Tag: Europe

Stucki (Basel, CH) followed by Fondation Beyeler

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20160806 - Stucki - 02Upon recommendation of a former chef of mine, I found myself yesterday on the way to Basel, CH to visit the Stucki restaurant, ran by 2-starred chef Tanja Grandits.

The weather was awesome and the possibility to sit on the terrace was very welcomed (enjoy the summer while it lasts, right?:)). The reception and service throughout the lunch was friendly and attentive. There was only a choice between an 8 and 12 course menu, no à la carte or at least I did not ask. I went for the long version with wine pairing. Delicious Ruinart Rose as aperitif… Continue reading →

In pursuit of James Bond: 4-day road trip through Switzerland

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It took a short while, but I finally managed to pen down some of my experiences of a road trip I took with a buddy of mine for 4 days. The theme was James Bond as we’re both a fan and apparently there were a few film locations right here in CH (for those who can’t wait to read the rest: Piz Gloria / Schilthorn with On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, the Furkapass in Goldfinger and the Contra dam of the bungeejump in Goldeneye). For the evenings we took the opportunity to (re)visit some restaurants that promised to add the cherry on the trip cake (The Restaurant @ Dolder in Zurich, Victoria in Meiringen and The Omnia in Zermatt and Arte e Lago in Lugano). Continue reading →