Spring is in the air. Delightful (culinary) moments welcome us, ranging from the Dark Restaurant Nocti Vagus to the Asian Yumcha Heroes. Many a hero have marked this city’s past & present, and we are right in the middle of it, alive with the exciting mixture of so many people and cultures who have chosen to visit or live here. “Berlin is poor but sexy“, is a favourite saying about the German capital city, and it is true in many ways. Even if you have already travelled here several times, like myself, you will find you can never get enough of it – especially in terms of the gorgeous food. This year in May, Berlin welcomes me to the charm of its spring-clad parks and beautiful foodie places we have come to check out.
The green lungs of Berlin: View of the Tiergarten park from the Column of Victory towards Brandenburger Tor.
The German Reichstag parlament is being “stormed” by thousands of visitors each and every day, hence it is almost impossible to queue in order to just have a look inside its wonderful glass cupula.
Near Alexanderplatz, lovers can seal away their affection … city romance!
Building sites ABOUND. Quite literally, the German capital is constantly reinventing itself. A unique sense of dynamism that I have never seen in any other capital city in this world.
The World Clock at Alexanderplatz.
Unique: My morning jog at Berlin Tempelhof, the former airfield of West Berlin. What a feeling to float along the ground like an aeroplane. Loved it !!
Gourmet Travel: Top Restaurant Tips for Berlin
We are celebrating the birthday of my dear friend Sophie, who has moved to Berlin from Austria over a year ago – perhaps also because of the great food & restaurants to be found here! “The Gorgonzola Club” right in the middle of “Kreuzkölln”, at the border between the districts Neukölln and Kreuzberg, is a good tip for those looking for beautiful, typical Italian cuisine. Spanish Tapas are best to be found at “El Gastón“, where the chef prepares a gigantic Paella every Sunday afternoon serving from a pan about 1-2 metres in diameter! Gorgeous to dig in. Almost like in Spain itself! On the Asian side, “Yumcha Heroes” at Berlin Rosenthalerplatz are your best bet and, if you are looking for a truly exceptional experience that might very well blow your mind, then head out to the dark restaurant Nocti Vagus for a “dinner in the dark” experience: “Crime”, suspense & surprises included! In case you get scared, it pays to bring your friend(s) or partner, besides, an exceptional experience like this is best lived when shared.
Wine glasses in the dark: A unique experience offered by NOCTI VAGUS dark restaurant in Berlin. Foto: (c) Christine Kisorsy / Nocti Vagus
Birthday celebration of my friend Sophie at the Gorgonzola Club: We enjoy the beautiful Italian food & atmosphere.
Dig into this beautiful Tiramisu … Mmmh!
My heart yearns every time I enter a typical Spanish bar, having lived in Madrid for half a year in 2005! And then, the Paella …
… just check it out. Isn’t it beautiful? !!
Just a little further to the north, Yumcha Heroes in Berlin Mitte offer beautiful Asian cuisine on a truly gourmet level. We have even been here twice in only a few days, so much we loved this place and its gorgeous food. Great!
Lazy Neukölln & Lovely City Walks in Berlin
Last but not least, I would like to share with you a couple of inspiring moments strolling around Berlin, especially with regards to Berlin Neukölln which is where my friend lives. Enjoy looking at cool daddies, “Trabi cars for less” and Berlin’s typical second hand shops: Just what you would find wandering the German capital city.
Berlin in the spring is best explored by bike, like here at the foot of the famous Brandenburg Gate.
Leaning back during a navigation on the Spree river is a nice, albeit tourist activity too. Here, you can enjoy a great view of the Berlin Main Station and its unique architecture.
Second hand book tower in Berlin’s Neukölln district.
Modern Berlin Dad & his smartphone / child.
Trabi car city tours are a special Berlin experience!
Don’t forget to enjoy a true “Berliner”! 🙂