Farbfenseher (Skalitzer Strasse 114, Kreuzberg, Berlin) – this small Berlin nightspot (whose German name translates to “Color TV”, since it was a former TV shop), has the look and feel of a Hungarian-style “ruin pub” (with graffiti smeared all over the façade of its building). This club plays Tech House music, and always fills up […]
Edmoses Bar (Prinzregentenstrasse 2, Munich) – for those who couldn’t get into the ultra-exclusive nightspot “P1” (which is just hop away), this noisy bar has a far more welcoming vibe. Its huge glass windows and outdoor terrace space invite people-watching, and a solid contingent of female drinkers means that there’s always a crowd. Check Edmoses’ […]
Club de Visionäre (Am Flutgraben 1, Berlin) – this unusual venue is located in a small two-level brick boathouse by a canal. The dance floor is modest (holding as little as 50 people), with other patrons content with hanging out by the porch that faces the canal. For that reason, it’s also open during the […]
Zarges (Kalbaecher Gasse 10, Frankfurt) – this restaurant, which serves French Mediterranean cuisine, offers a break from the heavier German dishes typically found in Frankfurt and elsewhere. Dishes there range from appetizers like lobster brisque soup and escargot to entrees like roasted goose breast and grilled venison chop with brussel sprouts, quince and baked semolina […]
Vinaiolo (Steinstrasse 42, Munich) – with a name like “Vinaiolo” (which is Italian for “wine merchant), it’s natural that this restaurant will not only serve lots of wine, but have one of the largest cellars in town. Of course, it serves Italian cuisine (mainly dishes from northern Italy, including Venice). With a steady flow of […]
Vau (Jägerstrasse 54, Berlin) – this high-end bistro-like Michelin-starred restaurant in the Gendarmenmarkt area (near the center of Berlin) serves a variety of local and French dishes, such as brawn and rillette of rabbit with chicory, walnut and orange cream; fried veal tongue with watercress, beetroot and horseradish; crispy pikeperch with savoy cabbage and bacon; […]
Restaurant Mark’s (Neuturmstrasse 1, Munich) – for those in a mood to splurge on a French dinner, this Michelin-starred restaurant (located within the Mandarin Oriental Hotel) goes as far as shipping in fresh produce from Brittany and Normandy to serve its guests exquisite meals. The chef regularly changes the menu. However, some of the dishes […]
Nomiya (Wörthstrasse 7, Munich) – a Sushi bar and a Bavarian beer hall under the same roof? Yep – that seems to be the idea behind this “fusion” restaurant. Here, patrons can have their sushi and wash it down with handcrafted Bavarian wheat beer (from the reputable brewery Bürgerbräu).
Max und Moritz (Oranienstrasse 162, Berlin) – for those in the mood for old world German cuisine, this Kreuzberg are restaurant is the place to go, which has been serving traditional dishes like Wiener Schnitzel and Eisbein (pork knuckle) for well over 100 years. Wash it all down with the house lager, Kreuzberg Molle. Having […]
Main Tower Restaurant & Bar (Neue Mainzer Strasse 52-58, Frankfurt) – for those who want to eat 187 meters above the city of Frankfurt, this restaurant (located in a skyscraper) attracts its share of both businessmen and tourists. International dishes are typically served here. Be warned: lunch here runs at least €30 per person.