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MONTHLY SPECIAL DINNERChef’s Specialty "Stagione"
Chef Michiaki Yoshida prepares his Stagione menu with each month focusing on a certain region of Italy as the theme. This menu features courses that let you enjoy unique regional cuisine which differs depending on the area's climate and customs. Each dish incorporates ingredients from across Japan, including from Osaka, into traditional local Italian cuisine, and serves up fresh charms and flavors to visitors every month.
- NOV
Valle d'Aosta Region
Home to the regional capital, Aosta, Valle d'Aosta is the smallest region in northwestern Italy. Nestled among the peaks of the Alps, it offers breathtaking mountain landscapes, including Italy's highest summit, Monte Bianco, and the iconic Matterhorn. The old town preserves the living legacy of the Roman era, and the region itself is dotted with medieval castles and fortresses. Bordering Switzerland and France, Valle d'Aosta has thrived through diverse cultural exchanges, which have also enriched its gastronomy. Local specialties include Fontina cheese, as well as hearty stews and soups made with herbs, vegetables, and game (wild meat), celebrating the bounty of the mountains.
Lombardy Region
Lombardy, home to Milan, the renowned capital of fashion and design, is a region in northern Italy. At the foot of the Alps lie the elegant Lake Como and numerous ski resorts, making it one of Europe's premier destinations. The region harmoniously blends tradition with modern vitality, boasting historical treasures such as Milan's Duomo, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, alongside Renaissance architectural masterpieces, while continuing to innovate as an economic hub.
Blessed with a rich culinary tradition, Lombardy offers a diverse array of dishes featuring local specialties such as cheeses, butter, mushrooms, chestnuts, and meats. Signature creations like veal-stuffed ravioli known as "Casoncelli," rustic corn-based polenta, and the savory "Milanese-style cutlet" present flavors unique to the region that delight every visitor. - JAN
Veneto Region
Venice, the provincial capital, is known as a city on the ocean made up of small islands on the Adriatic Sea. It is a beautiful and splendid water city which features annual festivals called carnivals, and palaces with magnificent architectural styles and luxurious decorations. The city also has many kinds of cuisine that use various spices, seafood, and rice circulating through trade focused on the Adriatic Sea.
Emilia-Romagna Region
Bologna is the capital of this province, and has the world's oldest university, as well as Renaissance-style architecture and culture. Located in the north of Italy, it is a production area for parmesan, Balsamic vinegar, and bologna sausages. It also cultivates a lot of fruits such as grapes, pears and peaches, as well as vegetables.
- FEB
Liguria Region
Genoa is the capital of this province, a region located in northern Italy. Facing the Mediterranean Sea, luxury cruisers make stops at the largest trading port in Italy. Blessed by a warm climate year-round, here visitors can enjoy local cuisine that uses sauces with herbs such as the abundantly growing basil, as well as the diverse range of seafood that can be found in a port town.