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If we generously overlook presidential candidates with blond second-hand hairdo’s and an intellect-allergy and a few other bits and bobs, we can all agree: many good things come from America. What Homer Simpson, Dexter Morgan and – according to the cliché – innumerable American police officers have known for a long time and are spreading into the world: One of the best exports from the states is the American punctured pastry, commonly known as the donut. Now Berlin just wouldn’t be Berlin if it didn’t offer a contemporary adaption of the sweet and glazed yeast dough pastry. Last weekend, the passionate bakers Bram and Jessica opened Europe’s first vegan Donut shop at the Maybachufer. What began as a small present for a birthday party has now become a business model for the two friends of the loop. After their creations gathered fans at various markets, they have now made their colourful dream come true with this small café. The long queue at the opening and the happy-yet-distressed post on facebook at 4 pm – „We are sold out of Donuts for now“ – go to show that there is a donut beyond all the grease! The 29 variations of Brammibal’s Donuts, from Speculatius to chocolate with pretzels, from matcha to blueberry-vanilla to vegan bacon with coconut, all do without animal content or additives but with plenty of great taste. Well howdy, that’s finger licking awesome or something along those lines!
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Brammibal’s Donuts | Maybachufer 8, 12047 Berlin | Tue – Fri 8 am to 6 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am to 8 pm |
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Kategorien: Places | Autor: | Datum: 25. Mai 2016 | Tags: , , , , , |  Keine Kommentare

Serious nesting

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Serious nesting

Last Saturday, we went out for breakfast. And what a feast it was! The smell of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, the sun cast a ray of light on our table, boldly shimmering in a glass of sweet orange juice and bestowing our plate of Eggs Benedict with a becoming halo. Okay, we might be getting just a little off topic here, but this is exactly what happens when you sit down to what might be the most elaborate meal of the day in the wonderful Café Nest across from Görlitzer Park. Sure, you can stop by here any time of day, but the breakfast, oh my, the breakfast… there are nine different creations on offer daily – from strictly vegan over French Toast to apple muesli. And on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., all sorts of mouth-watering hot dishes are served up including poached eggs on a toasted muffin with either rosemary-seasoned ham, smoked salmon or leaf spinach and topped off with a homemade sauce Hollandaise for example, or traditional Weißwurst or a full English fry-up. Our favourite breakfast-combo for two is the vegan breakfast, which consists of sliced avocado, delicious spreads, smoked tofu and a fantastic fruit salad paired with the Eggs Atlantic with salmon and fresh dill. Sooooo good. Every once in a while, the Nest also offers Israeli specials like Schakschuka and on Sundays, there’s a huge Brunch buffet. Coffee, tea, juice, service and the place itself (including 23 co-working spaces upstairs) are without a doubt among the best the city has to offer. So there you have it – the perfect feel-good breakfast venue. Over and out. And bete’avon!
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Nest café and restaurant | Görlitzer Str. 52, 10997 Berlin | Mon-Sun from 10 a.m. | www.cafenest.de

 

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Kategorien: Places | Autor: | Datum: 17. Februar 2016 | Tags: , , , , , , |  Keine Kommentare

Do stay a while, it is so beautiful.

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Do stay a while, it is so beautiful.

Once upon a time, there were three friends. They had had enough of virtual market spaces at changing online start-ups. They felt the need to be closer to the product, closer to the people. The need to keep things simple: exchange of money for goods, a good ol’ chinwag topped off with an old fashioned handshake. Longing for the real deal, they did what they had to do: they found a beautiful empty historic post office building, filled it with the most stunning and unusual products they could get their hands on, organized a Christmas Design Market and finally opened an authentic and to-the-core General Store (Guessing this will be a new Berlin favourite!). Located on Tempelhofer Ufer, Hallesches Haus itself is a wonderful place and well worth a trip. And with all the work Jillian, Oliver and Michelle have put (and are still putting) into it you’ll never want to leave. Lovely furniture made in Berlin showcases manufacturers and their products, such as the incredible Juniper Ridge room scents, the absolutly beautiful Future Maps and lovely paper jewels made by Wednesday Paper Works as well as classics like Opinel knives and outdoor dishware by Stanley. Fill up on freshly brewed coffee, homemade sandwiches, salads and sweets in the restaurant. Part of the area is available to rent as an event location aswell. Since March, Hallesches Haus is open from 9 a.m.–7.p.m. and things will really get moving in June. A fully equipped kitchen offering a complete menu, an enlarged venue space and changing events will surely turn this gem into the next Berlin hotspot in no time. So shop – and eat – till ya drop!
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Hallesches Haus – General Store | Tempelhofer Ufer 1, 10961 Berlin | hallescheshaus.com

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Kategorien: Places | Autor: | Datum: 13. Mai 2015 | Tags: , , , , |  Keine Kommentare

Stella, oh Stella!

Stella, oh Stella!

Just strolling along the – um, let’s say more „original“ – part of the Weserstraße in Neukölln on a Sunday afternoon and all of a sudden you find yourself in a food paradise gone Ottolenghi only to then stumble upon the famous Chinese cellist Trey Lee giving a free mini-concert just a few minutes later. Cooking and music work with similar principles: it’s about passion and gusto, about craftsmanship and using a recipe with a range of ingredients and tools to create something truly sensual. Both disciplines bring forward prodigies or those that tend to stick to the same simple melody forever (Chopsticks ring a bell?!). Most of us have at least one recipe, that friends are crazy about and ask us to cook it over and over again. Well, Suzy has dozens, nay hundreds of them. Everything she cooks will make you want to have second and third helpings. We love the little posh but hidden Fortuna’s Table in Neukölln’s Weserstaße. No Sign, no opening-hours – the temple of sweet treats and tasty morsels opens exclusively for private dining events. If you’ve been lucky though, you might have been able to enjoy Suzy’s delicious catering specialities – we had the chance to feast on them at one of our Weinmomente and at the Briteday. But alas, there is an end to this reserved pleasure! Tonight, just across the street at Weserstraße 166, Suzy is opening Stella – a lovely deli almost too good to be true. There’s plenty to choose from – small or large, hot or cold. NYC Style Sesame Noodles, meatless meatballs or sausage with a secret tomato sauce you’ll want to swim in – each dish a dream. If you order more than one, Suzy will give you a discount. Oreo-Chocolate-Chip Brownies and Froot Loop Marshmellow Treats – a reminder of an American childhood – are perfect for dessert. Your order is not to go? You can also enjoy your meal at one of the little white tables in the beautifully decorated dining area. At first, Stella will open weekdays from 12–6 pm (and slightly longer). Good luck and bon appétit!

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Stella | Weserstr.166, 12045 Berlin | Mo – Fr, 12 – 6 pm | Facebook

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Kategorien: Places | Autor: | Datum: 15. April 2015 | Tags: , , , , , |  Keine Kommentare