Eckart Witzigmann
GermanychefMaleb. 19388.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Eckart Witzigmann is a pioneering figure in the German culinary scene, celebrated as one of the first chefs to earn three Michelin stars for his restaurant Aubergine in Munich. His influence has shaped modern German cuisine and he is often referred to as the father of haute cuisine in Germany.
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Eckart Witzigmann is a renowned chef under whom Johann Lafer trained and worked at the famous restaurant 'Aubergine'.
Johann Lafer über seine Krebserkrankung: "Eine Chemotherapie ist kein Spaziergang" - GesellschaftSüddeutsche Zeitung·Germany· 2026-08-02
Germany· 2026-08-02
Eckart Witzigmann is celebrated as the 'Chef of the Century' and is turning 85.
"Koch des Jahrhunderts" Eckart Witzigmann wird 85 - Essen & TrinkenDer Standard·
Austria· 2026-06-30
Austria· 2026-06-30Eckart Witzigmann was the first chef to earn three Michelin stars in Germany.
Guide Michelin 2025: München hat ein zweites Drei-Sterne-Restaurant - MünchenSüddeutsche Zeitung·Germany· 2025-06-17
Germany· 2025-06-17
