Once upon a time and countless moons ago, a town was built upon a hill. They had saffron and wine, and because of this, they prospered. Even when the Guelphs who were #TeamPope and Ghibellines who were #TeamHolyRomanEmperor pulled the town into their centuries-long power struggle, the townspeople’s purses bulged. The problem with bulging purses though, is that they’re terribly…
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Soul Kitchen: Trendy ‘Neapolitan-Style’ Pizza in Glockenbach
Keeping up with all the new trend eateries in Munich may wreak havoc on my waistline, but I do it for you; and honestly, pizza is worth every pound in my book. So, after a few times passing by and thinking, “that place looks cool,” and hundreds of times drooling over their grungy Instagram feed, I finally made my way…
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Bean + Batter: Westend Waffle Heaven
In November of 2018, the new Westend cafe, Bean + Batter, opened its doors and Munich, in all her trend-hungry glory, swarmed. With one flip of the waffle iron, this clever, little café came to fill the honeycomb hole in Munich’s culinary heart. Just in time, too, because I’ve been craving waffles to no end lately. With coffee, waffles and…
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Hamburgers in Hamburg: Brooklyn Burger Bar
Much like the Mogwai of Gremlins fame, I am governed by three basic rules: don’t expose me direct sunlight, don’t let me get wet, and never, ever forget to feed me before midnight. One false step in these directions and I can assure you that I’m far more Gremlin than human. Recently, I had the pleasure of traveling to Hamburg, and while…
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Like-Magnet Burgers and Shakes at King Loui
A proper burger is a simple thing. Quality ground beef and practiced hand make for a good start. A soft, shiny bun is an under-appreciated necessity. Toppings are as boundless as your personal palate and imagination are willing to go. At King Loui, this essentiality of the burger is heard, understood, and implemented. Ever since I was a child, when…
