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Vegetarian and vegan dishes take centre stage at garden restaurant blooms , set to re-open in May as Summer 2025 draws closer. Art, nature, and food all tantalise the taste buds in the serenity of Dolder resort grounds. A series of other seasonal pop-ups join the exciting culinary rota over the course of the year. Firmly positioning the hotel on the global fine dining stage is its annual gastronomy festival, THE EPICURE . The 10 th edition of the anticipated event will be held in September 2025, when over the course of five evenings, Nieder and a group of renowned guest chefs will host a series of dinners culminating in a spectacular Grand Finale. Since its inception, THE EPICURE has welcomed 113 chefs from 25 countries, holding a total of 323 stars. A historical Swiss landmark and a go-to dining destination, the Dolder Grand has a long list of accolades to its name. Inspired by tradition yet trend-setting in his approach, Nieder is fuelled by a passion to innovate, constantly pushing boundaries in a show-stopping display of mastery. More About The Dolder Grand The Dolder Grand is a 175-room city resort nestled in the hills overlooking the vibrant lakeside city of Zurich and the picturesque Swiss Alps. Since opening its doors in 1899, the legendary hotel has played host to numerous international artists, renowned musicians, and prominent dignitaries, and over the years has established itself as a must-see culinary, wellness, and arts destination with a host of accolades to its name, most recently Gault&Millau’s ‘Hotel of the Year 2024’. Reimagined by acclaimed architect Lord Norman Foster in 2008, the Dolder Grand’s historic, castle-like façade serves as a contrast to the impressive contemporary art collection housed within the hotel, including works by Salvador Dalí, Takashi Murakami, and Jani Leinonen. In between amazing dining experiences, the Dolder Spa is another must- visit spot when visiting the resort, at over 4,000 sq. meters and featuring an expansive indoor pool, hot and cold plunge pools, sauna, steam, aroma pool, solarium, snow room, meditation room, a sun-soaked outdoor terrace, and more. A proud member of Leading Hotels of the World, Swiss Deluxe Hotels, and Responsible Hotels of Switzerland, this world-class city resort masters the art of Swiss hospitality and invites guests to enjoy the magic of Zurich in the most memorable of settings. 134 | Simply Abu Dhabi