Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, Celebrates a Fifth Michelin-Star - A First in Switzerland
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Europe’s Leading Wellbeing & Medical Health Resort, is delighted to announce its success in this year’s Michelin Guide after winning a new star for restaurant verve by sven. The world-renowned destination now boasts five Michelin stars across the resort, cementing itself as Switzerland’s leader in gastronomy. verve by sven’s new star is complemented by restaurants IGNIV and Memories, both of which have two stars each.
Launched alongside Memories in 2019 as part of Grand Hotel Quellenhof’s refurbishment project, verve by sven is centred around health and lifestyle cuisine, with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing and fair trade. Culinary Director and creative head, Sven Wassmer, works with local growers and producers to offer a constantly evolving and well-considered menu, with a focus on utilising seasonal produce from the hyper-local region to reduce food miles.
Speaking of verve by sven’s success in Michelin Guide 2021, Sven Wassmer said: "The star came quite unexpectedly, but it encourages me and my team to continue on the path we've chosen. We are convinced that we are exactly on the right track and are setting new culinary milestones with verve by sven.” After less than two years at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Sven Wassmer has succeeded in putting two newly launched restaurants on the gastronomic map for foodies, with an impressive three stars for himself and his team. "An insane achievement that we could only all achieve together," Wassmer says.
"This is an absolute stunner," says Marco R. Zanolari, General Manager of Grand Hotels at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. "The 5-star culinary world at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is scaling new heights with this honour." The hotel director is proud of his brigade, "we congratulate Sven Wassmer, Sebastian Titz as well as Silvio Germann and their teams from the bottom of our hearts for this achievement." With these successes, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz confirms its reputation as a unique culinary destination in eastern Switzerland.