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Meat Sommelier. Wagyu Meister

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Japanese Wagyu grading system
Wagyu beef grading in Japan 🇯🇵 is a serious business ! Japanese Wagyu Beef is strictly graded by the Japanese Meat Grading Association...
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Wagyu Embraced by British Farmers and Consumers!
Recently, Bloomberg News reached out to me for insights on the Wagyu industry, and I had the pleasure of contributing to a deep dive into...
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What is Wagyu?
"Wagyu" translates to “Japanese cow,” but in Japan, not all cattle qualify as Wagyu. In Japan, only four genetically distinct breeds are...
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Warrendale Wagyu Conference 2024: My Experience as a Meat Sommelier in Japan
I was thrilled and honored to be invited as a speaker at the 2024 Warrendale Wagyu Conference. Held in partnership with the British Wagyu...
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White wine is the perfect pairing for Wagyu
I truly believe that white wine pairs much better with Wagyu than red wine. The high acidity typical of white wines balances the richness...
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Japan´s best 20 steak restaurants!!
In June 2024 was finally revealed the ranking of top 20 best steak restaurant of Japan!! Official website of the ranking: ...
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Nikutoieba Matsuda - A Wagyu Steakhouse hidem gem!
I love going to hidden gem restaurants. Nikutoieba Matsuda (肉といえば松田), a Michelin-starred Wagyu Kappo restaurant that serves local Yamato...
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Japan and Argentina's Meat Academies Bonded!
On July 6th, 2023, at the Argentine Embassy, Japan and Argentina strengthened their ties through a new agreement focused on meat...
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Nikuya Tanaka Ginza - A "Soul" Wagyu experience!
In April 2024, I finally managed to visit Nikuya Tanaka in Ginza, a place that's nearly impossible to get into. It’s always full, and now...
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Honored to be appointed as Panel Chair of World Steak Challenge!
I was honored to be appointed as a judge of the World Steak Challenge (WSC), to be held on September 2024 in Amsterdam! Launched in 2015...
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The best Wagyu chefs in Japan
I had the honor of meeting some of the best Wagyu chefs in Japan, and enjoying their amazing dishes as well as their friendship
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Best Japan Wagyu burgers!
Here’s my list of favorite Wagyu burgers in Japan, all made with 100% pure Wagyu beef: It’s impossible to rank them because they’re all...
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Wagyu Mafia The Burger. Mindblowing Wagyu burger!
Another mind-blowing creation from Hisato Hamada and his team: this time, they've crafted the ultimate Wagyu burger using 100% Wagyu from...
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Gui´s Burger. Meet your Wagyu burger!
Gui, the creative force behind Humans of Wagyu, has embarked on an exciting new venture—crafting some of the best Wagyu burgers in Japan...
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FORNO - Wagyu grilled over Wood
If you’re a meat lover like me, you absolutely must visit FORNO in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo. This hidden gem, created by Chef Mineo Kensaku,...
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Kitan-In. When Wagyu meets innovation
At Kitan yakiniku in the heart of Namba, Osaka, I found myself where Wagyu meets innovation. Chef Takeshita Hiroyuki-san (“Hiro-san”) is...
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Yoshida Ishigaki. The Ultimate Wagyu Crispy Grill Formula
Junichi Yoshida-san, owner and chef of Ishigaki Yoshida in Azabujuban, is well know for his "Ishigaki Yoshida Ultimate Crispy Grill...
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T Nakameguro. The best T-bone Omi Wagyu Experience
T-Nakameguro is renowned for being the only place to enjoy the legendary Omi Wagyu T-Bone Steak. This place is simply incredible and so...
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New York Grill. The iconic grill in Tokyo
Considered one of Tokyo’s best restaurants by the prestigious ranking of World 101 Best Steakrestaurants (https://www.worldbeststeaks.com...
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Okadamae. A Wagyu rockstar
Chef Kenichiro Okada-san, the mastermind behind Okadamae in Tokyo, is a luminary in the culinary world, renowned for creating one of...
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