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Awards

Nine women receive CHEF:IN Awards

Chefs of the Year: Sarah Hallmann and Julia A. Leitner

Reply

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

Restaurant review

Sonnora, Dreis

"What an epic feast"

Podcast

A meal at Hallmann & Klee

Hallmann & Klee in Berlin-Neukölln: straightforward cuisine, a youthful atmosphere and a menu with real punch

[Translate to English:] 33 Auszubildene des Hotel Bareiss legen erfolgreich ihre Prüfungen ab | Foto: Hotel Bareiss

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.”

Michelin Guide 2027

New three-star restaurant in Chengdu

13 restaurants have been awarded stars

[Translate to English:] Wiesn-Auftakt zum Oktoberfest 2026 im LOUIS Hotel | Foto: Tony Gigov

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.

Restaurant review

Das Philippin, Rutesheim

“For us, every plate is a highlight”

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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

VOTUM, Hanover

"That was great fun."

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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