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If you're looking to experience traditional Austrian cuisine with a French touch, in New York City, Koloman is an absolute must. With that in mind, we couldn’t resist visiting this iconic restaurant for a detailed review. Chef Markus Glocker - From Austria to New York City Chef Markus Glocker is an Austrian native and a restaurateur with a deep passion for the culinary arts. Growing up in his family’s hotel and restaurant business in Linz (Austria), he developed an early love for both the hospitality and culinary industries. His journey took him through prestigious kitchens, such as the Restaurant Vier Jahreszeiten in Munich (Germany), and Eckart Witzigmann's restaurant in Berlin (Germany). In Vienna (Austria), he worked at the renowned Steirereck, before bringing his talents to the U.S. where he collaborated with culinary legends like Charlie Trotter in Chicago and Gordon Ramsay in New York. Over the years, Glocker has rightfully earned two Michelin stars. Chef Markus Glocker ...

During my last stay in New York, as a Swiss person, I couldn’t miss a restaurant visit for cheese fondue. But if I’m going to do it, I wanted fondue that’s truly prepared by Swiss chefs. And that’s exactly what I found at The Lavaux, which offers probably the best cheese fondue in New York City. From Switzerland to New York City I had the idea, said it, and found it. The restaurant is located at 630 Hudson Street in New York. At The Lavaux, which is actually a wine bar, they also serve authentic Swiss fondue. The Lavaux is named after the picturesque region "Lavaux" in western Switzerland on Lake Geneva, which is also where the three Swiss owners come from. The trio consists of two passionate winemakers and a cheesemaker, who decided to bring their craft and expertise across the Atlantic from Lavaux to New York City. And it’s paid off because here you’ll find the best cheese fondue in all of New York! The Atmosphere From the moment you walk through the door, you feel like you...

Where the fox says goodnight to the hare! Without a doubt, the Gasthof zum Hirsch in Goppertsweiler - a sleepy village in southern Germany - is truly a hidden gem at Michelin-star level. Goppertsweiler is located near Lake Constance and the Austrian border with the state of Vorarlberg. The Swiss border with eastern Switzerland is also only about a 35-minute drive away. It's an ideal location... but no one comes to Goppertsweiler "voluntarily." The small town is remote and quiet. A few years ago, I discovered this inn and its restaurant and was surprised by the many good reviews. However, no one in my circle of friends and acquaintances had heard of this place. That piqued my curiosity. After countless visits, a review of this hidden gem was inevitable and more than deserved. Expert Management The Gasthof zum Hirsch in Goppertsweiler has been run by the Frick-Renz family since 1995. While Artur Frick-Renz serves as the head chef, his partner, Ulrike Frick-Renz, handles the...