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Jazz starts with a glutton - Yokohama jazz bar tour

食いしん坊からはじめるJAZZ ー横濱ジャズバー巡りー

"Nice to meet you! I'm an amateur when it comes to jazz. My favorite food is minced meat. I'm really happy to be talked to while I'm eating! This is Mogu Cal Reporter Mogushima! Yokohama's JAZZ spot, famous for having the most jazz bars in Japan, is sure to be delicious. I was curious and had a full appetite, wondering if there was anything I could eat.
 
I will introduce you to Janjan~☆
 
The first place I visited was the cafe ``TIME OUT'' attached to JAZZ Club Farlaut, where you can also eat lunch.
http://www.jazz-farout.jp/
 
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"FAROUT" has various faces such as a JAZZ club, studio, classroom...
 
I immediately tried the recommended ``Taco Rice''!
 
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A large plate full of taco rice!
 
``I want to eat it quickly!'' I tried to resist the urge to rush and mix the ingredients... Something is pulling the strings...is it cheese? It seems that cheese, which was not visible in the topping at first glance, was hidden somewhere. Oh, surprise cheese! I was moved and copied, mumbled, yup! Crispy minced meat is fragrant and juicy. Irresistible for minced meat lovers! The juicy tomatoes and crunchy lettuce were a great addition, and I finished the whole meal non-stop. Haha...what a happy afternoon.
 
After the meal, I spoke with the owner, Rikuo Murao, a jazz pianist who wrote the 22-volume Encyclopedia of Jazz Poetry. Lectures and lessons by Mr. Murao and others are also held at this studio.
 
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<Encyclopedia of Jazz Poetry, 22 volumes> It took more than 10 years to complete!
 
Next we headed to "Bar Bar Bar"
 
http://www.barbarbar.jp/
 
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It has a stately exterior and a spacious interior with plenty of table seating and a jazz stage. This is truly a jazz restaurant.
 
In addition to the extensive a la carte menu, there is also a course menu, making this a great spot to visit on special occasions such as dates and anniversaries. The following two items are recommended by the manager!
 
Grilled three kinds of meat
 
<Grilled three kinds of meat “Leave it to the chef, served with barbecue sauce”>
 
Today's chef's selection of meat is "lamb, duck, and beef"! It's a luxury to be able to enjoy three types of meat at once. All the meats are delicious, especially the unique flavor of the lamb! And this time, it was so delicious that I wanted to enter it in the "Exquisite Mogu Selection 2013" (←No, that's not true;)...
 
potato gratin
 
<Potato gratin Savoie chef style “Grilled with garlic-flavored eggs and fresh cream”>
 
Fugaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa My potato prince! ! LOL It's like a ``potato gratin version of mille crepe'', layered with thinly sliced potatoes baked in a gratin style, it's just so delicious! The golden brown color on the surface is like a masterpiece. The cross section of the folded potato is a spectacular sight. Once you put it in your mouth, you will have a blissful munching time!
 
The moment I tasted this deliciousness, I immediately noticed the ``potato gratin,'' which is introduced alongside scarves and shumai as a specialty and delicacy of Yokohama (seriously).
 
Manager, please enter first! A world heritage site is not just a dream!
 
By the way, there are quite a few people who choose this restaurant as the venue for their marriage proposals and birthday events, and the staff and performers work together to make the big events of their lives a great experience. ``When I succeed, I secretly do a little fist pump (lol),'' says the manager. I would be so happy if I were to get proposed to at the moment I was stuffing my face with potato gratin while listening to a wonderful jazz performance...! ! ! (It is not allowed on Mogushima to be talked to while muttering, but this case will be considered an exception.)
 
The next place I visited was “Little John” which was on the deep side.
 
http://www.asahijazz.net/liveinfo/little_jhon.html
 
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The interior is old and dimly lit, giving it a cool atmosphere.
 
``We only have dry dishes, right?'' said the quiet and kind-looking master, and as we sat down at the counter while a record by a female jazz vocalist was playing, a basket of snacks caught my eye. Snacks are available in small bags at supermarkets and convenience stores.
 
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We have a rich lineup of nuts and smoked foods.
 
When it comes to the menu, the master, who must be a loose character (!?), served Tanqueray and cheese cod!
 
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For some reason, it's a picturesque combination.
 
This cocktail was devised by a female captain in Yokohama, and it's called ``Sakana 2'' because it's 1:2 gin and vodka. 2 fish and cheese cod. Gulp and gulp down the two fishes that are connected to each other. Haha, this fits again! The exquisite JAZZ tone may have deepened the brewing quality of the sake.It was so mellow. The cheese cod was also the best cheese cod I've ever eaten. Right? Is it just my imagination?
 
The master closes his eyes and surrenders to the sound, bouncing his fingers on the edge of the table and creating a rhythm.
 
This person definitely loves JAZZ. lol
 
Also, with the desire to meet the master again, I decided to save the story of “Fish 1” until the next time I visit.
 
The first restaurant I visited after being told by the master of Little John was "First".
 
http://www9.ocn.ne.jp/~first-ay/
 
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The cobalt blue and mint green decorations are refreshing. It's a restaurant style restaurant where you can feel free to enter, with a clean and well-organized interior.
 
``We often serve avocado salad at our house. Just cut out the seeds and they'll grow in abundance.'' For some reason, the avocado seedlings are grown in the store, in front of the store, and even in the bathroom. The introduction has begun.
 
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Avocado hydroponic cultivation diagram. Am I the only one who sees Benkei taking the brunt while protecting Yoshitsune?
 
Just when I was about to empathize with the avocado seeds and Benkei, the salad that came out was bright and colorful! My mood suddenly changed.
 
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There was so much avocado that I guess they used a whole avocado in each dish.
 
