Archive for September, 2020
Try the Sacher Torte – an absolute must when you visit Vienna: Restaurant Sacher Eck (30. August 2020)
The good thing about Covid-19 is that there aren’t as many tourists as in regular times so you actually don’t queue for long to get into the Sacher Eck. Once inside, it was time for a typical Austrian lunch, so I went for the “original Viennese veal schnitzel with parsley potatoes” (EUR 25.00) which was […]
A visit to No. 17 of The World’s 50 Best: Restaurant Steirereck (29. August 2020)
Coming back to the Restaurant Steirereck is always an emotional moment. I remember when I was there for the first time in December 2012 when it was No. 11 of the world and it was definitely a memorable experience. And it was great again in June 2018 when it was No. 14 of the world. […]
Delicious breakfast selection as always: Restaurant Bristol @ Hotel Bristol (29. August 2020)
Frankly, the breakfast selection at the restaurant Bristol in the Bristol hotel in Vienna is definitely one of the best hotel breakfasts you can get. You really get everything, even in Covid-19 times, from fresh bread … … to a wide range of cold cuts, salmon, cheese … … salad, spreads … … a selection […]
Simple and traditional Austrian dishes: Restaurant Zur eisernen Zeit (28. August 2020)
When you are in Austria, there are a couple of things you absolutely have to try. One of them is “blood sausage with fresh horseradish” (or as it is called in Austrian “Blunz’ngröstl mit frischem Kren”) (EUR 8.90) which is basically a very intense but also delicious dish. Especially if you like stronger flavors like […]
A truly original Italian restaurant worth going: Restaurant Brera Zurigo (27. August 2020)
The Restaurant Brera is in for quite a while already and it wasn’t easy to get a booking, however, after finally managing, I decided to give it a good try in terms of selection of drinks and dishes. The “Tutto bene (Grappa, watermelon, cucumber, passion fruit)” (CHF 18.00) was actually an outstanding start into the […]
Delicious lunch offering but on the pricier side of things: Restaurant Zunfthaus zur Waag (27. August 2020)
I am generally a fan of the Zunfthaus zur Waag, however, if they charge you CHF 46.00 for the lunch menu that is at the very upper end of what is acceptable in my personal opinion. The “tomato gazpacho” was good and refreshing and a good start for the lunch menu. The “entrecôte Café de […]
Delicious Michelin starred dining with a view: Restaurant Mammertsberg (26. August 2020)
It is almost one year ago since I’ve last been to the Restaurant Mammertsberg and I must say that I am happy I tried it again, this time outside of the Nespresso Gourmet Weeks, and got to taste their regular menu. I went for the “Tasting Menu” (CHF 180.00) which started with small, delicious bites. […]
Decent Lebanese food but not as good as the Google rating: Restaurant Le Cèdre Maurice (26. August 2020)
The Le Cèdre already exists for quite a while in Zurich – more than 10 years, I believe. However, they have opened new branches with time and the “Le Cèdre Maurice” is the newest one. Given of all the three there are, it was the best-rated, I decided to give it a try and went […]
