Of equal importance to the result are ultra-thin slices of ginger, which are pickled and served with the oriental treats known as sushi and sashimi. The sweet, hot flavour of the translucent pink slices brings tears to the eyes of the uninitiated. Ginger goes with Japanese fish like frothy milk with cappuccino, mustard with German sausage and mayonnaise with Dutch chips. Not coincidentally, Ginger is the name of a new fish bar designed by Alfredo H berli and located in Z rich s Seefeld quarter. The neighbourhood lies to the rear of the opera house, on the east bank of Lake Z rich.
Residents here lead a peaceful existence.
The city s nightlife takes place in the older part of town and on the other side of the railway station. The changing scene in this part of town is sure to influence the overall image of after-hours fun in Z rich. Meanwhile, Ginger serves as a yardstick for the concept and design of its successors. I saw the shop and realised immediately that not much was needed to accentuate the qualities of the space, says H berli. He softened the experience of being in a small, high space by painting the walls and ceiling a warm grey.