Celebrity Life

Style / Ambiance: St. Alban-Eck has been serving exquisite French, German and Swiss specialities to an enthusiastic audience for many years. Located in a 750-year-old medieval building that still boasts the original oak door and stone settings, St. Alban-Eck is traditional Basel at its best. Carefully prepared under the watchful eye of Chef Mario Peters,... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Viva! Das Restaurant opened in 2010 and is a welcome addition to the Basel gastro scene. This wonderful light-filled space is beautifully furnished and has a classy yet relaxed atmosphere. The menu uses regional products of the highest quality and delicately prepared to retain original flavors. Wild herbs and plants grown from... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Rich in history and legend, the Lohnhof is the perfect setting for the elegant Hotel Brasserie Au Violon. The building dates back to 1060, and between 1821-25 it was the town’s police headquarters, becoming a prison from 1835 to 1995. Fortunately, today’s owners, Nadia and Frédéric Würtz, are far more welcoming. Au... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Restaurant Löwenzorn is situated in picturesque Spalenberg, the thumping heart of Basel’s old town. This impressive destination restaurant is housed in an historic 16th century building and effortlessly combines history, superlative service and modern cooking, delivering a unique dining experience. Consisting of three townhouses, The Löwenzorn offers the elite traveler a choice... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: After the success of Blindekuh Zurich, in 2005 Blindekuh brought their unique culinary and sensory experience to Basel. Dinner is served entirely in the dark, and guests are waited on by blind or partially sighted staff, who expertly guide you to your table and ensure you are attended to throughout the evening.... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: For a fairytale meal there is no better setting than the 14th century Bottmingen Castle, home to the renowned Restaurant Schloss Bottmingen. The castle is surrounded by a moat and nestled in a romantic park just south of Basel. Restaurant Schloss Bottmingen offers a fine-dining seasonal menu impeccably prepared by Chef Gilles... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: Noohn is an incredibly stylish urban Asian fusion restaurant, spread over an incredible 6,500 sq ft and the perfect place to spend your evening. The restaurant’s centerpiece is its fantastic Sushi Bar, where dishes are freshly prepared in front of guests and then circulated around the bar via an invisible, magnetically driven... View Article

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Style / Ambiance: In the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois, Basel’s grandest hotel, you’ll find the multi award winning fine dining experience, Cheval Blanc. This restaurant sits proudly at the top table of the world’s greatest restaurants, holding two Michelin Stars and 18 Gault Millau points. Chef de Cuisine Peter Knogl was crowned in October... View Article

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