Coffeephiles rejoice! A few years ago, if you would have told us that Lausanne would have its fair share of good coffee we would have totally laughed it off. Coffee just wasn’t a priority here, and it left many of us “settling” for an average cup of joe. But alas, Lausanne continues to surprise us in […]
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Introduction For any burger to be considered “great” there are a few non-negotiables: a proper grill, good meat, and the perfect bun. This is a sort of elemental trinity of a burger. It’s so simple, it’s almost transcendent. When I joined the Lausanne Guide team, Sarah and Tanya asked me to identify gaps in content
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The weather lately has been beyond perfection–afternoons aren’t too hot, and evenings carry a slight and welcoming chill that make sitting outside such a pleasant experience. So what better way to celebrate these mildly magnificent summer nights than packing up a picnic (or better yet, letting others take care of the picnic) and eating dinner al
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There’s a scene in a movie called Big Fish, where after the protagonist has traveled down many harrowing paths, stringing the audience along in several suspenseful encounters, he finally stumbles upon this little idyllic town with soft grassy knolls and warm bulbed lights strung just above the main street. The town provides some much needed
**La Mise En Bière has moved (but not too far!)–check out the updated address below** It doesn’t look like much from the street. In fact, you can pass the shop without really knowing it’s there (and it took me quite some time to find it, even with my I-phone navigating me). Above the doorway hangs
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THE SKY LOUNGE IS OPEN!! THE SKY LOUNGE IS OPEN!! THE SKY LOUNGE IS OPEN!! Forgive us while we take a moment to collect ourselves… …breathe… …breathe… Ever since we first heard from friends at the Royal Savoy that they wanted to turn the roof top of one of Lausanne’s most venerable old hotels into
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The iron grip of winter is slowly lifting, and between now and September, the city will be transformed. Here are our favorite secret garden restaurants and cafes, perfect for sipping Apérol Spritz in the lazy summer sun.
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Last week we got a recommendation from a pretty reliable source (more on that to come) to check out Au Chat Noir–a restaurant we pass by on a regular basis but have never actually entered. Au Chat Noir boasts an authentic French brasserie feel–wood-paneled walls and burgundy leather seats line the perimeter, the decor dated, the
Over a month ago we decided to take a different walking path into town and passed this little storefront whose branding featured the iconic Italian coffee moka pot. If you know anything about us, you know that we are always up for trying out a new spot–especially if it involves coffee. So we must say, it was
It was almost 2pm on a Sunday, and everyone was hangry. Not hungry…hANGRY. We meandered the streets of Vevey, ready to eat anything that resembled food when we were struck by the interior design of this cute café. There was a spot right in the window, and the kitchen was still open, so we settled in.
Let’s just get one thing straight: we hate the cold. And this winter has apparently been one of the coldest winters in THIRTY years here in Switzerland. So when we stumbled upon this delightfully decorated [and teensiest] coffee truck in Place de la Riponne last week, we couldn’t help but sit and enjoy a hot cuppa
Perhaps it’s the time of year–but we’ve got a craving for sweet potatoes in all their creamy glory.
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Nicknamed the “Flat-Iron” building of Lausanne, Le Pointu rests on the corner of Rue Neuve overlooking Riponne right in the heart of our city.
A simple, quick, healthy, and FLAVOR FILLED meal that you’ll be making on repeat.
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About a year ago, we received an email from a reader imploring us to help her find a proper tea time in Lausanne. We racked our brains for ideas, but finally conceded that apart from 5-star hotels, Lausanne hadn’t caught on to the British tradition of a special afternoon tea accompanied by cakes and pastries.
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We know the weather is getting a bit chilly and unpredictable, but when the sun does decide to show its face, it’s a shame to waste it during your lunch hour–which made us think about what take-away spots we frequent in Lausanne, and thus realize that we’ve never officially discussed our love for Luncheonette. We also stumbled upon
Now we have to still be realistic here. As Americans who have sampled many-a-bagels in the city that never sleeps, we can’t say in good conscience that these bagels are authentically New York. We were still missing the perfect level of toastiness (all of our bagels seemed to be under-toasted), and even though we normally
Pavillon rounds out Riponne nicely with a great cocktail menu and excellent options for a light meal.
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Open only during the summer season, La Terrasse is one of those ‘dive’ gems you didn’t know existed in the Lausanne area. Located right on the port Vieux Stand (neighboring Lutry’s larger port), this little refuge under the trees is exclusively outdoor and reminds us of something you’d find under the pines of St. Tropez
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The easy (and dare we say, a bit healthier) alternative when you just can’t make it to Chez Xu.
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For a passerby, Le P’tit Central is just another ordinary downtown café. But don’t let its unremarkable exterior fool you. Those who step through its woolen curtain find an intimate, charming space; a hidden treasure with an old-world flair. Beautiful Portuguese tiles line the walls, their motif the story of Lausanne in 1850. It’s striking