Zurich – Last week there was probably just one sunny day. This was perfect to have lunch on the terrace of MIlchbar: a small restaurant in a cozy patio with a waterspout fountain near Paradeplatz.
I had graved salmon with cucumber soup – very refreshing and light. My colleague chose the pasta which I heard was great too.
The Milchbar even has one room to stay. So if you are a visitor in Zurich and look for a special room, in the heart of Zurich….looks ideal.
Zurich – Actually it is some time ago I went to L’ulivo, but I still remember the good food and really wanted it covered in my blog. The restaurant has moved about a year ago from Tiefenbrunnen closer to Zurich near Kreuzplatz.
The capo is very friendly and also gives his personal recommendations for the food. As I wanted to try some pasta and could’nt decide which one, he prepared a very individual “Tris di pasta”…very yummy. But also the food of my friends was delicious and comparable with a plate you get in Italy.
Zurich – This restaurant is a little far any tram or train station. I think this is why I haven’t been here before.
But the detour is worth it anyway. The staff is really friendly and attentive. The food is cooked fresh every day and awarded with 13 points Gault Millau.
The atmosphere in this small restaurant is cozy and taken care to every small detail. In summer there is a small terrace.
Zurich – I have been to Damas for lunch and dinner and was excited about both visits.
The staff is extraordinarily friendly and the food is absolutely delicious. If you like Lebanese food you need to go. I found the salads for lunch very refreshing and filling….have a look at the sizes of the portions.
The “Damaskuss” is a cocktail made from prosecco and hibiscus syrup….dangerously yummy. The name of the drink plays with the word “kuss” that means “kiss” in German – “Damaskus” (capital of Syria).
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.
Let me introduce Nam, one of my best friends, she was so kind to write a post about the Street Food Festival on my blog. I’m sure you will enjoy:
Zurich – Last weekend the winter edition of the Street Food Festival Zurich took place at the Giessereihalle. An indoor so called industrial market space at Puls 5. It felt like half Zurich and some more were there on their feet and ready to get fed. Dozens of vendors housing in creative food trucks or market booths were prepared to please the crowd with culinary delicacies from all over the world.
At 8 pm we got our table, a nice and cosy one right in the middle of the restaurant. There is a big meat buffet as you would see at a butcher when you go meat shopping. The restaurant is not very big but I really like the black and white interior design. AuGust opened in November 2014 and is attached to the Widder hotel – a unique and boutique 5*hotel in the heart of Zurich. The building complex of 9 town houses was converted in the 1970’s into a hotel by famous Swiss architect Tilla Theus.
Now to the food: My first course, the salmon tatar was the best I ever had! Great fish quality and spicy mixed with wasabi and chillies and some secret ingredients…
For the main we took the meat platter. It was very good but too much food for two people. The service person asked us if we wanted to have a doggy bad what we gratefully accepted.
Definitely worth visiting!
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Zurich – We booked about 6 weeks in advance as the Razzia (a former cinema of the 20ies and a club of the 2000’s) is very popular since its re-opening as a restaurant in May 2014.
The interior is breathtakingly beautiful. You can imagine people visiting the cinema in the old times. Even the toilets are decorated in the same style and you can see the love for every little detail.
The food was really good and I was happy I shared the “Vermicelle” (Spaghetti made of chestnut purée, served with whipped cream, meringue and caramelized nuts) with my friend, as I think this was almost the best dish this evening.
The red wine “Veran” from Mallorca rounded the evening and was worth the price.
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