Karl Fatzer wants to become Colonel Host
In Winterthur, Karl “Kari” Fatzer is a big name in gastronomy. Shortly before the election, however, the cappuccino host does not expect any great chances on the executive committee of Gastro Zürich.
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–Karl Fatzer runs the cappuccino in the old town and was President of Gastro Winterthur for ten years.
Photo: Enzo Lopardo
On Monday, the members of the cantonal restaurateurs’ association elect a new president. And thus end – at least for the time being – the culture war between the old innkeeper and the young savages. This broke out because Ernst Bachmann had to resign. The 75-year-old landlord has been at the helm of Gastro Zürich for 23 years and is no longer allowed to stand for election due to his age.
The five-person board initially agreed on a successor from their own ranks: Karl «Kari» Fatzer. The 60-year-old landlord from Winterthur serves the cappuccino in Obergasse. He started the race as the only official candidate and therefore the favorite: “That wasn’t so well received,” said Fatzer on the Friday before the election. When asked whether he was confident, he replied: “I hope that the delegates will see reason.”
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