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This year marks the 16th edition of the Tokyo Dome Hotel's "Summer Special Tasting Event." It seems to be held during the scorching hot period before the Obon holiday, and it was my second time attending after last year. It's surprising that all three master chefs featured were French cuisine chefs, marking the fourth time since 2010. It's said that in the past, Joel and Kishida also participated, which I regret missing. The essence of this event lies not only in the collaboration of the master chefs but also in the selection of wines by Professor Tasaki. The wine pairing tonight was quite intriguing. It's impressive that they didn't stick to high-end or common brands. The three master chefs for today were: Akio Kamada - Honorary Executive Chef of Tokyo Dome Hotel, Noboru Hase - Owner Chef of Le Manju Tu, Hiroyasu Kawate - Owner Chef of Florilege. Wow, it's amazing to invite these two to cater for 300-400 people. Chefs who have little experience in hotel settings and work in restaurants or bistros with only a few staff often say that they can't handle banquet meals at hotels, according to chefs who have worked in hotels (although they may say it in a somewhat condescending tone). In fact, Chef Tani mentioned that he had turned down the offer. However, every dish was incredibly delicious. These three chefs are said to represent three generations - grandfather, father, son - and the reverence for Mr. Kamada is incredible. The menu and wine pairings for the meal are as follows: <Amuse-bouche> Finger foods and a Gin Lime cocktail with Okinawan craft gin at the hotel's lounge. It was quite good, but it was such a hot day that I also ordered a beer. <Appetizers> 1. Marinated lobster, scallops, squid, and turban shell with watermelon lime jelly (Chef Kamada) Paired with "Catena Alamos Torrontes 2018" (Bodegas Catena, Argentina) 2. Wagyu beef carpaccio (Chef Kawate) Paired with "Rioja Rosado 2017" (Marques de Riscal, Spain) <Soup> 3. Ezo deer consomme with poached egg (Chef Tani) Paired with "Akamai Sake Inemankai NV" (Mukai Brewery, Kyoto) <Fish dish> 4. Dover sole with Polonaise, spring onion, and caviar (Chef Kamada) Paired with "Cote Chardonnay Blanc NV" (Dobie, Champagne, France) <Meat dish> 5. Roasted land pigeon with San sauce (Chef Tani) Paired with "Saint-Joseph 2015" (Domaine du Tunnel, Cotes du Rhone, France) <Dessert> 6. Amazon cacao dessert (Chef Kawate) Paired with "Ice Drops Red 2018" (Hayashi Farm, Nagano) <Coffee and Mignardises> The richness of the Ezo deer consomme in 3. paired with red rice sake was like turtle soup and sherry! Chef Tani's skill and impeccable taste were expected, but Chef Kawate's dessert in 6. was a masterpiece incorporating a Japanese taste! Like professional sports, is it now the era of young people...? The service from the hotel staff was excellent as always, and I enjoyed plenty of wine refills. It was another satisfying event. I'm curious about the schedule for next year, especially since it will coincide with the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. I definitely want to attend again next time. Thank you for the wonderful meal!!!