Next to the Offene Rennbahn Oerlikon – a true monument to swiss cycling history – the Schnitzelhuus opened. Taking up the german cuisine trends from a number of Currywurst places or such venues as Bayrischer Hof, extending it to Schnitzel read more…
The Freihof on Badenerstrasse is under new management and one of the most prominent signs is one touting Free WiFi while another one is advertising the Kegelbahn (Swiss Alpine Bowling). Even though it was past the classic lunch hour, the read more…
Cantinetta Antinori near the Paradeplatz is claiming to offer simple dishes of high quality. Taking into account that the german language in Switzerland sports a level of modesty, this would translate to outstanding quality in an english speaking country. It’s read more…
Korner opened and is another burger place. I am having a feeling that developing Zurich’s gastronomy scene is rather simple, dine abroad, look for good ideas and import them. The interior is modern and shows a lot of restraint. The read more…
A colleague from London wanted to taste something quintessential swiss, he’s a half-vegetarian (just chicken) so I decided we’ll head out to get some fondue. Personally I think part of the Fondue experience is doing it yourself with friends in read more…
Unless you’re reading this on a Text-to-Braille converting machine, you will have noticed that I revamped the design. So far I was doing it myself, but obviously this was only a secondary area of my profound skillset and other vast read more…
One of my beloved readers wanted to choose the next restaurant so together with my associate we joined her for brunch at this new restaurant Fork & Bottle. It is near Allmend Brunau where the ill-fated Casa Bonita used to read more…
It seems that Social Media restaurants are becoming the next new thing in Zurich. After Wurst und Moritz a place called Facefood Cafeopened next to the Gueterbahnhof. I wasn’t expecting much, since it took me three attempts to eat here. read more…
The Ziegelhütte in Schwamendingen has been relaunched by a well established restaurant entrepeneur. I was looking forward to seeing what they had to offer. The menu was pretty enticing with a local Zurich touch and someone who cares about ensuring read more…
Beyond is in a not so cozy sidestreet just next to the Zurich main station. I’ve been here a couple of times and one of the main drives was that I see busloads of apparently chinese tourists having dinner here. read more…