Dieter Bornemann

Dieter Bornemann, longtime Red Bank resident and award-winning restauranteur passed away in Las Vegas Dec. 4, 2021.
Born in Cologne, Germany in 1941, Dieter pursued his passion for cooking, graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris in the 1960's. Upon graduation he returned to Germany as a pastry chef where he began his career in the hotel business. In 1966 he opened Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas as its executive chef.
After several years in Las Vegas with his lifelong partner of over 40 years, the late James Borden of Shrewsbury, Dieter and Jimmy moved back to Red Bank where they opened The Little Kraut- renowned for its fine German/Continental cuisine and old world charm. The Little Kraut received a 3 star rating by the New York Times and was featured on WABC-TV's Bob Lape's, "The Eyewitness Gourmet" in the 1970's.
One of Dieter's greatest joys over the years was his role as Santa Claus at Christmastime in Red Bank, riding through town on the fire truck and arriving at the train station on the North Jersey Coast train. It was a memory he enjoyed reminiscing about year after year.
Dieter had a special place in his heart for Red Bank and the many friendships he and Jimmy developed over the years through the Little Kraut and their participation in community events. He was a proud American and often expressed his gratitude for the opportunities that America had afforded him.
A private memorial service will be held in Las Vegas. Please visit the guestbook to leave your condolences.