“I got a dollar in my pocket
There ain’t a cloud up above
I got a picture in a locket
That says baby I love you
Well if you didn’t look then boys
Then fellas don’t go lookin’ now
Well here she comes a-walkin’
All that heaven will allow”
Bruce Springsteen 1987
I always think of a good fairytale when I see this building…
Having a nice round anniversary to celebrate choosing our favourite restaurant as the scene was not a hard one. And having the in-laws visiting, the babysitter situation was under control and a overnight stay at the beautiful Schloss Berg was too big a temptation to say no to.
You know my affection for Schloss Berg and for the cooking of Christian Bau. The whole place embrace you, from the arrival, check-in, and later pre-dinner cocktail and amuses – you are at all time at ease and can´t help but feeling special and mighty privileged.
The missus, 10 years burning down the road….
So, expectations high, but with absolutely no worries about them not being met
Bastian, – familiar faces and recognition always appreciated – served us a great pre-dinner Tanqueray 10.
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The Gates of Heaven, not believing in any kind of afterlife, Im happy to find these doors right here – just around the corner…
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A rose for my friend Sony.
Wines were chosen, two half bottles – actually three but the third – a Condrieu was not living up to the expectations, and most likely also not to the expectations of the sommelier – the GREAT GREAT Daniel Kiowski, because it was taken from the final bill. Great judgement.
A great drop.
Best wine of the evening. Smooth, elegant.
So….all set – hold on to your hats folks, the usual “army” of amuses are just about to hit you….
Round 1…that falafel to the right…yummi.
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Round two, the tartare cornet, this time with salmon.
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Round three…crab, salmon and eel.
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Round 4 – Greetings from Italy…Tomato ice, textures of green olive and buffalo mozzarella.
Funny little thing, very fresh. I loved the return of the exploding olives.
Round 5 – Tuna, Caviar and radish. Light as heaven, tasty and elegant
So,……thats it – the amuses. All absolutely amazing and tasteful. All with a purpose and all greatly presented by the skilled staff. This is what you want.
But, you also get an idea about the fact that you have to bring the big tummy, if you settle for the big menu to follow the amount of amuses you get here. We did settle for less this time around. But even a smaller menu does the trick and here is what followed.
Japanese Ocean
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Blue Lobster
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Different textures of Artochoke from Brittany
which came with a little crispy salad
Simply lovely…
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Deer from Eiffel
Off all these dishes I think one can easily say, they were all wonderful, the cooking of fish or meat always perfect. But the vegetarian dish, the artichokes which was in fact a “throw in” surprice by Bau was outstanding.
Sweets for my sweet, sugar for my honey…
Structures of Peach “Melba” with raspberries and Champagne
Lots of things going on here. So you take a rapsberry, and it turns out it has been done moleculary and is indeed restructured. Or the peach stone – is in fact a nougat creme. Mind you this is a pre-dessert. Look at the details. That plate must take an hour to prepare. I would like to know how fast actually…20 min ? Have to ask next time.
Multivitamin – tropical fruits in different textures
Ending the menu here with a very refreshing and indeed light plate.
Final round…
I for my part ended the meal with a lovely Poire William from Alsace, generously poured by Yildiz Bau, who despite a virus was as charming and entertaining as always.
Conclusion:
I don´t think I have to tell you how much we love and adore this place. This night was no exception. Bastian, Steffi, Daniel, Yildiz, – the other service staff and all those guys behind the kitchen door made sure we had a memorable evening and a worthy 10 years anniversary. If one should have any regret, its only that money does not allow us to eat here more often. But its probably a good thing. My weight would sky rocket given the chance. Mind you the above was the small menu (!) – with the artichokes being an extra surprice dish. But that menu comes at 128 eur pp – and simply have to be the best gastronomic offer you will find almost anywhere. Be sure to book ahead in good time.
Thank you Yildiz and Christian – we will be back to celebrate our 20 years anniversary – and hopefully before that 
And as for you “Mrs. Bo” – Thanks for being such a big part of my life. I love you dearly, and thank you for mostly being a good sport when I have my mood swings. Rock on Astrid.
My rating for this visit:
I know Bau does not like to be rated by amateurs like me (or anyone for that matter…) But let me just say we had a perfect evening with no flaws whatsoever. You should be very proud of your team, food and restaurant – and I bet you are. Top Score my friend. A league of your own – or at least of a very few.
So – at this point – our bed was calling us – a bed that would fit a king and a queen.
Goodnight…
“Rain and storm and dark skies
Well now they don’t mean a thing
If you got a girl that loves you
And who wants to wear your ring”
Bruce Springsteen 1987
