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A dark, moody close-up shot of a cocktail in a martini glass with a citrus peel.

Charles Schumann in a red corduroy, shot for Mixology Magazine at the Schumann's Bar Munich / Hofgarten

The famous fried potato pans at the Schumann's bar. Three cast iron pans cooking on a stove with rising steam in a black and white close-up.

Charles Schumann wearing a red corduroy suit sitting on a red bicycle in the long arched hallway of the Hofgarten in Munich near the Schumann's Bar

A martini glass with a lemon twist sits on a dark table next to a glass filled with ice and a cocktail strainer.

A single oyster sits atop a clear block of ice against a dark background.

A hand in a chainmail glove holds an oyster while a knife with "Lallier Champagne" on the blade attempts to shuck it.

A clear cocktail in a coupe glass with a single green leaf floating in it, set on a light green surface.

Bartender Phillip Fröhlich, shot for Mixology Magazine, poses for a picture against a dark gray wall.

Bartender Phillip Fröhlich, shot for Mixology Magazine, looking to the left of the frame with drinks blurred in the foreground.

A bartender pours a dark liquid from a mixing glass into a rocks glass filled with ice, in a dimly lit bar.

Bartender Andreas Till, photographed for Mixology Magazine at the Pacific Times Bar, stirring an espresso.

A black and white portrait of a man in a chef's jacket with a serious expression, looking to the right.

A man in a white chef’s jacket and apron stands with his hand in his pocket, a white napkin with a logo peeking out.

Black and white portrait of a man in a chef's jacket with a hand in his pocket and the other scratching his head, looking at the camera.

Two servings of sesame-crusted tuna with roasted tomatoes, lemon slices, and a dark sauce on a gray plate.

An overhead shot of a vibrant tuna sashimi dish with orange slices, herbs, and green sauce on a white plate with cutlery on the side.

A red drink with a large ice cube and an orange peel garnish in a rocks glass.

Mario Messig, photographed for Mixology Magazine, at the Bar Garcon

A cocktail in a clear glass with ice, garnished with lemon zest and a salt rim, on a dark surface with a gray background.

A sepia-toned high-angle shot captures a metal scoop, a grater, and a stack of tea infusers on a dark surface.

An open journal with a pen rests on a table, with a blurred figure in the background.

A dark, moody close-up of rosemary branches, garlic, and a red chili pepper in a metal pan.

Close-up of a wooden spoon stirring a Malfatti mixture in a bowl.

White bowl with spinach dumplings drizzled with sauce and sage leaves.

A black and white portrait of Gianni Vitale, of Cuccina Vitale Düsseldorf.

Close-up, black and white shot of a dusted loaf of bread with a slice cut out, both resting on a floured surface.

A blurred display of floral arrangements leads to a softly lit restaurant interior with set tables.

A black and white photo of a person with curly hair walking away through a doorway, carrying a basket.

Close-up of a weathered knife blade with Japanese characters engraved, set against a scratched metal background.

Flames rise dramatically from a skillet on a stovetop in a dark kitchen, with other pots and pans visible in the background.

A chef's hand presents a white bowl of seafood stew with shrimp, fish, and bread in a rich broth.

A close-up view of chopped olives, rosemary, garlic, and red chili peppers.

A gourmet dish of grilled octopus and fish over black lentils, garnished with green onions, served in a bowl on a white table.

Elena, of Lea Zapf, at the Viktualien Markt Munich,  holds a small cake, with other pastries and dinnerware on the counter beside her.

A chef meticulously garnishes a dessert with tweezers, adding zest to a meringue-topped pastry on a metal surface, surrounded by several other similar desserts.

Elena, of Lea Zapf Viktualien Markt Munich, carefully arranges strawberries on small tarts in a commercial kitchen.

Six small, dark, cylindrical cakes with ridged sides bake inside a rustic, warmly lit oven.

CHRISTOPH GROTHGAR photography