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‘Das perfekte Dinner’ Opens Darmstadt Week With South Tyrolean Theme and Candid Table Talk

First host Markus sets a warm tone with regional flavors despite a brief kitchen hiccup.

Overview

  • VOX’s cooking competition begins its Darmstadt run with Markus hosting the first evening for fellow contestants.
  • Drawing on family ties to South Tyrol, he serves a themed menu featuring handmade Schlutzkrapfen, lamb with potato and broccoli, and a Kaiserschmarrn dessert.
  • A texture issue with his potato purée prompts self‑criticism from Markus, though guests say they enjoyed the dish.
  • At the table, Max admits he applied mainly to appear on television, adding that he enjoys cooking as well.
  • Local connections surface as Turina and Susanne reveal they know each other from kindergarten, helping the group settle in quickly.