Excelsior Cafe will release "Sicilian Ice Cake Cassata," a chilly sweet perfect for hot summer, and "Smoked Duck and Orange Aglio Aurio" and "Three Kinds of Seafood and Black Olive Pescatore" pastas for early summer. The release date is June 23.

Sicilian Ice Cake Cassata

Cassata" is a traditional iced cake originating from Sicily, Italy. It is an iced cake made with cheese and whipped cream, mixed with fruits (orange, raisin, lemon, cherry, and pineapple), nuts (almond and pistachio), and chocolate, then chilled and hardened. The various textures and tastes of fruit, nuts, and chocolate can be enjoyed together. Sold only for in-store consumption. Priced at 520 yen (tax included, same as below).

Smoked Duck and Orange Aglio Aglio

Pasta in oil sauce with smoked duck as the main ingredient. Topped with tomatoes, baby leaves, pink pepper, and oranges, it looks colorful and gorgeous. Squeezing the orange and pouring the juice over the pasta gives it a fresh citrus aroma and mild acidity. Priced at 960 yen in the restaurant and 942 yen for To go.

Pescatore with Three Kinds of Seafood and Black Olives

Pasta with three kinds of seafood (squid, shrimp, and scallion) in a tomato sauce. The tomato sauce is simple, but you can taste the flavor and richness of the seafood. The tangy watercress topping and salty black olives accentuate the spiciness of the pasta, making it a dish you will never get tired of eating. Price: 940 yen, To go 923 yen.