A New Yorker Takes on the Hospitality of Japanese Cuisine

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A New Yorker Takes on the Hospitality of Japanese Cuisine

Ms. Hideko Colton, celebrity chef and a close personal friend of Shizuka’s, just published her first book:

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“NY Omotenashi Recipe” is Hideko Colton’s first book and is currently available at Kinokunya Bookstore.

“NY Omotenashi Recipe” is Hideko Colton’s first book that’s currently available at Kinokunya Bookstore. The book offers a selection of Ms. Colton’s popular recipes and party ideas enjoyed in her cooking classes and dinner parties conducted in NYC over the past five years.

Ms. Colton, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America ​​in New York, created a cooking class in 2010 called the “NY * hospitality cooking class”. Her unique cooking methods and party ideas has attracted over 1000 students from countries around the globe such as France, Japan, Italy, Hong Kong, and the UK.

Ms. Colton’s signature culinary style combines Japanese ingredients and dishes with a modern flair for entertaining and sharing. Look to “NY Omotenashi Recipe” as a guide book for delectable ideas and how-tos for creating an enjoyable “party flow” fit to please any NYC crowd.

Hosting an entertaining dinner party in New York City is easier than you think! Ms. Colton has been a NYC resident for the past 25 years and her book shares ideas from home preparations to table coordination to coming up the with perfect drink and food menu. Her fresh and creative ideas offers a New Yorker’s take on the hospitality of Japanese cuisine as evidenced in her NYC parties and public events.

Ms. Colton’s debut book is a testament to her passion to bring new life into Japanese cuisine and hospitality.

A private dinner with Shizuka, Ms. Colton, and friends after Ms. Colton’s most recent public event held in NYC.