Sweet Dreams Are Made of These After years of planning, Reto and Heidi Sigrist have finally made their dreams come true with the opening of Délice Café Chocolatier in Saanen.
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Chocolate Café Opens in Saanen
BY GSTA ADLIFE
The couple are thrilled to be making their home in the Saanenland once again, where they have made a strong network of close friends. With a second child on the way, they are looking forward to settling down with this business venture. Saanen-Born and Bread Heidi, a Saanen native, and Reto, from Uetendorf, worked at Charly’s before moving on to Solothurn, Adelboden, and most recently, in Interlaken, before their return to the region. Both bring their years of experience as "confectioner-confiseur" to the café – Heidi as a professional world champion and Reto with a certifi ed master-level education. Opening the café is also a chance for them to pass on their expert knowledge to staff, including new baristi, bakers, and chocolate-makers. The café is located in the massive new building complex completed by architect Hanspeter Reichenbach, who had already planned for a café in the space. With con-
Heidi and Reto Sigrist at their newest venture, Délice Café Chocolatier in Saanen struction work having begun in spring, the café was able to open just in time for the winter season. Délice Café Chocolatier has indoor seating for 50, while two terraces will be open on warmer days. There is a children’s play area, making it a fi ne choice for families. More than just a sweet
shop, the café features chocolates, pastries, and other goodies, as well as lunch options like soups, bagel sandwiches, and savoury treats. Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 7am to 6:30pm. www.delicecafe.ch
Improved Barriers at Train Station Retractable barriers have been a feature of Gstaad's train station for many years, preventing through traffic for anything but delivery trucks and taxis.
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Commune Attempts to Stop Sneaky Drivers from Shortcut
BY GSTA ADLIFE
Yet each year, accidents with thousands of francs in damages occur when confused drivers, or those hoping to make an easy crossing and avoid a 5–10 minute driving detour, attempt to bypass them. After just two weeks' construction time, a new, highly visible barrier was inaugurated in October. Bicycles and mopeds – exempt from the interdiction – may still pass using the bike lane.
New barriers aim to thwart shortcuts
LOCAL NEWS // GSTAADLIFE // ISSUE 7 // DECEMBER 16, 2016
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