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WEINSALON in HAMBURG – an exclusive wine summit.
Four "Elements" Above Hamburg: A New Opening in the Hanseatic City
Hamburg’s new shopping district, Westfield Überseequartier, debuted a year ago. Now, the restaurant “Elemente” has finally arrived in one of its most prominent locations — complete with a few superlatives of its own.
Spanning 1,300 square metres directly on the waterfront, “Elemente” is one of the most striking new arrivals in the district. Three terraces open the restaurant towards the Elbe — and towards the cruise ships docking almost directly outside its floor-to-ceiling windows. Inside, guests are immersed in a lush green setting, paired with sweeping panoramic views across the harbour and Hamburg’s skyline — perspectives previously unseen from this angle. Even more spectacular: “AirBar13”, set to open on the 13th floor this summer.
Hamburg’s dining scene has gained another spectacular addition. It is not only the shimmering interior by London-based architect Robert Angeli that draws attention, but also the culinary concept itself: fire, water, earth and air shape the restaurant’s philosophy. Across four thematic pillars, the 17-member kitchen team combines Latin American flavours and techniques into a cohesive dining experience.
Completely in his element
Fire represents South American live-fire cooking, combined here with Northern German smoking techniques — from Onglet Milanesa to 48-hour braised short rib served with tortillas, guacamole and pickled chillies. Water reflects Hamburg’s maritime heritage while drawing inspiration from the fish markets of Lima, Valparaíso and Montevideo, expressed through ceviche peruano, leche de tigre, sea bream and dry-aged octopus with spicy salsa macha.
Earth forms the vegetarian pillar of the menu. Roots, Andean vegetables and herbs are transformed into dishes such as Milanese-style aubergine with habanero salsa or sweet potato and maitake anticucho — a plant-based interpretation of the classic Peruvian skewer. Air, meanwhile, symbolises the lightness of “AirBar13”, with its panoramic views across the Elbe, harbour and city skyline.
Hamburg and Latin America share a connection stretching back almost 200 years. In 1827, the Hanseatic city became the first in Europe to recognise the independence of several South American states — a decision that also secured Hamburg’s leading role in transatlantic trade with the continent.
Now, Latin American cuisine arrives with a view of Hamburg’s harbour. The culinary direction is led by Mexican-born Miguel Zaldivar and Argentinian Diego Cardoso. Overseeing the entire concept is Iranian-born Shahriar Javaheri — a seasoned host well known from Hamburg’s East and Clouds universe — who now brings together restaurant, bar and one of the city’s most extensive selections of mezcal, pisco and cachaça, alongside the house beer Porto 53, in a venue that feels entirely in its element.
