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In the popular Italian restaurant "Sanwa" in Shirokan, today we had the pleasure of dining with two renowned French chefs from Kagurazaka. The menu for August has just been updated. [Drinks] "San Benedetto" [Aperitivo] Caprese reconstruction?! Starting from the bottom, there's a cream of mozzarella cheese, in the middle, a basil puree sauce, and on top, layers of peach and tomato puree. The tricolor presentation is beautiful! It's not just about the appearance, but the depth of each component that creates the flavor. [Olives and Semi-Dried Tomatoes] Olives and sun-dried tomatoes simmered in sherry wine. [Prosciutto and Gnocco Fritto] Traditional dish from Emilia in Italy, with freshly sliced prosciutto on top of fried gnocco fritto. The thinly sliced prosciutto melts with the heat of the freshly fried gnocco fritto, creating a delightful texture. [Homemade Bread] Focaccia soaked in olive oil, exquisite. [Cold Pasta with Ishikawa Octopus and Shiso] Cold Genovese pasta with octopus from Kanazawa, green beans, and shiso. Using refreshing shiso instead of basil, creating an exquisite dish. [Baked Eggplant with Uni] Melting eggplant topped with Ishikawa sea urchin, and herb breadcrumbs for a crispy finish. [Sautéed Ehime Bluefin Tuna] Softly sautéed bluefin tuna from Ehime with a sauce combining white balsamic vinegar and balsamic vinegar. Enhanced with herbs and lemon for a refreshing aroma and flavor. [Green Asparagus and Parmesan Cheese Risotto] Using fresh green asparagus from a dedicated farm in Hokkaido, mixed with rice and shaved Parmesan cheese. The juicy green asparagus and the richness of the cheese blend perfectly with the rice. [Hiroshima Nakayama Ranch Wagyu Boiled Tongue] The wagyu tongue is boiled tenderly, served with boiled egg, anchovy, hardened bread, and salsa verde with Italian parsley. The tender tongue melts in your mouth, and the salsa verde adds depth to the flavor. [Fresh Ginger Granita] Marinated sharp-tasting fresh ginger with crushed ice and popping candy for a refreshing granita. [Grilled Seasonal Vegetables Platter] Lotus root, red bell pepper, okra, green beans, silk sweet corn, and Yatsugatake mushrooms from Niigata. Grilled slowly over charcoal to bring out the sweetness and umami of each vegetable, delicious with just a touch of salt. [Australian Organic Bone-in Lamb] Slowly grilled organic lamb on charcoal. The tender lean meat and rich flavor are delicious and easy to eat, served with lemon, whole grain mustard, yuzu pepper, and black pepper to taste. [Mr. Hasegawa's Mushroom Spaghetti] Spaghetti with mushrooms from mushroom specialist farmer Mr. Hasegawa, mixed with duxelles (ragout) of garlic and Italian parsley, topped with slices of fragrant mushrooms. A must-try dish. [Fresh Tomato Pici] Simple spaghetti "Pici" with a tomato sauce made of tomatoes, fresh garlic, and water. The handmade Pici has a supple chewy texture, with perfect balance of salt and tomato acidity. [Dolce] "Pineapple Marinade" Ripe pineapple marinated with a hint of Western liquor, served with dill for a refreshing touch. A new dessert born from the request for something refreshing. [After-dinner Drink] "Iced Coffee" The coffee brewed by Shikichan is delicious. The two chefs we dined with were also impressed. Thank you all very much.