Where To Eat, Drink And Sleep | Zurich
Experience pure Helvetian luxury
By Alon Ben Joseph | Jeweller & Owner | Ace Jewellers
Zürich
“When I visit Zurich for work, I usually try to see more of the city than just my hotel, even though I’m a true fan of the classic Storchen. Paracelsus, Richard Wagner, and John Irving also regularly stayed at this wonderful Hotel.”
Experience Zurich through the eyes of Alon Ben Joseph. As a Jeweller, Alon regularly travels to Zürich, so you are sure to get the best tips on where to eat, sleep and drink like a real insider.
Where to eat & drink
LA RÔTISSERIE
An excellent classic restaurant, located in the Storchen hotel.
RESTAURANT KLE
One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Europe: KLE by Zizi Hattab. Her exclusively plant based dishes are little works of art. I have only encountered such levels of perfection at one other vegetarian restaurant in Tokyo.
4 TIERE BAR
After whiskey, my favourite poison is a G&T. Although a British tradition, this bar shows us that the Swiss can beat them at their own game. This is a small bar with a large choice of drinks: in the 4 Tiere Bar (4 animal bar) – the name was taken over from the bar’s previous owner – gin lovers can choose from among 650 different kinds of gin. Fortunately the competent barkeepers can help guests decide, for they know the story behind each and every bottle on the shelf.
What to do
SWISS NATIONAL MUSEUM
The largest and most significant depository of Swiss history and culture.
SEEBAD ENGE
Stunning lake, chic crowd. Bring your big sunglasses, bikinis and shorts and enjoy a swim on the two pontoons floating in the water.
FABRIC FRONTLINE
Silk luxury accessories designed and made in Zurich. I love their ties and compare them to France’s Hermes & England’s Liberty of London in terms of quality.
PAVILLON LE CORBUSIER
Who doesn’t love Le Corbusier? I certainly do, ever since I was a kid. This last work by the great architect stands in a beautiful location on Lake Zurich.
The ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’ – total work of art – was completed in 1967 and is a real architectural masterpiece. It is also the only building by the French-Swiss architect to be entirely made from glass and steel.
Where to stay
STORCHEN ZURICH
Founded in 1357, this centrally located hotel is by no means old-fashioned, with top-notch service, an incredible charm and a modern interior.
