Restaurant āLucideā Lucerne The translation or meaning of the name of this restaurant indeed becomes very clear the minute you walk through the front door! The view from our table was fascinating, the local fair was located around the Cultural … Read More
Higher power consumption than Finland ā should Switzerland ban bitcoin? A single Bitcoin transaction consumes about the same amount of electricity as a household does in 1.5 months. The Greens now want to regulate Bitcoin more closely. The industry is … Read More
Ā WHAT WILL BE BUILT? The main Tunnel The main tunnel runs parallel to the first tube at a distance of approx. 70 meters and will also be 16.9 kilometers long. The second tube will be connected to the existing … Read More
I know all too well what sacrifices, effort, and dedication it takes to be the best in the culinary world. As Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverages in the Dominican Republic, I had the honor and pleasure to … Read More
GRANDES TABLES DE SUISSE KKL-Chefin MichĆØle Meier im Ā«Club der ChefsĀ» Im KKL Luzern kocht ein Star: MichĆØle Meier, eine der wenigen Chefinnen bei den Ā«Grandes Tables de SuisseĀ». 15. Januar 2022 ā 09:27 Uhr Text: Anita Lehmeier I Fotos: … Read More
Itās Not Russia, nor China The crisis in the USA is the greatest risk for Europe right now. Upgrading to more cooperation with the EU and NATO would be very advisable. We are currently living in one global political caesura … Read More
In no other country in the world is as much gold processed as in Switzerland. Why is that? And what about dirty gold? The Metalor refinery near NeuchĆ¢tel opened its doors to us. The enormous heat can still be felt … Read More
āChillinā time really is an absolute necessity to be able to function at work. Here in Switzerland a normal work schedule in the Hospitality Industry is from 8 or 9 am until 2 pm, then a 3-hour break, then back … Read More
The History of Taiwan The prehistoric history of Taiwan, before history was written Taiwan was inhabited for thousands of years by Austronesian Indigenous people, who are genetically and linguistically linked to Pacific Islanders. Human presence dates back at least 30,000 … Read More
This is a short version of the life of a Chef and Hospitality Consultant spanning over 55 years and seven countries. Author Ulrich Koepf My Life Story as a Chef and Hospitality Consultant I was born in a small Town … Read More
The Day I Served the Future on a Plate (South Florida Wasnāt Ready) Cuisine Nouvelle (or Nouvelle Cuisine) was revolutionary in the 1960sā70s in Franceālighter sauces, fresher ingredients, artistic platingāand it really spread worldwide in the 1980s. If you were … Read More
Where are they all now, 54 years later?! The second page is a price list of provisions calculated for 100 Soldiers, that I had to use during my time!
Als Koch kam ich 1972 auf den Bermudas an, einer subtropischen Insel im Atlantik, etwa 700 Meilen vor der KĆ¼ste New Yorks oder Carolinas. Direkt nach meinem MilitƤrdienst in der Schweizer Armee war es mein erster Flug aus der Schweiz … Read More
A Linguistic Fossil: The Origins of Romansh, the Fourth Language of Switzerland Once upon a time, around 15 BCE, Roman legions strolled into the Alpine regions of Raetia( Grison, GraubĆ¼nden), probably mesmerized by the stunning views and the prospect of … Read More
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Ā Ulrichās Miami Mob ordeal Ā
My first Project, Truffles Restaurant in Miami, 1983
My grandson, Just turned 16 a few months ago, soon he will have to start thinking about what he wants to do as a profession when he finishes school in another 2 years, apprenticeship or college?! Then at the age … Read More
Hot Chocolate does not always have to be a beverage, it can also be a Restaurant and Entertainment-Night Club as this one was. A concept created by Steve Vincent, Back in 1997, this was a project I was involved in … Read More
Best Chef of the World! Every region of the world seems to have one. I donāt know why they call them āNr 1 in the Worldā when there are so many, according to many different associations, rating companies, and clubs. … Read More
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā THE REALITY CHECK As we all have plenty of time to reflect, think, and reminisce about what is going on in the world right now, I decided to express my personal opinion, feelings, and … Read More
Chef Ulrich in Action in Guadalajara, Mexico My first visit to Mexico was with my wife Nazarine in 1979, we stayed in Mexico DF at the Sheraton Hotel. From there a chauffeur was driving us to several sightseeing locations. The … Read More
My awkward Brandy bottle pop! The video is 16 min. long ā Video is 37 years old, and therefore not the best quality! Ā
Ā Dominikanische RepublikĀ In 1987 kam ich in Santo Domingo an, um an der Neuerƶffnung des neuen Jaragua Hotel, Resort und European Spa zu arbeiten. Ich war verantwortlich fĆ¼r die Installationen der Gastro Betriebe im ganzen Resort und danach eine KĆ¼chencrew … Read More
In 1987 I arrived in Santo Domingo, to work on the re-opening of the new Jaragua Hotel, Resort, and European Spa. I was in charge of a kitchen crew of approx. 35-40, and seven F&B outlets throughout the Resort. On … Read More
As a Swiss chef, I took the opportunity to go and see the world, that profession was in demand especially in the United States during the ā70s, it was the ticket to enter the USA to pursue my destiny. After … Read More
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