No.34 – Aqua

Sven Elverfeld has spent the last three years immersing himself in the deconstruction and reinterpretation of classic dishes, garnishes and preparation techniques from Germany and Europe. The result? Incredibly accurate three-star cooking that gently challenges the diner’s perception of European food. With reworkings of regional dishes such as Boiled Fillet of Müritz Lamb with Frankfurt Green Sauce and Breton Sole in Modern Finkenwerder Style Elverfeld attempts to evoke the memories of his German guest’s regional roots.

Elverfeld originally trained as a confectioner and the desserts at Aqua are something to behold. Apple strudel comes as an apple fashioned out of blown sugar containing a froth derived from a traditionally made version of the traditional pastry. Aqua is found in the The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg, a striking modern hotel in Volkswagen’s Autostadt theme park.