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( 052 635 60 60;
www.parkvilla.ch
; Parkstrasse 18; s/d from Sfr170/190, without bathroom from Sfr80/
130; )
The eclectic furniture in this faintly gothic house resembles a private antique col-
lection, with an array of four-poster beds, Persian carpets, chandeliers, patterned wallpa-
per and fake Ming vases in rooms. Dine in Louis XVI splendour in the banquet room.
HOTEL KRONENHOF $$
( 052 635 75 75;
www.kronenhof.ch
;
Kirchhofplatz 7; s Sfr125-145, d Sfr175-205, ste Sfr265; )
A
guesthouse since 1489, the Kronenhof has welcomed the likes of Goethe and Tsar Alexan-
der. A recent makeover has spruced up the historic interior, with the best rooms now
flaunting dark wood floors, crimson walls and bold art. The Ox bistro does a good steak.
Rates drop 20% Friday to Sunday.
| Hotel
Eating
Stadthausgasse is takeaway street, rolling out quick eats from pizza to Thai. Head to Fron-
wagplatz for bakeries, delis, gelatarias and alfresco cafes.
FISCHERZUNFT $$$
( 052 632 05 05;
www.ischerzunft.ch
; Rheinquai 8; mains Sfr54-75; lunch & dinner Wed-Sun)
André Jaeger and Jana Zwesper entice with European-Asian taste sensations at this
Michelin-starred restaurant by the Rhine, with an elegant beamed dining room and river-
side terrace. Match perfectly spiced fish dishes and handmade desserts with top wines
from the cellar.
| Fusion
WIRTSCHAFT ZUM FRIEDEN $$
( 052 625 47 67;
www.wirtschaft-frieden.ch
; Herrenacker 11; mains Sfr39-48; lunch & dinner Tue-
Sat; )
Locals have been eating, drinking and making merry at this cosy wood-panelled
inn since 1445. Join them today for good, honest regional fare, such as braised veal
cheeks with potato-celery puree or lake fish as well as vegetarian specials such as curries
and dumplings prepared with market-fresh vegetables.
| Swiss
CAFÉ VORDERGASSE $
(Vordergasse 79; snacks & light meals Sfr10-20; 6am-7pm Mon-Fri, 7am-5pm Sat, from 10am Sun)
This art nouveau-style tearoom spills out onto an ever-popular pavement terrace. Try
sandwiches, salads and quiches with a homemade lemonade or smoothie.
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