Cuoco di Mare (Sakae｜Italian)

Born in 1974 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Mr. Takagi was surrounded by a lot of elders whom he respected who worked in the foodservice industry. That and the fact that he liked cooking made him decide to become a chef. After training at a number of Italian restaurants in Kanagawa Prefecture, he opened his own shop, Cuoco di Mare", at age 32. He serves authentic Italian food, paying careful attention to all ingredients and using seasonal ingredients that are procured daily. He also listens to his customers' preferences and recommends the wine that best matches the dishes the customers are having. This is one way he is always trying to create a more fulfilling dining experience for his customers."