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Restart in Sylt Source

Three become one: Coco & James, Café do Brasil and Project Bay revive the Sylt-Quelle spirit.

Workplace with a view in Project Bay Sylt
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Text: Julia Petersen

Extraordinary times often call for extraordinary and creative measures. Sometimes you have to leave your comfort zone to find the ultimate solution and create that precious space for new possibilities. And when you join forces with like-minded people and combine talents, knowledge, and visions, unexpected strengths and immense potential for progress and change emerge.

A fitting venue for such a fruitful collaboration is the legendary Sylt Quelle in Rantum . A place that has stood for art and culture , precious mineral water , and moments of pure enjoyment for many years, it actually stood empty for a while before Aljoscha Licht moved in with his co-working concept "Project Bay," putting the space back on the island's map in 2023. The focus here is on the concept of "workation"—working where others vacation. That Sylt, and of course this idyllic location surrounded by natural landscapes and the Wadden Sea , is perfectly suited for this is demonstrated by the booking situation for the individual workspaces and rooms. " Project Bay Sylt is being very well received, and the enclosed spaces are currently almost continuously booked, but the open area can be booked 24/7," says Aljoscha Licht. Here, stylish, modern interiors meet the vastness of the Wadden Sea. The unobstructed view through the large glass fronts of the striking circular pavilion building is unique and certainly a source of inspiration for many.

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Under the motto 'Create, Connect, Celebrate', the Sylt Quelle is being revived together.
Heitor Pizoni-Novaski

Street food cuisine with a Brazilian touch

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The fact that Café do Brasil and the concept store Coco & James , both originally from Braderup, have also moved to Sylt Quelle in Rantum this year is probably far more than a happy coincidence. Meanwhile, Project Bay has completely relocated its operations to the upper floor. On the ground floor, renowned works of art now meet sustainable fashion and Brazilian delicacies.

Café do Brasil, true to its name, has its roots in Brazil. More precisely, in Santa Catarina, the hometown of Heitor, the owner of this culinary concept. What started as a casual food truck with an outdoor terrace in Braderup has now become a new meeting place in Rantum with spacious indoor and outdoor seating . The café focuses on light, modern street food with a Brazilian flair . Signature dishes include açaí bowls and Brazilian tapiocas: gluten-free flatbreads made from cassava starch, freshly prepared and served with various vegetarian, vegan, or meat fillings. The menu is complemented by specialty coffee, matcha, vegan spelt waffles , and cakes. A particular specialty is the Brazilian corn cake, which is moist, slightly savory, and typical of Heitor's homeland.

“Under the motto ‘Create, Connect, Celebrate, ’ Sylt Quelle is being revitalized. During the day, it offers coffee, açaí, and relaxed lunch moments; in the evening, dinner, drinks, music, and select events. In August, these include ‘Friday Vibes’ with DJs and live music, as well as the ‘Sunday Coffee Club’: a casual get-together for families, friends, and coffee lovers. Sometimes with vinyl records, sometimes with live music, vintage finds to browse, or simply time for a relaxing Sunday,” says Café do Brasil owner Heitor.

Concept Wonderhouse Sylt Source
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Concept Wonderhouse Sylt Source
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Concept Wonderhouse Sylt Source
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Café do Brasil
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Concept Wonderhouse Sylt Source
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Concept Wonderhouse Sylt Source

Concept Wonderhouse Sylt Source
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Coco & James, a concept store focused on art, sustainability, and healing practices, is also relocating from Braderup to Rantum this year, further contributing to the new Sylt-Quelle spirit and completing the trio. Works by Andy Warhol, Thomas Ruff, Nam June Paik, Thomas Struth, Gerhard Richter, and Marcel Breuer are part of the current exhibition. "We want to keep the gallery vibrant, regularly changing the artworks and offering young artists a chance and a platform," says Tim Lichtendahl, aka James, co-founder of Coco & James. In addition, there will be a regular vintage market and events centered around astrology, bodywork, and spirituality. The concept is complemented by sustainable pieces from the in-house label "SY."

“We want to create something here for the people who live on Sylt. Something that connects and brings people together,” the trio agrees. And indeed, the Sylt Quelle site seems perfectly suited for this. Where mineral water was originally bottled, a place brimming with encounters, ideas, and creativity is emerging once again. Three independent concepts are pursuing a shared vision here, demonstrating that collaboration is often the beginning of something truly special. The Sylt Quelle energy is flowing, perhaps more than ever before. 

PS: Until the end of August, Café do Brasil and Coco & James can also be found in Braderup (M.-T. Buchholz-Stich 8, 25996 Braderup). And also until the end of August, you can see and purchase artwork by Coco & James at the Mercedes-Benz Summer Home in Kampen.

Impressions from the new Concept Wonderhouse Sylt (Source)

Chat, browse, work, shop, and enjoy. Indoors and outdoors. Rain or shine, right by the Rantum Basin at Hafenstraße 1.