Five years ago when we first embarked on this little adventure we call The Lausanne Guide, we were two women who loved to write and were determined to learn to take beautiful photographs in order to tell the world (er, our five original readers) of the great places we were frequenting in Lausanne. The rub […]
We had the pleasure of joining in on a preview lunch as the Fairmont Le Montreux-Palace welcomes guest chef Reto Mathis from St. Moritz all this week. There was black truffle pizza, there was a polenta truffle cappuccino, there were beef filets and St. Jacques scallops, and chestnut mousse with poached fig and latte di
A couple weeks ago we had the pleasure of joining Serena, owner and creator of Eat Me, and her husband Mark on a journey to discover their new autumn menu. We aren’t strangers to Eat Me, but for those who are, it’s is a one-of-a-kind concept where you can travel the world with your palette
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Emma & Toni have been friends of The Lausanne Guide for quite some time. We first met them when the street food scene made its debut in Lausanne and their food tent camped out on Riponne square a few days a week. Their menu caught our eye for several reasons–one being the provocative innovative names for
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Our friend Jackie has what you could call a knack for entertaining. No gathering, small or large, formal or informal, can stress her. Seated dinner for 30? Baby shower for 12? Cocktail party for 150? We’ve attended all of the above at Jackie’s home. We love to watch her in action and even more to
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We know too well that spring is a mixed bag–just earlier this week we were sitting outside at La Grenette in short-sleeved dresses, soaking in the sun. And now, the rain clouds have rolled in and according to the weather app on our phones, it looks like they are here to stay for quite some
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The weather is starting to warm up, but still holds that bitter bite when in the shadows of the city. So how do we dress for this indecisive weather? Winter coats are out, but coatless? No thanks. This is why we love the shawl/poncho/oversized scarf. We spotted Nihan pulling off this look and absolutely
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Ok yes. We may or may not be obsessed with empanadas (see our recent review of Chilean empanadas), and we are well aware that there is a sort of ‘rivalry’ between Argentinian empanadas and Chilean ones. Our intention is not to stoke the fire and create an empanada war; the two can co-exist peacefully in our
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Photo by Oscar Keys It’s the weekend! Wow, this week felt extra long for some reason and we’re ready to relax and unwind for a bit. What are you up to this weekend? Did you check out the weather forecast for this Sunday? We will definitely be taking advantage of the mini preview of spring! Have
If you see us out on a Saturday morning with our cameras, chasing down random people in the market, don’t be alarmed. We aren’t trying to get you to vote for a certain political party, or sell you something, or make you feel awkward (though the latter could potentially happen…sorry!)–we are simply noticing something about
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1. These rain wellies from Navyboot which are so comfortable (and 50% off right now!). 2. These ranunculus (ranunculi?) flowers from our local Migros. 3. This pesto ‘fait maison’ from Manor (it was pretty dang authentic). 4. The stellar sunsets from our balcony (even if there is a crane in the way). 5. These beautiful little
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We aren’t sure about your holidays, but we were teetering between relaxation and complete burn-out status during the entire month of December. Do you ever feel like that? Like you need a vacation from your vacation? And now we find ourselves settling into the new year, regaining our balance, our schedules, our routines, but still
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We know you’ll be invited to your fair share of holiday parties this season, but what if you’re hosting? We’ve rounded up a few ways to “wow” your guests–all simple, all low-maintenance, and all guaranteed to make your guests feel extra special & happy: 1. Magnum of bubbly [water] found at Manor for a limited
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We all have at least one man in our lives–whether it’s a boyfriend, father, husband, brother, friend, or colleague, we know that sometimes men can be tough to shop for (especially if they have very particular tastes!). We’ve rounded up some ideas that are sure to please even the pickiest of them all: 1. Aēsop
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As much as we love baby/kids clothes, parents don’t really need another dress/jacket/cardigan/onesie for their little one. Here are some fun ideas that branch out of the clothing department! 1. Easy Peasy Purse | Because duh, look how cute this is 2. Dish Set | Cute & functional & more difficult to break 3. Colorful
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Whether the her in your life is your mother, friend, wife, girlfriend, or close friend, she will surely appreciate one of these little gifts–no ifs about it! 1. Stan Smith Adidas High Tops | Because being stylish doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort (and these are oh so comfy) 2. Marble Pot by SVDP | It’s beautiful, and
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The sun began to set on Grandvaux; the sky on fire with streaks of pinks and orange, and we sat on a bench overlooking the glassy lake and exhaled. Guests would be arriving in minutes to share a meal in one of the most beautiful places on earth and we couldn’t help but feel a
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Over the last few weeks you’ve heard us talk a lot about the holiday Thanksgiving. Considering only a small percentage of our readers come from North America, it may seem a bit like cultural overkill to many of you, so please bear with us. You see, Thanksgiving is a piece of American cultural memorabilia that
We saw these two strolling up to Place de la Palud, pretzels in hand, and really just couldn’t resist stopping them. They seemed so young, but so confident in their style. When asking the blonde in the blazer if he always dressed this sharply he grinned sheepishly and said, “I like to take care of
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Anyone who knows us well, knows that there are a handful of Lausanne locations where you can find us regularly. And if it happens to be lunchtime, those locations can be narrowed down to a select few–or maybe even just one place that has held our hearts palettes since we tried their famous meatballs. So when
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The beginning of November in the United States means that the very best of all holidays is just around the corner – Thanksgiving! But for those of us living away from home, it’s often a time when we feel the most homesick and are craving time with loved ones and of course, the delicious feast.
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