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Happy Valentine's Day! Kesennuma's recommended sweets

Recommended 2022/02/04

This time of year has come around again. I'm sure many people are feeling excited as February arrives. February 2th is Valentine's Day! Why not express the feelings you normally can't express to your family, friends, and loved ones with sweets? Valentine's Day gives many people a little push. Why not try some of the handmade sweets from the city's confectionery shops during this time of year? It's also perfect as a little reward for yourself for all your hard work ^^

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Etoile Al

Arte (Truffle) 1,566 yen (tax included)

Etoi Al was founded in 1981. The restaurant serves not only cakes and sweets made with seasonal ingredients, but also authentic Western cuisine, including the popular baked confectionery "Gotto." During this season, the store is lined with chocolates in Valentine's Day boxes.

This time we will introduce "Arte (Truffle)". There are six kinds of chocolate in one box, but the one we especially recommend is "Provence". This chocolate contains orange peel, almonds, honey, and orange pulp on top. The combination of the freshness of the citrus and the sweetness of the chocolate makes it so delicious you could eat as many as you want! How about giving it as a gift together with Pulpo Royal Blend Coffee?

Recommended　

~Arte (Truffle) 6 pieces~
Provence: orange peel, almonds, honey
Ruby Chocolate: Sweet and sour raspberry flavor
Noir: Brandy flavor
Cafe: Coffee flavor
White chocolate: orange peel
Milk chocolate

Store name: Etoile Al
APP & WEB SOLUTION: https://palpaw.co.jp/
Phone: 0226-23-7270
Opening hours: Lunch time 11:00-14:00 / Dinner time 17:30-20:00
Closed days: None
Address: 1F Palpo, XNUMX-XNUMX-XNUMX Tanakamae, Kesennuma City

Briand Western Confectionery Shop

Kesennuma strawberry tart 1,188 yen (tax included)

Briand is a Western confectionery shop that sells handmade baked goods and shortcakes, but is also popular for its handmade sweet breads and savory buns. Its signature product, the cookie "Kesen Numa-chan," topped with plenty of almonds, can be shipped to any part of Japan.

One item that particularly catches the eye in the display case is the "Kesennuma Strawberry Tart." The tart is about 12-13cm in diameter, making it the perfect size for sharing. The tart is even taller than last year! The Kesennuma strawberries that wrap the tart are more than sweet enough to be enjoyed naturally. The tart is made with pie crust, and the combination of juicy strawberries, the crispy texture of the pie, and the moderately sweet fresh cream makes for an excellent combination!

This tart was developed after the disaster. It was born from the desire of the pastry chef to support Kesennuma strawberry farmers who have bounced back after being damaged by the tsunami. Please try this sweet made with the feelings of the producers and pastry chefs who work hard in this town!

Store name: Briand Western Confectionery Shop
APP & WEB SOLUTION: Facebook Page
Phone: 0226-22-3559
Opening hours: 8:30 ~ 19:00
Closed days: Open all year round
Address: 1-5-16 Uomachi, Kesennuma City

Patisserie Island

Chocolate 160-200 yen (tax included)

Island has been making sweets for over 20 years with the desire to "make the people you care about smile" and "make them feel a little happiness." The shop has a cute atmosphere, from the exterior to the interior.

At this time of year, we especially recommend "chocolate" and "macarons." There is a wide variety of chocolates, with over 15 varieties available, ranging from adorable ones that women will love to chic ones for adults. When you open the box, it's like a jewelry box! Macarons are a Western-style sweet popular with women and children. They are characterized by their slightly plump shape and pop, vibrant colors. There are also over 10 varieties, so it's a great idea to buy some as souvenirs to share with everyone.

All the products are handmade by the chef. You can see the chef working from the small window behind the counter. The staff will kindly give you advice, so you can enjoy choosing combinations while looking at the chocolates and macarons lined up in the display case.

Recommended

Chocolate: 4 pieces/6 pieces/8 pieces/10 pieces (wrapping available according to budget)
Macaroons: Set of 7 to 10 (gift wrapping available)

Store name: Patisserie Island
APP & WEB SOLUTION: http://patisserieisland.web.fc2.com/
Phone: 0226-24-3358
Opening hours: 9:00-19:00 (until 18:00 on Sundays and public holidays)
Closed days: Open all year round except New Year's Day
Address: Kesennuma City Akaiwa Godatara 37-1

Chef Sasaki

Souten Den Bonbon Chocolat 10 pieces 2,950 yen (tax included)

"Soutenden Bonbon Chocolate" and "Mizutori Ki Raw Chocolate Tart" will be on sale for a limited time only. Both are sweets based on sake made at two sake breweries in Kesennuma.

Soutenden Bonbon Chocolate uses Junmai Ginjo Sake from the local sake brewery Otokoyama Honten. Designed to resemble the earth, each chocolate is handmade and has a different look, making it captivating to look at. It brings to mind the sea of the port town of Kesennuma. The pleasant aroma of sake wafts from the chocolate as it oozes out.

