Better a dish of herbs where love is, than a fatted ox and hatred with it. [Proverbs, Chapter 15: Verse 17] It's spring in Kyoto and time for something fresh. Though Kyoto's best-known vegan restaurant and purveyor of fake meats Cafe Peace did not survive the winter, new management has stepped into the breach and established a strong new vegan presence on Hyakumanben: Cafe … [Read more...]
The Flying Keg
UPDATE October 2010: I was very sad to learn recently that this fine establishment has now closed. The Flying Keg is a superb beer emporium on the crossroads of Mikage Dori and Higashioji Dori. Literally, hundreds of delicious beers are on offer from over 25 different countries, all of which have been personally tasted by the owner (wow!). And because he knows his stock … [Read more...]