Auberge de l’Ill – June 2nd

Strawberries from natural fields, emulsion with Bible cheese, strawberry sorbet with red tea

The Auberge de L’Ill is a two-star Michelin restaurant that offers refined French cuisine inspired by the Haeberlin family’s culinary traditions and the latest creations of chef Marc Haeberlin. The restaurant is located in the charming village of Illhaeusern, near the river Ill, and has a lovely and elegant decor with frescoes, paintings, and flowers. […]

The Hotel des Berges – Breakfast in June

Breakfast at the  Hotel des Berges

The Hotel des Berges is a five-star hotel in the Alsace that provides luxurious and elegant accommodations, with rooms and suites that each have their own charm and treasures. They also have an Airstream camper for overnight stays, which is my choice when I stay at the hotel during summer. The other main reason is […]

Auberge de l’Ill – June 1st

Bulgur stuffed tomato and eggplant pickles

The Auberge de L’Ill is a two-star Michelin restaurant that offers refined French cuisine inspired by the Haeberlin family’s culinary traditions and the latest creations of chef Marc Haeberlin. The restaurant is located in the charming village of Illhaeusern, near the river Ill, and has a lovely and elegant decor with frescoes, paintings, and flowers. […]

l’Ecume

Morille's farcies - pearl barley, green peas, vin jaune

L’ecume is a modern French restaurant located in the heart of Frankfurt’s Nordend district. The name means “foam” and refers to the lightness of the cuisine as well as the famous sparkling wine from the Champagne region, where the chef and owner Alexandre Sadowczyk comes from. Sadowczyk brings his flair and sophisticated flavors from his […]

Intense

Saddle of lamb and sweetbreads cooked over the embers, elderflower, leek, and yuzu kosho

Impressions Intense is a restaurant in Wachenheim, a town in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, that offers a fusion of local and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant is run by Bettina and Benjamin Peifer. Intense has a unique concept that creates an immersive and interactive dining experience. The restaurant is located in a former parsonage, where […]

Traube – April

Lamb with carrots and millet

Traube Blansingen is a small hotel and restaurant located in the village of Blansingen, in the southwest of Germany, close to Basel, Switzerland. It is managed by Brian Wawryk and Daniela Hasse. The restaurant offers a six-course tasting menu that showcases the seasonal and regional products of the area, inspired by the elements of earth, […]

Belcanto

Beetroot in different textures, pine nut milk and caviars (2022)

Belcanto is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant located in the historic center of Lisbon, in the Chiado district. It is the flagship restaurant of chef José Avillez, who offers a contemporary and creative interpretation of Portuguese cuisine.  Belcanto’s menu reflects Portugal’s rich and diverse heritage and the chef’s personal vision and inspiration. The dishes are elegant and […]

Prado

Bluefin tuna belly, fennel, onions

Prado is a farm-to-table restaurant that offers a contemporary and casual dining experience in the historic Mouraria neighborhood of Lisbon. The restaurant’s name means “meadow” in Portuguese, reflecting its focus on seasonal and local ingredients from organic farms and producers. Prado’s menu changes frequently, depending on the availability and freshness of the products, and features […]

Epur

Strawberry | Cucumber | Pennyroyal

Epur is a one-star Michelin restaurant in the historic Chiado district of Lisbon, offering a fine dining experience with a stunning city view. The chef, Vincent Farges, creates innovative and refined dishes that combine several sources of inspiration: French, Portuguese, and Asian, using fresh and seasonal ingredients. The restaurant has a minimalist and elegant decor, […]

Gasthaus zum Raben

Lettuc with spruce shoot, sour cream, and elderflower vinegar

Impressions Amuse Bouche Sourdough rye bread with cauliflower miso cream and herbal smoked butter Kohlrabi, char, with dandelion, Buttermilk, and rhubarb Kohlrabi, char, with dandelion, Buttermilk, and rhubarb Ramen with egg yolk,  soba, watercress, SD Papamame soy Ramen with egg yolk,  soba, watercress, SD Papamame soy Lettuc with spruce shoot, sour cream, and elderflower vinegar Forchheimer potato with […]

Sens

Second dessert

Impressions Sens was a fine dining restaurant located in the Hotel Vitznauerhof on the shore of Lake Lucerne. The restaurant offered a stunning view of the Swiss Alps and the lake, as well as a cozy lounge and a beautiful terrace. Sens was known for its innovative and creative cuisine, which combines regional products with […]

Magdalena

Pre-dessert: pear, parsley, hazelnut

Magdalena is a restaurant that offers a unique culinary experience in Rickenbach, a municipality in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. The restaurant is located in a historic building that dates back to 1326, and has a stunning view of the Mythen mountains. The restaurant is run by a young and passionate team led by chef […]