Louis Linster grew up in the family restaurant. After studying economics in Switzerland, the 34-year-old returned to help his mother, found his place in the restaurant and decided to become a chef. His mother has always been a role model for him. Inspired by his travels in Asia, Louis incorporates Asian flavours into a light, modern French cuisine.

"We put a lot of ourselves into our dishes and sometimes perfect cooking is a matter of seconds." Together with his wife, they run the restaurant, constantly innovating the menu to offer a fresh experience. Louis values listening to and including his team, as they spend a lot of time together. Motivated by continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, the chef wonders about the future of the restaurant business and its staff.

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