Oshibori Oshibori An or hot towel in English is a wet hand towel offered to customers in places such as restaurants or bars, and used to clean one's hands before eating. Oshibori has long been part of Hospitality Culture in Japan: in "The Tale of Genji" era it was used for visitors; during the Edo period it was used in Hatago (); later it started to be used in many restaurants. It eventually spread to worldwide use. Cold oshibori are used in summer, and hot oshibori in winter. In Japan, October 29 has been observed as the day of Oshibori since
In Situ (restaurant) In Situ (restaurant) In Situ is a restaurant located inside the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Its head chef is Corey Lee (chef), who is also the owner and chef of the nearby 3-Michelin-star-rated Benu. Unlike many fine dining restaurants, which seek to create unique culinary offerings, In Situ bases its menu on detailed reconstructions of signature dishes by other chefs from other restaurants. Lee's role in the restaurant is described in press coverage as both chef and curator. In Situ received positive reviews in its first year of operation. It was named the "restaurant of the year" by