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Video Interview with Jurgen van der Zalm

Why Less Can Be More in High-End Gastronomy

26 October 2026

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“Less, but better” is the philosophy of Jurgen van der Zalm. The two-star chef relies on top-quality ingredients, precise sauces, and deliberately few components. At Restaurant Ikarus in Hangar-7 in Salzburg, he demonstrates why reduction and clarity are among the most exciting principles of modern fine-dining cuisine.

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