Chef Stuart Brioza, an enormously influential figure in the California food scene, toured the Niseko region and other parts of Hokkaido as part of an Adventure & Gastronomy Tour hosted by the Niseko Promotion Board.
Niseko's local area information magazine "Summerlife" is scheduled to publish a special feature article on the visit in its 2024 issue.
Here are the details.
About Chef Brioza
Chef Brioza is a chef with tremendous influence in the California food scene.
He is a James Beard Award-winning chef with two Michelin stars.
A pioneer of California's culinary scene, he deeply believes in nature's power to inspire cuisine.
Throughout his career, Brioza has continually urged the food industry to adopt sustainable practices by "drawing inspiration from the oceans, mountains, and fields that surround us."
About the Visit to Niseko
This time, Brioza toured the Niseko region and other parts of Hokkaido as part of an Adventure & Gastronomy Tour organized by the Niseko Promotion Board.
Furthermore, they utilized "Kammui+", one of Japan's leading outdoor experience platforms that provides personalized services to users and is a new member of the Niseko Promotion Board.
In addition to cycling through picturesque vineyards in Yoichi, the team tasted the region's finest wines with Masahiro Chiku, owner of the Niseko boutique wine shop "Cave de Bambou."
They also visited Niseko Distillery, Niseko LaLaLa Farm, and the famous Niseko View Plaza, where fresh ingredients are available.
For the grand finale, an eight-course meal prepared by Brioza and his wife was presented.
Each course featured ingredients discovered and sourced during their journey.
Niseko's area information magazine "Summerlife" conducted an interview with Brioza at the end of the trip.
The magazine reportedly plans to run a feature article in its 2024 issue.