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Tokyo Weekender
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The World's 50 Best Restaurants List 2025 Features Four From Japan
Tokyo is well known as one of the world's culinary capitals. It has the most Michelin stars across the globe, beating cities like New York City and Paris. From modest, hole-in-the-wall izakaya to elegant omakase sushi establishments and innovative fusion cuisine, Japan's capital holds endless intrigue for gastronomes everywhere. Eateries in Tokyo regularly feature on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. One of the most respected and influential scales in the culinary world, the list is produced by the UK media company William Reed. With a panel of over 1,000 experts made up of food writers, critics, chefs and well-travelled gourmets, the organization releases it every year to celebrate historic and unique culinary experiences. This year, four restaurants in Japan — three from Tokyo and one from Osaka — made the World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Read on to learn about each establishment's specialty. List of Contents: Sézanne (No. 7) Narisawa (No. 21) Florilège (No. 36) La Cime (No. 44) Related Posts courtesy of four seasons hotel tokyo at marunouchi courtesy of four seasons hotel tokyo at marunouchi courtesy of four seasons hotel tokyo at marunouchi Sézanne (No. 7) Two-Michelin-starred Sézanne opened in July 2021, on the seventh floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. With British chef Daniel Calvert at the helm, the modern French restaurant quickly generated buzz for its incredible 12-course tasting menu that pays tribute to Asia's deep culinary cultures. Calvert previously led the acclaimed neo-Parisian bistro Belon in Hong Kong, after honing his skills at New York's Per Se and Epicure in Paris. At Sézanne, he curates each dining experience to reflect Japan's finest seasonal ingredients, highlighting elements such as bouillabaisse with saffron from Saga Prefecture and fugu (puffer fish) from Yamanashi Prefecture. Narisawa Dish "Satoyama Scenery and Essence of the Forest" Narisawa Dessert dish "Camellia and Koji" Narisawa (No. 21) Most gastronomes around the world would have heard of satoyama cuisine, and chef Yoshihiro Narisawa's vanguard cooking style. Traditionally, satoyama refers to rural landscapes where humans live in harmony with nature; in recent years, it has come to symbolize sustainability, a deep respect for the earth and the integration of humans and the natural world. Established in 2003 in Tokyo's elegant neighborhood of Aoyama, Narisawa has an omakase-style menu that fuses a variety of culinary techniques with the concept of satoyama. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant has earned international recognition for its quality, innovation and commitment to environmentally conscious gourmet dining — securing a Michelin Green Star, 14 consecutive years on the World's Best Restaurants list and numerous other accolades. You can learn more about Narisawa from our conversation with Chef Narisawa . courtesy of florilège courtesy of florilège Florilège (No. 36) Situated in the stylish Azabudai Hills, the two-Michelin-starred Florilège is a creative French-Japanese restaurant led by chef Hiroyasu Kawate, who comes from a family of chefs. He trained at Le Jardin des Sens in Montpellier, France, before working as a sous-chef at Quintessence in Tokyo. Kawate has a strong focus on sustainability when it comes to curating his menu, highlighting locally sourced ingredients and experimenting with plant-forward tasting menus. The restaurant promises to portray 'a new side of vegetables that everyone knows,' reducing the amount of meat, fish and dairy products used. courtesy of la cime courtesy of la cime La Cime (No. 44) Modern French restaurant La Cime is located in the business district of Honmachi, which is considered the heart of Osaka. Established in 2010, the restaurant is headed by chef Yusuke Takada, who trained in Lyon and worked at renowned Parisian establishments such as Le Taillevent and Le Meurice. Takada gained global recognition after receiving the Inedit Damm Chefs' Choice Award in 2020. La Cime's menu spotlights seafood and produce from the Kansai region, as well as citrus and other ingredients from the subtropical island of Amami Oshima. The menu's signature dish is the Boudin Dog, a batter-fried boudin noir (blood sausage) colored with edible bamboo and charcoal. Related Posts Narisawa: Where Foraged Flavors Become Culinary Art Osaka's Best Restaurant and Bar Openings: Spring 2025 Michelin Guide Introduces New Restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka for 2025
