In case you missed it, my recommendations for what to see, do, buy, & eat when in "Japan's most photogenic city" are now up on the CNN Travel site. Everyone should visit Kyoto at least once. It's Japan's best preserved ancient city. Shrines, temples, palaces, gardens ... the city is home to thousands of architectural wonders, including 17 UNESCO World Heritage … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Philippe’s Bar – aka Bar F.S.N. #3 is Open!
This news from Mr. John Gorman: Philippe is proud to announce the long awaited opening of F.S.N. the third! The bar will be open from tonight! Opening party Saturday February 21st, DJ’s from 22h. DJ's boogie Dan, Rei and Raijin. The new bar is located between Kawaramachi and Nishi-Kiyamachi, on the north side of Rokaku Dori, on the third floor of the Rokaku … [Read more...]
Tadg’s is back!
Tadg and Mika McLoughlin are opening a new establishment "Tadg's Gastro Pub" on the site of the former Merry Island restaurant this Friday. Here's the good word from the man himself via his blog: Dear Friends, We have moved and are just a three-minute walk north of or original site at the Empire building. Go up Kiyamachi, cross Oike, it’s right on the right (east) side. … [Read more...]
Philippe’s Bar
February 2015 UPDATE: Philippe's Bar #3 is now open! Check this link for details: BAR FSN #3 November 2014 Update: Philippe's Bar #2 has now closed, but will be reopening in a new location as Philippe's Bar #3 very soon. Check this site for updates! Frontieres Sans Nations aka Bar F.S.N. aka Philippe's Bar Bar F.S.N., more commonly known as "Philippe's Bar", was … [Read more...]
Craft Beer in Kyoto
Craft beer is trending in Kyoto with craft beer festivals twice a year, many bars stocking varieties and some bars dedicating their business completely to promoting craft beer culture. There are two craft beer breweries in Kyoto, and another starting next year. Here I talk to Tadg McLoughlin who runs the eponymous Tadg's: a craft beer specialty bar in Kyoto, about being on the … [Read more...]
