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Star gourmet KOOK 36 in Deggendorf is surprisingly closing its doors!
The Deggendorf restaurant KOOK 36 unexpectedly closes after losing its Michelin star, citing economic reasons.
Star gourmet KOOK 36 in Deggendorf is surprisingly closing its doors!
The Deggendorf gourmet restaurant KOOK 36 has announced its closure will represent a significant loss to the city's culinary landscape. Owner Daniel Klein, who opened the restaurant in 2018 and was awarded a Michelin star in 2021, announced on Thursday that the restaurant would be closing its doors due to unfavorable economic conditions. The loss of the star, which only recently became known, is not the reason for this decision, but rather a difficult economic situation that makes the continued existence of the popular restaurant impossible pnp.de reported.
Klein regrets the end of KOOK 36 and emphasizes that the last seven years have been marked by success. In his press release he quotes the title: “When you let go, you have two hands free”. This could indicate that he is already planning new paths for himself and his team.
New challenges and exciting opportunities
Daniel Klein is also the gastronomic director of K Gastronomie GmbH, which runs the edl.eins restaurant in the Karl Tower. Known for its elegant design and excellent menu selection, this restaurant has once again been awarded a Michelin star. At edl.eins, guests can not only enjoy exquisite dishes such as “carabinero, carrot, curry, kaffir lime”, but also experience the breathtaking view over the historic old town and the Danube. guide.michelin.com describes the atmospheric atmosphere, which is rounded off by large windows and an integrated bar for aperitif cocktails.
However, the catering industry as a whole is under pressure. According to an analysis g-wie-gastro.de Restaurants lost 12.6% in sales compared to 2019, highlighting the challenges in the industry. Restaurants and cafes in particular have recovered slightly, but employment in the hospitality sector is still 6.7% below pre-pandemic levels. In addition, around 78% of guests have a preference for restaurants with regional products, which indicates changing consumption habits.
Where the journey will lead for Klein and his catering group remains to be seen. The closure of KOOK 36 is not only a painful loss for Klein himself, but also for the entire Deggendorf culinary scene. The city's citizens and guests now face the challenge of finding new gastronomic hotspots. Despite the difficult times that the catering industry is going through, there are also bright spots, for example the number of Michelin-awarded restaurants in Germany continues to increase and the industry is showing remarkable innovative strength.