Sunny terrace in industrial environment - I love it!

Dreispitz is currently changing it's appearance every day. The former purely industrial warehouse district is now hosting art galleries, exhibitions and museums. The newest addition to the hip crowd in Dreispitz is the restaurant Schmatz, run by Baselcitystudios, a company known for multimedia and music productions and events. As we know catering can be an important factor for the choice of a music studio, when many artists follow special diets and recording schedules can be gruesome. So it makes sense that Baselcitystudios is expaning also into restauration and catering. The next logical step would be high class accomodation to host a full state of the art service for musicians and artists using the studio facilities.

http://www.baselcitystudios.com/schmatz/

I did not have the opportunity to taste the food yet, but the bar area looked fab, just as the indoors and outdoors facilities. The bar is well stocked and the weekly menu can be read online on the website of baselcitystudios. I simply loved the quiet green elevated terrace which is a nice counterpoint to the grey and noisy outdoors around it.

It is a pity that the restaurant is only open over noon during the week and will therefore mainly be frequented by the people working at the galleries, RadioX and Baselcitystudios. It would be lovely if it were open for the people who go to the exhibitions, to the Shift festival or other art venues in Dreispitz.

The whole restaurant can be rented for events. Catering is provided by baselcitystudios.

Good Coffee and Literature!

Finally some real coffehouse culture in Gundeli with the opening of "Nasobem"

on Saturday 19. September!

On the opening day you can start off with a bohemian breakfast: free croissants! During the day there will be music and books galore... In the evening at 19h30 you can enjoy a reading of Guy Krneta.

Besides good coffee and free WLAN, Nasobem also offers a wide variety of English and German books.

Nasobem also sports a stage which can host up to 50 people and they will offer readings, little concerts and other stuff. So if you are interested to get on stage, contact them!
buch@nasobem.ch

More information under: http://www.nasobem.ch

You can find Nasobem at the crossing of Frobenstrasse / Güterstrasse at the SBB Gundeli rear entrance.

Tarzan.ch Flagship Store Opened!

Tarzan has just opened their hip flagship store at Güterstrasse 147. You will not only find Tarzan's famous T-Shirts and Hoodies there, but also flashy jeans, cute/weird toys and accessories.

Finally a bar for Fashionistas!

UPDATE: SET and SEKT has moved to Rümelinsplatz, where the Roxy Record Store used to be!


If you have wondered whether Viaduktstrasse 10 - the Markthalle building - has become a fashion boutique you are right - and wrong at the same time!

Corinne Grüter has opened Set and Sekt a concept store including a bar in a fashionista setting. A great place to drop in for after work cocktails or company events.

Set and Sekt displays fashion from young up and coming European designers. Take your time to look through the pieces and enjoy your drinks and snacks! http://setandsekt.com/

Wasabi now open in the Evenings!!!

Japanese Take-Away restaurant Wasabi at Güterstrasse 138 is now open also in the evenings serving fresh Sushi!

Sushi master Shingo Fujikake has expanded the regular lunch O-bento menu with a delicious range of sashimi and sushi. Prices are regular for sushi.

If you don't know Wasabi yet, check out their lunch offerings which differ according to week day (Fridays is sushi for lunch).

Off Gundeli Topic: Spa Heaven!

Finally! My dreams have come true! Basel finally has a Spa which deserves its name. The City Spa with its Butterfly logo can be found at Brunngässlein 3 (near the Armani Store opposite DKNY at Aeschenvorstadt).

City Spa offers a wide range of treatments and massages for men and women which are at par with premium wellness resorts in India and Thailand. The reception is warm and inviting with a cozy seating area, bar and children area! The predominant colors are red and orange. The light and sound are dimmed downstairs at the treatment area, where only the sound of a little fountain and light music can be heard.

Body pampering: several packages from Bali, Java, Thailand, Brazil offer relaxation and revitalization. Besides that City Spa also offers Rassoul treatments and Thalasso therapy.

Beauty: waxing (also with sugar and lime, oriental style). Teenagers pay half the price on Wednesdays!

Massages: besides heavenly relaxation massages with City Spa custom made massage oils, they also offer an excellent trigger-point sports massage, foot reflex therapy, lymphatic drainage and deep tissue massage. Massages cost 100 CHF per hour.

Yoga: City Spa offers daily Yoga lessons at a price of 35 CHF.

Find out more on the website of City Spa: http://www.wellform.ch/