the bold and the beautiful | la micheline, geneva

Often, Michelin-starred restaurants come with a few assumptions: high prices, small portions and a hushed, formal atmosphere. Yet La Micheline – the only Spanish restaurant in Geneva that’s been awarded the honour – feels refreshingly different: the 54-seat space is brimming with warmth, with a relaxed atmosphere and a menu built around bold, unexpected flavour pairings. Steered by Head Chef Andrés Arocena, the restaurant is now approaching its sixth year, having first opened its doors in the summer of 2020. Arocena excels at creating a menu that pairs contrasting flavours from all corners of the globe, taking inspiration from the Spanish Basque Country where he grew up, alongside the many other countries and kitchens he’s worked in. “Everything could be an inspiration,” he explains as we sit on the upper level of La Micheline. “I feel free when I’m creating.” From stuffed chipirones (baby squid) paired with black pudding, to langoustine croquettes crowned with blue caviar, the menu is endlessly inspiring, leaving you curious about the ideas behind each dish. After all, squid and black pudding isn’t the most conventional pairing, but Arocena states, smiling, “I like to break the rules a little bit.” Arocena’s love for food began in... Read more » The post the bold and the beautiful | la micheline, geneva appeared first on Schön! Magazine.