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Blinde Kuh
Eating in darkness
Beyond the culinary experience, Blinde Kuh embraces an important message of understanding and inclusivity as well as the power of sensory perception.
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Simi
Singh
Babus
The perfect breakfast
Babus is one of the best breakfast locations in Zurich, earning fame for its variety of homemade bagels, fluffy pancakes, and delicious morning delights.
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Simi
Singh
Axtra
Axe throwing in Zurich
With their Axe-parts guiding your throws, even beginners discover their inner lumberjack. And it's the perfect place to go when the weather is gloom.
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Simi
Singh
Cabaret Voltaire
The birthplace of Dadaism
There is also a library all about Dada stuff where you can work during the day. It’s a mix of a café and a place for artists to show what they can do.
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Simi
Singh
Rote Fabrik
Alternative lakeside hub
In 1987, the provisional setup became permanent, and the spirit of «Rots» continues to thrive, providing a dynamic cultural experience to this day.
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Simi
Singh
Saigon
Vietnamese noodle soups
Saigon serves authentic Vietnamese food, with their specialty being pho. With a Vietnamese soup dish consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat.
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Simi
Singh
Moulagenmuseum
Not your usual wax museum
Moulages are colored three-dimensional and life-sized replicas of body parts for the lifelike representation of human medical conditions.
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Simi
Singh
Wurst & Moritz
Sausages and comics
My absolute favorite example is the "goldiger Moritz" menu, which includes a Currywurst with real gold, fries, and to top things off, a glass of Prosecco.
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Simi
Singh
Tibits
Vegetarian restaurant
"Tibits" in Zurich has been one of my go-to restaurants ever since I became a vegetarian. The core offering there is the creative salad buffet...
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Miltiadis
Sarakinos
Totò - Ristorante Bar
La dolce vita
"Totò - Ristorante Bar" Zurich is a restaurant / bar where you can feel like a VIP. In the summer they have tables outside at the side street...
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Miltiadis
Sarakinos
Costa Brava
Oye
"Costa Brava" Zurich has one of my favorite dishes - grilled beef filet. The ambiance is cosy. The restaurant is not vast and stressful...
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Miltiadis
Sarakinos
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