La Chavallera in der Krone – Säumerei am Inn

It has been just over three years since James Baron and his wife Natacha took over the management of the "Krone Säumerei am Inn" in La Punt. A pretty, modern hotel in the middle of the Engadine mountains with around 20 rooms in a renovated 16th century farmhouse. Gourmets seeking peace and quiet are recommended to stay here, as we have rarely slept better and more restfully anywhere in the world. Baron remains true to the concept of the hotel's own gourmet restaurant "La Chavallera", which focuses on first-class local produce. Some of it thrives in the hotel's own garden, which was created with the help of Alpine culinary specialist Dominik Flammer. The plants that thrive here have been selected so that they can cope with the shortened growing season at around 1,600 meters. These include Szechuan pepper, in which Baron wraps the tender lamb, which is served with broccoli - a perfect meat course. perfect meat course. Baron classics are also served, such as the refreshing, elegant char with radishes and lettuce or pear ravioli with brown butter and sage. The latter is slightly sweet and an absolute comfort dish. Just like the white sausage amuse with pretzel ice cream, which we could have eaten a large portion of. The red mullet steals the show when served with courgette flowers. A supposedly simple product that becomes an explosion of flavor in Baron's hands. The wine list includes wines from France and Italy as well as numerous crus from the Bündner Herrschaft region, and the service is incredibly warm. Tip: Opposite the "Krone", the Barons recently opened the "Fö e Flamma dal Barun" - an excellent bakery and pub. excellent bakery with a pub.

James Baron cooks with passion and local produce. In the gourmet restaurant La Chavallera, he combines the gastronomic treasures of the Alps with exciting flavours from all over the world to create top-class Alpine fine dining, served as a multi-course menu.