Convivium

Velvet Bistrò Lounge is located in Bordighera, a stone's throw from the sea. It has always been a trendy place, captivating for its "cosy" and relaxing atmosphere, for its cocktails and aperitifs. Under the management of Licia Casella, an infallible flair for spotting talent in the kitchen, the restaurant has progressively enriched its image with a growing profile which today has reached its peak with the presence of a champion like Massimo Viglietti. At the entrance, a beautiful serving counter, the refrigerated wine cellar and a conversation corner with an old-fashioned leather sofa introduce an environment of refined relaxation. Since the 2024, on our first visit, Velvet Bistrò Lounge already presented itself as a trendy Cocktail-Bar with Restaurant, enjoyable from early evening to after dinner, where the consumption of an excellent aperitif encouraged us to continue the experience with a series of "fine dining" style dishes... Today, with...

Bang Matbar is located in a brand-new building in a satellite neighborhood of Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city. The name Bang originates from the restaurant's first location on Bangatan, where Christoffer Lönnqvist originally started. The restaurant's interiors, both modern and personal, represent the perfect synthesis of the transition from the 'street food' concept to that of 'bar food' - the new frontier of avant-garde dining. Chef Christoffer Lönnqvist personally oversees the service, after preparing each dish in the open kitchen right before your eyes at the counter. The bare wooden tables are set with WMF cutlery and Spiegelau glassware. At the restaurant, we enjoyed a rich and stimulating 'casual fine dining' experience—sophisticated and refined, yet set within a very personal and welcoming atmosphere. Christoffer Lönnqvist's 'Nordic' cuisine is built on contrasts and a quest for flavor, with a sharp fo...