This is Masanori Kato, he's from Daisen, Akita. He and his wife dropped in earlier this week, and while there were here enjoying coffee Kato-san was kind enough to show us his sketchbook. You can see more here, at his Facebook page. Thanks, Kato-san! Visit us again, and bring that book!
Author: Michael
It Gets Even Better: Mini Apple Pie 2.0
This time Chizuko added a home-made caramel sauce finish to the baked apples, cranberries, and walnuts, and instead of won ton wrappers, we're using puff pastry. It's delicious.
Michael’s Cafe: For Work or Play
"Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world." - Thomas Jefferson "I judge a restaurant by the bread and by the coffee." - Burt Lancaster "Behind every successful woman is a substantial amount of coffee." - Stephanie Piro
Customer Artwork Appreciated!
This little monkey left behind a drawing. We welcome doodlers, and their doodles!
Mapping Michael’s Cafe: Early Reviews
Michael's Cafe American is so new (less than two months) it might not be easy to find on the map, but thanks to local guides Christine Takasawa and Hiroyuki Takisawa, that may be changing. Can you find Michael's Cafe on Google, Yahoo, or any of the other search engines? Have you seen any news items, … Continue reading Mapping Michael’s Cafe: Early Reviews
Four Sisters from Hanamaki
These girls came from Hanamaki to visit the cafe. Turns out, they're sisters! Four sisters, and there's two more, not seen here! They each ordered an espresso. ... and tried some of Chizuko's quesadillas. We got to use our new espresso cups, the first time we've had four matching cups. Just in time for four sisters. … Continue reading Four Sisters from Hanamaki
[PHOTOS] A Hitchcock Moment
The opening sequence of Hitchcock's 1958 film classic "Vertigo", viewed by Alfred Hitchcock's Japanese doppelgänger.
Conversational English
Our adult conversational English classes are every Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:30. Contact Chizuko at StammtischTono@yahoo.co.jp to participate!
We’re Back! April Menu Now Posted
After a relaxing two days off (Monday and Tuesday) we're open! A new, revised April calendar is here, with extended hours for Golden Week in May. Chizuko's kitchen will be introducing some new food items, too. We have some coffee news, too, check it out in our Roaster's Notebook.
Tada-san Party at Koyomina
Last week Tada-san invited friends and associates to a dinner party at Koyomina. Also in attendance was a crew from NHK, in production on a profile of Tada-san for the series "Professional" (here, in English) to be broadcast sometime later this year. Koyomina, where the event was held, displayed delicious food, featuring Tono's finest local … Continue reading Tada-san Party at Koyomina
It’s Always Time for Coffee
No matter where you are, no matter what time zone you're in ... it's always time for coffee and music.
What’s In Chizuko’s Kitchen? Apple Pie Cake
Is that Apple Pie Cake? Yes, it is. How does it taste? Come to the cafe and find out! Made with Tono's own sanfuji apples.
[VIDEO] Is Today Tomorrow, or Yesterday?
In honor of April Fool's Day (in Japan, it's still yesterday in the U.S.) Here's one of my favorite moments in the 2013 movie "Emperor" (Shûsen no enperâ) with Tommy Lee Jones. It's always yesterday in Washington.
Black Ship Coffee 