On a short excursion day to Bern, we stopped into Bim Grosi for some quick lunch grub. The first must was the Gurten Bier- the local beer of Bern (Wabern). Fruity, light, not quite a heffe, it was just what was needed after a long morning of exploring the old town. Founded in 1864 by Johann Juker from Bollingen.
For my main meal, I had Rösti , a traditional swiss-german glorified spiced hashbrown (sorry Chef Waffler, I know it takes A LOT longer then hashbrowns and it's caramelized throughout the whole thing but.. it is still a hashbrown....) It is traditional to the Canton of Bern as well and considered the national dish of Switzerand (that and Fondue, Moite moite and Raclette. Usually with the glorified hashbrown, Rösti can also have bacons, onions, apples, cheese and a variety of herbs mixed into it.
With the Rösti was an Emmenthaler Bratwurst mit a caramelized onion sauce. I have to admit, the swiss know their charcuterie here. There have been countless times where I have had a bland, unseasoned sausages in the states... so far, the Swiss have not failed to dissapoint in the Bratwurst department.
The restaurant itself is a cute, one off restaurant off the main Martgasse plaza just down the street from the Bundeshaus. On Saturdays, there is a huge farmers market in the Martgasse plaza with regional purveyors displaying a bevy of cheese, meats and veggies. Prices are reasonable- decent local food- nothing fancy but will do!
Bim Grosi
Martgasse 69
3011 Bern, Switzerland
Tel: 0041313050888
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