New Kitchen stars revolutionise the area!
The Engadin is a paradise for Cross Country enthusiasts! More than 200 kilometers of Cross Country trails are open until end of April.
But for foodies, actually you have to check out the smaller villages instead of St .Moritz!
New kitchen stars such as
- James Baron at Krone la Punt or
- Paolo Casanova at Chesa Stüva Colani Madulain
revolutionise the area !
- enjoy the beauty of the Swiss Alps on 200 kilometer cross country slopes or on alpine skis!
- Their are plenty of winterhike trails such as Ley La Staz or glacier Morteratsch
- visit world famous St. Moritz, a lot of "blingbling" of course
- if you prefer cosy Swiss villages, you better head over to Pontresina, La Punt or Madulain where new boutique hotels pop up
- go for Duty Free Shopping to the close village Livigno / Italy
- during summer watch the kiters and surfers on lake Silvaplana, strong wind guaranteed!
- enjoy the gourmet cuisine of Switzerland!
- during summer this is also a biker paradise!
La Chavallera at Krone Hotel - La Punt
Their is a brand new kitchen star in the small village of La Punt! James Baron, the 37 years old chef cook has an impressive interational CV. He worked with Andreas Caminada at Schloss Schauenstein and lately at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong as Chef Cook. In his new role as Chef Cook at La Chavallera he cooks to the highest standards, combining Alpine traditions with contemporary influences. Beside of his mouth wathering dishes at the Gourmet restaurant, you can also find uncomplicated but delicious dishes at the Stüva Restaurant.
So very well deserved:
16 Gault Millau Points
1 Michelin star
Stüva Colani Restaurant - Madulain
The restaurant Stüva Colani is led by Chef Paolo Casanova, a former student of the famous chef Massimo Bottura Bologna.
The setting is within a romantic Stüva with wooden tables, authentic floors and a warm and charming light. In the kitchen ,Paolo uses just natural and fresh ingredients from the area and he is growing his own herbs and fermenting. The result are extremly refreshig dishes!
So very well deserved:
16 Gault Millau Points
1 Michelin star
Vivanda Gourmet Restaurant - In Lain Cadonau
At the Gourmet Restaurant VIVANDA you will be treated to an exclusive surprise, degustation menu in the evening. Dario Cadonau has learnt his passion – cooking - from top chefs. He cooked with Daniel Bumann at the Chesa Pirani in La Punt (18 points and 2 stars), with Philip Rochat in Crissier (19 points and 3 stars) and with Harald Wohlfahrt at the Traube, Tonbach (19 points and 3 stars). The open fire, many candles and the personal service provide an unforgettable experience. Yes, this chef loves to cook!
1 Michelin star
Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux
GaultMillau-«Restaurant of the Month of March 2013»
15 GaultMillau Points
Hotel Chesa Stüva Colani - Madulain
In the natural world of a tiny and ancient village close to St. Moritz, the luxury Boutique Hotel Chesa Stüva Colani welcomes you in Madulain. The Rossi Family is host to this charming hotel and they give a very personal touch to this little gem. Head of kitchen is Paolo Casanova in his Gourmet Dining Restaurant Stüva. For a more casual setting you can also choose exquisit food at the bistro. Very romantic rooms, with lots of wood and alpine chic showers awaits you.
Hotel Krone Säumerei am Inn - La Punt
The Krone Hotel has had a revamp! With the new kitchen star in the Engadin, James Baron, it is now a very lively and fresh boutique hotel. The historic building with it's cosy ambience is now known as Krone Säumerei am Inn. The highly motivated Chef Cook and his wife Natacha bring an international flair to the small mountain village La Punt. With only 17 refurbished and charming rooms, you can expect a very casual atmosphere, but still be sure, to discover mouth watering dishes created by James Baron!
Hotel In Lain Cadonau - Brail
Enjoy the sense of just being, in the here and now, at the IN LAIN Hotel Cadonau. An experience for all the senses, a revelation of taste – tempting and liberating – this is what makes the IN LAIN Hotel Cadonau so special. The people running it are special, too and the staff is extremely friendly.
IN LAIN stands for sincere hospitality, fresh and exiquiste cuisine and beautiful moments.
The IN LAIN Hotel Cadonau – one thousand six hundred meters above the rush of everyday life. Exclusive, authentic, uncomplicated and Engadine-style.
Hotel Albris - Pontresina
The Albris Hotel has always presented itself as an informal yet personal place to stay. The establishment has been owned by the Kochendörfer family from the moment it opened its doors, with four generations having taken care of guests and local clientele with their special geniality and passion.
The new rooms in the Best category have been given a bed system made from Engadin pine wood, for a healthy sleep.
The à la carte restaurant spoils you on every occasion: in the afternoon with aromatic coffee and delicious fresh cakes, at lunchtime and in the evenings with delicacies from the market-fresh cuisine. The Kochendörfer Bakery has been producing a wide variety of pastries, cakes, pralines and other sweet delicacies since 1896. The house specialty is the Engadine cake. This little gem is definitely the best you can get in the Engadine area!
Hotel Müller Mountain Lodge - Pontresina
This romantic boutique hotel is located in the picturesque village of Pontresina just 10 minutes from St. Moritz. Cross Country Lovers can start into the slopes right from the Pontresina station.
The mountain lodge has a history of over one hundred years. It was opened in 1890 by Jakob Müller, wine merchant, postmaster and hotelier. In 2005, the hotel was completely renovated.
The interior design is very cosy and with typical alpine timber and wooden floors to guarantee warmth and life. The dinners at the 3 Stüvas are romantic and the dishes mouthwatering
including a very, very professional service. And yes, this is the one and only hotel we have ever been, where the rooms were always cleaned up when we returned from our morning cross country
trips!
Hotel Crusch Alba - Zernez
This small but beautiful hotel is located in the small village of Zernez - the main base for trips to the Swiss national park, just 30 minutes from St. Moritz, Scuol, Klosters or Livigno. Cross country lovers can start into the slopes right from the village.
The Crusch Alba hotel will enchant you with its traditional atmosphere, characterized by solid wood furnishings. The Pizzeria offers one of the best Pizzas we ever had and the very romantic Arvenstübli has a wide choice of game dishes and traditional Swiss Cuisine.