When I put it in my mouth, the avocado coated with the perfect salty dressing melted so smoothly that it didn't even have time to slurp!
When I squeezed the lime that came with it, the refreshing and refreshing flavor filtered through the mellowness of the avocado, making my nostrils bulge. Wow!
 
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The “currently playing” frame that the master changes each time is also stylish.
 
Except for the monthly LIVE and JAM session on a few days, you can enjoy food, music, and chat together with jazz records played by the master as background music. It seemed like a good place for beginners to visit for the first time.
 
The second restaurant that Master Little John recommends is "Down Beat," a bar with a lively JAZZ record.
 
http://www.yokohama-downbeat.com/
 
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The walls full of records are overwhelming!
 
I was lured in by the sound of swinging JAZZ music coming from behind the door, and was greeted by a friendly-looking master who looked stern but always made me laugh, and a young part-time student student.
 
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Recommended menu: naan pizza and draft beer.
 
``It takes about an hour to make from scratch,'' the master jokes, adding that the naan pizza is topped with three types of cheese: blue, cheddar, and gouda. I see... Fugua! Before you know it, the taste of cheese is mixed in your mouth! A mixture of three types of cheese! Help me!
 
No, it's times like these that are the best time to calm down and show off your concentration on food. While furrowing my eyebrows, I concentrate all my attention on the qualia of taste.
 
...There it was! ! ! Blue, cheddar, gouda, we have them all! ! !
 
everyone! U-ma-su-gi (tears). No, I'm not crying. The beer just spilled out of the corner of my mouth...
 
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There's a collage of records on the ceiling, and a bass on the toilet door. The unique interior is impressive.
 
The long and narrow interior of the store, which spreads from the entrance to the left and right, is divided into counter seats where smoking is prohibited and sofa seats where smoking is permitted, in a modern smoking style. You can sit comfortably on the sofa and enjoy the loud music playing from the speakers.
 
I also went to the long-established JAZZ live bar “DOLPHY”!
 
http://www.dolphy-jazzspot.com/
 
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The interior, which has a wood floor, tables, and stage, is said to be popular for its good sound.
 
The cheerful and smiling owner ordered...
 
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The beautiful mint-colored original cocktail "The Pacific", inspired by DOLPHY's impressive green sign outside, and homemade pizza.
 
Italians and Americans, whose staple food is pizza, are not the only ones who get excited about the surprisingly stringy cheese.
I'm sure everyone has experienced the trouble of having too much stringy cheese. It's been a long time since we've had all the joys and sorrows surrounding cheese.
 
This is surely the pizza for you. At first glance, it looks like a calm lake, but when you put your hand on it, it's surprisingly hot inside. Yes, I used to be like that too. It's really cool now. My tears are frozen solid. but! Let's do our best again tomorrow. Ah, this pizza is delicious!
 
...There are times when the cheese on your pizza stretches too much and you realize that it's delicious and important.
 
Head over to ``KAMOME'', which sings a phrase that gluttons will find no reason to refuse: ``High-quality music and food in casual style.''
http://www.yokohama-kamome.com/
 
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A luxurious entrance that will make your heart flutter.
 
``Girls these days are meat eaters,'' said the owner, who chose pork sauté? roast beef? Katsu sandwich?
 
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Quiche instead! Bacon & onion quiche!
 
The reason why he recommended this quiche out of the many authentic dishes on the menu was probably because he was confident. The moment you put it in your mouth, it's soft, fluffy, and the creamy pie crust is so crispy that you'll be enchanted! ! I'm definitely laughing while muttering. The deliciousness of the fragrant bacon makes you breathe through your nose for a while with your mouth closed. Pour the red wine "Pinot Noir" into it and you'll be surprised! It's dangerous, it looks like it's about to erupt...
There is also a "boiling point" for deliciousness.
 
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His cooking alone has been featured in magazines and other special features. I wanted to enjoy KAMOME's exquisite menu even more with wine.
 
``ADLIB'' visited during a ``JAM session'' where performers improvised.
 
http://www.jazz-adlib.info/
 
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Wife's homemade pizza mix, fish and chips, and gin and tonic
 
The ultra-thin crispy dough was accented with fresh raw tomato topping, and it was very delicious.
Sweet and juicy tomatoes go well with the salty taste of black olives! Now that I'm talking about the refreshing feeling of a gin and tonic...hehehe, the fried fish is crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the tartar sauce is delicious too. So I don't understand it anymore.
There is a famous saying that ``Sashimi is nothing more than an excuse to lick the soy sauce,'' but is it too much to say that ``Fish fries are nothing more than a spoon to mash tartare?'' lol
 
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The sight of office workers returning home from work with musical instruments gathering one after another and joining in on the performance is a wonderful sight, reminiscent of a ``forest concert.''
 
 
(summary)
 
Fugaa! I'm full! Even though I'm a jazz amateur, I used the food as an excuse to visit various jazz spots.What did you think? A JAZZ bar is a really hot place, not only for live performances, but also for watching JAM sessions up close, making requests to the master, and also being used as a stage for dates and events. Mumble and gulp in such a JAZZY space! If you think about it, the best~☆ things will be coming in from your mouth and ears, so it might be something amazing happening inside your body! ? I wonder why I haven't visited before. I thought it was a really interesting place!
 
If you grab an opportunity and go out there, there are many things you can experience by seeing, hearing, and encountering people. I was happy to be able to experience it while muttering. Thank you for the meal!
 
Thank you for reading until the end. Please download the map that shows information about the shops we interviewed this time and the jazz spots in Yokohama, and go out!
 
Print out the map and start visiting Yokohama jazz bars!
 

Yokohama jazz bar map
Yokohama jazz bar map

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