The farewell of a gastronomy visionary: Peter Dobcak takes stock!

The farewell of a gastronomy visionary: Peter Dobcak takes stock!

Peter Dobcak, the long -time chairman of the Gastronomie Vienna specialist group, has resigned after ten years. In an revealing interview with leadersnet reflected the 64-year-old about his time in this responsible position and the challenges had to. Dobcak looks back on a paradigm shift in gastronomy, shaped by profound changes such as the introduction of the allergen regulation and the corona pandemic, which the industry has hit. "It was a tough apprenticeship because I often received calls from desperate members who no longer knew how to save their businesses," said Dobcak. Despite these difficulties, however, he sees his time as a chairman as valuable, even if he is not missing any special aspects.

a legacy for the successors

In the interview, Dobcak also expressed his wishes to the new government. He hopes for a rapid implementation of the announced measures to support the gastronomy in order to tackle the pressing problems such as a shortage of skilled workers and bureaucratic hurdles. At the same time, he gives his successors, Wolfgang Binder and Martina Haslinger-Spitzer, good luck and is optimistic that the representation of interests remains without him. "After me personally, no cock will be crowed because it is borrowed power," he noted.

The second interesting focus this week is the legacy of Wolfram Siebeck, one of the most influential restaurant critics in Germany. As Zeit , Siebeck was known for his direct reviews and deep insights into the world of restaurateurs. Born in 1928 and died in 2016, he left a lasting impression on culinary delights and cooking. His unique perspective and his blunt writing style made him an unmistakable character in German eating culture, an idol for hobby chefs and gastronomy enthusiasts. His critical attitude not only led to literary height flights, but also to unforgettable anecdotes that made him all the more legendary.