HANS HASS' TASTING MENU

Tantris is expensive $$$$!  There is no ifs and no buts, plain expensive and it is always difficult to factor in the value-for-money equation.

Opened in 1971 (over 40 years I think) it received its first Michelin star 2 years later in 1973 and the rest is history.  Accolades include; 2 Michelin Stars, 18 Points in Gault Millau, 10th Best Restaurant in Germany, plus a hosts of other nationwide recognition.

We had the 5-course menu suggested by the Executive Chef Hans Hass.

*  Roasted Lobster with white asparagus & curry mousse
* Sea Bass with artichokes & gazpacho puree
*  Entrecote with chanterelles & spinach dumpling
* St Moure with walnuts & glazed chicory
* Curd Cheese Dumpling with banana-sour cream ice cream

This menu would cost E150 and if one wants to match it with 5 wines there is an additional E80.  There was another menu at E175 with 3 additional courses which was over-indulgence, we passed.  With 2 glasses of red and the obligatory profit margin ... bottled sparkling water .... the damage was E420 for two, including a 10% tips which we were told is de rigueur these days.  At the end of the day it is one's choice, isn't it? One either shows up, dines, enjoys, pays, files under memory, no questions and no regrets, or one simply does not patronize these places.  Like many, I am that in-between diner ... I am no Michelin Chaser, nor am I a Michelin Detractor.