FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2018 THE PENINSULA TOKYO INTRODUCES PETER ARTISAN CHEFS OF JAPAN A unique gastronomic series The Peninsula Tokyo s signature restaurant Peter will collaborate with four award-winning Japanese artisan chefs during a limited edition culinary series. Top from Left to Right: Chef Masateru Kiriyama, Chef Massimiliano Ziano Bottom from Left to Right: Masayoshi Nishikawa, Zaiyu Hasegawa, Yoshiaki Takazawa, Hiroyasu Kawate Each artisan chef will be taking up residence at Peter for one weekend only, partnering with Chef de Cuisine Masateru Kiriyama to create special lunch and dinner menus that feature specially sourced local ingredients. These renowned figures with exceptional talent and vision are admired by food critics and the most discerning guests from all over the world, hailed as groundbreaking luminaries at the forefront of Japan s culinary landscape. Chef Kiriyama and
PETER X ARTISAN CHEFS OF JAPAN - 2 the four decorated chefs will each prepare a special menu of seven courses, to be presented over two days each month from August to November, respectively. Menus will be served with premium beverages for the ultimate dining experience at The Seven Seas Aviation Lounge, an exclusive lounge showcasing 100 years of Japan s aviation history, complete with one large table for communal seating, a sofa lounge, private restrooms and access to an outside balcony. To fully enjoy this experience, a room package including accommodation in a Deluxe Room or Executive Suite with breakfast for two is also available. PETER (Chef de Cuisine Masateru Kiriyama) Chef Masateru Kiriyama was born and raised in Tokyo and started his career as a chef after graduating from Tsuji Culinary Institute Tokyo in 1996. Specializing in French cuisine, Chef Kiriyama has extensive experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, notably Auberge De Cassagne. He further gained experience by working as the chief chef at the Embassy of Japan in Luxembourg, where he created dishes for state guests. Chef Kiriyama returned to Japan to work at le 6eme sens in Tokyo, before joining The Peninsula Tokyo as Chef de Partie in Peter in July 2007. Today, in his role as Chef de Cuisine, Chef Kiriyama focuses on quality local ingredients; infusing Japanese essence into his creations by using white soy sauce, wasabi, green Sansho pepper and Japanese pickled vegetables to bring out well-balanced, unique flavors for both Japanese and international guests to enjoy. GION NISHIKAWA (Chef Masayoshi Nishikawa) Date and Time: August 31, Dinner at 7:00 pm September 1, Lunch 12:00 and Dinner at 7:00 pm Chef Masayoshi Nishikawa is the chef-owner of two-michelin-starred Gion Nishikawa where he showcases the sublime art of kaiseki, the quintessential Japanese haute cuisine. Chef Nishikawa offers an opportunity for diners to use all their senses while enjoying the best of Japan s seasonal and locally sourced produce.
PETER X ARTISAN CHEFS OF JAPAN - 3 DEN (Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa) Date and Time: September 28, Dinner at 7:00 pm September 29, Lunch 12:00 and Dinner at 7:00 pm Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa is the owner of Den, awarded two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide Tokyo and ranked Number two in Asia s 50 Best Restaurants 2018. Chef Hasegawa focuses on creative and playful presentation in his modern and imaginative kaiseki menu. TAKAZAWA (Chef Yoshiaki Takazawa) Date and Time: October 26, Dinner at 7:00 pm October 27, Lunch 12:00 and Dinner at 7:00 pm Chef Takazawa combines traditional Japanese hospitality with complex and imaginative French- Japanese fusion dishes. His exclusive 10-seater restaurant, Aronia de Takazawa, has been named in the U.S. Food & Wine Magazine s World s Top 10 Life-Changing Restaurants. FLORILÈGE (Chef Hiroyasu Kawate) Date and Time: November 30, Dinner at 7:00 pm December 1, Lunch 12:00 and Dinner at 7:00 pm Chef Hiroyasu Kawate is the chef-owner of Florilège, awarded two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide Tokyo and ranked Number three in Asia s 50 Best Restaurants 2018. Meaning anthology in French, Florilège combines the exquisite styles and techniques of classic French cuisine with the freshest, locally sourced Japanese produce and ingredients. Price for both Lunch and Dinner: JPY 47,000 per person, inclusive of beverages SEAT RESERVATION ONLY: For seat reservation only, please contact Peter via email on peterptk@peninsula.com or by calling +81 3 6270 2763.
PETER X ARTISAN CHEFS OF JAPAN - 4 ROOM PACKAGE: To fully enjoy this gastronomic experience, book the PETER X Artisan Chefs of Japan room package which includes the following benefits: Accommodation for two in a Deluxe Room or Executive Suite One dinner for two, valid for the night of the reservation Breakfast for two Room rates: JPY 148,000 for Deluxe Room / JPY 190,000 for Executive Suite Validity: Valid for bookings starting from 22 May 2018, for stays on: 31 August & 1 September, 28-29 September, 26-27 October, 30 November & 1 December. For room package reservation only, please contact Room Reservations via email on reservationptk@peninsula.com or by calling +81 3 6270 2288. For online bookings, please visit: http://tokyo.peninsula.com/en/special-offers/peter-x-artisan- Chefs-of-Japan Terms and Conditions: Rates are subject to local taxes and service charge Offer is subject to availability A credit card is required at the time of booking. The payment will be charged to the credit card upon reservation of the offer Offer is strictly non-refundable. Communal seating for both lunch and dinner will be observed
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