Konstantin Filippou: Two Michelin Stars Mean a Lot to Me. Authenticity and a Personal Style Matter Most

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“Blending Austrian and Greek gastronomy feels completely natural to me - it’s how I grew up. When I cook, something feels missing if it leans too heavily in a purely Greek direction. And I’m convinced Austria will see more two- and three-Michelin-starred restaurants in the future,” says Konstantin Filippou, chef and co-owner of his eponymous Vienna restaurant, awarded two Michelin stars.

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