Tag: France_food

Auberge du Pont de Collonges – Bocuse (Lyon, FR)

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It’s been a while again since my last post, but combining work with studying and trying to complete a master thesis turns out to consume a bit more time and energy than expected:)

201704 - Auberge Pont Collonges Bocuse 3745The two of us decided that Easter weekend was to be our chance to catch up with each other and try out two restaurants that have been on the list for quite a while. Hence, a long weekend to Lyon got booked and what a nice time it was! Apart from the sunshine and the ‘laid back’ vibe we gladly joined, our first stop was the world famous restaurant of Bocuse: Auberge du Pont de Collonges. What to say… longest running 3 Michelin star in the world (since 1965!) (PS: Auberge de l’Ill is also since a 3 star since 1967 and Troisgros since 1968: faut le faire!) I don’t think Bocuse Continue reading →

JY’s (Colmar, FR)

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Last weekend family and I met up in Colmar, FR to catch up and spend half a day and the evening together. With only 1.5 hrs from Zurich by car it is a great escape for a weekend (the Alsace actually as a whole… rich in culture, fantastic food with an interesting combo of French and German cuisine). They picked the hotel, the Best Western Grand Hotel Bristol next to the train station. Nice and tidy rooms, great location and they have some parking spots, couldn’t ask for more.

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View of the restaurant

It was up to me to pick the restaurant and after having visited L’Atelier du Peintre and L’Auberge de l’Ill in Jan16, 2-starred JY’s  of chef Jean-Yves Schillinger was still on top of my list, so no hesitation:) The day before they asked if we would like to sit outside and with 30+ degrees during the day, that was an excellent idea (with their terrace next to the water). So off we went! Continue reading →