Thomas Schanz

Thomas Schanz is a chef from Piesport, Germany, who transformed his family's winery into schanz.restaurant in 2011, earning one Michelin star three months after opening, a second in 2016, and a third in 2022. He previously served as sous-chef from 2005 to 2011 at Waldhotel Sonnora under Helmut Thieltges in Dreis, Saarbrücken region, honing French techniques and precise reductions. His cuisine blends French classicism with German flavors and Mosel terroir, emphasizing light, innovative dishes like langoustine in smoked dashi and golden egg with truffle.