Fresh cakes are here! "Patissier Relay"
The appeal isn't limited to chocolate. Nine popular shops from all over Kyushu will be appearing in the 8th-floor event space, each taking turns for several days, selling fresh cakes and sweets!
[Fukuoka Prefecture] January 24th (Wed) & 25th (Thu) "Chiizu-an Ito"
The bottled cheesecake specialty shop "Cheezu-an Ito" in Tojinmachi, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, catches the eye with its Japanese-style packaging. With a wide variety of flavors available, you're sure to have a hard time choosing!
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[Fukuoka Prefecture] January 26th (Fri) & 27th (Sat) "La Fée Bleu"
La Fée Bleu is a community-based Western-style confectionery shop located in Chiyo, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City.
The lineup will include "Chiyo no Hana Otoko Choux," a substantial choux pastry sprinkled with coarse sugar and filled with plenty of rich, creamy filling, and the "Eclair" series, which features a crispy choux pastry covered in cookie dough and filled with rich cream.
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[Fukuoka Prefecture] January 28th (Sun) & 29th (Mon) Aqua Terrace
Aqua Terrace is a tart and baked goods shop located in front of Kashii Station in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City. They are particularly committed to using locally sourced ingredients, and their "seasonal tarts" made with seasonal fruits are extremely popular.
The 'Chocolate Tart,' featuring a luxurious flavor and a texture like raw chocolate, and the 'Amaou Strawberry Tart,' available only from winter to spring, are among the highlights!
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[Kumamoto Prefecture] January 30th (Tue) & 31st (Wed) "Doble K"
After five years of training in France, pastry chef Kanako Baba served as the head of the pastry department at five-star hotels in Dubai and Barcelona. Furthermore, she has won numerous awards in various competitions, including the "Gold Medal in the Pastry Division of the 45th All Japan Skills Competition." In 2021, she opened "DOBLE K" in her hometown of Kumamoto City.
They are known for their cakes and baked goods that make the most of ingredients, mainly using ingredients and chocolate from Kumamoto Prefecture.
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[Fukuoka Prefecture] February 1st (Thursday) "Patisserie Espoir"
Patisserie Espoir in Iizuka City, which also appeared in the "Special Collaboration with Kyushu Ingredients" segment, will be selling cakes for one day only, in addition to chocolates.
The cakes, made by a pastry chef with hotel experience, are as beautiful as works of art and have an elegant flavor.
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[Kagoshima Prefecture] February 2nd (Fri) & 3rd (Sat) "PATISSERIE LUNAMIENCE"
PATISSERIE LUNAMIENCE, located in Kanoya City, operates under the concept of "For the smiles (miracles) that come from passion." They sell approximately 60 kinds of cakes, baked goods, chocolates, and other treats made with seasonal ingredients. Their lineup prioritizes not only deliciousness but also appeal to all generations, making them a beloved local establishment.
In addition to "Kagoshima Chocolat" (5 pieces for 1,350 yen), which uses local ingredients, a selection of exquisite fresh cakes will also be available.
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[Fukuoka Prefecture] February 4th (Sun) "Rond-Point"
Located in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, Ron Point is a shop specializing in European-style pastries and stone-baked bread, made by a chef who trained in France. It's now a well-known shop throughout Japan.
My top recommendation is "Croquant," a new kind of bread that's like a pastry, made with layers of folded Danish pastry dough baked with walnuts and cashews.
Another popular item is the "Walnut and Salted Caramel Roll," which features a rich salted caramel cream made with Guérande salt, wrapped in a thin cake and topped with plenty of sugar-coated walnuts.
[Oita Prefecture] February 5th (Mon) & 6th (Tue) "B-SPEAK"
From B-speak, the roll cake specialty shop at Yufuin's Sanso Murata, comes the hugely popular P Roll (1,983 yen with cooler bag)!
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A soft, moist texture that melts gently in your mouth. Pay attention to the balance between the cake and the fresh cream, which has been carefully crafted so that you can enjoy it to the very last bite.
[Nagasaki Prefecture] February 7th (Wed) - 14th (Wed) "BLUE PRINT"
BLUE PRINT is a patisserie and lounge located near Shianbashi in Nagasaki City. They are committed to creating "sweets that appeal to all five senses (bitterness, sourness, saltiness, sweetness, and umami)," offering a selection of authentic French pastries made with carefully chosen ingredients and traditional methods.
The highlight of this event is the live demonstration sale of "Le chocolat" (4 pieces for 1,600 yen, 6 pieces for 2,400 yen, 10 pieces for 3,500 yen, and a specialty 4-piece set for 1,800 yen).
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Takuya Kanzaki, the head pastry chef of 'BLUE PRINT',
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This product was developed in collaboration with Chef Yukihiro Nabeta, who served as the captain of the Japanese team at the "Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie 2011," an international competition where pastry chefs compete in a team format. Chef Nabeta will also be visiting the store on February 10th (Sat), 11th (Sun), and 12th (Mon - substitute holiday), and the two will be giving demonstrations!
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Two series will be featured at the event.
One of the series is the "Salt" series. The mild-flavored "Maarui Shio" from Goto, Nagasaki, enhances the sweetness of the chocolate, and the series includes flavors such as matcha from Sonogi tea in Nagasaki, miso from Miyazaki, and yuzu.
Another series is the "Cake" series. These chocolates capture the flavors of cakes such as opera cake and mille-feuille.
Apparently, there will also be time to sample freshly made chocolates at the venue!
