Grand Café Lochergut — Zurich, Switzerland

Following the launch of of the much-talked about Lily’s Factory earlier this year, it seems the food scene in Zurich’s District 4 is really starting to kick off. The latest opening brings a boost of Middle Eastern warmth to the ground floor of a brutalist 1960s building on Badnerstrasse.
The concept of restaurateur Yves Niedermayr, furniture dealer Adil Pajaziti and designer James Dyer-Smith, who wanted to bring a bit of their travels to their hometown, Grand Café Lochergut features a relaxed, informal menu of small bites or sharing plates - from lamb kebabs served with halouomi and pistachios to sabich (pita stuffed with eggplant) - all served on vibrant middle eastern-inspired crockery and tableware.
In contrast, the interiors are sleek and understated; four Art Deco chandeliers hang above a brass-topped bar, which takes centre stage, while elsewhere, stained oak tables with brass-milled edges are paired with grey suede armchairs or black leather banquettes.
In true grand café style, the restaurant is open from 7:30am until midnight. Although we suggest popping by on a Saturday at 11am for the ‘funky brunch’, where classics such as french toast or pain au chocolate are available along with more exotic offerings such as shakshuka Marocaine, a mouthwatering dish of eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce.
ADDRESS
Badenerstrasse 230
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Originally from Buenos Aires, Celeste Moure has lived in 10 cities across seven countries and five continents. She has written about travel, music, culture, design and architecture for Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic, Architectural Digest, Vogue, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and various other publications. She currently splits her time between Vancouver and Los Angeles.
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