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June 22, 2015
EAT | Savor Spanish Desserts Where Tradition Meets Innovation
EAT | Savor Spanish Desserts Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Ogasawara Count Residence Welcomes Visiting Pastry Chef from Spain for a Limited Time
Ogasawara Count Residence, a restored Spanish-style mansion once home to a count, was reborn as a restaurant in 2002. From Thursday, October 2nd to Wednesday, December 10th, they will present an original menu featuring guest pastry chef Roger Coma Dalmau.
Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu
Original Desserts Infused with Japan's Seasonal Flavors
Roger Coma Dalmau, originally from Barcelona, grew up surrounded by fresh Spanish fruits thanks to his father, a fruit merchant. After graduating from culinary school, he honed his skills at several Michelin-starred restaurants in Barcelona and London, including Cal Isidre and Pollen Street Social. In July 2013, he was appointed Head Pastry Chef at Little Social in London.
Roger Coma Dalmau, Head Pastry Chef at Little Social
Dalmau emphasizes the importance of using seasonal fruits and vegetables from his current location in his dessert creations. He also believes that every flavor combination must have a reason and meaning. His desserts are characterized by their lack of unnecessary adornment, allowing diners to appreciate every element of the ingredients until the very end.
For this engagement, he has prepared original desserts that abundantly incorporate Japan's seasonal bounty. Guests can savor exquisite creations that are rich in creativity while honoring Spanish tradition.
During this period, he will also oversee the sweets at the adjacent café, not just the restaurant. A special collaboration menu with Gonzalo Alvarez, the head chef of Ogasawara Count Residence and a former colleague from their time at Neichel, a Michelin-starred restaurant in a prestigious Barcelona neighborhood, will be available.

