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Experience the Magic of & mélanger at Odakyu

The Odakyu Department Store in Shinjuku is set to host its annual food festival, & mélanger, from September 17 to 23. This special event, taking place in the basement food hall, showcases a marvelous selection of pastries from celebrated patissiers and dessert specialists. Now in its third year, the festival has expanded in both space and offerings, ensuring that it provides an indulgent autumn experience for all visitors.

What is & mélanger?

The & mélanger festival brings together the talents of various renowned pastry chefs and stores, led by Yusuke Sasage, the owner-chef of Patisserie Yu Sasage located in Setagaya’s Minami-Karasuyama. This year, over ten brands will participate, featuring an array of pastries and cakes available for sale, alongside exciting eat-in menus that are available for a limited time.

Highlights of the Event

• - New Participants: Excitingly, this year will see the debut of popular brands like Patisserie Yu Sasage, Kazubake, Dolce Takubo, L'Atelier Cocotte, and Le Gouter - Yu Sasage.
• - Daily Delights: Guests can look forward to over 20 different cake types each day, created by renowned pastry chefs and featuring seasonal fruit.
• - Exclusive Menus: Renowned chefs from popular Tokyo establishments will visit daily to provide special eat-in items only available at the festival.

Notable Brands and Offerings

Patisserie Yu Sasage
One of the highlights, Chef Yusuke Sasage graduated from Ecole Tsuji Tokyo and opened his shop in 2013. Known for providing a sensory experience with his delightful confections, guests will find standout items like:

• - Shifan Brûlée: A sensational chiffon cake topped with caramelized butter cream priced at 810 yen.
• - Japanese Chestnut Mont Blanc: Made from Ehime prefecture chestnut paste combined with cream, priced at 1,210 yen, offered only in limited quantities.

Kazubake
With a base in Saitama, Kazubake offers flavors that explore combinations of spices and herbs, with tempting dishes like:

• - Pear and Harissa Parfait: A unique dessert combining seasonal pears with Tunisian harissa, priced at 2,200 yen.
• - Seasonal Grape Parfait: A sophisticated parfait featuring ripe grapes and figs, priced at 2,980 yen.

Dolce Takubo
This brand, known for its exquisite gelato and desserts, is making its debut at the festival with items such as:

• - Gelato (Double Cup): Priced at 917 yen, highlighting the incredible flavors in their gelato range.
• - Brioche with Gelato: A collaboration pairing brioche from Patisserie Yu Sasage with their gelato, priced at 1,000 yen.

L'Atelier Cocotte
Specializing in handmade bread and pastries made with 100% natural yeast, they offer:

• - Croissants and Danish: Priced at 380 yen and 580 yen respectively, made with care from premium organic ingredients.

Le Gouter - Yu Sasage
A temporary store for this festival offering exquisite cookies and baked goods, with standout items such as:

• - Old Fashioned Donuts: Priced at 378 yen, which are elegant, high-quality treats.

Daily Schedule

Each day during the festival, different respected chefs will showcase their items from 11 am, with limited availability. Here’s a glimpse of the chef visit schedule:

• - September 17: Fumiaki Kanai from Anfini
• - September 18: Yuichi Goto from Ikor
• - September 19: Hirofumi Tanakamaru from Chocolaterie & Bar Ronpoin
• - September 20: Yusuke Sasage from Patisserie Yu Sasage
• - September 21: Shoko Sagawa from Cynthia
• - September 22: Daisuke Takubo from Dolce Takubo
• - September 23: Rie Nemoto from Kahana-Kazumi

Event Details

Event Name: Autumn Food Festival - & mélanger
Dates: September 17 to 23, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM (until 8:00 PM on September 21 and the final day)
Location: Basement Event Corner at Odakyu Department Store, Shinjuku
Address: 1-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
Access: A short walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit
Contact: 0570-025-888
Website: Odakyu Department Store
Instagram: @et_melanger

Join us in celebrating the beauty and creativity of sweet artistry at this year's & mélanger festival – it's an event not to be missed!