The Stern in Mittelbronn: Farewell to a sentimental flea market

The Stern in Mittelbronn: Farewell to a sentimental flea market

Mittelbronn, Deutschland - The traditional land inn "Stern" in Mittelbronn has finally closed its gates. On the occasion of this closure, the municipality of Gschwend organized a special flea market to auction the inventory of the inn. Numerous former guests and employees had come to reminisce and look for bargains. Long snakes formed at the gates of the "star", because many had an emotional bond with this place, which was a popular meeting place for solemn occasions for many years. The security measures ensured that only a limited number of people were allowed to be in the building at the same time, but this did not reduce the influx of visitors.

The back of the glossy times was particularly moving under host Rolf Heusch, who was known for extraordinary events and warm hospitality. A resident, Karin Wolpert, remembered her wedding in 1972 in this inn. Gaby Hinderberger also expressed her sadness about the final closure, and Herta Grau, who worked in the kitchen for 17 years, was emotionally affected. The flea market not only served the sale of old furniture and dishes, but also as the last sentimental look back for many. Remszeitung reports that ...

The plans of the municipality of Gschwend

The closure of the "star" was not only a loss for the municipality of Gschwend, but also for the catering landscape in the region. The inn was closed since January 2023 after the operator Sabine Kramer had not extended her lease due to renovation needs. However, the mayor Christoph Hald has already taken measures to prevent loss. The municipality plans to acquire the property and the building and has planned an amount of 600,000 euros in the budget. Gmünder daily mail reports that ...

The goal is to maintain the restaurant and find a new tenant. The discussions about the future of the "star" and the possible renovation measures show the importance of the location for gastronomy and tourism in Gschwend. A purchase contract should be signed in the next few weeks and the project will be classified as highly priority. The community wants to make the “star” soon return a piece of its old radiance.

insight into gastronomic history

The closure of the "star" also takes a look at the long tradition of gastronomy. The story goes back to ancient times, where inns and taverns served as a central point of contact for travelers and citizens. In the Middle Ages, restaurants developed into important meeting points for traders. The art of the hospitality was particularly noticed in the 17th and 18th centuries, while the first fine restaurants with elaborate menus were opened in France.

Gastronomy has grown continuously over the centuries and has changed, with culinary trends and regional specialties take an ever increasing importance. With the closure of the "star", a chapter ends in the history of this facility, which at the same time represents part of the larger narrative of gastronomy in the region. patronage reports that ...