KStA Genuss-Club: Hinter den Kulissen der besten Küchen Kölns - #02 AUGUSTIN

TheKStA Gourmet Cluband its event series“Behind the Scenes of Cologne’s Best Kitchens” isentering its second round.

Following the huge success of the kickoff event, we’re taking it a step further and venturing into AUGUSTIN, where Executive Chef Eric Werner works his magic. Once Germany’s youngest two-star chef, he’s now creating an unforgettable evening for the KStA Gourmet Club.

What to expect:

An evening at a historic venue: Augustin on Dagobertstraße

When you step into the Augustin restaurant on Dagobertstraße, you’re not just entering a restaurant. You’re stepping into a piece of Cologne’s city history. The building in the Kunibertsviertel was built in 1904 as the Kolpinghaus and originally served as lodging, a shelter, and a community space for young journeymen.

Later, the building underwent a transformation. Starting in 1997, the former Kolping House was used as a hotel; today, it is home to the Classik Hotel Antonius. Many historical elements have been preserved and continue to shape the building’s unique atmosphere: high ceilings, spacious rooms, arched windows, wooden details, and the sheltered inner courtyard.

Since 2022, the Augustin restaurant has been located on the ground floor. Under the culinary direction of Eric Werner, it combines the building’s history with a modern form of hospitality. The cuisine is German-French in style, technically sophisticated yet deliberately accessible. It’s not a stuffy place, but rather a space for enjoyment, conversation, and special encounters.

The dining room itself is particularly impressive: approximately 200 square meters, with ceilings nearly five meters high, historic architecture, and a distinctive “garden of lights” featuring lamps, lanterns, and chandeliers. This creates an atmosphere that is at once festive, warm, and lively.

1. Tickets:125 euros per person (4-course menu + behind-the-scenes tour / drinks not included)
2. Date:Thursday, July 16 | Start: 6:00 p.m.
3. Location:Augustin, Dagobertstraße 32, 50668 Cologne

KStA Gourmet Club

The KStA Gourmet Club is the go-to destination for people who love fine dining.

It brings together a select group of like-minded people—for special evenings at Cologne’s most exciting restaurants, on culinary tours, at tastings, and through personal exchanges with one another as well as with the key figures behind Cologne’s culinary scene.

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