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In the quiet village of Trautmannsdorf in south-east Styria, young chef Richard Rauch has cooked his way into the hearts of gourmets far and wide. In the picturesque 120-year-old restaurant run by his sister Sonja, he presents - with enormous energy and unparalleled creativity - cuisine regarded as among the best in Austria. Gault Millau attests Richard Rauch "breathtaking talent", awarding him 17 points and a third toque in 2012, and naming him Chef of the Year for 2015. Here, for the first time, he reveals his best recipes, ranging from starters through main dishes to desserts, fittingly portrayed by distinguished photographer Herbert Lehmann. "At the age of only 27, top chef Richard Rauch absolutely belongs in the Austrian Premier League" (Gault Millau, 2013).