Food Fashionista
Food Fashionista was created to share with others the love of food, wine and the fabulously delicious lifestyle that goes with it. The site is updated every weekday and in addition to Mika's posts, Food Fashionista will occasionally feature select contributing authors from around the globe who will post the latest culinary events, chatter, exclusive interviews, mouth-watering recipes, and insider news. Think of Food Fashionista as your foodie bff & feel free to contact us at anytime with your restaurant, recipe, wine, and culinary tips and suggestions.
Mika Takeuchi, Founder/ Editor
Born in Tokyo, just minutes away from the world-famous Tsukiji fish market, Mika Takeuchi was eating at the best sushi bars in the world by age three. Her father would break the wooden chopsticks in half so they were her size. From Japan, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area and eventually started her own e-commerce fashion boutique, Fashion Bliss. Her love of style, design, and fashion is complemented by her passion for food, cooking, and dining. In her closet you will find Proenza Schouler and Choos, and in her kitchen you will find Sub-Zero and Viking. She has consulted and worked in restaurants with top chefs, and knows the industry from a unique perspective as both a patron and insider. She was a guest explorer/writer for the MICHELIN Guide and a contributing author of the book "Creating a Meal You'll Love". She is also a freelance writer, media personality, and ghostwrites for several acclaimed chefs. In addition, Mika was a brand ambassador for Luce della Vite wines from Tuscany - a collaboration of the Frescobaldi and Mondavi families.
From a sixteen-course meal at Joel Robuchon to an incredibly delectable five-dollar find at the local Farmers' Market, Mika's dining style is as eclectic as her wardrobe. As she always says “If you enjoy food, you enjoy life.”
You can contact Mika via e-mail at mika at foodfashionista.com
