In the fifth installment, we will go to “Kofu City”, a city full of charm that offers a 5-degree view of mountains and basins!
In the first part, we visited Kawaguchiko Town, and in the fourth part, we visited Hokuto City, which are tourist attractions, but for those of us who love drinking, Kofu City is definitely the place for us!
...So, we returned to the city where we live, Kofu City~♡
Go to Asahi Dori Shopping District, where you can find your favorite shops and shops where you can drink from noon!

The first place I visited was "Settle", which opened in May 2023.
At the glass-walled, open-air cafe, you can enjoy juicy sausage hot dogs and crumbly muffins.
What we're looking for is the craft beer and gin selected by the owner.

The store also has items from the owner's apparel brand ``HIENOS.''
The design is simple yet playful and uplifting, so it's a must-see when you visit Settle.

...That's why cafe time is nice, but it's a rare place where you can drink during the day, so I'll start drinking from noon today!

Settle offers a wide variety of domestic and international craft gins and beers.
For the first time, I'm a beer fan, so I'm having trouble deciding which craft beer to choose.

Nao-chan was shown the craft gin lineup by the owner and chose HOLON.
nao “This is so cute~♡”
momo: “That’s it! The one I wanted to try!”

HOLON offers a seasonal "Osmanthus" flavor, but it's only available in limited quantities, and the price is a bit too luxurious for just drinking it for yourself.
That's why it's so great to be able to sample it here!!

Nao-chan poured the beer very skillfully, and let's toast!

Beer and hot dogs make you feel like you're in Germany♪
Although obina has the unique bitterness of IPA, it was crisp and easy to drink and was very delicious ♡

Nao-chan's craft gin is mixed with tonic.
Nao-chan says, ``I'm really interested in gin!'' The sweetness and refreshing aroma are mixed together, and the taste changes as you drink it, just like a perfume.
You'll love drinking even more♡

It was very delicious and I had a great time talking with the owner.
It's an open space that makes everyone feel like one, so it's perfect for a sittle that you can enjoy alone.

If you walk a little further, you will find the wine shop "SPRING WINE".
Surprisingly, there are etiquette wines designed by nao-chan.

"This is it!" Nao-chan showed me the wine, which was drawn to match the color of the wine and was so cute ♡

Here you can sample wines at reasonable prices and buy your favorite wines on the spot.
Thanks to the kindness of the owner, we were able to drink wine and grape juice. ...I'm so happy!!

The ``Muscat Bailey A Barrel Aged 2021'' that nao-chan drank is a red wine with dignified acidity and rich fruit flavors that spread in the mouth, and smooth tannins that are pleasant.

I drank grape juice to wake up my body a little.This is a straight juice with no additives or sugar added made from 100% Muscat Bailey A grown in the company's fields, and has a rich flavor that makes you feel like you're tasting whole grapes, with a slight bitterness that even adults can enjoy.

Thank you for stopping by♪

``PORTLANDIA Cider Bar & Cafe'', a lunch bar located about 200 meters from Settle, is a bar and cafe that serves hard cider from noon.

The owner of this shop has lived in America for over 30 years, returned from Portland eight years ago, and moved to Yamanashi in 8.
``I want to open a store in Yamanashi, which is rich in nature!'' and opened the store in 2021.
They said, ``Portland, surrounded by nature and delicious wine, is similar to Yamanashi in some ways,'' but if Yamanashi is similar to Portland...!? Yamanashi residents must be very picky. ….

That's why we offer One More Cheers with our popular hard cider and American craft beer!
It has a soft texture with a hint of apple aroma, but also has a funk flavor that makes it easy to drink.
The IPA that nao-chan is drinking has a pine scent and is not too heavy.

I enjoyed it with homemade salsa sauce and tortillas.
I will come back for more drinks!!

The next place we visited was Cafe SANTANICO, which both of us use in our private lives.
Santanico is famous for its tacos, but you can also enjoy coffee carefully brewed using a French press.It's open from 8am every morning, so you can use it for your morning activities.

But only. We're all excited at the 4th house, so of course we're going to have a drink!?
Enjoy tacos with Mexican classic beer Tecate and Dos Extract.

Nao-chan, who loves eggs, says that when she visits here, she tries adding eggs to the ``Egg & Avocado'' with toppings.Bando XNUMX is also a true egg lover...!! (lol)
This sense of volume is amazing!

I like meat, so I like carnitas (pork) with spicy sauce.
The meat tacos have a stronger Mexican flavor, which is good.
A winning pairing with Mexican beer.

Finish with coffee and sweets.
Enjoy a slightly late snack time around 16pm! Nao-chan drank tequila in the meantime (lol).
Cannoli is a classic Italian sweet, a traditional confectionery made of hard, deep-fried cylindrical flour dough stuffed with ricotta cheese.
At Santanico, we have improved it for Japanese customers by mixing ricotta cheese and custard, so it has a very sweet and cool taste that is so delicious~♡

Pairing it with hot coffee carefully brewed in a French press, it was a cool and warm combo.

...Ha~ I was very satisfied with the ladder sake, and I was happy to introduce it to you.

Next time, we will take a walk around “Oshino Hakkai”!