Tag: switzerland
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Lausanne food porn: Ann-Sophie Pic @ Beau Rivage Palace – part 1
Last week, to spoil ourselves a little bit, Sue booked us a table at Anne-Sophie Pic at the Beau-Rivage Palace for dinner. The restaurant (ASP|BRP) which earned two Michelin stars in 2009, is named after the chef who was voted by the Michelin guide as the chef of the year in 2007. She “imagined” the…
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Kaki, Cachi, Loti
Persimmon – Kaki or Cachi, Loti – as they are known here in French/German and Italian. We have seen two types of persimmon here all imported from Italy. By far the most lusciously sweet and soft fruit is the one on the right. The one on the left is firmer and the texture resembles that of…
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La Chasseral – Swisscom tower
Continuing from the last post about La Chasseral, Jura Mountains … At the top of La Chasseral is a directional radio tower owned by Swisscom. In fact, one can see this Star Wars-like installation from miles away. There is a path that leads to the base which offers a panoramic view of Swiss Alps, Northern…
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La Chassaral in the Jura Mountains
La Chassarel is the highest point (1607m, 5272 ft) on the Northern Jura Mountains. On a clear day, it offers a justly famous panorama of the Swiss Alps across Lake Biel and Lake Neuchatel – a 3-star sight according to the Michelin green guide. We visited La Chassarel in the summer when we were living…
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Radisson blu @ Luzern (Lucerne)
Just a few pictures of my hotel in Luzern. I came here for a 2-day conference. See earlier post about the town, Luzern (Lucerne). Interiors with cheerful colors without looking like a Disney theme park hotel. This is the first time I stayed at this chain of business hotels. Luxurious it is not, but its…
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Mine de Sel, Bex
Never thought I will visit a salt mine – let alone one that started in 1600’s and is still producing the product – sodium chloride. This mine is located in the Swiss vallée du Rhône about 75 minutes drive from Lausanne. Apparently, they have been welcoming tourists for many years – hence, this very informative…