Mango Deck
€
€€€
(
20 Cours de Rive, +41 228 402
0065
) A favourite among healthy-eating enthusiasts,
Mango Deck’s concept of steam-cooking all dishes in
special baskets is a winner. The portion-size paniers
contain meat, vegetables, fish or fresh pasta, and are
available to eat in or take away.
Miyako
€€
€€
(
11 Rue de Chantepoulet, +41 227 380 120
)
Just a five-minute walk from the train station is this refined
restaurant specialising in Japanese cuisine. Be sure to
book if you want to sit around the teppanyaki table, where
a dedicated chef will cook your food up in front of you.
Restaurant Les Violettes
€€€
€
(
Top of the Violettes
telecabine, Crans-Montana, +41 274 813 395
) Glamorous
skiers flock to this mountain restaurant throughout the
season to enjoy hearty roasts, delicious dried meats
and tempting tarts. Situated on Switzerland’s sunniest
plateau, the terrace is a great spot to relax with a glass
of champagne and take in the outstanding scenery.
Le Tsé Fung
(
301 Route de Lausanne, +41 229 595 959
)
Geneva
An amazing array of delicious treats awaits Chinese food
aficionados at this exquisite lakeside restaurant. The four
degustation menus represent the best of the country's
cuisine, while à la carte options include crispy duck with
hoisin sauce,and Mongolian fillet of beef.
L’Ecurie
(14 Rue Montbrillant)
This former stable
in the down-to-earth district of Grottes, attracts a young,
relaxed, crowd. Sip beers in the courtyard while enjoying
the unusual mix of music – from punk rock and ska, to
80s electronica DJ sets.
One of the prettiest resorts from Geneva is
Parc de
la Grange
in Eaux-Vives. Immaculate flowerbeds, lush
trees and a stunning backdrop of the Jura mountains make
it the kind of idyllic Swiss town you see in the movies.
ville-geneve.ch
7 Leysin
is an easy-to-reach resort
known for its tree-lined ski slopes and tobogganing park.
At lunchtime head up to the revolving Kuklos restaurant
for views of Lake Geneva.
leysin.ch/en
laura mathew, alpineeating.blogspot.com
Le Tsé Fung: Chinese
cuisine at its best
New skiers will love
Leysin's easy pistes
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