about us

we benjamin forrer and philipp graber are hosts, chefs, sommeliers and entrepreneurs in a collective. we have known each other since 2005 as colleagues and friends. in the summer of 2017 we opened our own restaurant the f39.

with the goal:

to work together with people we like

with producers and suppliers who share our philosophy

to create a high quality tasting menu from simple, seasonal, sustainably produced ingredients

serving natural, characterful wines that best accompany our dishes

broadening the horizons of our guests

to care for our environmentand 

to have fun at work