As the year, 2011, is coming to a close, there are many significant events. We are feeling the hustle and bustle in leading our daily lives while preparing for the holidays. It is the time when we are suddenly filled with the feeling that "Time flies."
In the same way, we at Yamashiroya-shozo are excited to serve the traditional New Year's dish called Osechi for the holiday season. With this, we brace ourselves for the one of the big moments as a chef.


Even though things have been hectic in the last month of the year, this seasonal rush reminds us that we are well and alive to pursue such things--filling us with happiness and a feeling of gratitude during the holidays. We create the unforgettable menu using many seasonal foods to convey the feeling of gratefulness. Moreover we would like you to be relaxed with this set course.


The seasonable fish and shellfish such as Monkfishes, Sea breams and oysters caught from the cold oceans contain depth of taste.


The seasonable vegetables such as Chinese Cabbages, Turnips and Green Onions, picked from the farm, contain natural sweet flavor and high nutritional values.


Especially Foie gras-Dengaku, which is deep-fried Ebi-imo (Japanese Taro in Kyoto regional) with its skin covered by Foie gras paste mixed with white-miso (sweet-salty soy bean paste), is the one that features the character of Yamashiroya-shozo; edgy with a traditional feeling. The combination of the texture, which are the crispy and not soggy preparation of Japanese Taro, and the taste of the mixture of the deep and dark of the white miso and Foie gras, is well matched with red wine, inviting you to drink more.


Shusai - the main dish is the climax in this course. It is slow-cooked tender braised pork with savory mashed potato with sweet aroma brought by a bean called Tonka. This dish also projects the character of Yamashiroya-shozo. The deep and mysterious aroma and the richness of the taste create the forgettable moments.


Time flies... Only a few days remain on the calendar this year. Enjoy great wine with great seasonal dishes. Along with the-end-of-the-year melancholic feeling, please take joy in the set course representing Yamashiroya-shozo's character, edgy but traditional feel in this month.


Selected wines in December
•VERNACCIA di San GIMIGNANO D.O.C.G (White)
•GROPPELLO GARPA CLASSICO D.O.C. (Red)
•MONFERRATO ROSSO D.O.C (Red)