Dining
New Brews
Sake makers celebrate the start of 2009 with ginjo
Aquavit
Chef Marcus Samuelsson introduces Scandinavian haute cuisine to Tokyo
Flavors of the year
Metropolis staffers pick their favorite new restaurants of 2008
Tsunahachi
The main branch of a popular tempura chain gets everything right
Year of the beer
Celebrating the highlights of 2008—plus a few brew-fueled countdown parties
Nakae
Sample horseflesh in all its forms at this old-style Minowa eatery
Ehon no Kuni no Alice
Enjoy a winter wonderland in this new fantasy haven
Mother Esta
Eat healthy and hearty at a relaxing bistro by the water
Tatsukichi
Enjoy kushiage without the grease at this Shinjuku skewer specialist
Ebisusan
An eatery with heart, literally