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    The Legitimacy
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    The Legitimacy

    Wagyu beef tataki on shiso leaf with ponzu & toasted sesame

    His obsession has always been legitimacy — not glamour, not applause

    Why this bite? Carl's lifelong mission is legitimacy for the gathering economy. Wagyu tataki — serious, earned, undeniable.

    The Story

    Winston's obsession has always been legitimacy. Not glamour. Not applause. Legitimacy. He spent decades ensuring meetings and hospitality are understood as disciplines, not decoration. This wagyu tataki — serious, earned, impossible to dismiss as merely pretty — is legitimacy on a plate. Substance that commands respect.

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    Prep: 15 minYield: 12 pieces

    Ingredients

    • Wagyu beef strip
    • Shiso leaves
    • Ponzu
    • Toasted sesame seeds
    • Daikon
    • Scallion

    Preparation

    1. 1.Sear wagyu briefly on all sides, rest, slice paper-thin.
    2. 2.Place each slice on a fresh shiso leaf.
    3. 3.Drizzle with ponzu and sprinkle sesame seeds.
    4. 4.Garnish with grated daikon and scallion curls.