WORLD ECONOMY BERLIN
Dominik Bausinger has been in the restaurant business for almost 30 years. Including with his bar "San Remo Upflamör" in Berlin. Together with crowdfunding specialist Konrad Lauten, he applied for the completely renovated restaurant at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt in 2018. With success: for almost two years, the creative duo has been running the "Weltwirtschaft" at Tiergarten, with a restaurant, beer garden and rooftop kiosk - and a magnificent view of Parliament and the Spree. Find out more in this interview from our WEISS Magazine No. 5...
How would you describe your concept?
Bausinger: We are an open house and don't just want to serve an elitist audience. That's why we have deliberately opted for more variety: We serve fine à la carte cuisine in the restaurant and really good pizza and snacks in our beer garden. We don't really do takeaway. That's a bit difficult at the moment, but it's a goal we're working towards again in the near future. People have so much space here to sit down and enjoy the atmosphere, a good meal or a drink - if they are allowed to.
You also serve on KPM porcelain. Why did you decide to decided to do so?
Bausinger: KPM Berlin is a company with a long tradition of producing high-quality tableware and great lines. We opted for the LAB series. It fits in well with our appearance. Although our building was built in the 1950s, it still has a certain Bauhaus feel to it with its clear structures.
What do you particularly like about KPM?
Bausinger: We use the KPM pieces for evening service in the restaurant or for smaller events. The plates are very simple. Dishes can be beautifully presented on them.
Do you have a style tip for us?
Bausinger: We keep it minimalist, we don't have tablecloths, but we like to set accents. This could be a glass that stands out or a vase. Small breaks in style also make the KPM tableware stand out again.
How is that received by the guests?
Bausinger: The LAB series in particular also appeals to people who are not so familiar with classic services. Everyone who has anything to do with design and aesthetics - and there are quite a few of them at the House of World Cultures - is taken with it.
