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ABC by Michi & Leo brings an international tapas kitchen to Kamp-Lintfort through the partnership of two culinary professionals who met after training across Europe. Michi completed his sommelier certification in Austria and spent years curating wine programs for top establishments in Spain and Germany. Leo traveled from Uruguay after honing his craft in Michelin-rated restaurants in Paris and Sevilla, blending classical French technique with South American ingredients. Their shared history in European fine dining directly informs the disciplined yet flexible style of the current kitchen.
Visitors arriving for the evening service will not receive a printed list when they take their seats. The cooks prepare fresh, seasonal tapas daily using locally sourced produce. This format lets the team adjust flavors and portion sizes throughout the night based on supplier deliveries and market conditions. The resulting modern tapas plates rely on precise knife work and controlled seasoning rather than heavy sauces or rigid plating rules.
Diners gather around a circular glass structure where a central bar connects the cooking station with the surrounding tables. Soft lighting and clear sightlines keep the room calm. Michi selects wines from global regions to match the evolving flavors and pairs them with house-made cocktails built around botanical spirits. This steady execution and guest-focused layout recently earned the venue a 1.5 ladle rating from the Schlemmer Atlas.
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