One thing I do at least once a week without fail is treat myself out to some delicious food or dessert. It's very important time well spent in order to live a happy life.   Today, I went out for breakfast. I got up a little earlier than usual and headed to my favourite cafe, Bread, Espresso & which is located in Omotesando. It's really easy to get to: it's just a 5-minute walk from the A2 exit of Omotesando Station. Mornings are quiet in Omotesando, you don't see many people walking around, so it feels like a completely different place compared to its busy streets during the day.   When you enter the cafe, the smell of freshly-baked bread is the first thing to hit your senses. I sat down on one of the comfy sofa-seats and ordered myself the French toast breakfast set. There's plenty of space between tables, so it's an environment that's easy to kick back and relax in. Inside and outside the cafe are cute signs with that day's recommended menu items written on them. Next time I visit I think I'll try one of the lunchtime desserts. That's what I daydreamed about while waiting for my French toast to arrive.

French Toast Set w/Drink - ¥800

The French toast has a subtly sweet scent. It's made with one of the cafe's popular foods: the butter-loaded bread known as "Muu."   The toast's crusts were nice and crunchy while the middle part was fluffy. The soft bread just melts in your mouth when taking a bite, and your taste buds are treated to the sweet flavour of the egg. The toast is delicious as it is, and you can totally leave it at that and enjoy your morning breakfast. But if you want to take it to the next level then you can drizzle the accompanying honey over the toast, giving the sweetness an even richer flavour. I'm usually not good with the characteristic sweet taste that honey has, or the bitterness layered into the overall flavour, but this honey was on the milder side so I really enjoyed it. After my food, I enjoyed the cappuccino the barista beautifully made for me which comes as part of the set.   My 1-hour morning was spent even more relaxed than usual here. It's much different from lunchtime which is a much busier and hurried time, so I could sink in my chair and really enjoy my drink too.   Waking up early and enjoying a relaxing breakfast. That's all I did, but it helped ease my busy mind and soul. I'm a simple person, and I think I'll be able to face my week and work hard at it after this.    

Today's Presents

Futsu Furu Fig Sandwich - ¥420

Futsu Uni Fruits - ¥400

I wanted to share the happiness between friends and family on this fine day where I got to eat a delicious breakfast. These sandwiches are packed full of fruits―seasonal fruits which are best enjoyed right now. If you're wondering what other sandwiches they sell then be sure to visit.     Writer: Sayuri Mizuno (MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON)Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga

After a year of extensive research eating pancake after pancake, the one known as the "Pancake Prince" will open another branch of the Pancake restaurant VERY FANCY® in Omotesando on September 11. This restaurant will feature a unique Omotesando menu. The real identity of the legendary Pancake Prince is Satoru Sugimoto. In just one year, he visited a total of over 200 pancake restaurants in Japan and even overseas. His endless research led him to crafting a series of special recipes, which consist of high quality ingredients such as low viscosity wheat flour, aluminium-free baking powder, buttermilk and homemade cheese. The pancakes are fried carefully, creating a fluffy pancake with a new half-baked texture.    VERY FANCY® has launched a brand new online advanced booking system which allows customers to quickly take to their seats without having to wait. Thanks to this new system, the restaurant has now become queueless. The menu at the brand new restaurant is based on the restaurant's standard pancake menu. The additional Omotesando menu is full of original ingredients and toppings that are unique to Omotesando. If you turn up to this branch, you can enjoy a lot more than just pancakes as there will be a variety of collaboration contents offered as well. This restaurant has also prepared a kid's menu and baby chairs.    Homemade cheese kneaded into pancake batter and then fried to perfection ー this is just one example of the new fluffy "half cooked" texture pancakes that you absolutely must try. Come spend a wonderful moment munching marvelous pancakes surrounded by a cute and photogenic atmosphere.  

The new L’OCCITANE Omotesando Voyage Sensoriel will open in the Omotesando and Harajuku area―Tokyo's hub of trends and culture―on July 27. This new concept store is Japan's first ever spa and cafe establishment where customers can enjoy L’OCCITANE with all five of their senses.

1st Floor: VERBENA CAFÉ by L’OCCITANE

Nestled in the corner of the first floor is the chic VERBENA CAFÉ where customers are treated to a menu blooming with fresh verbena, an ingredient you don't see everyday.

Fresh Verbena Blanc Manger - ¥1,280 (Tax Included)

Mango Verbena Parfait - ¥1,480 (Tax Included)

Sweet Tea Float Series - ¥1,280 Each (Tax Included)

The menu is tied to the seasons, so for this summer, you can look forward to cooling yourself off with the Fresh Verbena Blanc Manger and Mango Verbena Parfait, both made with fresh seasonal fruits, or a choice of one of the refreshing Sweet Tea Floats.  

1st Floor: petit Spa L'OCCITANE

Also located on the first floor is the petit Spa L'OCCITANE which is opening as the first spa attached to a main branch. Their beauty menu covers everything from ageing care to relaxation. They also offer facial treatment services using Immortelle Divine Harmony―the latest in L'OCCITANE's skincare range―as well as the relaxing L'OCCITANE spa service which is guaranteed to send you off into a beautiful sleep.  

1st Floor: VOYAGE SENSORIEL

The shop will also sell the elusive 86 Collection, a series of fragrances made in collaboration with Pierre Hermé Paris and sold at select stores only across the world.   Additionally, to celebrate the opening of the VERBENA CAFÉ, the shop will also sell limited edition verbena products and kits which can be gift wrapped.   If you're looking for a little luxury while in Tokyo then look no further than the spectacular new  L'OCCITANE Omotesando Voyage Sensoriel, opening July 27.