CJWDT: Switzerland







9/27/14-10/2/14: Geneve, Switzerland

CJWDT'14 "Reboot, retrieve & rebirth" European tour 2nd stop:  Geneva, Switzerland!  This was my first visit to Switzerland and became my 48th countries to visit.  On my previous European tour I thought about visiting Switzerland, but 1. I couldn't set up stage.  2.VERY EXPESIVE place to visit and finally I made it this time.  I spent 5 days total but only one free day for sightseeing & munching, but I say general sightseeing spot in Geneva is compact and reachable on foot.

The reason I came to Geneva was the appointment for the trial in one restaurant.  It was very interesting story actually, the week I left my last job, I was contacted by culinary agent on Linkedin.  The agent came "We're looking for western chef who have Japanese background in Geneva.".   It was funny because I didn't update my information like "I'm looking for my new job in Europe", but this agent suddenly contact me right after the week I got free agent!!  And... things went pretty quick after that, I'll be in Eu from this day, can I come this week, how about weekend...  all set, see you in 2wks!!

I had 3 days trial at the restaurant which is located in 5 star hotel.  The trial went "kind" of well and they seems happy.  But eventually the job didn't work out for me(a bitter smile) due to the mix of the reason.(the style, the operation, language issue, e.t.c....)   I made 9 dishes including some one biter for 3/4 people.  The menu turn into plan 'C' due to the equipment is broken / tasting time was changed with short notice / / I couldn't get my produces I supposed to get on the day.....   But I have done my tasting more than 10 times around the globe(laugh), so I (usually) know what I' doing and just make it happen, no matter what!

Munching@Geneva turn out triple cheesy action of tartiflette, fondu(champagne) & raclett.  Well... thought about trying cordon bleu but capacity of little Asian stomach is not as big as his mouth or backpack.....







Switzerland / Geneva culinary weblink:
http://livingingeneva.wordpress.com/2012/09/15/geneva-expat-101-lesson-5-the-best-fondue-in-geneva/
http://www.genevafamilydiaries.net/family-fun/best-fondue-in-town/
http://www.spottedbylocals.com/geneva/category/activity/restaurants/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swiss_cuisine
http://www.about.ch/culture/food/index.html
http://www.aswetravel.com/what-to-eat-in-switzerland-5-foods-beyond-fondue/
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/top-10-foods-try-switzerland
https://livingingeneva.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/discovering-farmers-markets-in-geneva/

Coming up next, took me 8 years to go back.....  CJWDT: France NEXT!!



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