With Markus Burkhard and his partner Flavia Hiestand, Winterthur has gained a gastronomic couple with class. The two of them demonstrate this in the "Bar Olo" in the city center and, since mid-April, in the "Menoir" in the historic center of Oberwinterthur. Unfortunately, we can't eat on the inviting terrace because of the rain. No problem, because the dining room is also beautiful: simple, with lots of light-colored wood. The friendly hostess quickly brings us the menu and wine list for the evening. There are wines with character from Switzerland and other European regions. The choice of food is small but fine: a three-course menu is put together from three starters, three intermediate courses and three main courses. Before you order, there is a crispy malakoff as an amuse-bouche. As a starter, I choose white asparagus served in a mushroom broth with finely sliced tongue, capers, radishes and almonds. This is the first time that the theme of the whole evening becomes apparent: the sauces, broths and vinaigrettes are so good that you want to lie down in them - fortunately, a spoon is laid out and a piece of crusty sourdough bread is served before the starter. We continue with wonderfully fluffy pike dumplings with watercress in crab bisque. The main course, also classic: pink roasted lamb with Jerusalem artichokes, pak choi and a flavorful wild garlic jus. The food is down-to-earth and testifies to experienced cooking skills and talent. The dessert - rhubarb with buttermilk sorbet, tarragon and meringue - unfortunately lacks some of the richness that made the savory dishes so enjoyable. On the other hand, it's a nice light finish to a successful evening with a repeat performance guaranteed!
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