
Magnolia StreetStanding quietly amidst the hustle and bustle, yet exuding a sense of grandeur, this symbolic tree can be admired from the garden.
「Intertwined treesThe impressive and magnificent building of "
This place has been reborn through a collaboration between the owner and a new chef.
Cafe & RestaurantLENRI」。
Tuesday, December 3, 2013It reopened as a French restaurant.
The chefs who will be working here this timeOnoue NariakiMr.
After completing his training in Tajimi, Gifu,Grand Exiv Hamana LakeItalian within "LuccicoreIn ",
He is a chef who has worked in Italian and French cuisine for about 10 years.
Making the most of the skills we have cultivated so far,
They offer colonial French cuisine that blends Eastern and Western influences, centered around their own vegetable garden.
Inspired by ancient European castles, this building stands quietly within its stone walls, its appearance being...
It has the atmosphere of a hidden retreat!

While gazing at the scenery in front of a garden where you can enjoy all four seasons,
You can enjoy a blissful moment savoring a delicious meal.
Now, this time,OnoueI asked the chef,
We ordered a short course with three dishes per person, where the contents were left to the chef.

It was a late summer evening, and the courtyard terrace was in full bloom with red and white crape myrtle flowers, accompanied by a pleasant breeze.
On this courtyard terrace,End of Augustto"Old Castle Beer GardenThey are holding the event,
Surrounded by walls resembling castle walls, enveloped in a Western atmosphere,
Enjoy a moment of elegance under the crape myrtle blossoms amidst the expansive green grass.

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Crepe myrtle (white)

Crepe myrtle (red)

We decided to have our aperitifs on the courtyard terrace!

"Astoria Cold Wine 9.5 Pink" Italy, Veneto region, 4,500 yen
This Italian sparkling wine from the Veneto region is named "9.5" prominently on the bottle because of its 9.5% alcohol content.
The bottle is coated in white, and the pale pink color inside remains a surprise until it's poured.
In this case, the wire part is pink, and the cork base is also pink, creating a unified look.conjunctionIt's entirely pink, which is the company's signature color!
A delicate, almost ephemeral pink color with a fine lather.
This sparkling wine has a clean, crisp taste while also offering a refreshing fruity flavor.

"Assortment of appetizers"
The roasted slipper lobster, with its fragrant and sweet flavor, is cooked to perfection, slightly rare.
It pairs perfectly with plums marinated in honey.
Grilled golden snapper, ginger simmered in balsamic vinegar, pickled myoga ginger, and served with a sphere of balsamic vinegar.
Fresh marinated red squid from Suruga Bay,
The dish, tossed with a slightly bitter Manganji pepper mousse, is perfect as a snack to go with drinks!

"Crispy, grumpy sweet snapper"
The tilefish scales are deep-fried until crispy to enjoy their texture, and then served with a muscat grape sauce.
Served with fried sea beans, long beans, okra, and chili threads.
Made using white organic wineOnoueThe chef's rich beurre blanc sauce,
The Muscat grape sauce, which adds a touch of tartness, is a limited-time sauce and highly recommended!
Fish dishes are best when the scales are crispy!

"Chateau la Reverance 2011" - A small Bordeaux château from France.
Château Révérance is located in Saint-Émilion, France.Château TournefilleThis is a wine produced by "[company name]".
This is made from Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes.
The château's name, as reflected on the label, is derived from the gesture of "bending one's knees and bowing in acknowledgment to a noble person."
It has a deep purplish-red hue, and aromas of dried fruit and herbs.
It's rich, full-bodied, and very satisfying to drink.
This was selected to go with the meat dish♪

"Roasted venison"
The precious fillet of a 3-year-old fawn, hunted that morning in the mountains near Akiba Dam, is roasted to perfection.
It's served with a green peppercorn sauce.
Malabar spinach becomes slimy when heated.
Crisp komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach), fluffy sweet potato, chives, potato dauphinois, and red rice are served together.
Wild birds and animals store nutrients in their bodies in preparation for winter.
Autumn is the peak season for game meat,
Summer fawns are also very active, so they are muscular and have firm flesh.
And yet, it has a refreshing aroma and taste, and is absolutely delicious!
The spicy green pepper sauce goes perfectly with it!

"Brazilian pudding"
Brazilian pudding, which uses only egg whites,
It's an exquisite treat that perfectly combines the smoothness of panna cotta with the richness of Brazilian pudding!
conjunctionThe blueberries harvested from the vast blueberry fields are also
Since it was nearing the end of the meal, they generously added a generous portion!

7pmAround that time, fireworks that were coincidentally being held nearby started to go off!
OnoueFrom the chef,The balcony on the second floor is the best seat in the house!"So they recommended it to me,
I immediately headed out to the second-floor balcony♪

Come to think of it, this might be the first time I've actually seen fireworks properly this year!
I've been swamped with articles about Thailand for a while now (laughs).
It was a truly healing night watching the beautiful fireworks, the first and last of the year, at the end of summer! (I'm so grateful and moved.)
now,conjunctionSo, a new staff member has just joined the store,
OnoueThe chef seems to be very busy every day, with teaching and preparing ingredients.
Lunch reservations can be difficult to get on some days, but I also recommend visiting in the evening when the restaurant is lit up and you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere.
OnoueLet's go out for drinks again when things have calmed down, okay?
Cafe & Restaurant LENRI
8501-2 Miyakoda-cho, Kita-ku, Hamamatsu City
TEL: 053-428-7000
Opening hours: 10:00 - 22:00 Closed: Thursdays
http://wp.lenri.com/