Von der Oberpfalz nach Berlin: Wie sich Jonas Merold an die Spitze gekocht hat

Jonas Merold ist in Rückersrieth und Schirmitz aufgewachsen, in Berlin betreibt der 31-Jährige ein Restaurant. Warum er auf regionale und saisonale Produkte setzt und wie er zu einem der besten Köche Berlins wurde.

von Paulina Schmidt

Jonas Merold kocht in seinem Berliner Restaurant auch vegetarische Hauptgänge, wie diese Bunten Beten auf einem Böhmischen Hefeknödel.

Bild: Isis Rampf

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