Al Bacaro

Tree-lined Keyaki-dori is one of Fukuoka’s most pleasant streets and also home to a growing number of fine eateries. This month we’re pleased to introduce Al Baccarat, a Venetian-style caf・featuring cichetti (finger foods), as well as a fine selection of directly imported Italian hams and cheeses. It’s easy to find, just look for the bicycle shop near the Akasaka 3-chome bus stop and then a florist, which is actually located on the first floor of the caf・ Next to the florist, there’s a refrigerated glass display with cold meats, cheeses, freshly made delicatessen dishes and desserts for take-out. The caf・is a renovated old Japanese house split into three tiny areas; the front room, counter and upstairs. A smart mix of Italian, modern furnishings adds just enough style to the simple interior. But onto the food, which will make you want to come back again and again. Start with a selection of the dozen or so cichetti. Avacado, shrimp with cocktail sauce, peppers and anchovy or how about a skewer of banana and bacon? Sets of three (787yen), five (1,260 yen) or seven (1,680 yen) are the way to go especially when accompanied by a glass or bottle of Italian wine. Speaking of which, here you can order a bottle of wine and just pay for the portion you drink! The colorful menu then moves onto soups, pasta, risotto, vegetables, specialties, cheeses and desserts. Pictured here is the Piedmont Bagna Caoda which resembles cheese fondue but is actually a much lighter dip made of anchovy, garlic, cream, and butter. Delicious on vegetables and bread sticks. Yum! Baccala Mantecate, a plate of mashed cod and corn pur仔, is another Venetian favorite you won’t find elsewhere. The friendly staff welcomes custom orders; just tell them your budget, likes and dislikes and leave the rest to them. Open for lunch and tea time too – and don’t forget the take-out deli!

 

 

 

3-7-11 Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
092-732-5597

Open: 12:00~14:30 (lunch) / 14:30~17:00 (tea time) / 18:00~23:00 (dinner)
Closed: Mon.
Prices: Piedmont Bagna Caoda 1,050 yen, Baccala Mantecate 893 yen, Minestrone 525 yen, House Wine 525 yen (glass), assorted cheese 1,260 yen (3 kinds)

 

けやき通りに流れるゆるやかな時間を、より有意義にそして美味しく過ごすことのできる店がある。いわゆるイタリア料理店のイメージとはどこか違う“ホッ”とした寛ぎ感を感じるのは、スタッフの温かな人柄のせいかもしれないし、あるいは店舗となっている築50年以上のこの古民家が持つ温もり故かもしれない。
店のスタイルだって気取らない。店名にある「バーカロ」とは、ヴェネツィア地方によくある、つまみを食べながらお酒を楽しめる場所のコトを言うそうだが、ここにもチケッティと呼ばれるヴェネツィアのフィンガーフードや切り立ての生ハム、そしてイタリア産のチーズなど、ワインと相性抜群のおつまみがたくさん。その他パスタやリゾット、一品料理も揃うのでしっかりとした食事にもバッチリだ。さらに軒を連ねて並ぶのは、色とりどりの花が溢れるフラワーショップとテイクアウト専門のデリ。このデリでも店で扱うハムやチーズ、さらにライスコロッケやキッシュなどの総菜を買うことができる。
オープンは昨年10月、一度来た人は「教えたくない」と言いながらもつい喜ぶ顔がみたくて人を連れてきてしまう。そんな口コミの連携で、遠くからもこの店を目指して足を運ぶ常連客も増えているとか。また散歩帰りの人や、大濠公園や美術館へ出かけた人が立寄ってお茶をするなど、ランチにカフェにディナーに、時間によって趣きを変えるこの空間を思い思いに楽しむ人が集まっている。

福岡市中央区赤坂3-7-11

 

＜住所＞福岡市中央区赤坂3-7-11
＜電話＞092-732-5597
＜営業時間＞12:00～OS14:30、14:30～ラストイン16:00、18:00～OS22:00 (日曜は～OS21:00)
＜休み＞月曜
＜料金＞チケッティ3種で780円(5種で1260円)、生ハム3種盛り合わせ1,575円、グラスハウスワイン520円、ランチ850円～(土日は1,050円～)

 

