News archive
Podcast
Interview with Dominik Paul, OPUS V
Two stars with their feet firmly on the ground: Dominik Paul on cuisine, concepts and the future of Michelin-starred dining
Falstaff Guide 2026
Nine 100-point scores in Scandinavia
Falstaff reviews 1,900 restaurants in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and the Baltic states
The Great Restaurant & Hotel Guide 2026
Martin Stopp has been voted Chef of the Year
Awards presented in 18 categories
Michelin Guide 2026
Two new two-star restaurants in Hong Kong
Four new one-star restaurants in the guide to Hong Kong and Macau
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Membership
Landgasthaus Essl as the new JRE restaurant
Restaurant redesigned to showcase the regional cuisine of the future
Concept
Felicitas Then brings California to Köpenick
TV chef Felicitas Then will take on the role of culinary ambassador at Clash KITCHENS & BAR at the NYX Hotel Berlin Köpenick from April
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Supporting young talent
Practical workshops on international hospitality
The fourth MasterClass organised by the L’Art de Vivre Residences association in October will focus on the sensory experience of food and wine
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Restaurants with a view
The best restaurants in France with a view
Fancy a good meal and a lovely view? We’ve researched the best restaurants in France for you, where you can enjoy more than just excellent food.
Start
Christan Scharrer’s new restaurant has opened
Verbena by Christian Scharrer aims to offer “comfort food with character” at the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne
Restaurant review
Alois, Munich
“Distinctive flavours, high-quality products and a distinctive style that stands out refreshingly from the mainstream.”
End of lease
Maerz will only be at the Hotel Rose until the end of the year
Benjamin, Christian, Stephanie and Annabell Maerz are leaving their current premises in Bietigheim-Bissingen
Gourmet Club
Club meet-up at Rutz***, Berlin
There are still places available! Meeting on 8 May 2026
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Gourmet Club
Club meeting at LA VIE by Thomas Bühner in Düsseldorf
There are still places available! Meeting on 2 October 2026
TV programme
The eleventh series of Kitchen Impossible starts in April
Tim Mälzer is scaling back: three showdowns with Roland Trettl and a team edition
redesign
New design concept at ammolite – House of Light
New name for the two-star restaurant at Europa-Park
Restaurant review
Tohru at the Schreiberei, Munich
"Compared to the menu in autumn 2024, there was a noticeable improvement in quality"
Reaction
Noma publishes its ‘Transparency Report’
Following the allegations against René Redzepi: Noma unveils reforms and new working structures
Competition
Katharina Aichhorn wins the NEXT CHEF AWARD
A guest from the Brenners Park Hotel wins a competition at INTERNORGA
Restaurant review
Tantris, Munich
“Benjamin Chmura undoubtedly cooks to a very high standard there.”
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