„La Belle Epoque“ at COLUMBIA Hotel Casino Travemünde achieves the highest gastronomic rating for the first time
The gourmet restaurant La Belle Epoque at COLUMBIA Hotel Casino Travemünde led by executive chef Kevin Fehling has received the third star in the Michelin Guide as the first and only restaurant in Schleswig-Holstein.
Kevin Fehling, who is only 35 years old, crowns a remarkable career in the world of sophisticated gastronomy with this award. After his years of apprenticeship and travel, which he spent with Harald Wohlfahrt in Baiersbronn and as executive chef of the world-famous cruise ship MS Europe, amongst other things, he took over the position of Chef de Cuisine at La Belle Epoque restaurant in Travemünde at the end of 2005 at age 28. The Michelin Guide admitted Fehling into the ranks of star-rated chefs as early as 2008. Three years later the testers already awarded him the second star. Kevin Fehling – the „avant-garde Northern Light“ – received the coveted third star for the first time at the official presentation of the Germany edition of the 2013 Michelin Guide.
As a result, Fehling has become the German shooting star among chefs, says the Michelin Guide editorial staff, adding: „He was able to convince the inspectors with impressive know-how. His absolutely harmonious compositions are evidence of intelligence and maturity in the combination of aromas, combined with a distinctive personal touch.“
The Michelin Guide thereby ranks Kevin Fehling among the 10 best chefs in Germany, and as a consequence he is among the 100 best chefs worldwide. Fehling, born in Delmenhorst, is the first chef to receive this rating in the federal state and holiday region Schleswig-Holstein. Never before have three stars shone above a restaurant between the North Sea and Baltic Sea.
Fehling is aware of the distinctiveness of this award: „Of course, I have always pursued this goal. Once you have arrived in the league of star-rated chefs, naturally you want to be better, make the most of creativity and always keep the satisfaction of guests in mind. I am extremely proud of my team in the kitchen. With my congenial ambassador in the service department, sommelier David Eitel and his team, the work is not only successful, but is also a source of tremendous enjoyment.“
Directors Ralph and Katrin Hosbein are among Kevin Fehling“s promoters. The collaboration began as early as 2005. The two directors recognised Fehling“s string and consistent manner as well as his manual and creative potential at a very early stage. „The pleasure is immense. It is unbelievable that we are able to celebrate such successes together with Kevin in such a short time. The third star which he has earned by cooking with his team is unique in our region and an important magnet for the future. Fehling is the person who brought the third star to Schleswig-Holstein and redesigned the gastronomic map“, says director and mentor Ralph Hosbein.
According to the Michelin Guides definitions, the restaurant named La Belle Epoque with a wonderful panoramic view of the Bay of Lübeck has earned three stars and is „one of the best kitchens“ and now also officially „worth a journey“.
Current awards for La Belle Epoque:
Michelin Guide: 3 stars
Gault Millau: 17 points
Der Feinschmecker restaurant guide: 4 F
GUSTO: 9.5 pans
VARTA guide: 3 diamonds
ARAL Schlemmer Atlas restaurant guide: 4 spoons
Der große Hotel & Restaurant Guide: 4 chef“s hats
About COLUMBIA Hotel Casino Travemünde:
The hotel in the historic building of the former „Conversation House“ from 1914 was opened in 2003 and is located right next to the Travemünde promenade on an 80 metre wide sand beach. In addition to 71 rooms, the five-star superior hotel features two restaurants, a spa and beauty area, a ballroom as well as other rooms for events. The Lübeck old town is about 15 minutes driving time and from the Hamburg inner city it is also barely 90 kilometres to COLUMBIA Hotel Casino Travemünde.
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In addition to the highlighted hotel in Travemünde, the COLUMBIA Hotels & Resorts portfolio includes other four-star and five-star domiciles in Germany and on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.
Kontakt:
COLUMBIA Hotel Casino Travemünde
Katrin Hosbein
Kaiserallee 2
23570 Travemünde
+49 4502-3080
k.hosbein@columbia-hotels.de
http://www.columbia-hotels.de
Pressekontakt:
Puetter GmbH
Michael Pütter
Bismarckstrasse 120
47057 Duisburg
+49 203-3062 190
michael.puetter@puetter-online.de
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