Domaines Ott: One day in 1896, Marcel Ott, a young agricultural engineer from Alsace travels through several French wine-growing regions and when he arrives in Provence he knows: here is where he wants to settle. He acquires a vineyard in the department of Var, in Cavalaire-sur-Mer, a village on the Côte d’Azur. Phylloxera had devastated the region here; the new wines that were grown in a rush were unattractive. Marcel … more »

For the second time already, Vienna Gin Festival rocked the Semperdepot in the Austrian capital on 3rd and 4th May and was sold out on both days. In addition to international brands, a large number of the exhibitors were “local heroes”, proving the versatility and liveliness of the Austrian gin scene. Of course, not all of the approximately 150 Austrian gin producers were present, but those that participated offered a broad … more »

Picture this: chefs preparing a delicious meal for you and your loved ones, indulging on the terrace, cocktails at the rooftop bar… Royal, right? Well, you can have it! At Royal Savoy in Lausanne. Their Sunday brunches are quite something, and the Skylounge…my my my! It just recently reopened for the season. The views are absolutely spectacular, the cocktails masterful and the food divine. Bye bye winter, hello spring. It’s … more »

FOOD ZURICH will be taking place for the fourth time this year: from 16 to 26 May 2019, the Limmat city, one of the trendiest food destinations in Europe, will host a panoply of lectures, tastings, and culinary attractions for people of all ages and from all horizons. Our partner Alver Golden Chlorella will, of course, be part of the event! On 18 May, there is a panel discussion about algae … more »

The 13th edition of S.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino can be summarized as such: 19 top gourmet events in 17 extraordinary locations in Switzerland, 366 Gault&Millau points and 22 Michelin Stars – no less – if you count all the accolades of the participating elite chefs from all for corners of the globe! Swissdeluxe Hotels and S.Pellegrino Sapori Ticino have again partnered to bring us a gourmet festival of singular taste. Never before has there … more »

Following the successful editions in Zurich and Geneva, the VINEA association is expanding its “On Tour” concept to Lucerne on April 16, 2019. 36 Swiss wine producers will present their Crus to a wide audience of wine lovers at Hotel Schweizerhof from 4 to 8 pm. Wherever there is fine Swiss wine to discover, Coolbrandz won’t miss! We’re trying to organize a Blogger Meet on-site, including a guided tour! If … more »

In February 2018 the first edition of DRINKafFAIR took place in Glattbrugg, Switzerland. The idea behind the event: bring together bartenders, restaurateurs, beverage brands, distributors, producers and other industry professionals and allow them to network and exchange. Close to 60 different brands, brand ambassadors and producers from all over the world were attending the first edition – plus five speakers from the “50 World Best” bars, who shared their personal … more »