Every now and then I find a true gem on a menu card and I get all excited. The Oberes Triemli is always one for delightful items. When I saw an asparagus shrimp cocktail with calypso cognac sauce I read more…
So I got some interesting mail this week. Essentially it boils down to this fine piece of literature art being rated as obscure, irrelevant and petty. Not every chef seems to take criticism in style. But I guess the gentlemen read more…
The talented Ms Schälchli, the intriguing Ms Roversi and the incredibly handsome Mr. Fritz have pulled together to bring a one of a kind event to Zurich Welschanschauung. When I was in the Swiss Army – I’d always tell the read more…
It was a sure thing that I was going to visit the Street Food Festival at the Puls 5. My scouts on Friday evening reported back what I had to try and I rounded up two lovely female assistants to read more…
Roman Bolt a name which sounds like the strongest legionnaire in Cesar’s army shows up in my mails and tells me in no uncertain terms that I should visit a dining establishment called Perron 9. He happens to know this read more…
Unlike the Best of Swiss Gastro award where Loft Five and Mövenpick Marché came in ahead of the Equitable, the Michelin star they were awarded is a prestigious sign of quality. I mean really an award that rates the buffet read more…
The Poushe has been replaced with the Tapas and Friends. They serve a selection of fresh tapas every day – and to be nitpicking (and called out on the menu) these are actually “Montaditos”. Which implies that every bite is read more…
Shanghai Street Food is what Wesley’s Kitchen promises to deliver. The place is takeaway and instore dining with about 20 seats available to patrons, features three daily specials and a small menu. The first small dish is a revelation – read more…
Sunday night and the Storchen was open for dinner. A quick drink at the nicely tucked away bar, after having passed a staffed coat rack (Garerobière) put us into a nice mood. Our table overlooked the Limmat and the Grossmünster. read more…
Leo’s Bistro is no longer (Leo is now cooking in Kuesnacht and a self-proclaimed pop-up restaurant called B5 ÄssStube has opened up. The concept seems simple enough, two three course set menus and two specials is all that’s available. An read more…