Lake Geneva region, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – People in the region turned out by the thousands for several events 25-26 April weekend, undoubtedly thanks in part to spring putting in an appearance. Lake Morat (Murtensee) hosted its annual Slowup, one of series in Switzerland throughout the year. The weather was fine, the scenergy splendid, and 55,000 […]
Tour de Romandie to cause traffic disturbances in Vaud
Vaud, Switzerland (Genevalunch) – Traffic will be disrupted in canton of Vaud 29 April and 1-3 May due by cyclists racing in the Tour de Romandie. Traffic will be stopped progressively as the cyclists advance on their course. The Vaud cantonal police ask that drivers respect traffic restrictions and rerouting by security services (see schedule […]
Valais white asparagus: a Swiss delicacy
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK Head for the farmers’ markets before 10:00 a.m. if you want the day’s pick of fresh white asparagus, in season now for only another week or two in Valais, one of Switzerland’s best areas for growing it.
Italy’s top chef Fulvio Pierangelini comes to Geneva’s Richemond
Sapori restaurant offer: tasting menu, CHF89, not including wine, April 22-May 6, 2009 The Richemond hotel’s young but highly talented chef Pietro Amato will be hosting chefs from different regions of Italy over the next few months in the Sapori Ristorante. He kicked off the first series yesterday with none other than Italy’s top chef, […]
GL on WRS Friday – again!
You can find GenevaLunch editor (that’s me!) on WRS twice this week, first with Anne Glusker on “Stir it up,” talking about Swiss wines, and now Friday talking to Pete Forster about expats and what they look for on GenevaLunch. We’ll be joining others who cater to the foreign population in Switzerland. Tune in: WRS, […]