Author Archive: Sven

I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City.

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Disappointing selection of local dishes: Restaurant La Plage @ Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center (26. December 2023)

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Disappointing selection of local dishes: Restaurant La Plage @ Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center (26. December 2023)

Of course, if you’re eating in the Sheraton, you’d expect to have international food, but the lack of local options was a bit surprising to me. I went for a few of the different dishes like the “seafood papaya salad (shrimp, squid, carrot, onion, coriander, roasted peanuts, fish sauce)” (288’000 VND), which was a massive […]

| March 18, 2024 | 0 Comments
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An exquisite breakfast selection with something for each and every palate: Restaurant Table 88 @ Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center (26. December 2023)

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An exquisite breakfast selection with something for each and every palate: Restaurant Table 88 @ Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center (26. December 2023)

The breakfast selection at Table 88 in the Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center is definitely a pleasant one. You pretty much find everything ranging from Indian-inspired food … … including its typical Naan bread … … to the more regular poridge like elements … … steamed rice, fried rice, and fried noodles … […]

| March 17, 2024 | 0 Comments
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A local Michelin star experience doesn’t pair with international standards: Restaurant Nhà hàng Tầm Vị (25. December 2023)

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A local Michelin star experience doesn’t pair with international standards: Restaurant Nhà hàng Tầm Vị (25. December 2023)

The starting point at the Nhà hàng Tầm Vị wasn’t a great one. I’m not sure if my hotel messed up by not properly changing the reservation, or if the restaurant messed up by not taking note. In any case, since my initial reservation was for noon, and I then had it changed to 12:30pm, […]

| March 16, 2024 | 0 Comments
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An ‘egg coffee’ is a delicious drink you need to try when in Vietnam: Cửa Hàng Cà Phê Café (25. December 2023)

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An ‘egg coffee’ is a delicious drink you need to try when in Vietnam: Cửa Hàng Cà Phê Café (25. December 2023)

The ‘egg coffee’ was something, which had been recommended to be tried by a couple of people, hence, I figured, I’ll give it a try. And frankly, to me, it felt more like a dessert, but as a matter of fact, the “Egg Coffee” (40’000 VND) is considered a coffee. And from the taste, you […]

| March 15, 2024 | 0 Comments
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An amazing place on its track to its first Michelin star: Restaurant Chapter Dining & Grill (24. December 2023)

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An amazing place on its track to its first Michelin star: Restaurant Chapter Dining & Grill (24. December 2023)

The Chapter Dining & Grill is a place you definitely have to try when you’re in Hanoi. The place hasn’t been awarded a Michelin star yet, but IMHO, they will definitely get one within the next few years (if not already next year). To experience the full thing, I recommend you to go for the […]

| March 14, 2024 | 0 Comments
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A decent rooftop bar, but with super slow service: Solar Sky Bar @ GM Premium Hotel (24. December 2023)

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A decent rooftop bar, but with super slow service: Solar Sky Bar @ GM Premium Hotel (24. December 2023)

I found the idea of a rooftop bar quite nice, so we found the Solar Sky Bar in walking distance to where we had dinner planned. The idea was to grab a quick drink within a few minutes to ‘kill the time till dinner’. Well, it turns out that this idea didn’t quite work out, […]

| March 12, 2024 | 0 Comments
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Ha Long Bay is a must see, the food options are rather average, though: Food Offering @ Aqua Of The Seas Cruise (23. December 2023)

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Ha Long Bay is a must see, the food options are rather average, though: Food Offering @ Aqua Of The Seas Cruise (23. December 2023)

Given Ha Long Bay was definitely on my to-do list, and we were a bit late organising, there weren’t that many options, but I’m happy we found a quite decent one. The Aqua of the Seas Cruise was actually quite nice. Sure, all of it is a bit stressful, there is too much animation instead […]

| March 11, 2024 | 0 Comments
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A luscious breakfast buffet selection worth having when staying here: Restaurant The Oven d’Or @ Sheraton Hanoi (23. December 2023)

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A luscious breakfast buffet selection worth having when staying here: Restaurant The Oven d’Or @ Sheraton Hanoi (23. December 2023)

The breakfast selection at the Sheraton Hanoi is quite amazing – you really get everything you need and want for breakfast. And I dare say, and even more. It ranges from all the typical European breakfast elements like bacon and sausages … … to my favourite, which is the noodle soup station … … as […]

| March 10, 2024 | 0 Comments
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