Tokyo and Kyoto are renowned as two of the world's premier culinary capitals. How fortunate we are to live in Japan, a country that draws gourmands from across the globe. To indulge our already fortunate palates, an ultimate gastronomic event is on the horizon. This year marks the second iteration of the "Stellar Dining Series: A Celestial Feast by The Ritz-Carlton." From September 11 (Wed) to October 13 (Sun), 2019, across Asia's leading gastronomic hubs—Tokyo, Kyoto, and Guangzhou—chefs from seven The Ritz-Carlton hotels in Asia and Europe (in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Macau, and Spain's Abama) boasting a collective nine Michelin stars will collaborate to present an extraordinary dining experience. This grand event offers a culinary journey through the distinct food cultures of each city, featuring signature dishes and new creations crafted exclusively for this series.

In Tokyo, guests can experience the "Vintage Krug Champagne Dinner" (Sept 12 (Thu), 6:00 PM–9:00 PM, ¥65,000 per person, excluding tax and service charge, with Champagne pairing), featuring seven innovative courses by Michelin-starred Chef Shintaro Miyazaki and Chief Sommelier Tamaru, paired with six vintages of Krug Champagne. Additionally, the "Six Hands Dinner" (Sept 13 (Fri) and 14 (Sat), 6:00 PM–9:00 PM, ¥48,000 per person, excluding tax and service charge, with wine pairing) presents a dream collaboration of three chefs—Er Lant Golostisa, Christophe Gilbert, and Shintaro Miyazaki—utilizing the finest ingredients across eight courses.

Kyoto offers the "Tempura Dinner: Evening Banquet" (Sept 18 (Wed) and 19 (Thu), two seatings: 5:30 PM–7:30 PM and 8:00 PM–10:00 PM, ¥30,000 for food only, ¥50,000 with wine pairing, excluding tax and service charge), by Michelin-starred Chef Kenji Fujimoto. Also available is the "Four Hands Dinner" (Sept 18 (Wed) and 19 (Thu), 7:30 PM–10:00 PM, ¥30,000 for food only, ¥50,000 with wine pairing, excluding tax and service charge), a fusion of Basque and Italian cuisine by Michelin-starred chefs Er Lant Golostisa and Katsuhito Inoue, featuring premium Kyoto vegetables such as Kamo eggplant and Manganji chili peppers.

This is, of course, just a glimpse of the program. The event also includes collaborations with star mixologists, sommeliers, and pâtissiers, offering Champagne brunches, exquisite afternoon teas showcasing artisanal techniques, handcrafted cocktail experiences, masterclasses, and workshops in each city.

This exceptional dining experience, conceived by The Ritz-Carlton hotels—which view hotels not merely as places to stay but as global epicenters of gastronomy—allows us to embark on a culinary journey without leaving our tables. We invite you to seize this opportunity to savor the distinguished creations of star chefs from around the world.

A detailed schedule and select program highlights are as follows:

September 11 (Wed) – 15 (Sun): The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
At the hotel's one-Michelin-starred French restaurant, Azure 45, Chef Shintaro Miyazaki will present the "Six Hands Dinner"—an eight-course menu created in collaboration with Chef Christophe Gilbert from La Baie at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka, and Chef Er Lant Golostisa from M.B at The Ritz-Carlton, Abama. Meanwhile, at the hotel's Japanese restaurant, Hinokizaka, Chef Kenji Fujimoto from the one-Michelin-starred Tempura Mizuki at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, will offer a sublime tempura course dinner. "A Night at The Bar" will feature cocktails jointly created by Kentaro Wada from The Bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, winner of the Global Bartender Competition "The Chivas Masters 2018," and Oscar Mena, who crafts exquisite drinks at Ozone, the world's highest bar, at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, showcasing impressive mixology techniques. At The Lobby Lounge, guests can enjoy unique tea pairings curated by Richard Long, an award-winning pâtissier from The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong.

September 18 (Wed) – 19 (Thu): The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Following the Tokyo program, the star chefs' journey continues to Kyoto. At Tempura Mizuki's counter at The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, Chef Kenji Fujimoto will present a selection of his signature tempura dishes. At the Italian restaurant La Locanda, Chef Katsuhito Inoue and Er Lant Golostisa from M.B at The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, will showcase refined dishes using premium Kyoto vegetables such as Kamo eggplant and Manganji chili peppers. Mixologist Oscar Mena from Ozone at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, will offer unique cocktails at The Bar. Additionally, guests can indulge in the "Stellar Afternoon Tea" by Pierre Hermé Paris, curated by Pâtissier Régis Doumanet.

The culinary tour then proceeds to The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou, starting October 9.

Participating Chefs
Christophe Gilbert, One Star, La Baie, The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
Er Lant Golostisa, Two Stars, M.B, The Ritz-Carlton, Abama
Gordon Gu, One Star, Lai Heen, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
Jackie Ho, One Star, Lai Heen, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau
Kenji Fujimoto, One Star, Tempura Mizuki, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Paul Lau, Two Stars, Tin Lung Heen, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Shintaro Miyazaki, One Star, Azure 45, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo

For more detailed information and reservations regarding the Stellar Dining Series: A Celestial Feast by The Ritz-Carlton, please visithttps://www.ritzcarlton-stellardining.com/jp/.

For reservations and inquiries about the events in Tokyo and Kyoto in 2019, please contact:

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Dates: September 11 (Wed) – September 15 (Sun), 2019
Phone: Restaurant Reservations 03-6434-8711 (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
Email: rc.tyorz.restaurant.sales@ritzcarlton.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Dates: September 18 (Wed) – September 19 (Thu), 2019
Phone: Restaurant Reservations 075-746-5522 (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Email: rc.kyoto.restaurant.reservation@ritzcarlton.com