Michael Wankerl, a chef of Bavarian origins, has found his culinary home in Graz, Austria. With his innovative "Gerüchteküche," Wankerl has embraced a fresh and sustainable approach to cooking, creating dishes that pay homage to quality and regionality.
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Michael Wankerl is a chef who has brought a wave of novelty to the culinary scene in Graz. In his "Gerüchteküche," Wankerl commits to using primarily Austrian products, preferably sourced from a very narrow radius. His cuisine is characterized by a mix of styles: Asian, Italian, Levantine, or a combination of all. Wankerl emphasizes a cuisine based 80% on plant ingredients and 20% on animal ingredients, with a growing trend towards a plant-oriented offering. Moreover, his kitchen has been recognized for its commitment to sustainability, earning the "Nachhaltigkeitspreis" (Sustainability Award) in the context of the German television contest "Koch des Jahres" (Chef of the Year).
Photo Credits. Michael Wankerl by Jurgen Fuchs
