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Some just get it right

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Some restaurants spent thousands of euros on fancy furniture, chick tableware and smart waiter uniforms others throw in some garage sale tables, Ikea glasses and dress in their private clothes. The intimate restaurant Schlesisch Blau belongs to the later and they do it with success.

First of all, nobody can complain about getting four courses for 14 Euros. Of course it’s nothing extraordinary but soup, salad, gulasch and chocolate cake for that price?! And tasty! I don’t know how they do it?

Secondly, I can’t remember the last time I’ve been to a restaurant where the service and atmosphere was so pleasant and friendly. It was like sitting at home, being served in your own living room.

They prefer when people stop by for reservations so I can’t post a telephone number. Schlesisch Blau is located in Köpenicker Straße 1, right at the bus stop.

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You can’t have it all

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

I was just in Copenhagen for a job and had dinner with a friend (let’s call her the gaming girl) at Umami last night. I’ve mentioned the place in a previous post.

They make the best sushi I’ve ever had! By far. I’ve known the sushi guru since 2002 when I was waitering at the place he did his magic before Umami. The gaming girl worked there too. So we go waaay back. Which entitles us to special treatment. Which we like.

The reason for the title of this post is that a friend (the trendspotter) tried to reach me yesterday but I figured I’d call him back today, when in Berlin again. So today he tells me he had an extra ticket for the Prodigy concert, which was also last night. Here in Berlin. Afterparty and all….hmm.

As I said..can’t have it all. And my, do I have problems!

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Where we go for lunch

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Vietnamese at its best! Quick, fresh and rich – a delight for your taste buds. Sian is located in Rykestraße close where I live so it’s my “that place just around the corner”.

I’m especially fond of the place in the summer time where you can sit outside surrounded by elements of an asian garden, lanterns and colored lights. Not that I don’t like the interior design. Very authentic with a calm atmosphere, even when busy.

Avoid peak hour but go for a late lunch around 14:30, an early dinner or a late meal after 21:30 (They’re open 12:00 – 24:00)

Btw they recently opened a new place in Rosenthalerstraße, Chen Che. Found pictures on the Marius Mondo Blog

Sian

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Torstraße is blooming

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Well, not literally but the street has really changed in the last year or two. One gallery /showroom / concept store after another has popped up, mingling with the old kiosks, wash salons and “imbisses”.

Torstraße has definately become a go see. Whether during the day for a bit of shopping, in the late afternoon for a vernissage, in the evening for dinner or at night for a vodka/tonic at Muschi Obermaier – or really late at night for a beer at Kaffee Burger.

More details on stores, galleries, restaurants etc will follow in the near future. I mentioned vietnamese restaurant DUDU already. Speaking of which, happy birthday Nam!!

Start your route at the Schönhauser Allee intersection and walk all the way to Friedrichstraße. Or the other way of course….as you like.

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Food orgasm

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

A good friend from Brussels, was in town this weekend so we went out for dinner on Saturday. I took her to DUDU in Torstraße. It’s one of my favorite places: unpretentious atmosphere, simple and stylish design and most importantly food to die for – at very reasonable prices! I’m sure I could hear angels sing while eating the avocado tempura roll with salmon.

After DUDU we stopped by Lining. Been coming there since I moved to Berlin. Another “institution” where you always bump into the usual suspects. Was happily surprised to see Evan behind the booth. Hadn’t seen him in a looong time.

I once spoke with one of the Lining guys about how a place need a trademark…a USP. Something that makes people keep coming back once the novelty value has worn off. So I asked what Linings USP was. “hmm…loud music and strong drinks” was Ouni’s reply. Maybe not a unique USP but definately true!

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Nam, one of the owners from Dudu, had a halloween date later that night as you can tell. Tight!

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Evan, fresh back from a stay in N.Y, was in control of half of the Lining USP – the loud music

Evan

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Luchs in Mitte

Friday, October 30th, 2009

I went to the opening of the new restaurant, Luchs, in Rosa Luxemburg Straße yesterday. It’s where Shiro Shiro used to be (those guys are now in charge of pots and pans at Cantina by the way) in the ground floor of Lux 11.

Lots of familiar faces, delicious flying buffet and free prosecco. What more to ask for? Though the place looked a bit “unfinished”…last minute stress?

Bonus info: Old school dj Clé has replaced records with shakers and is now running the bar next to Luchs. Still dj’ing though!

Luchs

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Dinner, drinks and done

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Still in Copenhagen, I went out with a good friend yesterday. Had dinner at Salon 39 in Frederiksberg which I can only recommend!

Very jovial and cushy atmosphere, tasty food (two words: Bistecca Fiorentina – an 800 g porterhouse steak for two that they carve at the table) and delicious cocktails. The two owners are working on a new place in Vesterbro (other neighbourhood) opening later this year.

Later we met with friends, stopped by Ritz and finished at Karrierebar. Enough nightlife. Tonight is movie night.

Friday

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Restaurant hopping

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Next to my marketing management studies I worked at Umami. That’s how I met bar manager Chris who’s now a good friend of mine – and the best mixologist I know. Love, love, LOVE his cocktails!!

Yesterday I dropped by Umami to say hi and it just so happens that one of my best friends, Simon, is the manager at Madklubben, a restaurant just across the street. Had to stop by there too of course.

Check out their websites and go have dinner if you’re in Cph. Both great places!

Forgot to bring camera so photos are from websites. Will post some after my next visit – going there again before I head home to Berlin.

Umami
Umami

Madklubben
Madklubben

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Cantina

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Btw on Saturday I was invited for dinner at the Bar Tausend restaurant. Cantina is the name of the place that opened in the backroom of the Bar this summer.

Unfortunately I’d forgotten my camera but maybe it’s better to have no physical evidence from that night? FUN!

As for Cantina: An alluring atmosphere with that type of lighting that makes you feel exclusive and relaxed at the same time or should I say: An intimate atmosphere of urban sophistication…though I think it sounds a bit “blah, blah”.

A modest selection on the menu but still something for everyone and at surprisingly fair prices. And it comes with a friendly – and of course stylish – service (pssst…maybe more stylish than competent but …).

I recommend it!

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Photo from Unlike.net

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Friday touring

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Met friends for dinner at Kimchi Princess yesterday. I’m a fan!! Great food (love it when you can order a number of dishes and share…taste as many different things as possible), super service and lovely atmosphere.

After dinner we went to a nearby party. A semi private thing. Two people have invited friends (and friends of friends) to their flat every Thursday and Sunday throughout the summer. A roof top place with a real garden!! ….grass, bushes and everything. Very nice!! Yesterday was closing party.

Ended the night at a bday party in the Königstadtbrauerei in Saarbrücker Straße. New venue and wanted to check it out. It’s two floors down which creeps me out a bit (being under ground) but cool venue!

Feeling a bit weak today – had to get up early for a telephone meeting. Now off to see giants and dinner plans later. Pfff!
- Btw sorry for the picture quality. Just got the camera yesterday…figuring out settings

Kimchi

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Pan-asian food

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

I’m a big fan of the asian kitchen and Pan Asia in Mitte is a well-known and well-visited place (I know you don’t see that from the pictures but they’re from a Sunday afternoon – normally the place is crowded).

It’s great there in summer because of the large outdoor area and perfect as “warm-up” for a night out since they turn up the music around 22:00/23:00.

You can get a main and a beer for €15-20 but expect to be tempted by their many offers and spend a lot more.

Panasia

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