Chef Eric Menchon’s transition from two-star precision to bistro soul brings a sun-drenched Provencal energy to Cologne. The menu celebrates French heritage through a refined lens, featuring a velvety pâté en croûte with Gewürztraminer jelly and charcoal-grilled beef short ribs in a deep sauce Mironton. Textures are paramount, from the crunch of potato rösti straw atop veal tartare to the delicate saffron foam gracing crab ravioli. It is a masterclass in balanced, unpretentious luxury.
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