Archive for April, 2017
Interesting way of serving your food – in cans: Restaurant Du Théâtre (28. February 2017)
Maybe it was a coincidence that I chose the same kind of serving for my starter and for my main course – but somehow, I was quite surprised that in both dishes my food was served in a can. As a starter, I went for the “sardines in the can, spring onions, lemon” (CHF 10.00) […]
Traditional French cuisine in a sedated atmosphere: Restaurant Quaglinos (24. February 2017)
It is a bit more than three years ago since I’ve paid the Quaglinos a visit – see here. Back then, it was fine, and it is still fine. We were received friendly and welcoming and brought to our table. The bread with the fluffy butter is still as tasty as it was back then. […]
Surprisingly great Italian pizza with a thick crust: Restaurant Mamma Assunta (22. February 2017)
From the outside, the Mamma Assunta looks like a run-down place where nobody ever walks in – but you should! The place is definitely simple but besides being simple, it is also absolutely crowded for lunch – we were lucky to get the last free table. Everything else was booked in advance! Quite impressive for […]
Surprisingly great Thai dishes in a canteen-like atmosphere: Cha Cha Thai Positive Eating (21. February 2017)
Apparentyl, the Cha Cha is a chain but I have never heard of it – however, given geographical proximity and the need to try something new, brought me into Cha Cha. And I was actually quite positively surprised. I went for the “Massaman beef curry (marinated braised Swiss beef in a mildly spicy peanut coconut […]
Disappointing breakfast for a good hotel: Einstein Bistro @ Hotel Einstein (21. February 2017)
When you stay at the Hotel Einstein, you get to have your breakfast (CHF 25.00) in the “Einstein Bistro” which is right next to it. And while there is everything you’d want ranging from fresh fruit … … to a nice selection of various breads … … milk … … various cold cuts … … […]
Outstanding Swiss cuisine with exceptional service: Restaurant Neubad (20. February 2017)
The Restaurant Neubad is definitely one of the better restaurants in St. Gallen – simple yet lovely. I almost passed by but the interior looked nice so I walked back and in. The area is rather small with only a couple of tables on the ground floor and I was lucky enough that one was […]
Fun evening with another pop-up event with Kiko: Mi Peru with Kiko Zeballos (19. February 2017)
Starting the evening with a “Pisco Sour” (CHF 7.00) seems like a good idea and it usually is – however, you have to bear in mind that the drink is quite heavy – good but heavy so you are easily a bit tipsy after this. The evening was with again with the Peruvian chef Kiko […]
Old run-down breakfast place with non-attentive service: Le Colonial Café @ Le Méridien Nice (19. February 2017)
I stayed at the Le Méridien Nice in 2014 and I was not entirely persuaded of the hotel. And well, this time, it started way better as I got upgraded to the Panoramic Junior Suite which is a corner suite and you have a view all over the coast of Nice – which is quite […]
