Feel the autumn breeze
Feel the autumn breeze

It gets cooler in the morning and evening, and the scent of Kanagi sardine drifts out, and the outside looks like autumn. I'm looking forward to drinking canned beer while looking up at the sky that feels higher than usual. On the balcony.

How are you using the balcony?
How are you using the balcony?

Yes, I thought (arbitrarily) that the veranda is a place to eat beer or ice cream, but did you know that "veranda rice" has become a hot topic these days?

Veranda rice is a style that literally prepares a table set on the veranda and enjoys a meal. Posts on the SNS "Instagram" have been increasing rapidly since this spring, saying that you can easily enjoy the feeling of openness.

Eat on the balcony ... it's just fashionable
Eat on the balcony ... it's just fashionable

There are no particular rules, and there are various ways to enjoy breakfast, brunch, evening drinks, and BBQ. The coming season looks particularly comfortable!

However, the beginner writer doesn't know what to do. Therefore, this time, we will introduce the tips and recommended items for coordination that we asked Kana Hirayama, a buyer of the lifestyle shop "Ange web shop".

The first thing I want to prepare is a table and chairs. If you arrange it in wood style, it will be a picture by itself, but it seems that you can enjoy it in a low style that combines a low table and an outdoor chair.

You can buy it at a fairly low price depending on the store.
You can buy it at a fairly low price depending on the store.

Mr. Hirayama himself enjoys the balcony rice. It's difficult to bring food to the balcony and put it away, so the menu should be as simple as possible, such as panques, hot sandwiches, and pasta.

As for the tableware, we recommend a wooden one plate or a simple white plate that makes the dishes shine. In the case of a wood table, if you use wooden items for cutlery, serving boards, plates, etc., it will be organized.

ACACIA Cafe Plate Square L / 1,512 yen
ACACIA Cafe Plate Square L / 1,512 yen

Non-slip tray M / 2,160 yen Urethane coating is applied to the surface
Non-slip tray M / 2,160 yen Urethane coating is applied to the surface

Put your drink in a trendy Mason jar. Adding lemon, mint and fruit will improve the atmosphere.

KILNER handle jar / 1,188 yen Since it fits in plenty, you don't have to add it.
KILNER handle jar / 1,188 yen Since it fits in plenty, you don't have to add it.

The floor of the balcony is usually concrete, so it is convenient to have tableware that is hard to break even if dropped.

Bamboo tableware "BIOBU by EKOBO" that is hard to break and durable
Bamboo tableware "BIOBU by EKOBO" that is hard to break and durable

It has a pottery-like texture and a wide variety (starting at 756 yen).
It has a pottery-like texture and a wide variety (starting at 756 yen).

ROSETTE resin wine glass / 540 yen each Beaujolais is also on the veranda this year
ROSETTE resin wine glass / 540 yen each Beaujolais is also on the veranda this year

Also, if you want to enjoy it at night, use lanterns and candles for a full mood. With "Smart Lamp Speaker mini", you can enjoy your meal slowly while playing the gentle lights of the lantern and your favorite songs through the speakers.

Smart Lamp Speaker mini / 12,960 yen
Smart Lamp Speaker mini / 12,960 yen

LUMINARA pillar candle type LED light / 5,940 yen ~
LUMINARA pillar candle type LED light / 5,940 yen ~

“Why don't you change the time you spend in your living room on holidays to a veranda and enjoy a different meal? Naturally, you can have a conversation and have a good time,” says Hirayama. Veranda rice that is fun for one person as well as family and friends. If you devise your own way and share the situation on SNS, may everyone envy you? * All listed prices include tax