Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2012

All-American queen of the bake-offs Sarabeth, who began her cake and jam biz from her New York digs in 1981, opened doors in Tokyo this month to provide Manhattan-style brunch and high-tea possibilities to pastry-munchers in the Japanese capital. Goods from her own line, such as the infamous “spreadable fruit,” are for taking home after indulging in à la carte fare like ricotta pancakes and pumpkin waffles. Open daily from 9am-10pm in Shinjuku station’s Lumine, Sarabeth’s (2F Shinjuku Lumine 2, 3-38-2 Shinjuku; Tel: 03-3348-5211) could make for an upscale mid-commute meeting spot or a way to get the day started off right.