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End of an era: Restaurant La Cosa” in Braunschweig closes after 18 years!
Laura Lepizzera is closing her restaurant “La Cosa” in Braunschweig after almost 18 years. Re-opening with an Asian concept in December.
End of an era: Restaurant La Cosa” in Braunschweig closes after 18 years!
A real chapter is coming to an end: The restaurant “La Cosa” in the Schlosspassage in Braunschweig has closed its doors after almost 18 years. The owner Laura Lepizzera has decided to take a new professional path and is leaving the catering industry and self-employment. “You notice that gastronomy demands a lot of your life,” explains the 41-year-old, who looks back on many beautiful memories with tears in her eyes on her farewell day, October 25th. News 38 reports that in recent years Lepizzera has not only shared emotional moments with its guests, but has also been able to welcome prominent visitors such as Thomas Gottschalk and Gerhard Schröder to their restaurant.
Together with her team of three, including her mother Maria Santiago and the chef, she will leave the catering industry behind. A successor will soon take over the restaurant, and renovation work is already planned in November for a new opening in December. It's going to be exciting because the new concept is supposed to go in an Asian direction, which shows that a breath of fresh air is blowing into the palace passage.
New trends in gastronomy
What does the future hold for the restaurant industry in general? The current one provides this Food Report 2025, edited by the renowned food expert Hanni Rützler, provides interesting insights. The report highlights key culinary developments and future trends that pose challenges for many hospitality businesses.
A central theme is the renaissance of the open fire, which is taking many modern kitchens back to their roots. Innovations such as fermented proteins and the pursuit of sustainability also paint a picture that is shaped by digitalization and new technologies. Restaurateurs have to adapt their concepts and develop fresh, exciting combinations from classic dishes in order to survive in the competition.
Materials for the catering industry
In addition to culinary trends, choosing the right equipment also plays a role. For example, the use of stainless steel (Acciaio Inox) in modern gastronomy has many advantages. This material, known for its high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, is increasingly being used in the architecture of catering establishments. Loud Comep Infissi Stainless steel offers unwavering clarity and allows for large window frames with minimal visual impact, which is beneficial for restaurants.
With its elegance and different surface availability, stainless steel represents a high-quality, aesthetic choice for modern restaurants. But the industry is not only changing in terms of materials: the way food is handled and the philosophy behind the dishes are also changing.
Now more than ever, the catering industry needs to be innovative and adaptable. Given these trends, it takes courage and creativity to get guests excited about new concepts while at the same time mastering current challenges such as sustainability and digitalization.