Like Grand Central’s ceiling if you were on acid. Luxembourg’s main train station is the hub of the country’s domestic railway network and also serves as the international rail station with direct lines to France (including the whiplash-inducing TGV), Belgium and Germany. The original station opened in 1859 and was built entirely from timber. The […]
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Vinothèque Speltz
Sommelier Benjamin Fanuel knows what you will like. He personally selects the wines, champagnes and crémants and spirits in this small but robust vinothèque, which features Luxembourgish (from private caves only), French, German, Chilean and American selections, to name but a few. Mr. Fanuel is passionate about wine and loves talking about it. He knows […]
La Fourchette à Droit
If you’re in the mood for a casserole, stop by La Fourchette à Droit, just off Place d”Armes. Although the casseroles like jugged hare with mushrooms and 7-hour lamb shanks set this restaurant apart, the rest of the menu is appealing as well, offering soups, salads, seafood and meat. 5, avenue Monterey, Luxembourg City L-2163 […]
Le Fin Gourmand
Le Fin Gourmand, a Luxembourg brasserie, recently re-opened its doors after a summer hiatus and we were thrilled to finally try it. We’d heard from many people that it was worth visiting, so we met our new friends and neighbors, Cara and Joe, there for dinner. We were not disappointed! The menu features seafood and […]
Edward Steichen at MNHA
Photographer Edward Steichen is one of Luxembourg’s most famous artists. He took his first photograph in 1895 and his career took off when he met Alfred Stieglitz in New York in 1900. The two friends formed the Photosecession Group and the photography journal Camera Work. Steichen’s career spanned over 30 years and included commercial […]
Casual Passerby I Met
So much more interesting than pointless celebrity glorification: Braco Dimitrijević, a pioneer of conceptual art, displays his Casual Passerby series which features portraits of strangers he has encountered all over the world. The above piece is entitled “Casual Passerby I Met at 4:43 PM, Luxembourg 2010” and is hanging on the National Library on rue […]
Design City Luxembourg
Luxembourg’s stylish touch: industrial and urban design is integrated into daily life, courtesy of MUDAM (Musée d’Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean) and the City of Luxembourg.
Oh, vel’oh!
Luxembourg’s bicycle share system is the best bargain in town. The first half hour of use is free; thereafter the first hour is 1€ and up to 24 hours is 5€. What better way to sightsee or get from Point A to Point B than on two wheels? There are 54 stations in Luxembourg’s city […]
Casino Luxembourg
C’est forum d’art contemporain – nary a blackjack table in sight. This is one of the most appealing museums in Luxembourg. In addition to two floors of well-curated exhibites, there is also an extensive art library in which to lose yourself. Second Lives: Jeux masqués et autres Je explores identity, both genuine and fabricated, through […]
Moving Out
How long does it take a container of household goods to travel from New York City to Luxembourg City? a) 3 weeks b) 5 weeks c) if a car is included in the shipment, it’s your best guess. How did you know the answer was “c”? Yes, including a vehicle slows the process because […]
