For the first time in Japan, THE CITY BAKERY is launching a special ‘Spiced Mediterranean Cuisine’ fair across 10 of its restaurants nationwide starting July 16, 2026.
This summer-themed menu features three distinct styles—French, American, and Italian—each offering unique dishes that highlight vibrant Mediterranean flavors combined with aromatic spices, perfect for dinner service through mid-September.
About THE CITY BAKERY Spiced Mediterranean Cuisine Fair
The New York-born bakery, THE CITY BAKERY, is presenting its inaugural joint fair themed around summer Mediterranean and spice-inspired dishes. The 10 participating restaurants are divided into three culinary styles: French, American, and Italian, each bringing their own twist to the seasonal menu. This collaboration combines fresh, local ingredients with the bakery’s signature breads and wines to create a delightful summer dining experience.
Highlights
- French-style dishes at BRASSERIE & BISTRO RUBIN include Provencal squid stuffed with couscous (¥2,090), chilled grilled eggplant with green Sichuan pepper tzatziki sauce (¥935), and tender octopus grilled with bamboo charcoal and spicy nduja oil (¥2,200).
- American-style offerings at NEW YORK GRILL & BAR & GRILL feature soft shell shrimp grilled with chipotle salsa and aioli (¥1,045), pork spare ribs with coarse spice rub served with zucchini and lime salsa (¥2,145), and anchovy olive garlic bread with coriander and orange aroma (¥748).
- Italian dishes at TRATTORIA RUBIN include fried conger eel Beccafico style with caraway orange sauce (¥1,375), meatball tomato spaghetti with ricotta and spicy dukkah (¥1,650; pasta large portion +¥110), and spicy salsiccia with summer vegetables and fennel seed on a ricotta cream base available in small (¥1,848) and large (¥2,288) sizes.
- Each restaurant pairs these dishes with freshly baked breads made daily by expert bakers who adjust recipes to local climates, ensuring the perfect complement to the Mediterranean flavors.
Menu & Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | THE CITY BAKERY Spiced Mediterranean Cuisine Fair |
| Menu / items | Provencal squid stuffed with couscous ¥2,090; Chilled grilled eggplant with green Sichuan pepper tzatziki ¥935; Tender octopus grilled with bamboo charcoal and nduja oil ¥2,200; Soft shell shrimp grilled with chipotle salsa and aioli ¥1,045; Pork spare ribs with coarse spice rub, zucchini and lime salsa ¥2,145; Anchovy olive garlic bread with coriander and orange ¥748; Fried conger eel Beccafico style with caraway orange sauce ¥1,375; Meatball tomato spaghetti with ricotta and spicy dukkah ¥1,650 (large portion +¥110); Spicy salsiccia with summer vegetables and fennel seed (S ¥1,848, L ¥2,288) |
| Location | 10 THE CITY BAKERY restaurants nationwide including BRASSERIE & BISTRO RUBIN (Osaka Grand Front, Akasaka Ark Hills, Newoman Yokohama, Marunouchi Oazo), NEW YORK GRILL & BAR & GRILL (Atre Shinagawa, Minami Machida Granberry Park, Nagoya Noritake Shinmachi, Ginza Inns, Canal City Hakata), TRATTORIA RUBIN (Sendai) |
| Address | 4-20 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka 1-12-32 Akasaka Ark Hills, Minato-ku, Tokyo 1-1-1 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 1-6-4 Marunouchi Oazo, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 3-26-27 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 3-4-1 Tsuruma, Machida, Tokyo 3-1-14 Noritake Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya 3-1 Ginza Inns, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 1-2-22 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 1-10-10 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai |
| Period | July 16, 2026 – September 15, 2026 |
| Price | ¥748 – ¥2,288 (tax included) |
