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Vino e Gusto at daylight.
Dessert, Tirami Su.
Owners Guido Prick (left) and Donato Giugliano (right).
The Vino e Gusto in Munich
– Where fine Italian food meets ecological awareness In December 2015, sustainability consultant Guido Prick and fine dining restaurant manager Donato Giugliano took over an exquisite Italian restaurant in the heart of Munich’s old town. When they relaunched in September 2016 after careful renovation, the Vino e Gusto became “the place to go” with both the locals and guests from all over the world. Here is how they did it… TEXT: SONJA IRANI I COPYRIGHT: VINO E GUSTO, PHOTOS: LOUIS RAFAEL, ZURICH
Situated right next to Munich’s popular Mandarin Oriental Hotel, the Vino e Gusto is the perfect place to enjoy some dolce vita in the heart of Germany’s Southern metropolis. It offers a large sun terrace with a beautiful view over Munich’s old town, classy interior made from natural woods and an in-house bar and Enoteca with a cleverly designed wine storage that even serves top wines by the glass. Thus, you do not have to change the location if you fancy a fine Italian wine in the Enoteca or a drink at the bar after lunch or dinner. “Thanks to the warm and welcoming Mediterranean atmosphere, our guests like to call the Vino e Gusto their second living room – just with better service!” laughs 58 | Issue 48 | March 2017
Guido Prick, who has spent the past 20 years of his career in environmental protection and sustainability management at his company eCO2value. With the Vino e Gusto, he would like to fulfil a long-time vision and set an example for a totally new kind of restaurant: “In about five to seven years, I would like to launch the first truly sustainable CO2-free premium restaurant that doesn’t make any compromises when it comes to culinary delights.” The latter being guaranteed by Donato Giugliano who has some 20 years of experience in gastronomy. Until then, Prick enjoys the delights of Munich on walks with his bulldog Malesh. “I prefer the early mornings, when the city
slowly wakes up,” he says. One of Prick’s and Giugliano’s biggest achievements so far is the huge positive feedback they get from the long-term locals, for example their neighbors in Munich’s old town. Plus, there is an interesting mix of international guests thanks to several top hotels nearby. “Malesh actually has a solid fan community by now which stretches from America to Russia and the Middle East!” laughs Prick. “Particularly the Brits love him and repeatedly enquire about his post-Brexit feelings. He is, after all, an English Bulldog in Germany!” www.vino-e-gusto.com
Caesar’s Salad with Parmesan and croutons, Summer Salad with Shrimps.