EAT | "SMITH," a Dining Bar Offering Food and Music in an Artistic Space, Opens

EAT｜Now Open at Q Plaza Harajuku, Which Opened on March 28th

SMITH, a Dining Bar Where You Can Enjoy Food and Music in an Artistic Space, Has Opened

SMITH, a dining bar, has opened on the 4th floor of "Q Plaza Harajuku," a new landmark along Meiji Dori in Harajuku, which opened on March 28th. The interior, designed by Eiji Hatanaka, director of select shops "ICON" and "IDOL," fuses food, art, and music. With approximately 100 seats in a variety of settings, including box seats, terrace seats, private rooms, and a lounge, unique original menus are offered from lunch to dinner.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

Focus on Special Menus You Can Only Experience Here

SMITH offers limited-time special menus in collaboration with food brands every four months, alongside its regular menu featuring pizzas baked in a stone oven, healthy dishes using fresh vegetables from its own farm, and original Brooklyn-style tapas and fritters.

For its opening, SMITH presents a special collaboration with "BROOKLYN RIBBON FRIES," a restaurant by Chef KIYO SHINOKI, highly acclaimed by publications such as The New York Times, Time Out, The Michelin Guide, and Zagat Survey. The menu includes "Ginger Syrup Special Drink" and original "Palomitas" (popcorn) featuring corn cooked in olive oil, generously incorporating ingredients like vegetables, fruits, tea, and butter.

Additionally, approximately 40 types of bottled craft beers from around the world are available, including the original Seattle beer "SMITH" named after the establishment, and domestic craft beers.

A Spot to Encounter Stimulating Music and Art

Inside SMITH, a "PHONE BOOTH," designed by graphic artist YOSHIROTTEN and inspired by telephone booths, appears with music provided by Hostess Entertainment, an independent music company based in Nakameguro, Tokyo. Within the booth, you can listen to music from artists such as Radiohead, Beck, Arctic Monkeys, Animal Collective, Sonic Youth, and FKA twigs through the receiver.

Furthermore, the space is adorned with visuals by YOSHIROTTEN, including the key visual for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo 2015 S/S and graphics for the fashion brand "JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN," as well as visuals by illustrator buggy, known for his work in numerous fashion magazines, creating an artistic atmosphere.

SMITH
6-28-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Q Plaza Harajuku 4F
Tel. 03-6419-7789
Hours | Lunch 11:00–15:00 (L.O. 14:30)
Cafe 15:00–18:00
Dinner 18:00–23:00 (L.O. 22:00)
http://www.opefac.com/smith/