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Baur’s Baur au Lac ZURICH
Words: Jenna Campbell Photography: © James McDonald
IN A BITE Owner: Andrea Kracht Architecture and Interior Design: Martin Brudnizki Design Studio Head Chef: Oliver Rais Restaurant Manager: Alessia Koch Bar Manager: Michael Hanke Head Bartender: Alberto Re Dinnerware: Fürstenberg Cutlery: Robbe & Berking Glassware: Riedel, Spiegelau Uniform Design: Field Grey www.baurs-zurich.ch
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P
erched on the edge of Lake Zurich, Baur
of glamour. Adjacent to the restaurant and bar
au Lac is one of the world’s oldest luxury
is the cigar lounge complete with a state-of-
hotels still in the ownership of its founding
the-art humidor, housing a limited edition 1844
family. The 175-year-old property’s newly
cigar from the year of Baur au Lac’s opening.
launched art-and-design-focused brasserie,
Positioned as a destination in its own right,
Baur’s, aims to bring locals and guests together
the F&B venue has been meticulously thought
in a chic and modern environment, whilst
through to create a memorable experience.
showcasing a distinctively contemporary take
The restaurant serves grill room classics with
on classic dining.
modern twists, including signature dishes like
Comprising an elegant bar, restaurant,
sepia linguine, lobster and Datterini tomatoes,
dining counter and stylish cigar lounge, Martin
and sole meunière. Reflecting modern tastes,
Brudnizki Design Studio has drawn upon the
the menu also offers an array of vegan and
iconography of the venue to usher in a new bolder
vegetarian options, such as ravioli with spinach,
era. Featuring a world-class art collection and
almond ricotta and black truffle.
a warm colour palette of burgundy red and soft
The same attention to detail has been
green, contrasted with timber patterned floors
applied to the drinks selection, which features
and extravagant Murano glass chandeliers, the
internationally inspired cocktails like Bavarian
space has been designed to create a feeling of
Spritz and Rubis Sour, as well as gently twisted
grandeur and intimacy at the same time.
classics and digestifs. Add in the expertise of
Creating a decidedly relaxed ambience,
award-winning Head Sommelier Marc Almert
frosted glass subtly divides tables, and low-
and sister wine trading company Baur au Lac’s
level table lighting enhances the sense of
Vins and the result is a stylishly reimagined
cosiness, while the dining counter – crafted
brasserie that embodies modern hospitality
from marble and antique glass – adds a touch
whilst retaining its historical pedigree.