Tree-lined Keyaki-dori is one of Fukuoka’s most pleasant streets and also home to a growing number of fine eateries. This month we’re pleased to introduce Al Baccarat, a Venetian-style caf・featuring cichetti (finger foods), as well as a fine selection of directly imported Italian hams and cheeses. It’s easy to find, just look for the bicycle shop near the Akasaka 3-chome bus stop and then a florist, which is actually located on the first floor of the caf・ Next to the florist, there’s a refrigerated glass display with cold meats, cheeses, freshly made delicatessen dishes and desserts for take-out. The caf・is a renovated old Japanese house split into three tiny areas; the front room, counter and upstairs. A smart mix of Italian, modern furnishings adds just enough style to the simple interior. But onto the food, which will make you want to come back again and again. Start with a selection of the dozen or so cichetti. Avacado, shrimp with cocktail sauce, peppers and anchovy or how about a skewer of banana and bacon? Sets of three (787yen), five (1,260 yen) or seven (1,680 yen) are the way to go especially when accompanied by a glass or bottle of Italian wine. Speaking of which, here you can order a bottle of wine and just pay for the portion you drink! The colorful menu then moves onto soups, pasta, risotto, vegetables, specialties, cheeses and desserts. Pictured here is the Piedmont Bagna Caoda which resembles cheese fondue but is actually a much lighter dip made of anchovy, garlic, cream, and butter. Delicious on vegetables and bread sticks. Yum! Baccala Mantecate, a plate of mashed cod and corn pur仔, is another Venetian favorite you won’t find elsewhere. The friendly staff welcomes custom orders; just tell them your budget, likes and dislikes and leave the rest to them. Open for lunch and tea time too – and don’t forget the take-out deli!

 

 

 

3-7-11 Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
092-732-5597

Open: 12:00~14:30 (lunch) / 14:30~17:00 (tea time) / 18:00~23:00 (dinner)
Closed: Mon.
Prices: Piedmont Bagna Caoda 1,050 yen, Baccala Mantecate 893 yen, Minestrone 525 yen, House Wine 525 yen (glass), assorted cheese 1,260 yen (3 kinds)

 

Tree-lined Keyaki-dori is one of Fukuoka’s most pleasant streets and also home to a growing number of fine eateries. This month we’re pleased to introduce Al Baccarat, a Venetian-style caf・featuring cichetti (finger foods), as well as a fine selection of directly imported Italian hams and cheeses. It’s easy to find, just look for the bicycle shop near the Akasaka 3-chome bus stop and then a florist, which is actually located on the first floor of the caf・ Next to the florist, there’s a refrigerated glass display with cold meats, cheeses, freshly made delicatessen dishes and desserts for take-out. The caf・is a renovated old Japanese house split into three tiny areas; the front room, counter and upstairs. A smart mix of Italian, modern furnishings adds just enough style to the simple interior. But onto the food, which will make you want to come back again and again. Start with a selection of the dozen or so cichetti. Avacado, shrimp with cocktail sauce, peppers and anchovy or how about a skewer of banana and bacon? Sets of three (787yen), five (1,260 yen) or seven (1,680 yen) are the way to go especially when accompanied by a glass or bottle of Italian wine. Speaking of which, here you can order a bottle of wine and just pay for the portion you drink! The colorful menu then moves onto soups, pasta, risotto, vegetables, specialties, cheeses and desserts. Pictured here is the Piedmont Bagna Caoda which resembles cheese fondue but is actually a much lighter dip made of anchovy, garlic, cream, and butter. Delicious on vegetables and bread sticks. Yum! Baccala Mantecate, a plate of mashed cod and corn pur仔, is another Venetian favorite you won’t find elsewhere. The friendly staff welcomes custom orders; just tell them your budget, likes and dislikes and leave the rest to them. Open for lunch and tea time too – and don’t forget the take-out deli!

 

 

 

3-7-11 Akasaka, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
092-732-5597

Open: 12:00~14:30 (lunch) / 14:30~17:00 (tea time) / 18:00~23:00 (dinner)
Closed: Mon.
Prices: Piedmont Bagna Caoda 1,050 yen, Baccala Mantecate 893 yen, Minestrone 525 yen, House Wine 525 yen (glass), assorted cheese 1,260 yen (3 kinds)