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Javier and Sergio Torres (in no particular order 🤣) and Chef de Cuisine Carmine Memoli.

Barcelona · Oct 2026Cocina Hermanos Torres

Three expansive cooking stations occupy the center of the room, with guests seated around them.

Oyster: ssamjang, fermented lime
Blue prawn: "popcorn"
Razor clam: fermented tomato jus, "pangrattato"
Uni: pine nut, ganjang

Philadelphia · Sep 2026Provenance

A French-Korean tasting menu counter in Philadelphia.

The evening starts on the lovely patio - with views into the beautiful restaurant.

Carlsbad · Sep 2026LILO

A 22-seat tasting-menu counter in Carlsbad, California.

The four snacks on one board.

Tyler · Sep 2026Heritage East at Culture ETX

‘Lineage’ Dinner Series, Guest Chef: Eduardo Osorio of Meridian

Sakizuke, a prelude to the season.

Plano · Mar 2026Ichika

A kaiseki dinner at an eight-seat counter in Plano, Texas.

Ark Shell with Nuta Dressing, and Tosa Vinegar Jelly.

Kyoto · Feb 2026Muromachi Wakuden

An intimate kappo-style counter experience in the heart of Kyoto.

MichelinTabelog Award: Bronze, 2026Tabelog 100: Japanese Cuisine (West), 2025

Counter seats at the open kitchen.

London · Dec 2025Fallow

A vibrant modern British restaurant in London's St James's neighborhood.

Chef Masayuki Otaka

Dallas · Feb 2024Mabo

Masayuki Otaka's yakitori omakase counter in Dallas, Texas.

Langoustine with sagebrush, vanilla oil and toasted butter

Girona · Nov 2022El Celler de Can Roca

A long tasting lunch at the Roca brothers' restaurant in Girona, Spain.