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The name Mikuni is the fusion of two Japanese words and means “beautiful forest.” The path to this forest is well traveled by the likes of top chefs such as Thomas Keller, David Chang, Joel Robuchon, Charlie Trotter, Grant Achatz, and Masaharu Morimoto.
What brings them in? They’re buying extraordinary foods that have been found in the wild. We’re not talking button mushrooms here. The funghi they find are exotic in taste and name: Matsutakes, Abalones, and Candy Caps (which actually taste like maple syrup).
Mikuni was founded by three wild food foragers who operate the company like an indie rock label looking to book the next hot band. They seek out farmers, fishermen, and foragers who find off the beaten track wild foods, like Hidden Rose Apples, which are bright red all the way through (see their video); or Finger Limes, better known as citrus caviar, which contain little beads that pop in your mouth; and Blis Maple Syrup that is aged in specially selected 12 to 18 year old single barrel bourbon casks.
Right now, the majority of what Mikuni Wild Harvest sells is only for the professional culinary market, but this is a good chance to get in on the home-consumer ground floor. They are starting to sell a few of their products for home cooks online and in specialty gourmet stores.
For a food geek dream joy ride, Mikuni Wild Harvest is worth checking out.
Where do the pros like to eat? Check out Mikuni Wild Harvest owner, Tyler Gray's RECOMMENDATIONS.
Some of Tyler Gray's favorite New York restaurants:
- SUSHI YASUDA
The fish is inspiring. - ELEVEN MADISON PARK
They do amazing things with mushrooms. - THE MONDAY ROOM
For the wine list and a great place to hang out. - LA SUPERIOR
Fantastic Mexican food in Brooklyn.
Some of Tyler Gray's favorite Vancouver bars, restaurants, purveyors:
- THE BLACK DIAMOND
Ask about the secret back room with a private bar keep. Amazing hand crafted cocktails. - TOJO'S
Best Japanese in Vancouver and possibly one of my favorite restaurants ever. - THOMAS HAAS PATISSERIE
For all things pastry, hand made Chocolates, desserts, and coffee. He is Vancouver’s resident rock star chef. - OYAMA SAUSAGE
A genius when it comes to force meat, sausage, and curing meats.
Click HERE to see all of his recommendations.
www.mikuniwildharvest.com
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