Italian Meatballs Meet Japanese Umami: When Three Cultures Solve Your Burger Trim Problem
'“I never expected to be making Italian meatballs in a Japanese ski resort, but here's what happens when you have burger trim from wagyu patties, yesterday's breakfast bread, and a walk-in full of Japanese ingredients: you start experimenting”…
Shrimp Toast in Niseko: When Buying "Waste" Saves You Money
The lesson wasn't about shrimp specifically. It was about looking at every ingredient purchase and asking: "What else can this become?"
When a Tiny Yakitori Grill Solves Your Entire Menu Problem: Lessons from Niseko's Winter Season
“If you're struggling to add new techniques to your restaurant but feel limited by space, equipment, or budget - good. Those limitations will force you to find creative solutions that might actually work better than the "proper" approach.”