You will come across the beautiful terrasse right on the river. The food is Northern Italian and Seasonal Mediterranean, enjoy the self-serve antipasto buffet with a variety of freshly made salads, seafood, and homebaked crusty bread or select from their … Read More
Towering over the city of Lucerne, This 4-star hotel, built in 1888, is a jewel of Lucerne. Many Dignitaries, Kings, Queens, diplomats, world stars, and the residents of Lucerne have stayed here. The Guetsch funicular takes you quickly and easily … Read More
In the last thirteen years, the population of Switzerland has increased by more than 1.1 million inhabitants. And still, every year 60’000 to 80’000 immigrants are added. Most parties continue to want immigration determined by the EU and expected population … Read More
In den letzten dreizehn jahren hat die Bevölkerung der Schweiz durch die Zuwanderung um mehr als 1.1 Million Einwohner zugenommen. Und noch immer kommen jährlich 60’000 bis 80’000 Zuwanderer hinzu. Die meisten Parteien wollen weiterhin eine von der EU bestimmte … Read More
With the “gusto20”, Transgourmet and the Swiss Cooking Association are again looking for the most gifted young chefs in the country. At the Swiss Championships for Cooking Teachers, major prizes include visits to the world’s best gourmet kitchens. Participation can … Read More
Hier ist, wann Sie es definitiv kaufen sollten Theoretisch scheint die Reiseversicherung ein Kinderspiel zu sein. Gegen eine zusätzliche Gebühr sollten Sie sich sparen, um auf lange Sicht nicht viel Geld zu verlieren. Aber die Sache ist, die Gebühr für … Read More
A wonderful trip awaits you! The panoramic trip through the Swiss Alps leaves a lasting impression. You may choose an 8-hour day trip from Zermatt to St.Moritz, or a 4 1/2 hour trip from Brig to Chur. The day trip … Read More
The Glacier World on Titlis! Winter Fun, Summer Fun, it’s all there on Titlis! from Snowtubing to the Ice Flyer across the glacier, the Cliff Walk to a stroll through the Glacier Cave, then indulging in a meal or sweets … Read More
A French Country Boutique Hotel – Bed & Breakfast Driving early in the morning from Switzerland to Lloret de Mar, Spain required that we stayed overnight somewhere in France to break the traveling distance. After researching the web I came … Read More
A beautiful part of this world! Southern France
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 Wasn’t Ready) Cuisine Nouvelle (or Nouvelle Cuisine) was revolutionary in the 1960s–70s in France—lighter sauces, fresher ingredients, artistic plating—and 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 Küste New Yorks oder Carolinas. Direkt nach meinem Militärdienst 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, Graubünden), probably mesmerized by the stunning views and the prospect of … Read More
Ulrich’s Miami Mob ordeal
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 don’t know why they call them “Nr 1 in the World” when there are so many, according to many different associations, rating companies, and clubs. … Read More
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 – Video is 37 years old, and therefore not the best quality!
Dominikanische Republik In 1987 kam ich in Santo Domingo an, um an der Neueröffnung des neuen Jaragua Hotel, Resort und European Spa zu arbeiten. Ich war verantwortlich für die Installationen der Gastro Betriebe im ganzen Resort und danach eine Küchencrew … 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 ’70s, it was the ticket to enter the USA to pursue my destiny. After … Read More
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