Chef Zora Klipp explores North German culinary traditions

Chef Zora Klipp is exploring the diverse culinary landscape of Northern Germany in her NDR series, “Zora schmeckt’s”.

In St. Peter-Ording, Klipp visited the restaurant “Salt & Silver”, located on historic stilt buildings above the North Sea beach. Formerly known as “Seekiste”, the establishment was taken over in 2022 by Johannes Riffelmacher and Thomas Kosikowski. The restaurant focuses on grilled fish and utilizes a sustainability concept by incorporating bycatch sourced from auctions in Hanstholm, Denmark. The location faces seasonal challenges, as the 1960s-era structures are frequently impacted by storm surges during winter.

Klipp also traveled to the spa town of Bad Zwischenahn, located near Oldenburg. She noted the area's surprising variety of dining, ranging from traditional regional dishes to fine dining. During her visit, she sampled smoked eel at the traditional restaurant Spieker, noting the intense smoky flavor and the traditional preparation methods used in the region.