After battling my way through the horror that is Stachus, I finally made it to my first premium cinema experience at Munich’s Gloria Palast cinema; and while I was there, I got to catch the latest version of Pet Sematary. Yes, friends, the Creed family is back, and they’ve just moved from Boston to Maine where a secluded cemetery and a…
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Holzkranich: Le Grand Weißwurst Frühstück
After the snow comes the slush—which reminds me of going to the drive-in for slushies with my best pals in high school, except that slushies in the American Southwest are a sweet reprieve from the scorching desert heat while slush in Germany is just a melty, wet, bone-soaking coldness. Silver-linings abound thoug if you know where to look. In other…
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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…
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Goldene Bar & Haus der Kunst: Kaffee und Kultur
One of my favorite things to do when it’s cold or rainy and just generally dreary is to visit one of Munich’s many local museums. It’s the perfect way to stay warm and dry without succumbing to seasonal cabin fever. Though there are plenty of things to do outside when it’s cold in Munich (read: Weihnachtsmärkte), I consider rain and snow…
