In conjunction with my Japanese full culture piece, Nicc asked me to come up with my perfect night out dinner. What food would I order? What booze? And what characters from anime and manga would I have as my dining companions?
Not easy questions, to be sure. I think I’d start with a Glencairn of Ardbeg Uigeadail from the first year it was released, around 2001 (when they were using 40 year-old sherry barrels in the batch). I’d kick the meal off with a small omakase from any ultra-quality sushi counter (I don’t dine at such places for obvious reasons), with the sushi chef on hand to observe and interact with.
Second course would be a small (I have to pace myself here) bowl of miso ramen from Kururi, the gone and terribly-missed little ramen joint in Ichigaya, Tokyo that served probably my #1 bowl ever. I’d pair that with a Westvleteren 12 Trappist ale. Third course would be a small (see above) sausage and green olive stuffed pizza from La Villa in Chicago. With that, a glass of Cheval Blanc ‘61 in honor of Sideways.
For dessert, a small German Pancake (“Dutch Baby“) from the original Walker Brothers Pancake House in Wilmette, IL. Maybe a chocolate charlotte from the bistro in Paris whose name I’ve long forgotten, probably the best dessert I’ve had in my life. Paired with a glass of Chateau D’Yquem 1967. And finally, a glass of Wild Turkey 17-Year 101 proof (the Japan Edition) and a Saint Luis Rey Double Corona Habanos from around the early 2000’s when they first came out.
As to the companion question wow, that’s a toughie. Maybe…
Nanba Mutta from Uchuu Kyoudai, a character I found directly inspirational and a general bro with a fascinating life.
Sukeroku from Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu (gotta have a rakugaoka at a dinner, and he seems like the most fun).
Miyamoto Musashi from Vagabond (or the real one) – a bit dark, but what a life he’s led.
Tsukasa and Nasa from Tonikaku Cawaii seem like a great couple to just hang out with.
And I think Fujinuma Sachiko, the mom from Boku Dake ga Inai Machi, is an incredible person who’d have no shortage of stories to share around the table.
The General from Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san. Just because he’s my doppelganger, and he has a real appreciation for such small pleasures as great food and company.
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