Archive for April, 2016
Lovely breakfast @ Restaurant Plum and Spilt Milk (21. February 2016)
When you stay at the Great Northern, breakfast is not served the “usual way” – there is no breakfast buffet but you order from the breakfast menu (I mean, they have the Pantry close to the rooms – which are lovely by the way – but a piece of cake and a coffee doesn’t do […]
Atmospheric bar at King’s Cross: GNH Bar (20. February 2016)
The GNH Bar is a very lively place which is quite crowded on a Saturday evening. But not only that it is also quite loud. The music which is really making an intelligent conversation a bit difficult as soon as you are more than two people. However, the bar is lovely and the drinks – […]
Superfoods in London: Restaurant Plum and Spilt Milk (20. February 2016)
When you hear “Plum and Spilt Milk” you wonder – who comes up with the idea to name a restaurant like this!? Well, in the end, it doesn’t really matter as what you get there is quite great. The “superfood salad” (GBP 9.50) which comes with quinoa, pomegranate, sprouts, pumpkin seeds, beetroot, walnuts, wrapped in […]
Great British food and lovely atmosphere: Restaurant Maggie Jones’s (19. February 2016)
Talking about a positive surprise! When you see Maggie Jones’s from outside it does not look too appealing and even when you enter it, it looks a bit murky and not too welcoming. But once you are seated and especially if you get your own “booth” (ask for a booth when booking), the picture changes. […]
When you suddenly remember why you don’t like Calzone: Restaurant Soave 10 (15. February 2016)
I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I have never tried a Calzone (CHF 19.50) before but there is always a first time for everything. And it looked “Oh, so promising!” when served! Like really pretty for a Calzone! I cannot judge on its comparative quality as it was my first but it is […]
The closest thing to real Mexican food: Restaurant La Taqueria (12. February 2016)
The La Taqueria is one of the closest things you get to real Mexican food in Zurich. The “Taco Carnitas (braised pork, guacamole, salsa fresca)” (CHF 6.90) is delicious in taste and perfect to start your lunch. The “Quesadilla al Pastor (with pork, prepared ‘Al Pastor’)” (CHF 18.90) is absolutely rich too. The only downside […]
Truly heavenly veal cheeks: Restaurant Gustav (11. February 2016)
It looked promising but it did not live up to my expectations. The first thing upon arrival was a glass of white wine – and while we followed the recommendation of the waiter, we were definitely not satisfied with the first glass of white. So we asked for a different one which was taken away […]
Average lunch dishes with lovely service: Restaurant Amalfi (11. February 2016)
Getting a lunch menu for CHF 30.00 in Zurich is the good news – however, the “Crema di carciofi” which comes as a starter was rather dull. The soup was watery and lacked in tasted. The “salmone alla griglia con timo” [grilled salmon with thyme, vegetables and rice] (CHF 30.00) was absolutely fine but was […]
