Bebek – Mezze in the tram depot

Posted on December 29, 2014 by sybillesbeenthere

Zurich – A few weeks ago we went with colleague after work to try mezze in the recently opened Bebek. It was quite good food. I really like the open space restarant and the architecture of the newly built complex – unfortunately we were placed in the back of the restaurant – but in return we had the view on the trams that came into the depot…

Bebek belongs to Restaurant and Tea Room Maison Blunt – still one of my favourites for brunch and dinner in Zurich. Actually I don’t know why I have not covered it yet.

www.bebek.ch

Scomas Sausalito – Fresh fish and seafood with a view

Posted on December 27, 2014 by sybillesbeenthere

Sausalito, San Francisco – It is actually almost one year ago when we were there. But I came across some pictures from this lovely place and thought this MUST be in my blog – the pictures speak for themselves, right?

www.scomassausalito.com

Very Yum Yum “Somtam”

Posted on December 27, 2014 by sybillesbeenthere

As I recently came by it’s reopened as Sweet Basil. I think I have to go and visit soon.

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I just wanted a quick and reasonable lunch with a friend. So it came to my mind that always when I was going or coming from “Don Leone’s” at Stauffacher I was walking by this little take-away-style restaurant. So my experience was very delicious for a very good price. I had Green tofu curry with rice and coke for just 20 CHF. Service is very friendly and recipies authentic. Bäckerstrasse 19 in Zurich.

www.somtam.info

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La Villa Hotel and Restaurant

Posted on November 27, 2014 by sybillesbeenthere

Asti – Our friend found this lovely small boutique hotel in a former 17th century villa on top of a hill in Piemonte that allows you a spectacular view.

It offers a cosy lounge with a fire place for colder days as well as a beautiful pool and outside terrace for sunny lunches and dinners under the stars.

One funny thing to mention though…..you have to pay for your food with cash…the English landlord Chris Norton will explain to you 🙂

http://www.lavillahotel.net/

La Villa Hotel

Ristorante Donatella – Versace style in food!

Posted on November 27, 2014 by sybillesbeenthere

Oviglio/Asti – This November we went for a long weekend to Piemonte in Italy to enjoy the truffle season. We found out that the season was exceptionally good and prices for the truffles therefore not as high as previous years.

Donatella gives the truffle a pride of place on the menu in this special season of the year. The dishes are selected to give the “Tartufo”-scent priority what also delighted our taste buds.

http://www.ristorantedonatella.it/

Ristorante Donatella

Clos Malverne – A light lunch? Not really…

Posted on November 27, 2014 by sybillesbeenthere

Stellenbosch – We thought about a light lunch in the vineyards of Stellenbosch and made a reservation in the Clos Malverne. Soon we found out that this menu would be minimum a 4 course style and wine pairing one….we enjoyed not only the food and wine but also the spectacular view.

http://www.closmalverne.co.za/

Clos Malverne

Rust en Vrede – Heaven for the taste buds

Posted on November 27, 2014 by sybillesbeenthere

Stellenbosch – If you ever visit Stellenbosch you should definitively pass by Rust en Vrede restaurant. It was a beautiful evening in a lovely picturesque setting, delicious food and wine – a highlight of our South Africa visit. I recommend to drink “Peter Barlow” whenever you see it on the wine list.

Reservation about 2 months in advance is a must!

http://rustenvrede.com/

Menu of Rust en Vrede

Peter Barlow wine, Rustenberg

Handwritten invoice of Rust en Vrede

Majeka House – Hotel, spa and restaurant

Posted on November 26, 2014 by sybillesbeenthere

Stellenbosch – A beautiful small boutique hotel, spa and great restaurant to start your South Africa trip nice and relaxed…a short visit from a little cat included.

http://www.majekahouse.co.za/