Osaka hosts American tastes

OSAKA — Get a taste of America right here this month. The US Agricultural Trade Office has been organising American produce PR events in Tokyo for several years, but for the first time Osaka is also getting in on the action. For two weeks from Nov, six restaurants in Osaka will be adding special dishes to their menus that showcase a Taste of America. Bistro New Orleans, Kokopelli, Poron Poron, Hard Rock Cafe, Lawry’s The Prime Rib and Wine Kitchen Souple 29 will be serving up specials including silky pork with red beans and salsa, lobster with tartar sauce and prime beef hamburgers.

See the website for details of all the specials. us-ato.jp/jp/toa2013/osaka