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"Chef Caty Cole, tidligere State Bird SF BBS"

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"$$ This cubby-sized bistro emanates home-away-from-home hearth energy, with rustic wooden fixtures and shelves lined with woven baskets. Farm-fresh vegetables sit beside the flower arrangements on the counter, while chef Katy Cole mans the stove and greets each guest like an old friend. The short but well-curated selection of natural wines showcases regions such as Loire In France and Collio in Italy, presented alongside craft beers sourced mainly from small Japanese producers. / What were your first impressions when you arrived? This cubby-sized bistro emanates home-away-from-home hearth energy, with rustic wooden fixtures and shelves lined with woven baskets. Farm-fresh vegetables sit beside the flower arrangements on the counter, while chef Katy Cole mans the stove and greets each guest like an old friend. What’s the crowd like? The laid-back, English-friendly atmosphere attracts an international crowd, as well as regulars from the neighborhood and the hipster district of nearby Nakameguro. What should we be drinking? The short but well-curated selection of natural wines showcases regions such as Loire In France and Collio in Italy, presented alongside craft beers sourced mainly from small Japanese producers. Main event: the food. Give us the lowdown—especially what not to miss. Cole honed her skills at San Francisco’s State Bird Provisions. At Locale, she channels the freshness and simplicity of California cuisine in plant-forward dishes such as lentils and avocado spooned over bright-pink yogurt sauce made with shiso-flavored shibazuke pickles, pork from Kagoshima with spaghetti squash and black radish, and Spanish mackerel with a medley of colorful vegetables from local organic farms. Eggy mains like poached eggs on housemade muffins with lemon-garlic cashew sauce take center stage at brunch on the weekends. And how did the front-of-house folks treat you? The chef provides thoughtful and enthusiastic guidance. At dinner time, there’s a tasting-menu option that offers a bite of everything."

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"Great brunch place. Lovely atmosphere, nice staff, good music, etc."

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"L'autre restaurant chéri à Tokyo, pour l'accueil et l'art des légumes de Katy. Une très belle adresse, dans un joli quartier où il faut se promener. Tout est bon."

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"Small restaurant with fresh farm products. Better to make reservation. "

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"Katie’s restaurant, from California. Amazing vegetables from farm to table. "

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"amazing California style food in homey environment "

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"Tenu par une française bio "

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"カリフォルニア出身のシェフが作る料理。行ってみたい。"

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"A great friendly place. The chef is amazing in her mix of culture from us to Japan"

@sperret94

"Magnifique... Tenu par 2 américaines / française "

@mjacquard97