THE FLOWER TABLE, an innovative bistro cafe created by Transit General Office, will open on the third floor of Nagoya Sakae Mitsukoshi, which is undergoing renovations on September 2nd.

The food menu has been overseen by Chef Ishii Shinsuke of sincere, a popular French restaurant in Tokyo where reservations are often impossible to get. Dishes include the "Taiyaki, Colorful Vegetables, and Seafood Garden Plate" (1,550 yen including tax), an adaptation of sincere's signature taiyaki, a fish-filled pie crust; the "Black Pork Meatloaf and Vegetable Mille-feuille Sandwich" (1,450 yen including tax), which uses gold bread from Nagoya's popular Charme Bakery Ponche; and the "Beef Cheek Tagliatelle in Red Wine" (1,180 yen including tax), a pasta version of beef braised in red wine. Other sweets include the playful "AFTERNOON TEA PLATE "NATURE"" (1 serving/¥1,980 tax included), the "PIERRE HERME PARIS COLLABORATION BOX" (¥2,600 tax included, available from October) in collaboration with PIERRE HERME PARIS, and the "Rose-Scented Parfait Peach Melba" (¥1,080 tax included), a take on a traditional French dessert. Drinks include a rich lineup, including coffee made with an original espresso blend from Nagoya's long-established roaster GOLPIE COFFEE, flavored teas from the French premium tea brand Kusmi Tea, original drinks made with floral water and herbs, and gourmet floats. The interior, designed by Jamo Associates, has a casual and open feel. The interior of the store has a classic yet modern feel, with green marble tables as a focal point. The botanical textiles designed by enamel. and floral arrangements by Nagoya's Flower Noritake also create a comfortable space.