Portrait of Wolfgang Zankl
i. Biography
Wolfgang Zankl is the chef at Pramerl & the Wolf in Vienna, Austria, where the menu is built around seasonality rather than à la carte selection. The kitchen’s method is explicit: the list of dishes follows what is available now, with Zankl framing the work as a response to “the treasures that Mother Nature is offering us right now.”
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Coming Up
Today, Wolfgang Zankl is Executive Chef of Pramerl & the Wolf.
Where They Are Now
At the restaurant, Zankl serves as Executive Chef, with the kitchen offering a direct read on technique through one precise detail: “The noodles are made of calamari.”
Signature
Wolfgang's signature dishes include Calamari Carbonara.
In Their Words “We do not serve an à la carte menu, but instead put together a menu based on the treasures that Mother Nature is offering us right now.” “The noodles are made of calamari.”
FAQ
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What is Wolfgang Zankl's current role?
Wolfgang Zankl is chef and Executive Chef at Pramerl & the Wolf in Vienna, Austria.
Where did Wolfgang Zankl work before?
No former roles are named for Wolfgang Zankl.
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