It is not in vain that the gap between German and French-speaking Switzerland has a name that has to do with food. A Röstigraben can also be seen in the popular dishes of New Year’s Eve.
German-speaking Swiss wants a pig
30 percent of the French eat fish on New Year’s Eve. Another third eats turkey, goose or duck. Neither is popular with German-speaking Swiss: only 10 percent eat fish. Turkey, goose or duck are only 5 percent east of Röstigraben you usually eat ham.
Fondue chinoise on top
But neither fish nor ham can compete with Fondue Chinoise or Fondue Bourguignonne, the most popular New Year’s Eve menu in Switzerland. This is what almost half of the Swiss population ate at the beginning of the year. In second place comes fillet in the dough, which is served by one out of every five people.
The Swiss treat themselves to something at the end of the year
Absolutely no savings at the start of the year: a spokesperson for Aldi Suisse and Lidl Switzerland said that customers often use Edellinien products. Oysters or scallops sell well at Manor. However, experiments are rare: It’s celebrated in a very traditional way, Denner spokesperson Paloma Martino said. Customers deviated little from their usual habits.
Alcohol consumption is always heavy
This also applies to frying: Champagne and Prosecco are very popular. Wine, beer and spirits are also often sold over the counter. Denner spokesperson Martino says a new trend is high-quality gin.
Disposable champagne glasses with color changing LEDs go well at Migros.
Prepare a hangover breakfast
On January 1, there’s a drastic awakening in some places: Coffee is popular for hangovers, Migros says. Green tea and nettle tea in the same way for detoxification in January. (sda)