Friday, August 18, 2006
Last night was beautiful. My wife and I took a walk to Bauschaenzli, one of our favourite ‘restaurants’ in Zurich. (To see other restaurant recommendations for Zurich, click here)I use the quotes, because some might not even consider it a restaurant, since the food is self serve and very simple. We typically get sausage and beer, a traditional Germanic treat.
It is a very special little place, built on an island where the Limmat river meets the lake of Zurich. Open only in the summer, on a warm evening it is delightful. If you are lucky you will get a table near the water and have one of the best views of Zurich. From there you have a close up of the Quaibrücke, the bridge that crosses the Limmat nearest to the lake, and the lake itself. The lights on the bridge are very romantic and highlight the beauty. The swans in the lake are like out of a dream and give the lake life and grace. In the evenings, there is usually live music, typically from the 50’s or 60’s; usually waltz, swing, foxtrot and other styles that we do not know. But the older set dance, couple style. It always feels like such a treat to enjoy this special atmosphere. We know that summer will soon be over and we will have to say goodbye to this spot for nine months.
