With the opening of the new Charlie Chaplin museum, “Chaplin’s World”, this week, as well as the more consistent spring-like weather, we decided it would be a good time to talk about our favorite sandwicherie in Lausanne, Le Charlot. My history with Le Charlot goes way back to when I first moved to Switzerland and worked […]
Go ahead, eat another slice. It’s basically a salad in dessert form, right? (Ok, maybe not. But it’s so good).
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We’ve been talking about it for a year now, and this month we finally booked our table at Eligo, the latest local restaurant to join the esteemed Michelin firmament. Overall, Downtown Lausanne’s restaurant scene prides itself on the no-fuss, authentic meal. Being no-fuss, authentic types ourselves, this is right up our alley. Eligo, however, is
It’s Wednesday–which means it’s market day! And though the weather be unpredictable, and wet, and windy, and simply depressing, we have one reason for you to venture out: empanadas. Our love for Creacion del Tata‘s authentic Chilean empanadas is no secret–Eliana (pictured above) has catered our baby showers (one of us is half-Chilean after all), curbed
Didn’t perfect your banana bread during quarantine? No worries. This simple recipe is a healthy and easy crowd pleaser.
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It was a rainy morning–the kind that pulls people back under the warmth of the duvet covers, wishing to hibernate until the first songs of spring. We braved the weather to head out to Geneva (for other very important reasons), but decided to make a little stop first. We needed a ‘pick-me-up’; one that
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There may be nothing more iconic than pumpkin pie when it comes to American Thanksgiving. Basically it’s the essence of autumn in every bite; the blend of cinnamon and nutmeg and the subtly sweet filling mixed with the flaky crust. In our early years as an expat we would drive 45-minutes to Nyon and buy cans
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We know that the tradition of Thanksgiving could seem odd to some of you, but then when you add in that some of our beloved traditional dishes come out of a can it would be enough to make the most culturally sensitive shutter. Green bean casserole, one of our very favorite staple dishes, is usually made
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It’s a bit embarrassing when we acknowledge how long it has taken for us to get into the doors of Romain C, especially as it’s our neighborhood tea room (seriously, it’s down the street from our apartment). But sometimes it’s nice to save and savor, and that’s exactly what we did one grey Sunday morning.
A fresh and beautiful reminder that creativity lurks in the most unlikely of places.
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Parmesean Crusted White Fish with Sweet Potato Fries We have to admit, our favorite part of this combination is the sweet potato fries. They are simple, packed full of nutrition, and go with just about any meal (we love pairing them with a big fat beef filet). The white fish in this recipe acquires the
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Over the weekend, we finally took the time to visit one of our favorite little lunchtime holes in the wall in Lausanne armed with our cameras and notebooks. It has been months that we’ve wanted to tell you about Le Fraisier, but we kept saving it for a weekend when we could take the time
Gritty, gorgeous, and quite possibly the best people watching in the city.
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Sébastien, the founder and hot bowl master It’s no secret…not anymore at least. Just at the bottom of the stairway next to Luncheonette sits Lausanne’s first exclusively gluten-free lunch spot that even gluten-lovers will appreciate. Mon Jardin Secret, started by the same inventive minds that brought you Luncheonette, is an oasis from the greasy fast
Lemony Chicken Picatta Ever feel like you are making the same few meals over and over again? We’ve been stuck in a rut for the past few months and decided to break out of our routine and try some new recipes for summer. The requirements? The recipes must be simple, summery, and of course, delicious. We
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Small and unassuming, it’s easy to miss this little Lausanne gem when walking down the street. Wedged between two towering residential buildings, L’A-T-E-L-I-E-R has made a name for itself amongst locals who prefer to drink and dine off the beaten path. Started by two friends with an eye for art, Cybèle and Laure decided one day to
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Don’t get us wrong, we love breakfast & brunch out in town. There’s something about meeting friends in the city on a Saturday morning and sharing your first coffee of the day with a stack of pancakes and your favorite cheerful waiter (hi Max!). But on bank holidays (and Sundays) your options are limited here
Ta Cave has the big ambition of humanizing consumption and bring meaning back to the ritual of apéro.
We once read in an article that people love recounting incredible dining experiences because it releases extra doses of dopamine (the “pleasure” chemical) not only in the person telling the story, but also in the person hearing it. Food is that powerful–and when you combine great food with authentic atmosphere and exceptional service, the dining experience becomes something
A satisfying and authentic American burger – even on Sunday!
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If you’ve ever been on the first floor of the FNAC early in the morning, you’ve probably smelled the sweet scent of melted butter and caramelized sugar baking into a flaky layered dough. This heavenly smell is coming from none other than Culture Café–and the deliciously sinful treat? The Kouign amann. We had never even
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