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Where this BYU women's basketball standout is headed to play overseas
BYU Cougars forward Emma Calvert (25) looks to make a pass around Rice Owls forward India Bellamy (12) during a Women's National Invitation Tournament basketball game at the Marriott Center in Provo on Friday, March 17, 2023. BYU lost 71-67. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News Emma Calvert is headed across the pond. The former BYU women's basketball forward has signed a professional contract to play for KP Brno in the Czech Republic, BYU announced Tuesday morning. 'I'm so grateful for the opportunity to play professional basketball overseas and represent BYU,' Calvert said in a statement. 'My coaches have all helped prepare me for this opportunity and I can't wait to show the Czech Republic what I can do while representing BYU and its values.' Advertisement In four years with the Cougars, Calvert appeared in 119 games — starting 71 — and averaged 8.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per contest while making 48.2% of her field goal attempts. As a senior this past season, Calvert ranked second on the team in scoring at 12.6 points per game along with averages of 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks, all marking career highs. Additionally, Calvert ranks fifth in BYU program history with 138 blocked shots. 'We are thrilled to be a part of Emma signing her first professional contract,' BYU head coach Lee Cummard said in a statement. 'She has worked hard and is now seeing the results of that hard work and a great college career. Her opportunity comes with a team in a great city that plays both internationally in the Eurocup and in the Czech league. KP Brno has expectations to win, and win a lot. We are excited to support Emma this upcoming season.' Advertisement Prior to arriving at BYU, Calvert starred locally at Fremont High School, where she helped the Silverwolves win the Utah 6A state championship in 2021 and earned Deseret News Ms. Basketball honors in the process. Calvert joins a number of other BYU women's basketball alumnae playing internationally, including Tegan Graham (Germany), Maria Albiero (Brazil) and Lauren Gustin (Australia).
Reuters
05-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
U.S. funds Calvert, NYC Comptroller to back Mediobanca's bid for Banca Generali
MILAN, June 5 (Reuters) - Calvert and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander will vote in favour of Italian merchant bank Mediobanca's bid for private bank Banca Generali ( opens new tab on June 16, the two U.S. funds said on their respective websites on Thursday. Mediobanca in April proposed buying Due to the MPS bid and Italian corporate takeover rules, Mediobanca must first seek shareholders' approval to pursue the Banca Generali deal and has called a meeting for June 16 to vote on the plan. Italian tycoon Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone, a leading investor in Mediobanca, has expressed a negative view on the Banca Generali bid and is seeking a a delay of the shareholder vote saying key details are still unclear. The two funds did not disclose their stakes in Mediobanca.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
McDonald's tournament run ends in regional semifinals
OBERLIN, Ohio (WKBN) – Tiffin Calvert topped McDonald 14-4 in five innings in the OHSAA Division VII Baseball Regional Semifinals on Tuesday at Oberlin College Dill Field. The Senecas took control in the first inning when they plated five runs. Connor Moyer contributed an RBI double and Cameron Moyer delivered a 2-run home run to left. Cam Moyer finished with 4 hits and 3 RBI in the win. AJ Shoemaker added an RBI groundout, while Jacob Kidwell scored on a throwing error. Calvert added 9 more runs in the third inning. McDonald's tournament run ends with a record of 16-9. Calvert improves to 26-3. The Senecas advance to face Warren JFK in the Division VII Regional Final on Thursday at 2 p.m. at Oberlin College Dill Field. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
