St. Moritz meets Córdoba
by Fabrizio D'Aloisio
Thursday, December 29, 2022
His restaurant in Córdoba is called Noor (Arabic for light), and there our culinary artist Paco Morales stages his "cocina andalusi". It is based on old Arab recipes from the 10th century for which Morales only uses ingredients that were already known at that time. There are three menu sequences to choose from, and dishes such as hake with turmeric and roasted cauliflower or escabeche with razor clams and squid on a bed of artichoke puree will delight even spoilt gourmets.
The restaurant's aesthetic is inspired by the former Caliphate of Cordoba, with plates featuring Islamic geometric patterns. "For me, it's not just about recapturing the fantastic diversity of al-Andalus cuisine. At Noor, we are also bringing back ingredients and crafts that had largely ceased to exist," Morales explains. Guests can now also experience this craftsmanship, including culinary explosions, in St. Moritz at the Balthazar Downtown restaurant. The Downtown is the little brother of the Balthazar restaurant in St. Moritz Dorf and, in addition to its exciting interior, offers an impressive view of Lake St. Moritz.
The Diavolezza cable car is in operation, but all ski slopes are closed. Corviglia and Muottas Muragl will open their summer season on June 10, 2023, Corvatsch on June 17, 2023. •The TIME Magazine has listed St. Moritz among the 50 World's Greatest Places of 2023. •Souvenir St. Moritz Volume 4 is a unique collaboration between two British artists: David Sims and Jake Chapman. Order now in the shop. •