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THANH THANH 2
Though I try to visit many different places around the city, I find myself frequently returning to Thanh Thanh 2 for their raw beef salad.
Portland
Vietnamese
RESTAURANTS - PORTLAND, ME
HUGO’S
The chef’s tasting menu at Hugo’s is always outstanding. Though I wouldn’t call it “off the beaten track,” Hugo’s would definitely be the spot to entertain the adventurous who aren’t afraid to eat a little cod sperm.
Downtown
American
masa_miyake
October 27, 2010
CHEF MASA MIYAKE
OWNER: MIYAKE & PAI MEN MIYAKE - PORTLAND, ME
BASTA PASTA
Basta Pasta does excellent work with Italian/Japanese fusion, and their menu is constantly changing.
Chelsea
Italian / Japanese
RESTAURANTS - NEW YORK, NY
DA SILVANO
If I’m in the mood for Italian you’ll generally find me at Da Silvano enjoying their stewed Florentine style tripe.
West Village
Italian
For ramen I like Minca, as the pork broth is extremely rich and delicious.
East Village
Ramen
1 OR 8
If I want sushi, and would recommend the Chef’s Omakase tasting menu.
Williamsburg
Japanese / Sushi
RESTAURANTS - BROOKLYN, NY
COTE D’OR
Mita House
1st floor, 5-2-18 Mita Minato-ku - Tokyo, Japan 108-0073 (view map)
T: +81/(0)3.3455.5145
Cote D’Or in Tokyo is my favorite spot for French cuisine. They prepare a skate fish, which comes from only one spot in Hokkaido, that I could only refer to as ‘perfect.’
Mita
French
RESTAURANTS - TOKYO, JAPAN
YASHIKI
Setagaya 2-Chome, Tokyo
Yashiki does no advertising and is very small. You pay 50.00 to sit down, which includes 6 or 7 small things, and then order from there. It’s great for sushi.
Setagaya
Japanese / Sushi
SAKAGURA
Sakagura in New York is hands down the best sake bar I’ve been to.
Midtown East
Japanese
SAKE BAR - NEW YORK, NY
KORIN
Favorite tool? Metal chopsticks, called Sae Bashi, are like an extension of my hand. I use them for just about everything.
Tribeca
Japanese Store
RESTAURANT SUPPLIES / TOOLS - NEW YORK, NY
HARBOR FISH MARKET
We use local purveyors such as Harbor Fish, to insure that whatever is on our tasting menus includes items available seasonally.
Downtown Portland
Seafood Market
PURVEYORS - MAINE
FISHBOWL FARMS
We use local purveyors such as Fishbowl Farms in Bowdoinham, to insure that whatever is on our tasting menus includes items available seasonally.
Maine
Vegetable Farm
MAINE
NEW YORK
ICHINOKURA “ACE BREWERY BARREL” TARU JUNMAI
Available at these retailers.
Though it’s aged in cedar barrels, this flavor doesn’t come over too aggressively.
Japanese / Sake
DRINKS - SAKE
ASAHI EXTRA DRY
I always drink beer with my sake, so a cold bottle of Asahi Extra Dry would pair up perfectly here.
Japanese / Beer
DRINKS - BEER
BOOKS
LAROUSSE GASTRONOMIQUE
When it comes to technique, I can’t think of any cookbook that has influenced me more than Larousse Gastronomique. It is simply the best.
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Author: Librairie Larousse
WHO
Chef Masa Miyake, owner of Miyake and Pai Men Miyake in Portland, Maine.
WHY
Chef/owner Masa Miyake worked in New York at seafood restaurant Oceana and with chef Daniel Boulud before moving to Portland, Maine and opening up Miyake.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Masa Miyake’s recommendations on where to eat in Portland, New York, Brooklyn, and Japan.