McDonald eyes highly-ranked Calvert in regional play
McDONALD, Ohio (WKBN) – Many question marks surrounded the McDonald baseball program when practice officially began at the end of February. Coach Andy Timko recalls, 'We lost six starters, had a lot of spots to fill with a number of young kids taking over. Those [underclassmen] displayed their ability to play well early on.' The Blue Devils excelled down the stretch, winning 12 of their last 14 games, to claim the district title after their 7-1 win over Maplewood on Saturday. The championship was McDonald's first since 1997 – the year the program advanced to the state tournament. 'We haven't been to [the regionals] in a long time,' Timko noted. 'We've talked about it; this is a close-knit team that started gelling [midway] through the season. It really [began] with the move of Josh Srock – from being one of our best pitchers to becoming our catcher – 8 games into the season.' Timko went on to say, 'We kind of struggled early on; we didn't have a catcher, so Josh was forced into it. He's done one a heck of a job – catching and framing balls for his pitchers. He's our leader.' The Blue Devils are composed of one senior Nate Metzinger and a large and talented junior class that features the likes of Srock (15 RBIs), Jaxson Candel (.290 BA, 25 RBIs), Chayse Hickox (13 RBIs), Anthony Larson (10 RBIs) and Brady Klockner (.434 BA, 18 RBIs). The team also has a freshman group that has exceeded expectations with the play of Quinn Schmidt (.484 BA, 31 RBIs) and Nick Larson (.278 BA, 21 RBIs). McDonald's lone sophomore, Brady Shobel, has given Timko a strong arm for his pitching staff. Shobel has accounted for a 6-1 mark and an ERA of 3.25. Schmidt, just a freshman, also has six wins (6-2) and an ERA of just above 3 (3.12). Hickox also has accumulated three wins on the mound this season. 'Brady and Quinn have been absolutely lights out,' Timko said. 'Chayse throws very hard. We've been very fortunate to have those [guys] pitch this year for us.' McDonald (16-8) will take on Calvert (25-3) at Oberlin College at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, in the Division VII Regional Semifinal. The Senecas are riding a 13-game win streak following their district championship conquest over St. Paul – 10-0 – on Saturday. Coach Matt Coleman's team has seven batters, who have 48 at-bats or more and who are hitting for a .333 average or higher. Junior AJ Shoemaker leads the team with a .405 average (32-79). Connor and Cameron Moyer have hit five and two homers during this season, respectively. Connor has driven in 38 runs. Calvert also has six players with double-digit stolen bases as well. Pitching has been a real strength for the Senecas throughout the campaign as they've compiled a 1.58 ERA as a team. Freshman Tucker Coleman (8-0, 1.33 ERA, 62 Ks) and junior Logan Ritzler (6-0, 0.99 ERA, 54 Ks) have each pitched over 42 innings this year while collecting a total of 116 strikeouts. 'Calvert is an extremely good team,' says Timko. 'We have the utmost respect for them. I've been around the game for some time now. Anything can happen. Our kids will give all they have.' 2025 McDonald Blue DevilsCoach: Andy TimkoRecord: 16-8 ResultsBlue Devils 7 Maplewood 1*Blue Devils 6 Bristol 3*Blue Devils 15 Chalker 5*Blue Devils 11 Lowellville 1Blue Devils 15 Lowellville 3Mineral Ridge 9 Blue Devils 4Mineral Ridge 4 Blue Devils 0Blue Devils 11 Western Reserve 3Blue Devils 16 Mathews 4Blue Devils 5 Campbell 0Blue Devils 15 Jackson-Milton 4Blue Devils 8 Blue Devils 3Blue Devils 5 Waterloo 4Blue Devils 1 Niles 0Waterloo 3 Blue Devils 0Lakeview 18 Blue Devils 8Garfield 8 Blue Devils 1Blue Devils 13 Campbell 3Blue Devils 9 Western Reserve 3Springfield 6 Blue Devils 2Springfield 5 Blue Devils 3Niles 8 Blue Devils 3Blue Devils 8 Girard 5Blue Devils 12 Struthers 10 Individual Statistical LeadersBatting AverageQuinn Schmidt – .484 (31-64)Brady Klockner – .434 (33-76)Jaxson Candel – .290 (18-62)Nick Larson – .278 (15-54)Nate Metzinger – .270 (17-63) Home RunsQuinn Schmidt – 1Chayse Hickox – 1 Runs Batted InQuinn Schmidt – 31Jaxson Candel – 25Nick Larson – 21Brady Klockner – 18Josh Srock – 15Chayse Hickox – 13 Earned Run AverageQuinn Schmidt – 3.12Brady Shobel – 3.25Chayse Hickox – 4.20 Pitching WinsQuinn Schmidt – 6Brady Shobel – 6Chayse Hickox – 3 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
