main course
KOHITSUJI
Lamb in nori, morels and carrots
Desserts
TAMA KOKONATTSU
Coco sphere, shizo, praline
CHF. 54.-, per person
Upon reservation
furoshiki
Beautiful, chic & eco-friendly …. the art of Japanese wrapping!
Aesthetic, ecological, practical, furoshiki is a piece of fabric used in Japan for centuries to wrap, wear, decorate, offer, store .... Today, it’s many uses are still relevant to contemporary life.
Exhibition and demonstration of furoshiki by Francine Mancini, who will also be running workshops in March for those interested:
Sunday 18th March /16h-17h30
FUROSHIKI Workshop
& Gourmet TEATIME
CHF. 60.-/ per person
> More details about Francine Mancini and her activities in Geneva
PHOTO GALLERY
