40 Exceptional Restaurants Visited in 2023

Exceptional Restaurants Visited in 2023 The list below gives an overview of the restaurant I visited in 2023. The highlights were my trips to Belgium and Copenhagen. Stucki – Tanja Grandits (December 31, 2023) Traube Blansingen (December 16, 2023) Lohninger (November 24, 2023) Gustav (November 23, 2023) humus x hortense (October 28, 2023) L’air du […]

New Years Eve Dinner at the Stucki restaurant

Caviar, caper brioche, nut salad

Indulge in an extraordinary dining experience at Stucki, the renowned restaurant by Tanja Grandits in Basel, Switzerland. Immerse yourself in exquisite flavors and elegant ambiance.

Traube Blansingen

Onion with chestnut and apple 

Exceptional dinner at Traube Blansingen with a great selection of seasonal dishes and regional ingredients.

Lunch at Lohninger

A View into the Lohninger Restaurant

I had a fantastic lunch at the Lohninger restaurant end of November. The restaurant combines the authentic charm of Austrian cuisine with modern, international influences.

Dinner at Gustav

“Onion cake”, truffles and mountain cheese

I enjoyed a lovely, exceptional dinner at the restaurant Gustav.

Vegan dinner at humus x hortense

Humus x Hortense is a vegan restaurant in southern Brussels that offers a unique culinary experience. The restaurant is led by chef Nicolas Decloedt and sommelier Caroline Baerten, who are passionate about organic and sustainable cuisine. They work with local producers and create seasonal menus that showcase the diversity and richness of vegetables.

Dinner at L’air du temps

Foodpairing: White chocolate, caviar, sancho

Overview L’air du temps, nestled in the serene Belgian countryside of Liernu, stands as a culinary sanctuary where tradition and innovation intertwine. This Michelin-starred restaurant, under the guidance of acclaimed Chef Sang-Hoon Degeimbre, offers a dining experience that seamlessly melds nature’s bounty with avant-garde techniques. The restaurant’s picturesque setting enhances the overall ambiance, providing a […]

schanz. Restaurant

Golden truffle egg

The schanz. restaurant is a small family business in Piesport, a town beautifully located on the Moselle River that is known for its wine production.

Eichhalde

Almonds and spinach

The Eichhalde restaurant is a modern Italian casual fine dining restaurant located in Freiburg, Germany. The restaurant offers the taste of South Italy in a warm and cozy ambiance, with an elegant setting and modern art.

Wolfshöhle

Bouchot mussels with pointed pepper stock and a smoked cream

Impressions The Wolfshöhle restaurant is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Freiburg, located in a historic building. The restaurant is run by Martin Fauster, a chef from the Styria region of Austria. The restaurant offers seasonal menus and a la carte dishes, mainly using local products from the Breisgau area. The restaurant also has […]

Lunch at Selma

Shrimps Smørrebrød - Brioche, Yuzu, seasonal herbs

Selma is a contemporary Scandinavian restaurant that offers a constantly changing, dynamic, and innovative menu with a strong focus on season-driven produce. Selma is known for its modern take on the traditional Danish smørrebrød, which are open-faced sandwiches served on rye bread. Selma also has a variety of beers, mostly from Mikkeller and other brewers, […]