Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2013

Eatalk strives to incorporate the social aspect of dining by offering weekly lunchtime cooking classes with professional chefs for groups of interested and interesting guests. In honor of Restaurant Day, the organization has teamed up with Ikiiki-kan and Acoico to serve up some of Toyama prefecture’s regional specialties. Demonstrations will teach participants how to make kombu jime and salmon masu sushi. There is also the chance to try local sake, ingredients and regional dishes. A kombu specialist will be on site to speak about the versatile sea vegetable in more detail. Get off the beaten path and explore some lesser-known cuisines of Japan. English translation available.

¥3,500 (limited to 30 participants). To register contact: eatalk.lunch@gmail.com. http://meturl.com/eatalk2013