The Aargauerhof used to be a real rough place at the corner of Lang- and Hohlstrasse. You’d show up and get a table between the alcoholics and the junkies. Every couple of minutes the waitress (more of a very strict read more…
From the outside the Bernerhof looks rather shabby and rundown on a quick look, but the appearence is deceiving, it’s quite a nice place. The menu caused me to raise an eyebrow. They offer classic austrian food, a “famous” fondue read more…
I did debate with myself for a long time, wether I want one of my favorite places to appear in here or not. But then I’m also subject to a phenomenom which I’ve seen so many times. The more often read more…
Soccer practice was calling and this time I had a quick meal at the Steinburg in Küsnacht. The appearance and the dining room are typical for restaurants of this type, they attempt to intimidate clients, so that they are too read more…
Just across the Bahnhof Enge is a small place called Cocktail Bar. At least a name where one cannot make any wrong assumptions. I’m guessing the owner, a very bond lady, is russian and as such the place offers a read more…
Finally, a new and good looking bar in Zurich. Walking into the Volkshaus, with its high ceiling and spacious bar area, will give you the impression that you’re entering sort of a lobby of a days-gone-by grand hotel, if it read more…
I was browsing for a place for dinner and the Zueri Tipp Gastro Charts had this place Malanga on the top 10 list. It looks cooler on the web than it does in person. It’s an eatery for the people read more…
So it’s Saturday and it’s raining what better thing to do than grab a nice breakfast at noon time. I’ve meant to go to the Berner Da Noi a couple of times, but unfortunately they are closed on Sundays. It’s read more…
It’s a man’s world, is what Andre Rieu used to play on his fiddle. And if you’re looking for a real place to go, check out the Eisenhof just off Langstrasse in Zurich’s Kreis 5. Opposite of the dreadful Maison read more…
Rico Zöbeli “Food Designer” is mentioned on the business card dropped of with the bill. I asked what the gentleman’s profession was, since a food designer could also be coming up with a savory Pork McNuggets creation, but I was read more…