Brasserie Alfa: French Brasserie Vibes with a London Twist in Luxembourg-Gare

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If you are looking for an elegant French brasserie near Luxembourg-Gare, without the place feeling too stiff or overwhelming, Brasserie Alfa, inside the Marriott, is definitely one to keep on your list. The Bar We started the evening at the cocktail bar, which honestly deserves a little moment on its own. The atmosphere has this … Continue reading Brasserie Alfa: French Brasserie Vibes with a London Twist in Luxembourg-Gare

Château de Bourglinster: A New Chapter Inside Familiar Castle Walls

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📍 Château de Bourglinster A couple of weeks ago we were invited to discover the new chapter of Bourglinster — and honestly, this is not exactly a place you walk into with neutral expectations. Bourglinster comes with a serious legacy. The kind of legacy that enters the room before the first glass of wine does. … Continue reading Château de Bourglinster: A New Chapter Inside Familiar Castle Walls

Como Restaurant in Esch-sur-Alzette: a rediscovery just next door

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Sometimes the best places are right next to you… and somehow you still forget about them. I first visited Como Restaurant years ago, shortly after moving to Esch. I remember it very clearly: I was pregnant, I remember what I ate, and mostly, I remember how much I enjoyed it. Then life happened, and for … Continue reading Como Restaurant in Esch-sur-Alzette: a rediscovery just next door

Rome Meets Sicily: Cannoleria Opens in Bonnevoie

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Some restaurant concepts sound appealing. Others genuinely surprise you. Cannoleria, recently opened in Bonnevoie, easily belongs to the second category. Already present across several European cities, Cannoleria is built around a simple yet brilliant idea: combining two icons of Italian indulgence — pinsa romana and cannoli siciliani. Rome meets Sicily, and the result is far … Continue reading Rome Meets Sicily: Cannoleria Opens in Bonnevoie

Family Brunch at Ceruzzi: a brunch I’d actually go back to

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Last Saturday, Clara and I went to the very first family brunch at Ceruzzi. Let me start with a small confession: I’m not a brunch person.I usually find brunches chaotic, overpriced, or simply not relaxing enough to really enjoy them. But this one surprised me — and it’s definitely the kind of brunch I’d go … Continue reading Family Brunch at Ceruzzi: a brunch I’d actually go back to

North Bay — Homemade, Honest & Comfortingly Good

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Some places don’t need trends, smoke machines or fancy storytelling.They just need to do things properly. North Bay is one of those places. Tucked away on rue Nicolas Martha, North Bay opened in 2021, right after Covid, at a time when opening a restaurant felt almost rebellious. And yet, here they are — quietly building … Continue reading North Bay — Homemade, Honest & Comfortingly Good

Bouillon Batignolles — A Little Paris Trip in Hollerich

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Luxembourg just got itself a new neighbour with very French ambitions.Bouillon Batignolles has landed in Hollerich, right next to Come à La Maison, bringing with it metro plaques, nostalgic music, and that unmistakable brasserie energy that makes you feel like you’ve suddenly taken a detour to Paris — minus the TGV. The concept comes from … Continue reading Bouillon Batignolles — A Little Paris Trip in Hollerich

A Return to Mani d’Oro — And Why I’m Asking Myself Why I Ever Stopped Going

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There are places you don’t plan to revisit — and then one random lunch reminds you exactly why they once felt like home.For me, Mani d’Oro in Gasperich is one of those places. I used to come here all the time when I lived in the neighbourhood. It was my safe spot: comforting food, people … Continue reading A Return to Mani d’Oro — And Why I’m Asking Myself Why I Ever Stopped Going

Jane at Gridx — A Very Promising Newcomer (With a Few Notes)

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Gridx has been buzzing lately, and the newest addition, Jane, had been on my radar since the moment the doors kind of opened — “kind of” because, technically, the restaurant is closed off from the food hall. And honestly? I like that. You’re inside Gridx, but you’re not in the food court chaos. Just follow … Continue reading Jane at Gridx — A Very Promising Newcomer (With a Few Notes)