Edouard Amoiel

Dominik Hartmann, Chef of the Year 2027

6 Dominik Hartmann, Head Chef

In Rickenbach, Dominik Hartmann has just been named “Chef of the Year” for 2027 by GaultMillau Switzerland. This is a first for a chef entirely dedicated to vegetarian cuisine—a world we were delighted to discover a few years ago at his restaurant, Magdalena.

L’Albergo, the Unchanged Soul of Beirut

Albergo Hotel Photos 2026 (9)

I’m writing these lines from the Albergo Hotel, in a room where every piece of furniture, every fabric, every object seems to have lived several lives. Outside, Beirut is bustling. Inside, time seems to stand still.

Royal Savoy: Italy at Its Best

ROYAL SAVOY

In Lausanne, the Royal Savoy is making Italian cuisine a permanent fixture on its rooftop. Paolo Principe has created the menu for the Sky Rooftop, while Alexis Ribes continues to serve seasonal cuisine at the Brasserie du Royal.

Thierry Marx, or Gastronomy for Dogs

Thierry Marx

At the Carnavalet Museum, Thierry Marx created a dinner for 39 dogs at the initiative of the pet food brand Bab’in. This promotional event included a donation, but its staging also raises questions about the chef’s image.