★★★ THE BEST RESTAURANTS AND HOTELS 2014 ★★★ Robbe & Berking Restaurant Guide 2014 ★★★ Dear readers, The combination of fi ne cuisine and exclusive silver is an experience for the senses which Robbe & Berking has been devoting itself to for 140 years. For the taste buds and nose, the skill of a perfect, gourmet meal. For the hands and eyes, the aesthetics of our silver. Together with the special atmosphere of a special restaurant: All of these factors come together to create the very best, which we present to you each year in our little restaurant guide. This year’s edition features 201 top addresses. Our time is too valuable to spend in a bad restaurant. Visit the best and enjoy it. Yours, Oliver Berking 2 3 4 Sphinx This collection draws its inspiration from the principles of the Bauhaus movement. Yet there is a difference. The refi ned, focused aesthetic has made the new Sphinx an icon of moder- nity. The beauty of the silver is brought to the fore by the plastic material distribution. The handle continues to intensify in shape and culminates in a dramatic curve as it meets the mouthpiece. The antipole represents a fi nal element that is full of character, and that allows the cutlery to almost fl oat above the table. With it Sphinx combines aesthetics with haptic excellence. Design: Wilfried Moll Wine tumbler, water tumbler and vodka beaker from the “Sphinx” collection. 55 ★★★ Aqua Wolfsburg The impressive hallmarks of Sven Elverfeld’s cooking style are well-thought-out com- binations of simplicity and sophistication, a constellation that never fails to impress. His cuisine focuses on the fundamental things and is concentrated on the harmony found within the ingredients’ own particular taste and fl avour. Sven Elverfeld attaches particular importance to fi rst-class local and European produce, which is freshly bought every day from carefully selected producers and suppliers. The ambience of the gourmet restaurant is underlined by the almost puristic design, which has been created by the renowned French interior designer Andrée Putman. Blue and white stained oak exudes a warm aura whilst the art deco armchairs made of the fi nest materials in silver, anthracite and auburn create accentuated splashes of colour. Cutlery: Robbe & Berking »Sphinx« The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg Parkstraße 1 38440 Wolfsburg Germany Tel. +49 5361 607091 Fax +49 5361 606158 [email protected] www.ritzcarlton.de www.restaurant-aqua.de 6 COLUMBIA Hotel Casino Travemünde Kaiserallee 2 23570 Lübeck-Travemünde Germany Tel. +49 4502 3080 Fax +49 4502 308333 [email protected] www.columbia-hotels.de ★★★ La Belle Epoque Travemünde The gourmet restaurant La Belle Epoque features a bright, light and elegant atmo- sphere, and has a brilliant balance. Travemünde is the home of an exceptional tal- ent who belongs to the small group of chefs whose creations are not just perfect in terms of craft and quality, but that also continue to surprise with their creativity and esprit: Creations such as “glazed eel & umami oysters with rice cream, wasabi dust & coriander emulsion” that remain long in the memory. An excellent, young service team under the management of maître d’ and sommelier David Eitel allows you tore lax and enjoy your meal. Cutlery: Robbe & Berking »Sphinx« 7 ★★ Meierei Dirk Luther Glücksburg Dirk Luther’s classic French cuisine, which is combined with modern elements, awaits guests in the atmospheric restaurant with its views of the Flensburg Fjord. Maître Sommelier Andreas Butzkammand his team will ensure you have an unforgettable evening, and complement the culinary experience with recommendations from the impressive wine selection. Cutlery: Robbe & Berking »Sphinx« Alter Meierhof Vitalhotel OT Meierwik Uferstraße 1 24960 Glücksburg Germany Tel. +49 4631 61990 Fax +49 4631 619999 [email protected] www.alter-meierhof.de 8 10 Alt-Chippendale A design to which all of the big names that bear it do justice. The shape exudes complete harmony and features the perfect proportions that made Thomas Chippendale so famous. Good taste is – as Rousseau once said – the art of understanding the fi ner details. It is not least these fi ner details, this almost old-fashioned love of detail, that constitutes the special value of Alt-Chippendale. The striking Chippendale thread, which is semi-circular in profi le, is an example of this. It borders both the front and the rear sides of the cutlery: A feature that can only be found in the Alt-Chippendale collection from Robbe & Berking. Caviar bowl made of crystal glass with silver trimming and lid. The handle is a fi nely fashioned silver sturgeon. 