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Berlin, 2014 Gourmet Capital
Who said that German cuisine is limited to sausage, sauerkraut and beer? Certainly, there are widespread views on just about any issue but one of the most uninformed is that one will eat poorly in Germany. If you are German or a Germanophile and feel offended every time someone says the food of your country is no good, you can always respond with the fact that Germany is in fourth place when it comes to the number of Michelin stars that have been awarded worldwide. Indeed, Germany has a total of 333 Michelin stars restaurants: 11 3-star restaurants, 37 2-star restaurants, and 226 1-star restaurants. And I doubt very much that they have been awarded for their excellent currywurst and good beer. At the epicenter of this boom of German cuisine is the country’s capital, Berlin. Although it is not the city with the most Michelin stars in Germany, it is a city where gourmet cuisine is growing in a disproportionate way. In the last five years in Germany, there has been a 25% growth of restaurants with Michelin Stars in Berlin and it continues to grow. According to Michelin editor-in-chief Ralf Flinkenflügel, “The demand is there. If nobody went to these restaurants, they would not exist. Berlin is developing as one of the European gourmet capitals, thanks to its five two-star restaurants and nine one-star restaurants.” When asked for a comparison with Paris, Flinkenflügel responded to the German weekly Der Spiegel, “what has been accomplished in Berlin in the last twenty years is simply amazing”. vía Flickr So I hope this has whetted your appetite to sample...Kunstfabrik Schlot Berlin
Located in the central neighbourhood of Mitte, this old factory is used as a cultural centre and musical events, especially jazz.
Fassbender & Rausch Restaurant Berlin
Restaurant and chocolate shop, it´s a must-see place for the lovers of the good life.
Edd´s Thailändisches Restaurant
The Thai restaurant of Edd is a unique place. Famous internationally, it receives every year the Princess of Thailand who adores its dishes.
Frittiersalon
Frittiersalon is a organic dining room where they sell hamburgers, sausages and beers of all types and colours. Typical of Germany, it´s worthy of visiting.
Grill Royal
If you´re in Berlin and want to sample a good meat dish, come to Grill Royal where you´ll find variety and quality.
Florian
Florian offers organic food, healthy and natural for all tastes. Fresh dishes and a relaxed atmosphere are the key to success of this place.
Café im Literaturhaus
Café im Literaturhaus is a restaurant, café and bookshop. It offers us the possibility of reading a book at the same time that we have a coffee.
Café Einstein Stammhaus
The Café Einstein Stammhaus is a relic of the city of Berlin. Excellent in service and quality it´s an unmissable place in the city.
Berghain Panorama Bar
Berghain is one of the most famous clubs in Berlin where you´ll be able to dance all night and, if you want to, enjoy the best drinks on the second floor.
