Among Germany’s top chefs Joachim Wissler is certainly unique. Regarded as one of the best chefs in the world he continues to push the frontier for new (and forgotten) ingredients, techniques and, most importantly, new and unique combinations of flavours. He is on the forefront of the development of a “New German Cuisine” in the last couple of years.
As part of the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg in Bergisch-Gladbach near Cologne the Restaurant Vendôme is located in the small cavaliers’ house. It has been carefully renovated in 2007 to leave its Baroque and too overloaded interior behind. Now it better fits to the modern and refined cooking of Joachim Wissler. Interestingly, the whole team was involved in creating a truly harmonious, warm and also practical ambiance. Miguel Calero, the mâitre, told us that everything what’s needed (cutlery, napkins etc) is hidden somewhere except for the plates…
The New Interior