Category Archives: Spotlights

Featuring a foodie spot that seriously deserves to be in the spotlight

In the Spotlight: Hongxi, Zurich

October 23, 2019SpotlightsAsian food, Cantonese food, Chinese food, dim sum, dumplings, Kreis 4, Switzerland, Zürichfoodiesneakpeeks

My Cantonese dad instilled in our family a strong appreciation for well-prepared food and taught us the importance of sharing moments around the table, most of the times while eating but sometimes while cooking together as well. For me there is nothing that embraces these values like dim sum. […]

In the Spotlight: San Maurì, Milano

October 18, 2019SpotlightsDuomo, Italian food, Italy, Mailand, Milan, via Torinofoodiesneakpeeks

When you visit a busy city like Milano, the options of where to eat are immense. If you are in the center and are looking for an uncomplicated place to treat yourself right, head to San Maurì, a bistro in the heart of city. It is on a quiet, side road of via Torino, just 550 m walk from the Duomo. […]

In the Spotlight: The Sandy Duck, Falmouth (Cornwall, England)

August 14, 2019Spotlightsb&B, breakfast, British food, English breakfast, top British hotels, vegetarianfoodiesneakpeeks

Freyja Ducker’s enchanting seven-room B&B is the place you love to have booked, the place you enjoy being a guest, and the place you hate to leave. […]

In the Spotlight: “Fall in Love” Market (Fürstenau, Switzerland)

September 10, 2018SpotlightsAndreas Caminada, fine dining, Gents, Graubünden, IGNIV, Marcel Skibba, market, Rebecca Clopath, salsiz, Schauensteinfoodiesneakpeeks

Andreas Caminada’s Genussmarkt (Indulgence Market) “Fall in Love” took place yesterday in its third edition. You couldn’t ask for nicer weather, with temperatures reaching 28°C (82.4°F). Last year we had to wear warmer clothes for the same event … […]

In the Spotlight: Schloss Schauenstein (Fürstenau, Switzerland)

January 5, 2018SpotlightsAndreas Caminada, boutique hotel, Fürstenau, fine dining, Graubünden, IGNIV, Schauensteinfoodiesneakpeeks

Last Sunday’s lunch with hubby and son at Andreas Caminada’s Schloss Schauenstein was a wonderful way to wrap up a great year. An obvious post, when I feel that the amazing flavors are still vivid, and the whole foodie experience is decidedly unique, unforgettable, and worthwhile sharing. […]

In the Spotlight: IGNIV (Bad Ragaz, Switzerland)

December 20, 2017SpotlightsAndreas Caminada, Bad Ragaz, Burgundy, fine dining, Giant Sequoia, Romanée-Conti, Schauenstein, Tamina Gorge, Tamina Thermefoodiesneakpeeks

Welcome to the first post under Spotlights, the brand new category I am introducing to Foodie Sneak Peeks. As described in About the Blog, each entry under this category focuses on one specific restaurant that has captivated my palate and foodie soul. […]