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¥1,650 later (aka $20)
Mama always warned me about eating stuff covered in green fuzz….

Enter the World of KYO HAYASHIYA

and, I quote:

‘A cafe with a lineage that can be tracked back to a teahouse established in 1753. Relax as you enjoy the original Japanese sweets featuring powdered or roasted green tea accompanied with fine quality teas.’

Frankly, that’s a lot of green tea. Even if you like the stuff, it’s a lot of tea. And–I’m not sure I ever did the mental gymnastics required to envision my cheesecake like that…FYI, I blasphemously added that berry to the slice…..(remember, BYOB).

Undoubtedly quite sublime, but completely lost on my palate. That said, it makes a lovely hostess gift and IF (this is the escape clause) you should find yourself a guest in a Japanese household someone WILL BE thrilled to receive this…..just hope they serve it Later.

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Creed

No, not a heavy metal band from the 80’s…..

My favourite fragrance is probably ‘Spring Flowers’ (and, thank you Wally, but I have enough to last a while)…….

Prince Charles likes ‘Bois du Portugal’….

Do you heed the Creed? (Now I feel a bit like Dr. Seuss.)

By the way, it’s about $225 a bottle now in the U.S. (not as easy as one would think to smell like ‘Portuguese Wood’).

In Paris, just off Avenue Georges V…turn right at the Four Seasons Hotel et VOILA–regardez—diagonally across the street is the small Boutique that is a haven for all things CREED. Check out the shirts and ties, Monsieur—avez vous les ‘cuff links?’. Enjoy.

….and bring your black Amex.

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Sergio Rossi (one of yyc’s fave shoe designers) has done a special selection of signature items for PUMA.
*think Stella McCartney and Adidas….*

Behold, purple suede sneaker as seen through a looking glass in Tokyo Midtown.
(Be still, Alice)

Didn’t ask the price because as a 9.5 (US 9) I’d stand a better chance of marrying the Emperor than getting a pair in my size in Japan. Ah So Desu.

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