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Morning Kafischnaps is a simple little coffee shop in the heart of the city, decked out with black- and-white tiles and wooden chairs. The vibe here is local: the coffee comes from a Zurich roastery, the milk from a nearby dairy and the fruit and veggies from the local outdoor market. kafischnaps.ch Brunch is a popular pastime in Zurich,


so head to ROSI for ‘frühschoppen’, the German and Austrian tradition of having a late-morning get-together over a drink. Expect lots of breads and traditional pancakes, plus home-made preserves, local sausage and plenty of beer and wine. rosi.restaurant


Afternoon Baur’s, at the Baur au Lac hotel, is a brasserie-style restaurant with a beautiful bar section. The dining menu includes French brasserie classics — think beef filet and tartare — and heavy but delicious desserts. As it’s annexed to a five-star hotel, service here is phenomenal. baurs-zurich.ch For a quick bite, try the lakeside Pump


Station. Run by a local character called Baba, who even has his own Facebook fan page, the Alpine-grill-style menu includes potato salad, kebab and grilled sausage. It’s worth a visit just for the amazing mountain views and Baba’s jokes. pumpstation.ch


Evening Zurich has a diverse international dining scene, but when it comes first-rate Swiss dishes like fondue and raclette, you often need to head to the mountains. Kronenhalle, however, is a great spot for traditional fare, including Zürcher geschnetzeltes and rösti (potato gratin pancake). I always take visitors here, as they love to see the waiters dressed up in classic service uniform, and the paintings by Picasso, Van Gogh and Rembrandt on the walls. kronenhalle.ch Bü’s, named after the owner, is another


personal favourite; I love a great host, and Bü is exactly that, arriving tableside with a sharp click of his heels. The place has a vast wine collection, so ask for the full menu rather than the daily print-out. buetique.ch


After hours Zurich tends to attract a young club crowd, so I head for places like Club Bellevue, which has a slighter older clientele and plays classic house music. Klaus is another favourite; although not strictly a member’s club, it’s a place ‘for friends and friends of friends’ and entry is at the bouncers’ discretion. Inside, you’ll discover a world of dance and burlesque. club-bellevue.ch hausvonklaus.ch In the early hours, head to Gräbli Bar,


which has attained cult status for being open around the clock. graebli-bar.ch


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AT HOME Bring home a taste of Mexico with Bar am Wasser’s bestselling cocktail, El burro de los Muertos, featuring the Mexican spirit mezcal


Ingredients 40ml mezcal 20ml fresh lime juice 10ml agave nectar 20ml passion fruit juice ginger beer


Method Mix the mezcal, lime juice, agave nectar and passion fruit juice, then strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top up with ginger beer. baramwasser.ch


CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: River Limmat; Augustinergasse; Rosi; Pump Station; Dirk Hany at Bar am Wasser


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