“Steak Grill & Wine Bar Lume” (1 Hashimoto, Aomori City, TEL 017-777-5767 ) opened on September 13th at the site of “Italian Dining & Bar Kei”.

A bar-restaurant that serves steaks and wines, with a focus on Higashi-dori beef. The store name "Lume" means "light" or "light" in Italian. The owner, Yuki Yoshida, said, "I put my heart into creating a place where you can relax and be soothed by the light of the candles."

Mr. Yoshida was a high school junior of Keinosuke Takasugi, the owner of Kei. Mr. Yoshida recalls, "We couldn't serve Italian food, so we changed the name of the store to 'Limited-time store Wine Bar Lume' so that it could be recognized as a different store."

Three weeks later, Takasugi was discharged from the hospital without incident, but he decided to quit running the restaurant and start a new business. "I wanted to support Mr. Takasugi's new challenge. Although I was hesitant, I decided to change the name of the restaurant to 'Steak Grill & Wine Bar Lume' because I wanted to keep the restaurant that he had continued." and Mr. Yoshida.

The store area is about 10 tsubo, and the number of seats is 12. The tables inside the store are decorated with various candles named after the store and flowers arranged by Mr. Yoshida himself.

The main feature, "Higashidori Beef," is a brand of beef produced in Higashidori Village on the Shimokita Peninsula. 1,600 yen) and "Jerky" (1,200 yen). The style is to place the stove on the table and allow each customer to enjoy the dish to their liking.

The drink menu focuses on foreign wines, as well as beer, highballs, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee, caffeine-free coffee, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Mr. Yoshida says, "Many people come alone. Some people come to enjoy conversation with us, while others enjoy conversation with their friends. Now that the connection between people has become weaker, it's good wine. I hope it will become a place for communication while enjoying meat and meat,” he said with a smile.

Business hours are from 17:30 to 24:00. Closed on Mondays. Saturdays and Sundays are business days for reservations.