I can't think of many more stylish places in Tokyo – let alone in Roppongi – to settle in with a nice pot of quality Uva...
Or maybe a tasty frothy choco-strawberry latte...
If the latticework of the window reflections looks familiar, then you'll recognize the setting: the Vogue Cafe, inside the sleek sinuous facade of the still awe-insiring atrium of the National Art Center.
On the museum web site it's still called the Salon de Thé Rond – aptly enough given its shape – but the Vogue name (and sponsorship) fits most aptly with the fluid contours of this outstanding architecture.
The Vogue Cafe is a lot airier and more pleasant than the neighboring brasserie, Paul Bocuse Le Musée, up on its acro/claustro-phobic perch under the ceiling.
"One part luxury liner to two parts Star Wars launch pad" I called it in my JT review. I'm happy to stand by that description.
Here's a map link...
