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Three Michelin Star Restaurants L’Effervescence and SingleThread
Announce First Post-COVID Collaboration in Tokyo(TOKYO, Japan) May 7, 2022 — L’Effervescence is delighted to announce theirfirst-ever collaboration on Monday, May 30 at 6 p.m. JST (Japan Standard Time) at
L’Effervescence and on Wednesday June 1 at 7 p.m. (JST) at Citabria Annex withacclaimed Chef Kyle Connaughton from SingleThread in California. These dinners will
be more than just a collaboration between the two restaurants, but a preview ofpost-COVID Tokyo and the future of gastronomy from a Japanese perspective.
“After a long separation due to the pandemic and strict closures in Japan, this is a greattime to celebrate getting back together. We are showing the world that we are ready tocollaborate, bring together ideas and show what we can do to shape cultures together.”
Chef Kyle Connaughton, SingleThread
Namae and Connaughton have created a forward-thinking menu that incorporates
treasures of the local seas into plant-based fare, served with wine specially selected forthis meal. The chefs have a great appreciation for nature’s bounty and used theirextensive knowledge of agriculture to create a menu that is friendly to our environment,
health and society. Connaughton and his wife Katina own and tend a farm in
Healdsburg, California, to provide for their restaurant and their community, while Namae
is researching the sustainable relationship between agriculture and food at theUniversity of Tokyo.
“A chef doesn't only cook. A chef is a person and inhabitant of this planet before theyare a chef. So harmony with nature is important, and I always make sure to consider
other people, things, or food.”
Chef Shinobu Namae, L’Effervescence
In addition to their shared passion for the environment, the chefs have a closefriendship that spans almost two decades. Their previous collaborations have been
dynamic and unforgettable, setting the tone for another memorable event.

###About L’Effervescence
L’Effervescence is a mindful French restaurant championing sustainability, visibility oflocal producers and the refined art of omotenashi. Led by visionary chef Shinobu
Namae, L’Effervescence has quietly risen in ranking in many acclaimed lists, has been
awarded three Michelin Stars, a Michelin Green Star and the Relais & Châteaux 2022
Ethical Cuisine Trophy. In addition to providing exceptional meal experiences,
L’Effervescence is committed to leading the future of sustainability in the food industry.
Chef Namae is pursuing his doctorate degree in the microeconomics of agriculture at
the University of Tokyo, researching what we should eat to create the future we want tosee. To stay up-to-date with the restaurant’s activities and connect with L’Effervescence,
follow https://www.instagram.com/leffervescence/?hl=en on Instagram or visit
www.leffervescence.jp.
About SingleThread
SingleThread combines the art of sustainable agriculture with culinary excellence where
the relationship between farmer and chef is more than a side story; it is the heart of theexperience. Chef Kyle Connaughton and Katina Connaughton created an experiencethat focuses on “omotenashi,” described as the heightened sense of hospitality andanticipation of a guest’s every need. SingleThread is the first and only three Michelin
starred restaurant in Sonoma County and a recipient of the World's 50 Best
Restaurants' "Miele One to Watch" Award. In 2020, The Michelin Guide honoredSingleThread with a Green Star, its first year of awarding restaurants in the UnitedStates recognizing efforts on gastronomic sustainability. In October 2021, SingleThread
was named #37 at the World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards. SingleThread is a memberof Relais & Chateaux, an international association of independent luxury hotels andrestaurants around the world. For more information, visit www.singlethreadfarms.com.
For more information, contact:Eri Nagase, Global PR Director, L’Effervescence
Email: eri@leffervescence.jp
Phone: US +1-415-294-0343 (OK to call/text)
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