I am a big fan of fine groceries… Especially Italian cold super thin meats… I have always treasured my trips to Italy when I stocked my fridge with Pastramis, Mortadelas and aged parmesan cheeses… the bad part was that I could never buy too much as freezing was never an option…   Then I was invited to discover Duchessa in the heart of Geneva, at the monumental Place Neuf, across the street from the Geneva Opera house and the famous Parc des Bastions. What a great surprise… The place was entirely redecorated to accommodate a large restaurant and a fine Italian… Read more

At the end of the Bahnhofstrasse is situated one of the most beautiful lakes of Switerland… and also the hotel Baur au Lac… Compared to Geneva, Zurich does not have as many 5 star hotels concentrated in front of the lake which makes the Baur au Lac an even more special place. Invited to lunch at the Restaurant Pavillon, I knew that it was going to be a great meal, as the restaurant has just been granted its 2nd Michelin star. The place in itself is a jewel! An architectural glass rotunda overlooking the park and the river, all the… Read more

Situated in the most prestigious area of Lisbon – Avenida da Liberdade, the hotel Valverde is a stunning property which combines the local Portuguese  culture with an international touch that often pleases guests but also locals. To prove the point, I was taken there by a local friend for a Sunday brunch… As I came out of the car, I was surprised by the entry of the hotel. I am not sure what I expected but I felt like in a New Yorker townhouse… with stairs leading to the spectacular main door… The hotel decoration also surprised me… a perfect… Read more