Overview
- Mario hosted a themed dinner called “Der Duft des Gartens trifft das Meer” that combined herb‑forward starters, a monkfish main with saffron risotto, and a lemon‑lime cream in a homemade chocolate basket.
- He prepared the menu with trial diners and a detailed questionnaire, reflecting a perfectionist approach that he said helps him accept and use criticism.
- Guests gave mixed reactions: Anna‑Maria called the risotto the best she ever ate, Daniel said the rosemary note was missing from the starter, and Betty found the chicken dry.
- Light moments included a brief didgeridoo gag, and Mario credited a tip from an AI tool for the successful, break‑free chocolate basket on the dessert.
- Mario’s 35 points moved him level with Daniel at the top of the Innsbruck‑week standings while Birgit’s remaining episode can still decide the weekly winner.