Overview
- On Day 2 of the VOX competition, Stefan moved to the top of the weekly leaderboard with a total of 35 points.
- His dessert “Himmel” featured chocolate‑marzipan biscuit, Tonka‑bean chantilly, hazelnut praliné, coffee ganache, blackberry‑rosemary jam and house‑made macarons.
- Guests reacted with enthusiasm to the dessert, calling it astonishing, while the main course drew criticism for oversized, not‑al‑dente carrots.
- A smoke detector briefly went off during veal searing, but the evening concluded with strong scores, including a 10 from Lukas.
- The episode followed the motto “Hanseatisches Understatement,” and Stefan, a 41‑year‑old architect who applied in 2016, highlighted his passion for pâtisserie.