Monthly Archives: April 2015

Bindella – Italian classic in Zurich

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Zurich – I haven’t been to Bindella restaurant (In Gassen, near Paradeplatz) for years. I still remember the “Gnocchi alla Gorgonzola” and found they were the best I ever had.

Some time went by and my disappointment was that I could not find any Gnocchi on the menu. The waiter explained that they do not serve them every day. So I have a reason to go again.

The restaurant is very elegant and people dress up.

My choice of Osso bucco was perfect. Tender, juicy and the Saffron Risotto al dente as it has to be. Spaghetti can be ordered also gluten free.

www.bindella.ch

Osso bucco
Not cheap….
main room
From the outside
Menu
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Antigua Casa de Guardia – Like Sherry?

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Malaga – I remember this rather small, dark and authentic sherry (Jerez) bar from my language school stay….some 15 years ago. I recommend to go there before dinner and have some tapas as well.
I was astonished as the place has not changed at all….only the prices are now in Euros instead of Spanish Pesetas.

My favourite sherry was the Pajarete. You can just ask the waiter and he will explain…but it is helpful if you speak some Spanish.

I like the way how the present your bill – written with chalk on the bar….and maybe this sounds gross, but the bar counter is soaked with sherry and makes it a bit sticky….I found it charming if that makes any sense to you?

On one of the pics you may discover a very famous artist….

 www.antiguacasadeguardia.net

Price written in chalk on the bar
Pajarete Jerez
You know this famous visitor?
Tapas menu
Big Jerez barrels

Hopfenkranz – Eating out at the neighbors

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Lucerne – A lovely place near Löwendenkmal (Lion monument), one of the most visited sights in Lucerne.

The restaurant has an open and friendly room with high ceiling. You can watch the chef creating the selected dishes as the kitchen is visible from almost every table.

The food was excellent and the staff very friendly and attentive to make us feel welcomed as we were neighbors from next door – my friend actually is 🙂

It is closed Saturday and Sunday.

www.hopfenkranz.ch

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Hopfenkranz
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Hopfenkranz

Chinachilcano – China, Peru and Japan under one roof

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Washington D.C. – I flicked through some interior design magazine and found this wonderful place. The stylish atmosphere and decoration is indeed worth a visit. We went on a Monday evening and it was packed! It is indeed a very multicultural place for people at every age – from a casual dressed student to the business men in a suit.

We had pisco sour to start – unfortunately not comparable with the ones I had in South America…but the food made us forgiving. The menu is selected and you can choose from Chinese, Japanese to Peruvian kitchen but actually it is all mixed with each other in a way I never had. I specially want to mention the “Causagiris”: Peruvian Causa married to Japanese Sushi….and the “Ceviche Nikkei”: Ceviche with soy sauce and much more.

I really wonder why there is no such restaurant in Zurich? Or even in Switzerland, please tell me if you know of anything similar!

chinachilcano.com

 

 

Joe’s – Stone crab and more

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Washington D.C. – This elegant place is perfect for a light meal after a long flight.

We had three different kind of oysters followed by stone crab with asparagus and brussels sprout (some call them frog eggs….).

The 12volt wine from Mallorca tasted great with it.

Book in  advance!

Joe’s Washington D.C.
Oysters
Stone Crab
Joe’s Washington D.C.
Joe’s Washington D.C.

www.joes.net

 

 

Chez Billy Sud – French style dining in D.C.

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Washington D.C. – This cute restaurant is located in trendy Georgetown. It is in a little street just a minute away from the main road. The atmosphere is very nice and calm. I could imagine (if single), picking it for a first date….

I had duck, nicely traditionally done with orange sauce.

For dessert we chose the “Paris – Brest”, which was created for the Tour de France. Actually, I don`t know how one can ride a bike after eating this dessert…but it was very tasty.

Duck
Paris – Brest

www.chezbillysud.com