Portraits of a City: Basel as a world of culinary pleasure 

Basel’s world of culinary pleasure opens up new perspectives on the city’s culinary life – told by the people who put their heart and soul into their daily work in the kitchen, behind the bar or at the bakery. 

Be it steaming soups in cosy pubs, natural wines in vaulted cellars or sourdough bread from the city’s bakeries – Basel combines traditional craftsmanship with fresh ideas, bringing flavour, provenance and creativity to the plate.

Da Graziella – Online Magazin Oktober

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Da Graziella – Where espresso became a star in Basel 

From a courageous new beginning by a Sicilian family, Da Graziella has become part of Basel’s neighbourhood culture. With espresso and cappuccino served the Italian way, homemade delicacies and specialities from Sicily, the family business continues to bring Italianità to Feldbergstrasse. 

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Pascal Steffen

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Pascal Steffen – Deeply rooted 

As head chef of roots, Pascal Steffen places vegetables at the heart of an award-winning cuisine. With down-to-earth values, warm hospitality and the utmost precision, he creates a fine dining experience in the Bachletten district that is defined by mindful enjoyment, respect for producers and a passion for exceptional ingredients. 

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Cyrill Baumann

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Cyrill Baumann – Between chicken coop and haute cuisine 

From campsite barbecue to the final of “The Taste” – Cyrill Baumann combines intuition, curiosity and down-to-earthness to create a distinctive style. Today, as head chef at Ufer7, he shapes the restaurant’s culinary offering with creative ideas, team spirit and a focus on seasonal ingredients. 

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Dreirosen Buvette

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Dreirosen Buvette – A holiday destination for locals 

Sitting on the banks the Rhine, Dreirosen Buvette invites you to enjoy yourself in the open air. The portrait details the specialities served here and what makes this place unique from the first coffee in the morning sun to the last drink in the evening.

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