City Archives to Preserve "Grape" Narrative
Grevenbroich: Mayor Advocates for Restaurant's Historical Importance
Mayor Klaus Krützen seeks to incorporate the historical narrative of Grevenbroich's acclaimed restaurant, "Zur Traube," into the city's archives. To facilitate this process, he recently met with the Kaufmann couple, current residents of Neuss, who previously ran the renowned establishment.
For decades, the Kaufmann couple's culinary efforts at "Zur Traube" earned two Michelin stars and elevated Grevenbroich's gastronomic standing on the international stage. Luminaries from the political, cultural, and artistic circles, drawn by the restaurant's prestigious reputation and high culinary standards, graced its tables.
Dieter Kaufmann, the acclaimed head chef, received various honors, including the Federal Cross of Merit. In 1993, Gault Millau honored him with the title of "Cook of the Year" and praised his "subtly refined, natural cuisine."
"The history of the 'Traube' is a cultural artifact that reflects Grevenbroich's evolution," remarked Mayor Krützen. "The Kaufmanns' memoirs offer invaluable historical insights into the city's cultural and social growth."
The closure of "Zur Traube" in 2014 was partly due to sociological modifications within Grevenbroich at the turn of the century.
During their conversation, the mayor and the couple agreed to further discuss archiving the memories and documents associated with the restaurant. A subsequent meeting has been planned to determine specific measures for incorporating the collection into the city archives.
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- The historical narrative of "Zur Traube" restaurant, which played a significant role in elevating Grevenbroich's food-and-drink, entertainment, and cultural lifestyle, is set to be archived by Mayor Klaus Krützen.
- During their meeting, the mayor and the Kaufmann couple, former owners of the renowned restaurant, agreed to further discuss archiving the memories and documents associated with the establishment, demonstrating the importance of this food-and-drink artifact to Grevenbroich's history.
- Renowned celebrities, political figures, and artists were drawn to "Zur Traube" by its prestigious reputation, high culinary standards, and cultural significance, earning Dieter Kaufmann, the acclaimed head chef, various accolades such as the Federal Cross of Merit and Gault Millau's "Cook of the Year" title, further solidifying the restaurant's importance in Grevenbroich's food-and-drink, entertainment, and cultural lifestyle.
