Food,People,and Le Plan d'Or

In 1967, in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture—where the Sea of Japan meets the Mogami River—a small French restaurant opened its doors. It was fueled by the passion of Chef Masahiro Ota and the aesthetic sensibilities of Mr. Hisakazu Sato. What these two pioneers sought to create was not merely exotic flavors,but“French-style regional cuisine” that expressed the rich local character of Sakata on a plate. In 2019, although the restaurant closed its doors after 52 beloved years of history, the spirit of “Sakata French” that captivated people back then—and the memories of its hospitality—will never fade. Here at “Blanc Neuf,” we preserve the memories of that beautiful era and weave new stories of culinary delight.Translated with DeepL.com (free version)