Cultured Pearl sets Taste of Miyagi menu specials through Oct. 11

Delaware’s sister state, Miyagi Prefecture in Japan, is returning to Delaware to host the Second Annual Taste of Miyagi food showcase. The Cultured Pearl in Rehoboth Beach will offer dinner menu specials made with Miyagi ingredients through Sunday, Oct. 11, or until supplies last.

“We’re excited to welcome our friends from Miyagi back to Delaware, and for the opportunity to once again enjoy some of their culinary specialties,” said Secretary of State Jeff Bullock.

“We are very pleased to be able to showcase Miyagi’s food products here in our sister-state of Delaware. Please enjoy the taste of Miyagi!” said Tatsuya Misaka, the Miyagi delegation leader and International Affairs Division director.

“The Cultured Pearl is proud to host Miyagi Week. Having created a special relationship with those in Miyagi, it is important for us to grow awareness of this beautiful region. Our family had the honor of visiting this area not so long ago. We saw firsthand both the devastation of the tsunami as well as the rebuilding efforts and the plan for the future. It was an amazing journey filled with history, food, culture and friendship,” said Rob Wood, owner of The Cultured Pearl. “We welcome everyone to The Cultured Pearl for a taste of Miyagi. Our chefs are keeping the dishes simple to let the products from Miyagi shine.”

The State of Delaware and Miyagi Prefecture have been sister states since 1997. Delaware and Miyagi collaborate and mutually promote products and companies along with tourism and culture. In 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami devastated areas in Miyagi Prefecture. Immediately after the disaster, Gov. Jack Markell began a fundraising initiative to help in the relief and recovery effort. The fundraising campaign brought in over $100,000 for the recovery effort, with the help of hundreds of Delawareans who donated.