GASTRONOMIC EXPLORATIONS

Explore the gourmet world of Swiss gastronomy through my culinary blog and discover a wealth of unique culinary information. I share with you my tasting experiences in Switzerland’s finest restaurants, so you can savor every bite with me. Come and discover the exquisite flavors of Swiss cuisine.

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Steve Willié: Gstaad as a home

He arrived in Gstaad for one season and ended up building a whole life there. As chef at the Grand Chalet for twenty-five years, Steve Willié has seen guests’ tastes evolve, the village grow, and certain dishes become timeless classics. Without chasing trends, he has made time, loyalty, and tradition the cornerstones of a cuisine that has become inseparable from the restaurant.

Food News

A New Manager at the Mandarin

After Jakarta and a career that has taken him to all corners of the world, Christian Wildhaber will take over as general manager of the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva on September 1. It’s a return to his roots for this hotelier, who is originally from Vevey.

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Nino (also) sits down to eat

Six years after it opened, Nino is evolving. Starting August 21, Vincent de Ferluc and Anand Batdelger’s wine cellar will feature a small bar where guests can uncork the house wines and enjoy a few plates of food to share.

Christophe Coutal, the Southern French Accent in the Resistance

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Christophe Coutal, the Southern French Accent in the Resistance

He speaks loudly, laughs even louder, sometimes loses his temper, and then gives you a hug two minutes later. But behind Christophe Coutal’s outbursts lies, above all, a rare loyalty: that of a man who refuses to sacrifice the soul of Pampelonne on the altar of profitability. An interview with the owner of Moorea Beach in Ramatuelle, the last defender of a certain ideal of hospitality.

The Gstaad Wine & Food Festival is coming up…

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The Gstaad Wine & Food Festival is coming up...

From June 24 to 27, 2027, Gstaad will host the first edition of the Gstaad Wine & Food Festival. Conceived by Sacha Lichine, a leading figure in the wine world, the event will bring together renowned chefs, top wineries, and wine enthusiasts from around the world.

Pharrell Williams Brings the Street to Life on Rue de Rivoli

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Pharrell Williams Brings the Street to Life on Rue de Rivoli

Music, fashion, design… and now the hotel industry. Pharrell Williams is helping transform the former Saint-James & Albany into a new five-star hotel across from the Tuileries.

Suahoy, five years old and still going strong

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Suahoy, five years old and still going strong

Suahoy has been around for five years already. With its sophisticated cuisine, inviting dining room, and relaxed yet professional service, the venture launched by Sandrine Pally and Yutakan Pongkunsup has clearly found its audience.

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Let's eat—but completely naked

In Florida, a steakhouse has decided to revamp its dress code. Once a month, diners can eat there completely naked. At least there’s one restaurant where no one will have to wonder what to wear when going out.

Chronicle

Le Cinq: Behind the Gold Leaf

The gold accents immediately catch the eye. Then they gradually fade into the background amid the plates, conversations, and gestures of those who bring this restaurant to life. An evening in which Christian Le Squer reminds us that classicism, when mastered, can still move us.

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GASTRONOMIC EXPLORATIONS

Steve Willié: Gstaad as a home

A New Manager at the Mandarin

Nino (also) sits down to eat

Christophe Coutal, the Southern French Accent in the Resistance

The Gstaad Wine & Food Festival is coming up...

Pharrell Williams Brings the Street to Life on Rue de Rivoli

Suahoy, five years old and still going strong

Let's eat—but completely naked

Le Cinq: Behind the Gold Leaf

Let's Talk!

Morad El-Hajjaji, Jacopo Romagnoli and Nicolas Herbin

The Arakel trio

Gastronomic aside with Benjamin Breton