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Absolutely outstanding drinks in an amazing setting: No. 27 Bar & Lounge @ The Shelbourne (21. May 2022)
I had originally planned to stay at The Shelbourne Hotel which is an Autograph Collection hotel – so, one of my favourites in the Marriott group. However, it turned out that this weekend was a Rugby match, so things were kind of in the incredibly high hotel prices area making it somewhat unappealing to stay […]
An outstanding Japanese tasting menu experience: Restaurant Metropol (11. April 2022)
When you’re seated in the – admittedly not so comfortable – sofas, the waitress serves some “edamame with sea salt” which I consider quite a lovely treat by the kitchen. Firstly, because I like them, secondly, because they cost CHF 9.00 if you order them from the menu. Since we didn’t really know what to […]
One last time before the restaurant closes down forever: Restaurant Adelboden (9. April 2022)
I was lucky enough to try the kitchen of Franz Wiget already back in January one time and even luckier to get a second chance to do so this time. When I asked Ms. Wiget if there was a remote chance that we get to have lunch with them again in June before they actually […]
A truly amazing experience worth visiting – the ‘Discovery’ restaurant of The World’s 50 Best: Restaurant Contraste (2. April 2022)
I had booked the Contraste after I had googled a couple of places to be visited when in Milan and this place showed up a couple of times and its chef, Matias Perdomo, seemed to be able to surprise guests with delicious new combinations. Only later that night when already seated, I realised that the […]
A very well-deserved Michelin star with amazing service: Restaurant CORDO (5. March 2022)
The Restaurant Cordo was recommended to me and I must say it definitely deserves its Michelin star. I went for the “Tasting Menu ‘harbour tour’” (EUR 169.00) with the respective “beverage pairing” (EUR 90.00) and it was worth the spend. The evening started with a few amuse bouches from the kitchen, namely, “crab tartelette, smoked […]
A goodbye visit to the restaurant which rejected the 50 Best award but was rightfully nominated: Restaurant Masala y Maíz (1. December 2021)
The Masala y Maíz was nominated by the 50 Best for the “The Macallan Icon Latin America” award rightfully – however, they decided to reject the award. But let’s focus on the food – the process of getting a table takes a while as everything is prepared from the moment they open (i.e. 12:00 pm) […]
When you just feel like doing a little ‘food dance’ @ No. 18 of the World: Ristorante Piazza Duomo (30. October 2021)
It’s approximately one year ago since I’ve been to the Piazza Duomo (back then, No. 29 of the world) and I was very much look forward to another amazing dining experience at the Piazza Duomo, now that it was No. 18 of the world. You have to pick the menu you’re having well in advance […]
A Michelin Star definitely worth a visit – close to perfection: Restaurant La Salita (11. September 2021)
The La Salita was definitely the culinary highlight of this trip – the place is lovely since it feels like you’re seated like in an old farmer’s house which has been renovated and ‘pimped’ in terms of looks. Once you have picked your menu – we went for the “Novençá” (EUR 93.70), the journey of […]
