The team of your boutique hotel La Cour des Augustins gives you some tips about the weather in Geneva.ĭon’t panic: even though Geneva is in Switzerland, land of chocolate and mountains, the Swiss city has a temperate climate. Nevertheless, the continental location of Geneva favours pleasantly warm summers and rather cold winters. So what are some tips on weather? Summers are suitable for swimming in the lake. Remember to bring light clothing and your swimsuit! In late summer, it can be quite hot and humid, giving way to storms and autumn weather. Snowfalls usually occur starting from late November until March. Remember to bring gloves, hats and some ski accessories as the alpine resorts are just an hour’s drive away!įor daily weather tips, check out our weather chart.Finance by day food by night is the mantra that I have been living by since I started Blonde Voyage Nashville three years ago. While I spend my days as a project manager who’s often eyeball deep in spreadsheets or slide decks, my evenings are filled with food tastings, checking out Nashville’s newest establishments and networking with some of Music City’s most enthusiastic foodies. Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel to Geneva, Switzerland and lead a week-long workshop. Never mind the weeks of preparation leading up to the trip or the hours of facilitation and presentation that would take place the week of, I was ecstatic. I could not wait to explore Geneva, not to mention that I would get yet another new stamp on my passport.
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Given the full agenda for the week, I knew that I would only have one evening open and I had to make the most of it.
Finishing up my research on the best chocolate shops ( which is a must by the way if you are in Switzerland), I moved on to Michelin star restaurants in the area. Fun Fact: Geneva has 13 restaurants with one Michelin star and only one restaurant with two stars. However, there was one restaurant in particular that piqued my interest, Le Flacon.
Located in the heart of old Carouge, Le Flacon creates a Michelin star dining experience unlike anything else I’ve experienced. While a Michelin star is a hallmark of fine dining, restaurants of this distinction are notorious for being unapproachable and intimidating. However, my experience at Le Flacon proved to be quite the contrary.Īfter one wild Uber ride through the streets of Geneva ( pretty sure it was my driver’s first ride), I arrived a few minutes early for my reservation. I submitted my reservation request weeks in advance requesting the “ Chef’s Table.” Knowing that many restaurants of this caliber don’t usually cater to solo diners, I was holding my breath when I walked in. Smiling as I sighed with relief, I spotted my quaint little table overlooking center stage, the kitchen. Ask for a table on the airy ground floor with an open-kitchen.Settling in, I perused the menu but I immediately became fixated upon the carefully choreographed dance that was occurring in the kitchen. Choose a la carte or let the chef surprise you with a tasting menu. Tasting menus of 5 or 7 dishes, with wine pairing option.ĭistinguished by one Michelin star, this atmospheric restaurant in the heart of Carouge serves inventive seasonal cuisine. Housed in a historic building in the Old Town, this café restaurant, opened in 1808, serves a fresh seasonal menu of local specialties in a beautiful location along a leafy promenade overlooking Parc des Bastions.Ī Michelin-starred modern interpretation of traditional Italian cuisine, served in a minimalist and cosy atmosphere. It’s a bright, lively, contemporary restaurant housed in a former garage, hidden in a recess off the street. The ground floor Bar serves burgers, salads and daily specials, whilst The Grill upstairs offers a wide selection of meats as well as seafood and shellfish, all just off the charcoal grill!Ī good place for a family night out, Luigia offers a good choice of authentic pizzas and pasta dishes. New York inspired loft-style decor for Philippe Chevrier’s gourmet grill house. Planning to surprise your other half with a special dinner or just looking for a new gourmet experience, here are our recommendations for spots that you shouldn't miss during your stay in Geneva: Long business lunches, meeting friends over a dinner, locals are all about time well spent while delighting their taste buds. Eating out in the city is part of locals’ lifestyle.
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