We are thrilled to announce our exclusive partnership with Früh Kölsch Beer, a regional specialty from Cologne, Germany since 1904. The first authentic Kölsch to be offered in British Colombia, Früh is known as "a fresh, crisp, light, and delicate all-natural, top fermented lager." With a malt aroma and delicate notes of vanilla and flowery hops, the taste of Kölsch goes down smooth. One BeerAdvocate reviewer said of Früh: "The mouthfeel isn't anything like I had imagined. A gentle swirl around the tongue tosses up a slightly thin but gentle foam; nothing harsh here. I do believe I've found my favorite Kölsch. A delight." General Manager of the Früh Beer Hall, Anthony Krone, calls Kölsch "the Champagne of Cologne." The Früh Beer Hall in Cologne, brewing for over 110 years, serves a whopping 2.5 million people annually with their traditional family recipe passed down through five generations. Partnering with Bauhaus Restaurant will ensure the rich traditions of Germany make it safely across the pond to Vancouver. We can't wait for you to pair Stefan Hartmann's exquisite Nouvelle German cuisine with a truly authentic Kölsch beer!
Sausage, Schnitzel and Sauerkraut. Unlike its French neighbour, Germany has not historically been known for its haute cuisine. But a modern trend of revitalizing reliable staples, from roasted goose with pretzel-apple stuffing to truffled hazelnut and potato soup, has ushered in the gastronomic age of neue deutsche Küche, or, New German Cuisine. According to an article by James Brennan (Fine Dining Lovers), Germany has become “one of the powerhouses of modern European gastronomy,” proven further by the impressive accolades awarded by the 2015 Michelin Guide: a whopping total of 281 starred restaurants.
Michelin star chefs, such as Bauhaus Restaurant’s own Stefan Hartmann, have been creating light, lean and local gastronomic delicacies by infusing contemporary flair into traditional favourites. And, lucky for us, Hartmann is bringing the taste of Germany to Vancouver’s trendy Gastown district, where the communal spirit of neue deutsche Küche will likely resonate with British Colombia’s local food scene. Much like Canada, according to Food Republic writer Drew Lazor, Germany possesses “a storied agricultural backbone, including a strong citizen gardening tradition dictated by the communal cultivation of seasonal vegetables.” We look forward to complementing Vancouver’s diverse restaurant scene with the first ever neue deutsche establishment in the city! |