Transhelvetica #76 | Kafi

I have resolved to focus more on a simple café complet again in the near future. Because this rather unconventional Znacht today is, in its modesty, just right for these days. After all, understatement is a virtue that should be carefully nurtured in times of resurgent excess.

However, so far I am a poor ambassador of renunciation, because I want to discover new things every day. A few days ago, for example, I was on an inspiring cultural trip in Wallis (Escapade Wallis). And there is the plan to lose myself in the art museums of Basel next (supplement map Basel). Finally, I look forward to savouring the lively culinary delights of Graubünden (supplement Escapade graubündenVIVA).

At the same time, I feel the greatest joy not in the face of ostentation and Instagram likes, but in heart and style - like at an honest café complet, which at first glance seems less glamorous. Because when airy, fragrant bread, the finest anke, well-hung dried meat and spicy cheese are served with distinguished nonchalance, it beats a pompously staged beef fillet in style and nonchalance by a mile.

Even a lupine café au lait can't prevent victory on points. That's why we followed the journey of the café complet with an eye on quality and elegance from the field across the oceans to the laid table in the café of your choice, experiencing modern luxury along the way.