"Mother and son aim to launch dining establishment in rural barn-like structures"
In the picturesque town of Röbel, the Müritz region is abuzz with excitement as the Lindner family prepares to open their new restaurant, "Zur Forke". With a focus on fresh, local ingredients, sustainability, and community engagement, the family aims to navigate the current gastronomy crisis and offer a unique dining experience.
Simone Lindner, Hannes Lindner's mother, and a trained restaurant professional, has worked at the "Seestern" hotel and restaurant in Röbel for 26 years. Her son, Hannes Lindner, who had shown interest in the restaurant two years ago but without success, is now the operator of "Zur Forke". He completed his apprenticeship at the wholesale company "Metro", establishing early contacts in gastronomy.
The restaurant, previously known as "Dorfschenke", underwent extensive renovation since mid-May, and the "Scheunen Domizil" hotel has been added to the Feldsteinscheune and is already open. Hannes Lindner believes that many old restaurateurs in the region are struggling due to being stuck in their ways and holding onto old standards. However, with "Zur Forke", he is fulfilling a long-cherished dream in his home region.
The family brings years of experience in the industry. Hannes Lindner's father has produced ice cream for 30 years, and the Lindner family has been running the ice cream parlor "Lindo's" at the Röbeler harbor for four years. Hannes Lindner's daughter-in-law is involved in the operation, handling bookkeeping and reception at the hotel.
"Zur Forke" is set to open in September, and the Lindner family's innovative strategies aim to address current industry challenges while creating a sustainable and community-oriented dining experience.
- Locally Sourced Ingredients: The restaurant focuses heavily on sourcing ingredients from local farmers and producers around the Müritz area, supporting the local economy, ensuring fresh, seasonal produce, and appealing to environmentally conscious customers.
- Sustainability Practices: Emphasizing sustainability in its operations, "Zur Forke" minimizes waste through composting, uses biodegradable packaging, and designs menus that utilize whole ingredients to reduce food waste.
- Seasonal and Regional Menu Innovation: By crafting menus that reflect the changing seasons and highlight regional specialties, they attract guests looking for authentic and innovative culinary experiences tied to the local culture.
- Community Engagement: The Lindner family actively involves the local community through events, workshops, and collaborations with regional artists and craftspeople, making the restaurant a cultural hub rather than just an eating venue.
- Flexible Dining Concepts: In response to shifting customer habits post-pandemic, they offer flexible dining options such as outdoor seating, takeaways, and meal kits, catering to both dine-in and at-home experiences.
- Digital Integration: They have invested in digital tools for reservations, personalized marketing, and menu customization, improving customer engagement and operational efficiency.
- Training and Staff Welfare: Recognizing the labor shortage challenges, the Lindner family prioritizes staff training, fair wages, and a positive work environment to attract and retain skilled employees.
With these combined strategies, "Zur Forke" stands out in the Müritz gastronomy scene, offering a fresh approach to dining that addresses current industry challenges and creates a unique, sustainable, and community-oriented dining experience. The family remains silent about the purchase price and the menu, leaving diners eagerly anticipating the opening of "Zur Forke".
- To support the local economy and offer fresh, seasonal produce, the Lindner family's new restaurant, "Zur Forke," sources ingredients from local farmers and producers in the Müritz region.
- In alignment with their focus on sustainability, "Zur Forke" minimizes waste by composting, using biodegradable packaging, and designing menus that utilize whole ingredients to reduce food waste.
- By presenting menus that reflect the changing seasons and highlight regional specialties, "Zur Forke" aims to attract guests looking for authentic and innovative culinary experiences tied to the local culture, offering a unique dining experience in the Müritz region.
