<strong>Zurich, Switzerland: </strong>Long a financial center of the world, Zurich is an emerging food destination. Click through the gallery for more photos of Switzerland's largest city and its culinary scene:
Zurich, Switzerland: Long a financial center of the world, Zurich is an emerging food destination. Click through the gallery for more photos of Switzerland's largest city and its culinary scene:
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<strong>Rechberg 1837: </strong>Inspired by the historic structure's "birth date," everything on the menu comes from ingredients available in Zurich in 1837 before industrialization — and processed foods — existed.
Rechberg 1837: Inspired by the historic structure's "birth date," everything on the menu comes from ingredients available in Zurich in 1837 before industrialization — and processed foods — existed.
Thomas Boehme
<strong>Changing menu:</strong> Rechberg 1837's strict adherence to seasonally available items means ever-evolving food offerings.
Changing menu: Rechberg 1837's strict adherence to seasonally available items means ever-evolving food offerings.
Thomas Boehme
<strong>The Artisan: </strong>As the name implies, the line between art and food is deliciously blurred here.
The Artisan: As the name implies, the line between art and food is deliciously blurred here.
Fork Services
<strong>Rigorous sourcing: </strong>Everything on The Artisan's menu reflects an emphasis on slowly crafted, rigorously sourced, hand-made provisions.
Rigorous sourcing: Everything on The Artisan's menu reflects an emphasis on slowly crafted, rigorously sourced, hand-made provisions.
Lukas Lienhard
<strong>Maison Manesse:</strong> Taking everything you might expect at a Michelin-starred restaurant — white tablecloths, a formal atmosphere and overly orchestrated service — and turning it on its head is the concept here.
Maison Manesse: Taking everything you might expect at a Michelin-starred restaurant — white tablecloths, a formal atmosphere and overly orchestrated service — and turning it on its head is the concept here.
Caroline Dyer-Smith Photography
<strong>Frau Gerolds Garten: </strong>The garden/outdoor restaurant/bar is a captivating spot, a must-visit if you're in Zurich.
Frau Gerolds Garten: The garden/outdoor restaurant/bar is a captivating spot, a must-visit if you're in Zurich.
Fabian Fretz
<strong>Meet for a drink:</strong> Frau Gerolds Garten's inviting indoor and outdoor spaces make for a popular gathering spot.
Meet for a drink: Frau Gerolds Garten's inviting indoor and outdoor spaces make for a popular gathering spot.
Patrizia Human
<strong>IM VIADUKT, Markthalle: </strong>A beloved go-to hangout symbolizing the renewal of the formerly all-but-abandoned area, IM VIADUKT features<strong> </strong>various food vendors and restaurants, including one called Restaurant Markthalle (not to be confused with the marketplace in general).
IM VIADUKT, Markthalle: A beloved go-to hangout symbolizing the renewal of the formerly all-but-abandoned area, IM VIADUKT features various food vendors and restaurants, including one called Restaurant Markthalle (not to be confused with the marketplace in general).
Nelly Rodriguez/IMVIADUKT
<strong>Pit stop: </strong>This condensed series of over 20 food shops, markets and takeout counters (as well as an eponymous eatery) showcases an excellent sampling of what Zurich has to offer.
Pit stop: This condensed series of over 20 food shops, markets and takeout counters (as well as an eponymous eatery) showcases an excellent sampling of what Zurich has to offer.
Nelly Rodriguez/IMVIADUKT
<strong>La Flor:</strong> Don't worry, you can still find plenty of that fantastic Swiss chocolate around town. La Flor is a newcomer and well worth a visit.
La Flor: Don't worry, you can still find plenty of that fantastic Swiss chocolate around town. La Flor is a newcomer and well worth a visit.
Schokoladen-Lehrgang
<strong>Confiserie Sprüngli: </strong>This chocolate oasis is an institution in Switzerland (with Zurich as its headquarters) and has been in operation since 1836.
Confiserie Sprüngli: This chocolate oasis is an institution in Switzerland (with Zurich as its headquarters) and has been in operation since 1836.
Confiserie Sprungli
<strong>Festival Life:</strong> FOOD ZURICH takes place each May, and it's the city's homage to all things edible.
Festival Life: FOOD ZURICH takes place each May, and it's the city's homage to all things edible.
Food Zurich
<strong>FOOD ZURICH:</strong> Featuring over 100 events, such as sausage-making workshops, wine and food tastings, chef battles and a celebration of Swiss street food, the festival is a very good reason to visit.
FOOD ZURICH: Featuring over 100 events, such as sausage-making workshops, wine and food tastings, chef battles and a celebration of Swiss street food, the festival is a very good reason to visit.
Food Zurich
<strong>Schwarzenbach Teecafé:</strong> A city standby, its walls and counter space are lined with cubby holes filled with dried fruit, coffee beans, sweets, teas and spices, many of which you pay for by weight.
Schwarzenbach Teecafé: A city standby, its walls and counter space are lined with cubby holes filled with dried fruit, coffee beans, sweets, teas and spices, many of which you pay for by weight.
Patricia Schwarzenbach
<strong>Hiltl: </strong>Said to be the world's first vegetarian restaurant, this spot was founded in 1898, and it's still going strong.
Hiltl: Said to be the world's first vegetarian restaurant, this spot was founded in 1898, and it's still going strong.
Hiltl
<strong>Buffet praise: </strong>Though buffets rarely get rave reviews, Hiltl's 100-choice extravaganza (with many vegan-friendly choices) is the exception.
Buffet praise: Though buffets rarely get rave reviews, Hiltl's 100-choice extravaganza (with many vegan-friendly choices) is the exception.
Hiltl