By Cedric Lizotte
MUNICH, Germany – The capital of Bavaria is known for its beer festival, Oktoberfest, and it dictates what to eat in Munich. Every year people drink hundreds of litres of good beer, eat kilometres of sausage and scarf down thousands of roast chickens. But does Munich, during the rest of the year, resemble the city…
In this series, Cédric Lizotte visits some of Europe’s best restaurants. He shares his inside knowledge about the best places to sample the delights of some of the best chefs on the planet. Follow his gastronomical journey with the hashtag #CedricInEurope. ZURICH, Switzerland – Obviously, 24 hours in Zurich is not nearly enough. On the…
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors. MUNICH, Germany – Chef Patrick Geay does virtually everything by himself. Le Cezanne is a French restaurant in Munich that’s not like the others. In this series of articles, Cédric Lizotte visits some of the best restaurants in Europe. From France to Switzerland via the Czech Republic, here…
Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors. MUNICH, Germany – Dallmayr is an institution. It is one of Germany’s first luxury grocers (called delicatessen in this part of the world), dating back to the year 1700. It’s located on Dienerstraße in the historic part of Munich, and it’s a foodie wonderland. It’s simply one…
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The Thon Hotel Brussels EU is in the middle of the Quartier Européen (European Quarter) in Brussels. It’s a stone’s throw from Berlaymont, Maelbeek, the Schuman station and the Espace Leopold. And this hotel in Brussels reflects this geographical location in its décor and atmosphere. Thon Hotel Brussels EU: A pure look The…
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The Belgian capital can be strenuous. Whether visitors come for business, tourism, beer, partying or because of politics, a good hotel in Brussels is priceless. Well, actually, that’s not exactly true: it does have a price. Hotel le Châtelain, a stone’s throw from Avenue Louise, is a five-star hotel. And that has…
Looking for a Starred Restaurant, Brussels? Bistro Margaux is probably the best restaurant of all of Belgium! My meal in photos, right here.
V Zátiší, a fine dining restaurant in Prague, claims to have been the first private restaurant to open after communism. Does their menu hold up to today’s standards?
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – In the restaurant business, some places have a head start thanks to the tools they have at their disposal. A great location is a tool worth having. A terrace is certainly a positive. Offering a panoramic view also is certainly part of the list. A famous chef never hurts. An inviting…
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – Because self-respecting foodie travellers need to at least take a quick look at the culinary traditions of their destination, and because the Czech culinary tradition is a monument to the remarquable resilience of this Central European country, the aforementioned self-respecting foodie travellers need to reserve a meal – lunch or dinner…