1111 ★★ Haerlin Hamburg The Haerlin Restaurant undoubtedly does its reputation and its great tradition justice and it is not recognized as the fl agship of the four restaurants in the Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten without good cause. It is a gourmet restaurant par excellence, boast- ing an elegant ambience, a table culture of exquisite sophistication and, last but not least, faultless service, which is friendly and attentive and which can competently and expertly advise guests on their choice of dishes. At the moment the Haerlin with its head chef, Christoph Rüffer, proudly owns two Michelin stars and has also been distinguished with 17 Gault Millau points. Cutlery: Robbe & Berking »Alt-Chippendale« Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Neuer Jungfernstieg 9–14 20354 Hamburg Germany Tel. +49 40 34940 Fax +49 40 34942600 [email protected] www.fairmont-hvj.de 12 13 14 Belvedere We tend to think that everything has, at one time or another, appeared somewhere on this Earth. But then we experience something so classical, yet so up-to-date,so different and so amaz- ingly fresh and original, the like of which has never before been seen. With Belvedere, Robbe & Berking has married together the beauty of the Classical Age with state-of-the-art aesthetics. Perfect craftsmanship, often believed to be a thing of the past, lends the silver a vibrancy and festivity that takes the breath away. Cutlery created with the demand to be the very best. Design: Robert Berking An artistically crafted grapevine ornately crowns the silver stopper. From the “Alt-Kopenhagen” collection. 1515 Bauernstube Bayrischzell The “Bauernstube” restaurant in “Der Alpenhof” hotel in Bayrischzell awaits your visit with fresh and fun cuisine. Head chef, Chris Lehmann, and his team are on hand to treat you with interpretations of regional specialities and international classics. Here you can enjoy down-to-earth dishes such as oven-fresh roast joint of pork as well as more refi ned food like souffl éd pigeon breast. You are received in the cosy Bavarian restaurants by restaurant manager, André Kaiser, and his team, who will greet you with a smile and will take care of your every need, without you having to say a word. Cutlery: Robbe & Berking »Belvedere« Hotel „Der Alpenhof“ Osterhofen 1 83735 Bayrischzell Germany Tel. +49 8023 90650 Fax +49 8023 906520 [email protected] www.der-alpenhof.com 16 Der Unterschwarzachhof Schwarzacherweg 40 5754 Saalbach-Hinterglemm Austria Tel. +43 6541 6633 Fax +43 6541 663325 offi [email protected] www.der-schwarzacher.at Der Schwarzacher Hinterglemm “Der Schwarzacher” is a modern, cosy restaurant that is, however, fi tting to the region. It is presented in a country-house-style and has 1 Gault Millau points. It uses produce sourced from the restaurant’s own organic farm together with the best quality products from the region. The food concept created by Michelin-star chef, Jörg Wörther, which is expertly put into practice by the kitchen crew can be best described as high-level, traditional, down-to-earth cuisine coupled with a fi rst-rate design. A sophisticated gastronomic experience for skiers and gourmets alike. Cutlery: Robbe & Berking »Belvedere« 17 ★★ Fährhaus Munkmarsch/Sylt In “Fährhaus” the gastronomical host Alexandro Pape treats his guests to extraordinary creations from upmarket gourmet cooking – distinguished with two Michelin stars and 17 Gault Millau points. Pape’s Sardinian roots can be found by way of creative accents in the regional dishes. Dishes include lukewarm Holstein apple cake with foie gras crème on salty vanilla crumble and apple blossom salad. Saddle of lamb with a fi eld herb crust on macaroni pieces with aubergine caviar is also recommended. Quince sorbet with bacon brioche adds to the culinary diversity. Cutlery: Robbe & Berking »Belvedere« Bi Heef 1 25980 Munkmarsch/Sylt Germany Tel. +49 4651 93970 Fax +49 4651 939710 [email protected] www.faehrhaus-hotel-collection.de 18 Grand Hotel Heiligendamm 18209 Bad Doberan-Heiligendamm Germany Tel. +49 38203 74 00 Fax +49 38203 7407474 [email protected] www.grandhotel-heiligendamm.de ★ Friedrich Franz Bad Doberan-Heiligendamm In the warm glow of grand chandeliers, gourmet diners can savour the impressive cuisine of Ronny Siewert, the acclaimed chef with a star after his name. A journey through his gourmet world includes culinary stations such as fried goose liver with confi t egg yolk, three eels with fenugreek cream, or cannelloni of beef tatar with horseradish meringue and caviar. An all-embracing selection of international wines and a very obliging service awaits you at this hotel. Cutlery: Robbe & Berking »Belvedere« 19 Restaurants in the InterContinental Chengdu InterContinental Century City Chengdu brings together the best of European tradition and Chinese hospitality. It stands out as an exciting new landmark in the capital of Sichuan Province, China. Luxuriate in elegance amongst a well-landscaped garden and feast on the contemporary cuisine of our chef’s inspirations waiting to delight you. There is a wine cellar which features an extensive wine list plus private rooms for intimate parties. Cutlery: Robbe & Berking »Belvedere« 88, Century City Boulevard Sichuan Province Chengdu, 610041 China Tel.