On the Thai island Phuket there are countless restaurants – many of them do not survive a complete season after their mostly pompous opening. Those restaurants that have been in Phuket for more than two years can justifiably say they have made it. One of these culinary temples with a “stock guarantee” is the Surf & Turf in Phuket Town. Continue reading Surf & Turf Phuket Town
The restaurant Lieblingsplatz could – if it was around the corner – also become my favourite place. We visited this restaurant after I noticed it on television a few years ago. The supposed boss (you never know with TV) made such a patent, open and honest impression on me that this, together with the culinary promises, was reason enough to stop by there the next time I was in the area. At the end of February, we made the way of approx. 30 minutes from Hamburg to the south. Continue reading Lieblingsplatz
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On recommendation we spontaneously decided to visit The Grand in Berlin. In the afternoon we were looking for a location in Berlin Mitte and made an ad hoc reservation by phone. A refreshingly friendly and courteous opposite took off – Daniela – she told us a bit about The Grand and immediately made us feel welcome. Continue reading The Grand
Year after year, every one of us got birthday – besides the fact that we have grown older again, or rather were allowed to grow older – this is a day we want to spend with family and good friends. Due to the current situation, however, this unfortunately did not work out as desired. Continue reading Das Ottenthal
I got to know BELGA shortly after the opening on the recommendation of a good Bangkok friend. This Bar & Brasserie with Belgian charm, Belgian beers and culinary highlights of Belgian cuisine is the real address to feel good. Continue reading BELGA @Sofitel
We discovered the Pot Luck Club in Cape Town when we were looking for the restaurant “The Test Kitchen” – one of the best 50 restaurants worldwide. At the time of our visit both restaurants were run by the same owner. Unfortunately, The Test Kitchen was still closed – in retrospect a lucky coincidence, because the food and especially the bright atmosphere of the Pot Luck Club fascinated us deeply. Continue reading Pot Luck Club Capetown
Tasos Andriotis is one of the most famous chefs in Greece. Just a few days ago, he and his team received the Award of Modern Greek Cuisine 2022 in Thessaloniki. The team was honoured for their achievements regarding the Rose Garden Restaurant in Moraitika on Corfu. Continue reading Tasos Andriotis – Chef of the Rose Garden Restaurant & Angsana Corfu
Some time ago I visited with a good Bangkok friend the El Gaucho Bangkok – the “branch” not far from the Grand Mercure ASOKE…right next to Terminal 21. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very inviting and authentic, you felt right at home and almost like in a Argentina steakhouse. The furnishings are very attractive and invite you to linger even beyond the good steak. Continue reading El Gaucho
Nicolas Basset – Chef Nico – is one of the most innovative chefs I have ever met. Before he started the BELGA project at Sofitel Sukhumvit, he was already sous chef at the MGallery Sofitel VIE Hotel.
The cuisine of the VIE Hotel enjoys an excellent reputation for a reason – for many years now, chefs of rank, name and stars have been coming here to set new highlights and pass on their knowledge.
Since the beginning of 2020, Nico has not only been head chef at BELGA but has also risen to the management level of the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit with the position of executive chef – congratulations.
When it comes to innovative food and unique textures, Chef Tom Köffers from Surf & Turf is a constant on Phuket. There may be many chefs who are able to convince – but Tom is able to do this with the most minimalist of requirements. Continue reading Tom Köffers – Chef at Surf & Turf by Soul Kitchen in Phuket Town
The Codfather in Cape Town’s suburb Camps Bay was opened in 1998 and has since then become one of the most visited seafood & sushi restaurants in the area. We came across this culinary gem rather by chance – The Codfather does not advertise. Continue reading The Codfather at Camps Bay
…recently, Tuesday February the 9th, at Soho Chicken, we were in the mood for something different, “The Urban Restaurant & Bar” came just in time. Continue reading Soho Chicken Hamburg
Update: [2024-08-08] Unfortunately, the Feuerbach no longer exists.
While visiting the wonderful Mövenpick Resort in Kao Yai, right in the heart of Thailand, I met the young and inspiring Executive Chef Amorn Prechawathanawong – Jackie for short. Continue reading Jackie Amorn Prechawathanawong – Executive Chef at Mövenpick Resort Khao Yai
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Have you ever heard of the film “Tampopo” – It’s how I discovered my Love affair with noodle soup. Today I want to share with you my interest in noodle soups and street kitchens and why I love sharing my experiences with you. Continue reading Tampopo – It’s how I discovered my Love affair with noodle soup
Bastian Ballweg has been Executive Chef of The Pavilions Phuket since March 2022 and is also the chef of the Firefly restaurant located on the hotel grounds. He previously worked – for a good four years – as Executive Chef at the Marriott Nai Yang – Resort and Spa, which is also located on Phuket. Continue reading Bastian Ballweg – Executive Chef at Firefly and The Pavilions Phuket
We arrived in the morning with the Interislander Ferry from Wellington on the South Island of New Zealand. Already the entrance to the South Island revealed the breathtaking nature that this part of New Zealand has to offer. An optical foretaste with green hills, almost like in the Shire. Continue reading The Mussel Pot
Chefs Warehouse & Canteen in Cape Town was one of the culinary highlights of our trip. As so often it was due to chance that we “found” this place. We were on the road in Cape Town and just came from the car rental company. Actually the plan was to visit one of the highly acclaimed steakhouses of the city – the NV-80 Grill & Bar – but it was just after five o’clock in the afternoon and we obviously hadn’t had enough for breakfast – at least a slight feeling of hunger told us to have a look at the restaurants that were already open in the immediate vicinity of the car rental. Continue reading Chefs Warehouse & Canteen
I visited the Let`s Sea Restaurant on the recommendation of a good friend from Hua Hin – in fact, I stayed at the resort. It soon turned out that the proximity to this very good restaurant was a big advantage and this was not only due to the discount for resort guests. Continue reading Let’s Sea Restaurant
Chef Supat Chinsangtip has worked at the VIE Hotel Bangkok for a decade – he is the guarantor of high and consistent quality and has international experience. Continue reading Supat Chinsangtip – former Executive Sous Chef & Chefkoch des VIE Hotel Bangkok
Chef Roberto Rota – in short Chef Roberto was the innovative driving force and the good soul of the VERO kitchen, the Trattoria & Wine Bar at the Pullman Arcadia Phuket. Here you can not only enjoy excellent food – from time to time very special events take place here. The portfolio of VERO’s cuisine ranges from down-to-earth mamma cuisine to Italian haute cuisine and the most delicious representatives of Mediterranean flavours in general.
Continue reading Roberto Rota – former Head Chef of the VERO trattoria & wine bar Phuket
The VERO is an Italian restaurant at the Pullman Arcadia – and I have to say even in Italy it would be difficult to find pasta & pizza that tastes as delicious as this restaurant. Continue reading VERO @pullman Phuket Arcadia
Since there are real Prime-Steaks (RibEye on the bone) in the Blockhouse, our visit has basically become a ritual. In the meantime, I’ve probably already eaten about 50 kg of it there on my own…and if you add the colleagues, I am sure we reached more than 200 kg at all, at a price of about 49.- Euro for the grilled kilo in the restaurant completely fair. Continue reading Block House Hamburg main trainstation