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September 3, 2011

American Food Avenue

I know that some of this blog’s visitors are Genevan residents originally from the US and that they sometimes feel a little homesick. And of course one of the things people are most likely to miss when they’re away from home, is the food they grew up eating! If you’re experiencing similar feelings and aren’t planning a visit home just yet, perhaps you can pay a visit to American Food Avenue located in the heart of Cologny to grab some of your favorite comfort food from back home!

If American food is what you’re in the market for, Geneva actually offers a couple of choices, but right now, my preference goes to American Food Avenue simply because they are reasonably priced and very friendly, even though they don’t enjoy the central location some of their competitors do. I would, however, recommend actually going to the store rather than ordering online just because I’ve hardly ever heard any good stories about ordering food online, so I tend to be very distrustful of the practice altogether.

In any case, feel free to check out the links below:

Website: http://www.afoodave.ch/

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/afoodave

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September 3, 2011 by
August 1, 2011

Bamboo Garden

Bamboo Garden is an Asian restaurant located in the heart of Eaux-Vives. I had never been there before, but had read positive reviews so I decided to go check it out for myself and I was not disappointed! The food was excellent, and the ingredients all seemed very fresh. The restaurant seems to specialize in Korean cuisine but the menu also offers dishes from other countries in the region.

Pictured below: Japchae, a Korean noodle, sesame, beef, spinach and carrot dish followed by a duck dish with a side of rice and a vegetable dish also served with rice.

Bamboo Garden - rice and vegetables

asian, Eaux-Vives, korean, review
August 1, 2011 by
August 1, 2011

Tse Fung

Geneva boasts a host of Chinese restaurants, chances are if you’re jonesing for some fried rice, you won’t have to walk long before you can satisfy your craving — regardless of what neighborhood you’re in. Having said that, if it’s quality you’re after, it’s slim pickings in Geneva!

La réserve’s Tse Fung, however, makes the kind of delectable Chinese food that makes you want to keep going back for more. Of course, Tse Fung — as well as the many sub par Chinese restaurants in Geneva that are more affordable — also confirms the old adage, you get what you pay for… so one probably won’t be going back for more as often as one would like! Nevertheless, it is probably one of Geneva’s finest Chinese restaurants, and I would definitely recommend it!

Pictured below: scallop and beef dim sum, followed by garlic shrimp, fried rice and sesame beef.

Tse Fung - dim sum

Chinese, Dim Sum, Hotels, Lakeside, review
August 1, 2011 by
May 6, 2011

Table du 9

A recent trip to the Old Town was the perfect opportunity to pay La Table du 9 another visit. And it didn’t disappoint! The service was excellent, the atmosphere welcoming and the food simply exquisite!

Pictured below: a tender veal hanger steak with a side of gratin dauphinois.

hanger steak, Old Town, review, Swiss/French
May 6, 2011 by
May 6, 2011

La Broche

La Broche is a French restaurant located in Plainpalais. When the restaurant first opened, a number of years ago, a meal there essentially consisted of either lamb or chicken, but over the years, the menu has grown to include beef, various salads and vegetarian dishes in addition to its original choices. Overall the food is very good (the lamb with a side of pommes charlottes is definitely worth trying) and the atmosphere is quite pleasant.

Pictured below: an excellent pine nut and parmesan salad followed by grilled lamb and mashed potatoes.

La Broche - lamb and mashed potatoes

Lamb, Plainpalais, potatoes, review, Salad, Swiss/French
May 6, 2011 by
March 20, 2011

Le Phenix

For some reason, finding decent Chinese food in Geneva, seems to be something of a challenge. There are a number of Chinese restaurants in the area, but their food often leaves something to be desired. You’d think an international city like Geneva would offer quality food from all over the world, but somehow, more often than not, it misses the mark when it comes to Chinese food.

Nevertheless, a number of establishments do seem to get positive reviews on a regular basis. Le Phenix, located in Eaux-Vives is one such restaurant. A recent visit was the perfect opportunity to see for ourselves if the food and service actually lived up to the hype. For the most part we were rather satisfied with the experience. The food was good and fresh and the service was excellent.

Pictured below: A selection of steamed dumplings followed by Peking duck served with pancakes.

Le Phenix - duck

Chinese, Dim Sum, Duck, Eaux-Vives, review
March 20, 2011 by
March 20, 2011

Ponte Vecchio

Ponte Vecchio is an Italian restaurant located in Plainpalais. Their food is good, the staff is friendly and their menu boasts a number of pizzas, pasta dishes as well as many other house specialties. The pasta is pretty amazing, and while this is clearly no Luigia, even the pizza is quite good. Definitely worth a visit!

Pictured below: Penne Carbonara, Tortellini alla Pana, Pizza Margherita, Tagliatelle al Gorgonzola, calamari and fries and Gnocchi al Gorgonzola.

Italian, Pasta, Pizza, Plainpalais, review
March 20, 2011 by