American Arco Iris Bryan Baier Arco Iris is the latest modern Mexican cuisine addition to Niigata and is the only place this author knows of to get an authentic frozen margarita in Japan
Food Sanpoutei in Koide Rufus Starbuck It harks from Niigata but also has a scattering of branches in Akita, Miyagi
Japanese Ponshukan – Sake Heaven Alena Eckelmann pick from no less than 96 different brands, which are all produced in Niigata
Italian Muran Gozzo Cafe in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck but on an evening weekend, as masses of day trippers head back to the city