The Citiblog
MIFUNE Names New Executive Chef
June 24, 2022, 5:40.38 pm ET
Photo: MIFUNE
MIFUNE, the French-Washoku restaurant has named Tomohiro Urata its new Executive Chef. Chef Tomohiro attended the Tsuji Culinary Institute in both Osaka, Japan and Lyon, France, before going on to work in some of the best restaurants in France including stays at two Michelin-starred La Relais de la Poste in Magescq, three Michelin-starred Régis & Jacques Marcon in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid and finally three Michelin-starred Maison Troisgros in Roanne, before taking his place at MIFUNE New York in 2017.
At MIFUNE New York, Chef Tomohiro will use his signature style of infusing traditional Japanese cooking with impeccable French technique to serve an imaginative eight-course omakase tasting menu. Service changes daily according to market availability and guests have the option to add an upgrade to their dining experience, which includes Japanese A5 rank wagyu, lobster, foie gras, truffle and other premium ingredients.
OUR LATEST BLOG POSTS
Around Town - BBQ-Pizza Collab, Olympic Gold, Kids Bash, Charlie Parker Jazz Fest and more
July 26, 2024, 7:51 pm ET
Chef Billy Durney of Hometown BBQ will join Chef Anthony Mangieri in the kitchen of Una Pizza Napoletana for a one night only collab. Together they will make a special pizza that will be featured al... READ MORE
Celebrity Guests Announced for Broadway Barks
July 26, 2024, 6:48 pm ET
Broadway Barks, the annual event aimed at finding forever homes for adoptable pets, will be held August 3rd in Shubert Alley from 3pm to 6:30pm. It will be hosted by Tony Award winners Bernadette Pe... READ MORE
Billy Joel Ends Residency at Madison Square Garden after 150 Performances
July 26, 2024, 10:14 am ET
It’s the end of an era for the Piano Man. Singer Billy Joel ending his ending his 10-year residency at the Garden after 150 performances Thursday night. It comes nearly 50 years after his fi... READ MORE