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June 1, 2014

Location: Prince Restaurant









Some of you may know the popular and very hip Berlin-Mitte restaurant "Transit".
Now this is an offshoot that I perefer because of: super-comfy sofas and lounging
areas, more space, and a wonderful interior design and atmosphere. 

The first time I've been there (surely not the last time) we ordered for the first
round of small asian style tapas: papaya salad, fried prawns with wasabi mayonnaise,
summer and spring rolls and super crispy sweet-potato fries with chili mayonnaise.
(See pictures above).

Extremely delighted and almost sated, we ordererd mixed dumplings and buttercrab
with sour apple salad and basil sauce.  Thus I am not sure if the dumplings were
handmade, they were perfectly steamed and full of flavor. As for the buttercrab, it was
something new for me, very soft inside and crunchy-cripy outside. I was a little bit
disappointed by the almost bland taste, luckily the basil sauce and very fresh
and juicy sour-apple salad topped it off.

Oh and by the way, another important detail: the staff and service was delightful and decent!

Enjoy.

http://prince-restaurant.com/

March 12, 2014

Location: Restaurant Auguste by Gael Orieux


 Again, it was a proof that eating in a Michelin Star restaurant is so relaxing, 
as service is so welcoming and attentive, and you can order everything 
from the menu, and can be sure it tastes good. No, wait good is not appropriate
 - call it taste-joy-explosion in your mouth.

We enjoyed a 3-course lunch menu at "Auguste" by Gael Orieux,
 near Eiffel Tower in Paris. (This is the moment you are allowed 
to squeak "How romantic!!") Yes it was a nice day and even a bit romantic. 
But this was not our priority. We just liked to enjoy the best of Paris - sights, 
atmosphere and of course exceptional good food.

I can only recomman the very small "Auguste", as the dishes are 
elaborate but not sophisticated. Delicate tastes, nothing over spiced, 
made with love and passion.This was my menu:

 
Duck fois gras with pineapple chutney and pickled onions#:
 it was delicious, nevertheless I don't seem to be a big fois gras fan.

Juicy veal filet with chard, potatoes and plum sauce: so simple but so good. 
Fresh herbs and perfect timing make this dish an unforgettable joy.

Cassis sorbet, chestnut cream and meringue "mushrooms":
light, delicious and thoughtful. The sour cassis sorbet went very well 
with the creamy and sweet chestnut and the crunchy meringue.








January 13, 2014

Location: "Der Kretaner" eating greek & chic

First of all: Happy new year! 
As I am working now, I am so sorry that I can not post more these weeks. 
I am diving into food business and am not able to tell you about it right away. 
Resolution #3 ( 1 and 2 are eating healthy, sports, etc. you know...) writing more 
regular and often in this blog. 

So to continue, I found a chic greek restaurant in Berlin Zehlendorf: 
Whats so interesting about it? 99% of the greek restaurants here in town are 
more rustic, family style with loud music, free ouzo, singing waiters and large 
helping. Please don't get me wrong - I love them being like this! It brings 
happiness, fun and great food for little money. But I also enjoy feeling special, 
being served decently and smaller helping combined with a little bit more 
refinement concerning the food. 


See this plate with skewer (juicy meat) homemade tzaziki and oven-roasted 
potatoes with rosemary. Nothing special. But made with diligence and attentively 
served in an elegant ambiance. Prices are slightly higher compared to other 
greek restaurants, since you will also find authentic rarely served and fresh 
made appetizers like fried feta cheese with honey or beetroot salad with garlic 
-  both delicious. 

Be curious and try something new & authentic (not necessarily Gyros), 
as you will not be disappointed! More informations: http://www.derkretaner.de/