Culinary delights and essentials
1838 ROOFTOP BAR - A Toast to 1838
Named after the year the hotel was founded, the rooftop bar of the Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich impresses with panoramic views over the city. This elegant urban retreat features contemporary design elements – wooden floors, a lush living wall, and a sleek canopied bar. Guests can enjoy a vibrant menu of Asian-inspired small plates, expertly crafted cocktails, and refreshing mocktails. A stylish hotspot where fine drinks, lively beats, and golden-hour views blend into a perfect rooftop experience. – mandarinoriental.com
Baur au Lac Vins
Pure summer enjoyment
A distinctly floral rosé with the scent of roses, lilies and jasmine. Its taste is characterised by intense fruit with a slightly mineral note, making it very fresh. Castello di Morcote Rosé 2023, DOC Ticino, Castello di Morcote, 750 ml
FRAMA
Form follows function
This Ground Corkscrew is formed from a single length of stainless steel. Its refined twist creates a natural, ergonomic grip, ensuring a seamless uncorking experience.
Dior
Too haute to handle
Embodying the spirit of the new Dioriviera collection, this exquisite hand fan is adorned with the iconic Toile de Jouy Palms motif. Crafted with natural wood and lightweight fabric, it merges tradition with refinement — a breezy essential that channels Dior's art de vivre.
– dior.com
Weber
Grill Big, Live Easy
The LUMIN® is your all-in-one companion for easy summer living, whether you’re grilling juicy steaks, smoking fresh fish, steaming garden veggies, defrosting on the fly, or just keeping things warm for late arrivals. It heats up in under 15 minutes, reaches over 315 °C for perfect sear marks, and features simple, intuitive controls. Compact enough for a city balcony, yet versatile enough for a full menu — effortless outdoor cooking perfected.
DUMONT / SPLENDIDO
Italian Summer Cooking with Style and Soul
In Italy, cooking with the seasons is second nature. In their book ‘Splendido. Primavera/Estate – Italienische Küche für Frühling und Sommer’, Mercedes Lauenstein and Juri Gottschall show how little it takes to create truly great food. As ambassadors of authentic Italian food culture, they advocate for cooking with high-quality ingredients and a sense of intuition, rather than strict measurements. La dolce vita is celebrated here in the most effortless way. ‘Splendido. Primavera/Estate – Italienische Küche für Frühling und Sommer’
DOM PÉRIGNON
It’s tingling
The 2015 grape harvest was characterised by remarkable climatic contrasts. This vintage promises a remarkable aromatic richness, with intense cocoa and roasted notes balanced by delicate floral aromas and a fruity and vegetal freshness.
Words KATKA GRIESBACH & MICHAEL TULGAY
Images Nicolas Lehni, Juri Gottschall, elena steness
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