At the TableNotebook No 37January 2025
Takashi Miyazaki's kappo room, one of the most surprising tables in Ireland.
Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective
We settle onto Sheares Street in Cork, precisely where Takashi Miyazaki orchestrates a twelve-course performance. Twelve guests gather at a counter, watching him prepare each dish in turn. It is an intimate experience, a culinary ballet performed just for you.
Dublin (Chapter One
Securing one of these coveted seats requires booking months in advance. We recommend staying overnight in Cork to fully savor the experience without rushing. This allows for a leisurely evening, punctuated by the city's character.
This meal represents a compelling dining experience on the island.
The Ireland Edit Way
Cut the itinerary in half, then cut it again. The letter we send before every first visit.
Every hotel change costs you half a day. Luxury, in Ireland, is staying put.
Six questions we apply before booking any room in Ireland. The November test, the dinner-twice test, the landscape-over-room test.
To understand Ireland, stop looking at the castles and start looking at the kitchen table.
From the notebook
Collected notes. A few times each season.