Dominik y Eva-Maria Utassy
Restaurant Geiger Alm*
8992 Altaussee (Austria)








    25 Years of RiFF: A Very Special Celebration with Alpine Cuisine

    This coming October 28th, a Tuesday, as part of the Valencia Culinary Festival and to celebrate our "25 years of RiFF" (it's 2026, but we're starting early ;-)), we have the honor of welcoming Dominik and Eva-Maria Utassy. 
    Special Menu
    The Meeting of the Alps and the Mediterranean

    Lunch and Dinner 
    €148.80 
    (Breads and water included)

    I met Dominik many years ago. We were both "students" and, above all, great friends of Freddy Friedrich. Freddy, who passed away in March 2023, was a chef with a true heart whom I invited to RiFF on numerous occasions, and even to Angel Azul. I'm sure many of you will remember him. We reconnected with Dominik at his funeral and bonded immediately, like brothers.

    It is a great pleasure for me to cook alongside him and honor Freddy's memory. His widow, Chantal, will travel all the way from Frankfurt to join us for this emotional event.

    Geiger Alm's Cuisine: Alpine Roots with a Star

    Dominik, together with his wife Eva-Maria, run a small restaurant in their hometown of Bad Aussee. More than a restaurant, it's an "Alm" (mountain hut) called Geiger Alm. Their cuisine is deeply inspired by the roots of the Alps.

    Last year the Michelin Guide returned to Austria after many years of absence. Geiger Alm was directly awarded a Michelin Star, a clear recognition of the passion they put into their work. In addition, the prestigious Gault&Millau guide—a benchmark in Austria during Michelin's absence—gave them 17 out of 20 points and 4 out of 5 toques. The same guide awarded Eva-Maria the Service Award 2024 for the best restaurant and wine service in all of Austria.