Culinary connoisseurs and restaurant explorers are in for an extraordinary treat this February at MANI Restaurant. For four consecutive Thursdays, this staple of Berlin’s dining scene on Torstraße will transform into a stage for exceptional culinary collaborations.
Four Hand Dinner
In partnership with OpenTable, MANI is hosting an exclusive Four Hands Dinner Series, featuring a different head chef from a renowned partner restaurant each week. They will join forces with MANI’s own team, led by Head Chef Andrej Zatovic, to create a unique, one-night-only menu.
A Celebration of Culinary Exchange: The Concept
The idea is brilliantly simple: Two chefs, four hands, one menu. This collaborative dinner format, known as a Four Hands Dinner or Chef Collaboration, is a celebrated tradition in fine dining. It’s a vibrant exchange of ideas, techniques, and signature styles, resulting in a unique gastronomic experience that can’t be found on any regular à la carte menu.
“The direct exchange with our colleagues from other restaurants is incredibly exciting and inspiring for us,” says Genrich Agadschanjan, Director of Restaurants for the AMANO Group, to Berlins Gourmet Report. “When different styles, ideas, and experiences come together in one kitchen, something special is created. We are thrilled to offer our guests at MANI such a varied and high-quality program with this series.”
The Four Hands Dinner Experience: Menu & Details
Each evening promises a distinct culinary journey. The chefs will co-create an exclusive 3-course sharing menu, preceded by a welcome Amuse-Bouche that artfully fuses both culinary signatures.
- Price: €75 per person (food only).
- Format: Exclusive sharing menu.
- Supplement: Each dinner is perfectly rounded off with a curated wine pairing from a selected winery, alongside a welcome drink by Moët & Chandon.
The Line-Up: Dates & Collaborating Restaurants
Mark your calendars for these exclusive Thursday night events:
- February 5, 7:00 PM – with COMO Berlin (Dennis Uçak)
- Cuisine: Italian-Japanese inspired, clear, modern, and uncompromising.
- Wine Pairing: Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl
- February 12, 7:00 PM – with Irma la Douce (Jonathan Kartenberg)
- Cuisine: French cuisine, shaped by urban diversity and culinary elegance.
- Wine Pairing: Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan
- February 19, 7:00 PM – with Chicago Williams BBQ (Nawid Samawat)
- Cuisine: Serious grilling from a Texas smoker meets urban BBQ culture.
- Wine Pairing: Vinaturel
- February 26, 7:00 PM – with Zum Heiligen Teufel (Antonio di Santo)
- Cuisine: A culinary journey through Italian food culture – emotional, traditional, and precisely executed.
- Wine Pairing: Niepoort
The Venue: MANI Restaurant Berlin
The host and initiator of this series is the MANI Restaurant at Torstraße. Known for its sharing concept and vibrant Mediterranean cuisine, MANI has established itself as a fixture in Berlin’s gastronomic landscape. The restaurant’s blend of elegant chic and relaxed atmosphere provides the ideal setting for this collaborative dinner format, encouraging discovery and conversation.
How to Book: Exclusive Reservations via OpenTable
True to its exclusive nature, reservations for this Four Hands Dinner Series are available only via OpenTable. The platform is supporting the series as the main sponsor and cooperation partner, leveraging its international reach and expertise in curating exceptional restaurant experiences.
Act quickly – seats are limited for each event. This series is designed for everyone who appreciates gourmet pleasure, culinary curiosity, and the creative dialogue between kitchens – offering a chance to experience well-known Berlin restaurants in a completely new context.
Bookable exclusively via OpenTable: www.opentable.de
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