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Friday, June 14, 2013

Dolder Grand

June 14, 2013

On Thursday night, there was a small fraction of AFC (me and Key), joined by a new member, Lamine, that went to the famous Dolder Grand for a fine dining experience. The Dolder Grand features a 2-Michelin star restaurant from chef Heiko Nieder. 








Amuse bouche assortment:











Lobster from Brittany, marinated, baked, with strawberries, beetroots, tarragon and mustard: 

White asparagus with water cress, walnut, egg and caviar:


Line-fished red mullet and squid from Brittany, with peach, lime and smoked almond milk:


Fattened goose liver and rabbit from France with consomme, cream, mango, seaweed and mushrooms:


Veal from Ennetburgen, with stew, chanterelles, Emmentaler cheese and horseradish:



Venison from Austria, pan-fried and braised, with herbs from the garden, sunflower seeds and Angostura:



Rhubarb with grapefruit, yoghurt and ginger:



"Cheesecake", baked with cream, medlar, juniper and sorrel:





Fantastic meal, completely see why it's been given 2-Michelin stars!

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