The 7th edition of the Festival Fire Genève returns.
Full schedule and tickets: http://www.rire-geneve.ch/
La Comédie de Genève and Château Rouge-Annemasse team up for an exceptional and ambitious two-day artistic event in nine stations as well as on the routes that connect them. Thanks to a multidisciplinary programme, this cross-border cooperative effort will enable you to playfully discover the route of the Leman Express train and the speed with which it will connect its newly-designed stations.
On the Swiss side, Lancy-Pont-Rouge, Genève-Champel, Eaux-Vives and Chêne-Bourg stations will be under the spotlight, featuring artists and performances in the public space, while La Roche-sur-Foron, Thonon-les-bains, Bonneville, Bellegarde and Annemasse stations in France will guarantee you an extraordinary welcome!
Whatever your age, come and enjoy the party, discover the Leman Express train as well as artistic events showcasing music, dance, theatre, virtual reality, circus events, installations, performances, games, moments of conviviality and numerous participatory activities!
Full programme: here
Have you ever tried Greek wines? If yes then I am sure you will be excited for this event! If not, then now is your chance to try three of the most talked about indigenous Greek grape varieties and see what you have been missing out on all this time!
Geneva Wine Society has teamed up with Smyrliadis SA, a Greek wine importing company, to bring you 3 amazing wines from 3 charming and intriguing wine regions. An unconventional Asyrtiko from the volcanic island of Santorini, an elegant and captivating Agiorgitiko from Nemea and a formidable Xinomauro from Amydeon will be our guides as we explore Greece’s intriguing wine history and regions.
The cost is 100 CHF and it includes:
* delivery of the 3 wines to your door. — There is no need to open all three bottles on the same night but if you decide to open them you can keep them in the fridge for at least a week.
* a fun online wine tasting full of very useful information on how to evaluate wine and an overview of Greek wine regions and varieties,
* wine tasting notes and a wine tasting guide and wine vocabulary,
* food pairing ideas to prepare before the tasting if you want to nibble on something while we drink the wines
For those of you who live in Geneva, KHORA Geneve has prepared a special menu for us with three dishes that pair perfectly with our three wines.
* The menu will be available for take out order from the Restaurant in Eaux Vives, Avenue Pictet-de-Rochemont 8, 1207 Genève.
* It will include:
* -Greek see bass carpaccio with Khora’s special marinade,
* Lamb kebab with sesame puree and
* Khora’s special Pastitio with Xylopites (pasta) beef cheeks ragu and bechamel
* It will cost 70 chf.
We will do the tasting online through Zoom.
In order to set up timely delivery so that we all have the wines for our online meeting I will need your RSVP until Monday 26th April.
For more information and to reserve your place please message Geneva Wine Society directly on Facebook or email me at genevawinesociety@gmail.com and info@genevawinesociety.com
See you online and stin ygia mas!
The tables are set for a Grand Brunch in Geneva’s most beautiful ballroom, where the gods and nymphs of legend beam their benign, but blasé, smiles down on you from above.
Six Sundays per season, six chances for a nice lie-in, six chances to add some beautiful music to your eggs benedict: their Sunday buffet is ready to satisfy the hungriest opera and ballet buffs!
Reservation required.
More info: gtg.ch
Italy has been in our hearts throughout this difficult period. As things are finally starting to get better let’s celebrate this courageous country with two of its greatest wines.
Barolo and Barbaresco, two wine regions that share much but are also very different. Two unique expressions of the same grape variety which we’ll explore together drinking two wines brought to us by Wine Insiders Geneva.
The cost is 100 CHF and it includes:
* delivery of the 2 wines to your door. — There is no need to open both bottles on the same night but if you decide to open them you can keep them in the fridge for at least a week.
* a fun online wine tasting full of very useful information on how to evaluate wine and an overview of both wine regions,
* wine tasting notes, a wine tasting guide and wine vocabulary,
* food pairing ideas to prepare before the tasting if you want to nibble on something while we drink the wines.
Italian restaurant Karne has prepared a choice of three special dishes for those of you who live in Geneva.
* Salumeria – Assortment of cheese and charcuterie
* Fagottini al Tartufo – fresh truffle filled pasta in a creamy truffle sauce.
* Involtini di Manzo – Roules de boeuf, filled with cheese and truffles accompanied with seasonal vegetables.
Each choice costs 35chf per person and is optional.
The food will be available for take away from the restaurant or delivery (at an extra cost)
We will do the tasting online through Zoom.
Due to delivery restrictions this event is available to those living in canton Geneva and canton Vaud up to Lausanne. RSVP until Thursday 14th May.
For more information and registration please email me at info@genevawinesociety.com
Saluti a tutti🍷
A weekend of information and fun for young and future families. Information stands, activities for adults and children, workshops, stories… All with the cross-cutting themes of community, diversity and environmental responsibility.
There will be food stands, but picnics are welcome. A “garderie” (payment by donation) will allow parents to visit the stands and attend presentations while their children play.
The entire event will be no-smoking so that you and your children can breathe easy!
The tables are set for a Grand Brunch in Geneva’s most beautiful ballroom, where the gods and nymphs of legend beam their benign, but blasé, smiles down on you from above.
Six Sundays per season, six chances for a nice lie-in, six chances to add some beautiful music to your eggs benedict: their Sunday buffet is ready to satisfy the hungriest opera and ballet buffs!
Reservation required.
More info: gtg.ch
The Geneva Street Food Festival – a time to meet your favourite Food Trucks and restaurants, explore the latest taste innovations, brewers’ and winegrowers’ stands for a tasting experience, educational workshops for children, a Sunday market, and all punctuated by our favourite DJs! The festival is a beautiful celebration around a large gourmet table that brings together all generations in a friendly atmosphere over three days.
OPENING:
Thursday : 5:00 pm to midnight
Friday : 11:30 am to midnight
Saturday : 11:30 am to 1:00 am
Sunday : 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
Free entrance
More info: here
Hello Wine and Cheese Lovers!
Join L’Atelier du Fromage and wine professional, Marc Checkley, for an interactive Facebook Live Wine and Cheese event featuring the New Apéro Box!
We will taste the artisanal cheeses and wine that we discovered on our road trip through Valais. We carefully selected these artisanal cheeses from a Swiss Cheese Award-winning fromagerie located in the mountains of the Simplon Pass.
Marc will guide us through:
– Tasting the wine and artisanal cheeses of our Apéro Box featuring Valais
– Learning the basics of wine and cheese pairing
– Storytelling – Marc’s incredible knowledge about Valaisian wine and cheese – and of course, our road trip adventures with L’Atelier du Fromage!
Order your Apéro Box at www.latelier-du-fromagch.ch – or join the virtual apéro with any of your favorite cheeses and wine!
To receive 10% off your Apéro Box, use the promotional code: DrinkMoi
See you there on Facebook LIVE!
Cheers!
Johana, Lhney and Marc