This chocolate was developed after a restaurant friend of mine asked me if I wanted to try making chocolate with sake. It has a slightly more mature flavor, and is perfect for pairing with alcohol.

Arte (Truffle)　

Souten Den Bon Bon Chocolate: 3 pieces 1,050 yen / 5 pieces 1,570 yen / 10 pieces 2,950 yen
Mizutori Ki Raw Chocolate Tart: 5 pieces, 1,450 yen
Caramel Chocolate: 5 pieces, 1,450 yen
Fresh Choco Taruto: 5 pieces, 1,270 yen

Store name: Chez Sasaki LLC
APP & WEB SOLUTION: Facebook Page
Phone: 0226-22-1919
Opening hours: 9:30 ~ 18:00
Closed days: Monday
Address: 1-7-11 Uedanaka, Kesennuma City

Koyama Confectionery

Icing cookies

Koyama Confectionery is a shop that creates products based on the concept of "creating something beyond delicious." In addition to sweets, they also try various other things, such as creating a special blend of coffee in collaboration with a coffee shop in the city and selling original goods. Another attraction is that you can relax and enjoy their shortcakes and baked goods at the attached cafe.

The illustrations of "Hoya Boya Icing Cookies" are so cute that you will definitely want to give them as gifts to someone! You can convey your daily gratitude and love to your family, partner, or friends along with a message. You can also gift wrap them with your favorite tarts, baked goods, or an original cup of coffee. We can also change the message upon request, so please feel free to contact us.

There is a wide selection of original Umineko-themed goods, which are recommended as gifts along with the sweets.

Store name: Koyama Confectionery
APP & WEB SOLUTION: https://koyama.shop-pro.jp/
Phone: 0226-22-0868
Opening hours: 9:00～19:00
Closed days: Wednesday
Address: 1-31, Kesennuma City Fish Market

Hanako the Candy

Chocolate manju: 1 yen each (tax included)

This Japanese and Western confectionery shop is particular about the ingredients used and uses local ingredients. They have a wide selection of delicious confections made with Kesennuma's local sake and tea leaves.

The "Chocolate Manju" is a sweet treat made with a cocoa dough and a layer of egg yolk paste. It is then coated with chocolate, creating a unique combination of the sweetness of the chocolate and the paste.

Store name: Hanako Okashi Matsuiwa store
Phone: 0226-22-6629
Opening hours: 9:30～17:30
Closed days: Open all year round except New Year's Day
Address: Kesennuma City Akaiwa Mud Tree 18

Anchor Coffee Mother Port Branch and Uchiwan Branch

Premium Chocolate Donut 330 yen (tax included)

Anchor Coffee is a coffee shop that promotes the rich lifestyle of the people living in Kesennuma to the whole country. Fresh coffee beans delivered from the attached roasting studio and hand-dripped coffee are popular. In addition to coffee, you can enjoy weekly lunches and homemade cakes.

Anchor Coffee's baked donuts are handmade in their central kitchen. This "Premium Chocolate Donut" is a limited-time menu item for Valentine's Day! It is baked with a generous amount of chocolate mixed in. The texture of the nuts adds an accent, and the taste is so rich that you'll think it's a chocolate gateau even though it's a donut! A luxurious donut with a moist and slightly sweet taste. Why not give it as a gift or souvenir along with the coffee roasted in-house by Anchor Coffee?

Store name: Anchor Coffee Mother Port
APP & WEB SOLUTION: https://www.facebook.com/anchorcoffeemotherport
Phone: 0226-23-5939
Opening hours: (Monday to Sunday) 9:00-16:00
Closed days: Open all year round
Address: 1-6-31 Tateyama, Kesennuma City

Store name: Anchor Coffee Uchiwan Branch
APP & WEB SOLUTION: https://www.facebook.com/anchor2fullsail.naiwan
Phone: 0226-24-5955
Opening hours: (月～金) 11:00-16:00　(土日祝) 9:00-18:00　(ランチタイム)11:00〜15:00
Closed days: Open all year round
Address: 1-14 Minamimachi Kaigan, Kesennuma City, Mukaeru 2nd floor

Confectionery shop Isamiya

6 pieces 874 yen / 9 pieces 1,306 yen (tax included)

This confectionery shop in the Motoyoshi area has been loved by the local community for over 70 years since its establishment. Their limited edition product for Valentine's Day is "Matcha Ganache". It is a Japanese style raw chocolate made with plenty of Uji matcha. You can enjoy the bittersweet taste of matcha and the smooth flavor of white chocolate that melts in your mouth. It is also a perfect item for those who don't like things that are too sweet.

Store name: Confectionery shop Isamiya
APP & WEB SOLUTION: https://isamiya.jp/
Phone: 0226-42-3056
Opening hours: From 9:00 to 18:30 (until 18:00 on Sundays)
Closed days: Thursday
Address: Kesennuma City, Motoyoshi-cho, Tsuya Tateoka 12-3