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2012/5/16Mr. Asokenko Nouen (part 2)

Dear Friends,


we would love to share more details about our visit to Mr. Asokenko Nouen, our herbs producer in Minamiaso, Kumamoto prefecture.


Mr. Asokenko Nouen`s health farm, located in the Aso National Park, is surrounded by nature and pure air.


This farm is special for his total hydroponic culture system.



"Sagahonoka" strawberries



"Sagahonoka" strawberries



Lettuce



Lettuce



Sweet basil



Pollination is naturally made by bees, rather than by hand.


Bees work is fundamental for obtaining the best genuine and natural taste possible.



It is an hard work, but the result is really worth it.


The food is delicious!


Bees are great helpers for the farm!



Again, it has been a precious experience to see all the production process and learn directly from Mr. Asokenko Nouen.


We really admire Mr. Asokenko Nouen hard work and his true love for an healthy and natural food production.


Mr. Asokenko Nouen,


thank you so much!

2012/5/14Elio`s wine has been released!

Directly from Calabria, the brand new Elio`s wine "Villa Orsara" has been released!



The white type is 100% Chardonnay barrick.


The delicate fruity fragrance create an exquisite balanced taste.


The red type is 100% Calabria red grape.


These grapes blessed by the Calabria sun taste like sweet fresh strawberries.



Please feel free to ask for more details!

2012/5/14Special appetizer

Italian Caponata with vegetable selected from Miyazaki and Ehime pref.



Please try!


Buon appetito!

2012/5/10Elio recommends

Special appetizer:


Chicken liver composition with Porto based sauce.



Dessert:


Vanilla and yogurt cake



Enjoy it!


Buon appetito!


2012/5/10Visiting direct producers in Kumamoto


Dear Friends,


we hope all of you had a great time during the Golden Week holiday.


We spend those days visiting two of our direct producers in Kyushu (Kumamoto)!



We visited our herbs and basil producer in Minamiaso, Mr. Asokenko Nouen



And after we visited our clams and mussel fisherman in Amakusa, Mr. Kumamoto Kaiyo Kaihatsu



It has been a wonderful experience to visit them and see their experience and genuine passion.


Now we feel much more close and familiar with them!


We checked the quality and safety of the products, and how much care and love they put in the all production process.


The same effort and love we can find it in Elio Locanda Italiana, isn`t it?


One more time,


Mr. Asokenko Nouen


Mr. Kumamoto Kaiyo Kaihatsu


thank you so much!


2012/5/2Today`s dessert

A beautiful strawberries and cheese cream cake



Visit us today to try it!


Buon appetito!


2012/5/2Elio recommends

Fish au gratin with bread crumbs, almonds and fresh herbs.




The fish comes directly from Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture and its texture matches the exquisite almonds aroma.


Enjoy it!

Buon appetito!

2012/5/1Golden week schedule

Dear guest,


Thank you for visiting our website.


The restaurant will be closed for Goldenweek holiday.


from May 3 (Thu) to May 6 (Sun) 2012.


We reopen on Monday 7.



Thank you and have a great holiday!


Elio Locanda Italiana

2012/5/1Last week selection

Recommended by Elio.
Tartare of  dried tomatoes and fish directly send from Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture.



Closing dessert.


Coffee and vanilla cake.



Buon appetito!

2012/4/26Special menu

Grilled pig moisturized with Chef Germano's anchovy sauce.



2012/4/24Today's dessert!

Today's dessert is an espresso, hazelnut and chocolate cake!



Enjoy it!


Buon appetito!

2012/4/24Elio's recommended pasta

Elio's special pasta.
Homemade ''Trenette'' with Calabrian basil pesto.



This unique pesto is made by almonds and pecorino cheese, instead of pine nuts and Parmesan, also enriched with mint leaves and fresh tomato.


Enjoy it!


Buon appetito!

2012/4/24Elio recommends


Special appetizer:
''Spianata'' with ham and rucola



Timballo of cold Venus black rice flavored with mint, cucumber and marinated cuttlefish.




Zuppa Inglese dessert


Enjoy!


Buon appetito!

2012/4/20If you knew what you were missing...

Yesterday's dessert was a vanilla, lemon and pistachio cake with raspberry sauce.



Come to Elio Locanda to discover today's masterpiece!


Buon appetito

2012/4/18Today's dessert

Today's dessert is a delicious roasted almond and lemon cake.



Enjoy!


Buon appetito!

2012/4/17Today’s dessert

Today's dessert is the Sicilian cassata cake.



Enjoy!


Buon appetito!

2012/4/16Today’s dessert

Today's dessert is a coffee and vanilla cake with caramel cream.



Enjoy!


Buon appetito!

2012/4/12Today's dessert

Today's dessert is a pistachio and hazelnut cake with caramel and chocolate cream.



Enjoy!


Buon appetito!

2012/3/23Elio Antica Forneria’s web site is now online!!

Opened in October 2011, Elio Antica Forneria is the new shop from Elio’s Family.


In a cozy and casual atmosphere, you can enjoy the same philosophy and warmth of Locanda.
You will be able to choose between Elio’s famous homemade bread with natural Yeast,
a selection of fine wines from Calabria and a rich menu both for takeout and eat-in.



We are looking forward to your visit!

2012/3/17Closed from March 18th - 20th

Elio Locanda Italiana will be closed from March 18th (Sunday) to March 20th (Tuesday)

due to extraordinary building maintenance.

We will reopen from March 21st (Wednesday).

Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

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03-3239-6771

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2-5-2,Koujimachi,Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo MAP
Lunch / 11:45-14:15
Dinner / 17:45-22:15
Holiday / Sunday

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03-5210-5701

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