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Thomas Bühner: “Fine dining isn’t dead”
"But the fine dining sector must constantly ask itself why it exists."
Withdrawal
Bruno Verjus is closing his restaurant
Verjus has declared fine dining ‘dead’ and aims to ‘feed as many people as possible’ in future
Staff news
New restaurant manager at The Cloud by Käfer
Isabell Holm is now in charge of service at the two-star restaurant in Munich
Restaurant review
Steinburg’s Restaurant, Würzburg
“I have no doubt that they are on the right track.”
Staff news
New head chef at The Florentin in Frankfurt
Seasonal cuisine with international influences at the Althoff Collection’s all-day restaurant in Frankfurt
Podcast
A meal at Hallmann & Klee
Hallmann & Klee in Berlin-Neukölln: straightforward cuisine, a youthful atmosphere and a menu with real punch
Training
Top trainer Bareiss: in high demand and much sought-after
33 apprentices have successfully completed their training at Bareiss, whilst 45 have currently started their training there.
Restaurant review
OPUS V, Mannheim
“Dominik Paul seems to have found his own style: his dishes are composed in a minimalist way and designed to complement acidic flavours.”
Oktoberfest Warm-up
LOUIS Hotel: Kick-off for Oktoberfest 2026
Around 65 invited guests enjoyed the first signs of the fifth season high above the rooftops of the old town.
The Gourmet
Tim Striegel is the ‘Rising Star of the Year 2026’
The 25-year-old chef from Rutesheim has come out on top against six other up-and-coming talents in the magazine’s readers’ poll
Restaurant review
Marie, Hanover
“Sven Holthaus and his team bring a touch of colour to Hannover’s culinary scene that is not replicated in this way by the other excellent restaurants.”
New restaurant reviews from our forum
Restaurant review
Kettner’s Kamota, Essen
“If I were allowed to ‘knock together’ my dream venue [...] myself, I’d probably use Kettner’s Kamota [...] as a blueprint.”
Restaurant review
Essigbrätlein, Nuremberg
“Every time we round the corner of the Weinmarkt and catch sight of the restaurant’s entrance, we’re particularly delighted.”
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