A One-Night Culinary Journey: Experience Premium Southern Italian Cuisine at Riviera Zushi Marina on June 20
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- A One-Night Culinary Journey: Experience Premium Southern Italian Cuisine at Riviera Zushi Marina on June 20
- Riviera Group will host a "Southern Italian Cuisine Appreciation Event" at Riviera Zushi Marina on June 20, 2026. The event features a special course menu supervised by Executive Chef Keisuke Ogawa of Ristorante AO, complemented by wine pairings selected by a sommelier. Prices start at 20,000 yen for food only, and 25,000 yen for the select wine course.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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Riviera Group will host a "Southern Italian Cuisine Appreciation Event" at Riviera Zushi Marina on June 20, 2026. The event features a special course menu supervised by Executive Chef Keisuke Ogawa of Ristorante AO, complemented by wine pairings selected by a sommelier. Prices start at 20,000 yen for food only, and 25,000 yen for the select wine course.
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- A One-Night Culinary Journey: Experience Premium Southern Italian Cuisine at Riviera Zushi Marina on June 20 (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- June 4, 2026
Riviera Group will host a "Southern Italian Cuisine Appreciation Event" at Riviera Zushi Marina on June 20, 2026. The event features a special course menu supervised by Executive Chef Keisuke Ogawa of Ristorante AO, complemented by wine pairings selected by a sommelier. Prices start at 20,000 yen for food only, and 25,000 yen for the select wine course.
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Riviera Group will host the "Southern Italian Cuisine Appreciation Event" on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Riviera Zushi Marina, a luxury resort in Shonan, Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, as part of the "Riviera Dining Journey 2026" series, which explores seasons and cultures through food.
In this event, Chef Ogawa, who continues to serve dishes that bring out the true essence of ingredients at Ristorante AO Zushi Marina, will offer a special course menu expressing the passion and delicate flavors of Southern Italy, set against the panoramic views of the Shonan coast. Furthermore, wine pairings carefully selected by a sommelier for each dish will highlight the uniqueness of the cuisine, inviting guests to an experience that feels like traveling through Southern Italy.
■Background
Chef Ogawa of Ristorante AO, who deepened his culinary knowledge at Michelin-starred restaurants across Italy, feels particularly inspired by Southern Italian cuisine during this season. "Strong sunlight and a rich sea. The cuisine nurtured in that region is simple yet directly conveys the power of the ingredients themselves. Among my experiences across Italy, I have always felt that Southern Italian cuisine has an open, soul-soothing charm," says the chef. On the night of June 20, he will present a special course based on those memories and sensations, tailored to the season.
■Carefully Curated "Wine Pairings"
Enhancing the enjoyment of the course is a wine pairing meticulously selected by Sommelier Yamamoto, perfectly harmonizing with Chef Ogawa's dishes. Focusing on grape varieties from Southern Italy bathed in sunlight and brands with rich minerality, the pairings are densely structured from appetizers to main dishes and desserts, allowing guests to enjoy the atmosphere of Southern Italy and the scenery of Shonan through their five senses.
■About "Riviera Dining Journey 2026"
This is a dining event series hosted at Riviera Zushi Marina that explores the charm of cultures, climates, and seasons from Japan and around the world through "food." Guests can enjoy dishes inspired by local ingredients, history, and food culture in a location overlooking the Shonan sea. We deliver a unique dining experience expressed through the chef's sensibility and techniques.
[Event Overview]
Event Name: [June 20 Dinner Only] Southern Italian Cuisine Appreciation Event
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 17:00
Location: Riviera Zushi Marina (5-23-16 Kotsubo, Zushi, Kanagawa; approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Kamakura/Zushi Stations)
Reception: Ristorante AO Zushi Marina
Capacity: Small groups
Courses:
- Select Wine Course: 25,000 yen (8 dishes + 3 sommelier-selected wines)
- [Optional] Platinum Full Pairing: +10,000 yen (Upgrade to 8 full wine pairings for Select Wine Course participants)
- Full Course (Food Only): 20,000 yen (8 dishes)
Reservations: https://select-type.com/e/?id=rIR8WNkKGq0
In this event, Chef Ogawa, who continues to serve dishes that bring out the true essence of ingredients at Ristorante AO Zushi Marina, will offer a special course menu expressing the passion and delicate flavors of Southern Italy, set against the panoramic views of the Shonan coast. Furthermore, wine pairings carefully selected by a sommelier for each dish will highlight the uniqueness of the cuisine, inviting guests to an experience that feels like traveling through Southern Italy.
■Background
Chef Ogawa of Ristorante AO, who deepened his culinary knowledge at Michelin-starred restaurants across Italy, feels particularly inspired by Southern Italian cuisine during this season. "Strong sunlight and a rich sea. The cuisine nurtured in that region is simple yet directly conveys the power of the ingredients themselves. Among my experiences across Italy, I have always felt that Southern Italian cuisine has an open, soul-soothing charm," says the chef. On the night of June 20, he will present a special course based on those memories and sensations, tailored to the season.
■Carefully Curated "Wine Pairings"
Enhancing the enjoyment of the course is a wine pairing meticulously selected by Sommelier Yamamoto, perfectly harmonizing with Chef Ogawa's dishes. Focusing on grape varieties from Southern Italy bathed in sunlight and brands with rich minerality, the pairings are densely structured from appetizers to main dishes and desserts, allowing guests to enjoy the atmosphere of Southern Italy and the scenery of Shonan through their five senses.
■About "Riviera Dining Journey 2026"
This is a dining event series hosted at Riviera Zushi Marina that explores the charm of cultures, climates, and seasons from Japan and around the world through "food." Guests can enjoy dishes inspired by local ingredients, history, and food culture in a location overlooking the Shonan sea. We deliver a unique dining experience expressed through the chef's sensibility and techniques.
[Event Overview]
Event Name: [June 20 Dinner Only] Southern Italian Cuisine Appreciation Event
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 17:00
Location: Riviera Zushi Marina (5-23-16 Kotsubo, Zushi, Kanagawa; approx. 10 minutes by car from JR Kamakura/Zushi Stations)
Reception: Ristorante AO Zushi Marina
Capacity: Small groups
Courses:
- Select Wine Course: 25,000 yen (8 dishes + 3 sommelier-selected wines)
- [Optional] Platinum Full Pairing: +10,000 yen (Upgrade to 8 full wine pairings for Select Wine Course participants)
- Full Course (Food Only): 20,000 yen (8 dishes)
Reservations: https://select-type.com/e/?id=rIR8WNkKGq0
FAQ
What is the 'Riviera Food Journey 2026' event?
It is a dining event held at Riviera Zushi Marina, exploring the charm of seasons and local cultures through food from Japan and around the world.
What is the date and location of the 'Feast on Southern Italian Cuisine Nurtured by the Sun and Sea' event?
It will be held on June 20, 2026 (Saturday) at 17:00 at Riviera Zushi Marina (Ristorante AO) in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
What are the prices and contents of the courses offered?
The food-only course is 20,000 yen, and the course including 8 dishes of Southern Italian cuisine and 3 types of wine is 25,000 yen. An optional full pairing of 8 items (an additional 10,000 yen) is also available.
Who is the chef responsible for the cuisine at this event?
The main chef of Ristorante AO Zushi Marina, Keisuke Ogawa.
Where can I make a reservation?
Reservations can be made from the dedicated booking page (https://select-type.com/e/?id=rIR8WNkKGq0).