ANA Crowne Plaza Akita to Host 'Chef's Table x Ine to Agave Collaboration Dinner' Commemorating New Executive Chef

ANA Crowne Plaza Akita (Location: Akita City, Akita Prefecture) appointed Mitsuo Sekiguchi as its new executive chef in March 2026. To commemorate this occasion, the hotel will host a one-night-only gourmet banquet, the 'Chef's Table x Ine to Agave Collaboration Dinner,' on June 23, 2026, featuring a dinner course paired with craft sake from 'Ine to Agave,' a brewery based in Oga City, Akita Prefecture. Held as part of the 'Oga/Ogata Fair,' this feast reflects Executive Chef Sekiguchi's philosophy of focusing on the origins of ingredients and showcasing the unique characteristics of the region on each plate. He has prepared a six-course meal, meticulously crafted from ingredient selection to delicate heat application. From amuse-bouche to fish dishes, guests will enjoy seasonal bounty from the rich seas of Oga. The menu features 'Poêlé of Kuroge Wagyu Beef Fillet with Shallot and Mignonette Sauce,' which brings out the natural richness of the meat, followed by 'Grilled Sakihokore Rice Risotto with Hinai Jidori Chicken Soup,' combining Akita's new rice variety with the deep flavors of the local chicken. For this event, four carefully selected types of craft sake will be served, ranging from classics to unique expressions of the Oga terroir. Enjoy the widening range of flavors alongside dishes that mirror the land. [Amuse] Pressed seafood with spring salad [Hors d'oeuvre] Monkfish Involtini with saffron aroma [Fish] Herb-roasted amberjack with mushroom flavors [Meat] Poêlé of Kuroge Wagyu Beef Fillet with Shallot and Mignonette Sauce [Meal] Grilled Sakihokore Rice Risotto with Hinai Jidori Chicken Soup [Dessert] Blissful Assorted Dessert - Hana-kaze -UNITED ARROWS- - Hoori 2026 - Hana-kaze - DOBUROKU Hops [Event Overview] Date: June 23, 2026 (Tue) Time: 6:30 p.m. Venue: 4F Banquet Hall Price: 15,000 yen per person (includes food, drinks, and service charge)