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…
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CLOSED- Heimatliebe: Allrounder Café Hidden in Obergiesing
Heimatliebe has since closed it’s doors and everyone’s heart is properly broken. In it’s place you can find Morelli. They have pizza, pinza and a fairly decent panzanella (if that’s your thing). Heimatliebe in Obergiesing is a prime example of why you should appreciate those moments when you somehow end up on the wrong side-street. In fact, I’m fairly certain…
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A Love Letter to Shotgun Sister – Café Now Closed / Rebranded
It was a normal day in Giesing. Most of us were sipping beer; some of us were complaining about gentrification; and somewhere, someone was probably spraying “Giesing bleibt ghetto” onto some wall or another. Yes, it was a normal day in Giesing when Katha swept in like Mary Poppins hanging from an umbrella with a substantial loaf of banana bread…
