2. St. Moritz, Switzerland
Swish St. Moritz is the jewel in the jet-set crown and offers a rich choice of stomach-stuffing options. Ecco St. Moritz is a two-starred Michelin masterpiece from executive chef Rolf Fliegau, who brings his unique take on seasonal cooking to the mountains for the winter from equally exalted outposts in Ascona and Zurich. The restaurant is housed in the Giardina Mountain hotel on the outskirts of town.
Renowned restaurateur Reto Mathis has moved on from his famous La Marmite and consolidated his empire into the CheCha Restaurant and Club. The new venture, which incorporates a bakery (Le Cake), a daytime club (Blizzard Beach) and a butler service for members, is perched on the same Corviglia mountainside overlooking the glitz of St. Moritz.
Mathis' signature dishes will still be on offer. That means treats such as truffle pizza or beef carpaccio with truffles Robespierre followed by pine tree ice cream with caramelized walnuts and red currant compote.
Where else? Da Vittorio in the Carlton St. Moritz is another fine-dining emporium on the gourmet bucket list.
CheCha Restaurant and Club, Via Salastrains 10, 7500 St.Moritz, Switzerland; +41 81 833 6355