There are these restaurants that you hear about but that you never get around to trying out. Stef’s Freieck was one of these “oh I should go there sometime” and we have finally made it. Ambiance: Located in elegant Seefeld it is unassuming from the outside. Inside the small dining room the interior is, Read More

La bonne vivante had the pleasure of attending a  Paleo Pop Up Dinner hosted by Verena Mumford. Now, as a complete and utter Paleo Novice I hardly had more than a remote idea  of what Paleo comprises of except for an admittedly vague image of hairy cavemen. Paleo (short for Paleolithic) diet has been trending, Read More

Il Tavolo, Zurich’s annual food event premiered in 2013 and has since become a real gourment institution. La Bonne Vivante was lucky to be invited to its opening and closing night. Wednesday’s opening night took place at Gate Gourmet’s gigantic kitchen and attracted Gourmets, Gourmands and Swiss celebs alike. The kitchen hosted various  cooking, Read More

A Michelin starred restaurant located in a single family home  in a small village called Schlattingen? Intrigued by this unusual concept we ventured to the canton of Thurgau. From the outside 13 senses doesn’t look like much and there are no signs directing the way. It is obvious that this is a place that wants, Read More

  While there are endless restaurants offering hearty Engadin Specialities in a rustic ambiance those looking for someting a bit more innovative in Scuol are not exactly spoilt for choice. We tried out all there is and decided to frequent one of two restaurants at Paradies Hotel, a petite hide away in Ftan. Charn is specialized, Read More

Zurich Residents know the Dolder for its exclusivity and ultimate level of chicness. I am not a huge fan of hotel restaurants and tend to frequent them only if I find myself in a situation that leaves me with no other choice. Hotel restaurants very often lack the personal charm of a privately owned, Read More

  Ok,  before we start let’s just clarify – Are you a Vegetarian? If the answer is yes and you have no immediate plans to change this, don’t bother continuing to read. Au-Gust is no place for vegetarians however the menu might have a Vegetarian turn away from faith – but more about that, Read More

Check out my new article on a weekend in Arosa at the Tschuggen Grand : http://mygirlfriendguide.com/zurich_beyond/tschuggen-grand-hotel-a-grand-experience

Check out my latest articles on the Girlfriend Guide to Zurich: http://mygirlfriendguide.com/thingstodo/mercedes-benz-fashion-days-2014 http://mygirlfriendguide.com/gourmetguide/zurichs-hottest-new-restaurants    

White, sandy beaches, azure blue water, relaxing spas and fantastic food make Koh Samui a top destination for all types of vacationers; honeymooners, island hoppers couples celebrating their anniversary and stressed out working professionals like myself. Koh Samui’s gastronomic landscape is as varied as its vacationers and can therefore rightly be considered a paradise, Read More