A chef with a clear rulebook
Chef Yanick Walker’s cooking rests on a few key principles: let ingredients shine, waste nothing, and keep things honest. Trained in French cuisine, shaped by time at Baur au Lac in Zurich, and influenced by the Mediterranean table, his food is both grounded and refined. At Ristorante della Stazione, he runs a focused kitchen built on trust and care. Surprise menus, careful sourcing, and a deep respect for the work of others define his approach.
“I don’t try to overcomplicate things. If a product is good, I leave it space to speak.”
Stazione
JREJRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs
Intragna, Switzerland
At Ristorante della Stazione da YanElo in Intragna, chef Yanick Walker and sommelier Eloa Walker - Geiser bring a shared dream to life. Their journey began in Ascona, where they met working in the same restaurant. Now partners in life and work, they run this relaxed but refined spot at the gateway to Centovalli. Yanick’s precise, produce-driven cooking meets Eloa’s deep knowledge of regional wines, creating an experience rooted in local identity, shaped by craft, and powered by a close-knit team who value both quality and care.
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