FAMOUS GERMAN WINE AND BEER FESTIVALS FOR 2019: German wine and beer festivals are great occasions not only to enjoy a variety of wines and beers, but they also provide an opportunity to observe local traditions, sample local foods, as well as to mingle amongst a nice cross-section of people. For connoisseurs of wine and […]
Frankfurt Kleinemarkthalle – A Gourmet Food Hall
Frankfurt’s Kleinemarkthalle is a melting pot of international specialities: The last time we were in Frankfurt, we stumbled upon the Kleinemarkthalle and were very glad to find this inner city market full of gourmet food. We had some delicious cheese, nice breads, olives and dips and were so delighted to find the kinds of food that […]
Schlenkerla Brewery Tavern, a Bamberg Institution
Schlenkerla is the original Bamberg smoked beer: Bamberg is a stop for many Danube river cruises and everyday, groups of passengers from the cruise ships are taken on a walking tour of the town. One of the attractions that is shown to visitors is the Schlenkerla brewery tavern at Dominikanerstrasse 6. This was how we […]
Sizzling Sausages at the Regensburg Wurstküchl
The Regensburg Wurstküchl by the Danube has been sizzling sausages for centuries: If you’re a meat eater, a visit to Regensburg would not be complete without stopping at the Regensburg Wurstküchl, Germany’s oldest sausage kitchen. Situated next to the 12th century Steinerne Brücke or Old Stone Bridge, the Wurstküchl has been serving sizzling sausages for centuries. […]
Feuerzangenbowle or Glühwein with a Kick
Feuerzangenbowle is a Traditional Drink during the German Christmas Season: Like glühwein, Feuerzangenbowle is a traditional alcoholic drink, often consumed as part of the German Christmas or New Year’s Eve tradition. We are very familiar with glühwein, and have had our share of it over the years. However, Feuerzangenbowle (pronounced: foyer-zangen-bowler) is a more recent experience. Literally translated […]
Sucre et Sel – A Taste of France in Berlin
French Specialities in the Heart of Berlin at Sucre et Sel: Finding a place to eat in Berlin is never a problem. There are thousands of restaurants and fast food joints in the city covering all types of cuisine. If you’re not particular about the type of food, you’ll not have to travel too far to […]
Wine-tasting in Bernkastel
Wine-tasting in the Atmospheric Cellars of Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler in Bernkastel: The Moselle valley is Germany’s oldest wine region and Bernkastel-Kues is one of the many Moselle towns with a centuries-old wine-making tradition. Bernkastel-Kues has been producing wine for over 500 years and when you approach the town from the river, the steep vine-covered slopes of […]
Bernkasteler Doctor – The Legend and the Wine
The Bernkasteler Doctor – A Legend of How this Famous German Wine Got its Name: When visiting Bernkastel-Kues, you don’t have to be ill to seek out the Bernkasteler Doctor. Wine-lovers will be pleased to know that the Bernkasteler Doctor is actually the name of one of the premium wines from the Bernkastel region and […]
Schneeballen – Snowballs from Rothenburg
Schneeballen or Snowballs Have Been a Rothenburg Tradition Since the Middle Ages: While running around Rothenburg taking snaps, I was stopped in by tracks by snowballs. No, it wasn’t winter and neither was there a freak snowstorm, but the snowballs that caused me to stop were the neat rows of delicious-looking Schneeballen, a Rothenburg speciality. […]
Beer Gardens – A Fundamental Part of German Culture
Beer Gardens are to Germany What Pubs are to Britain: Beer Gardens (Biergärten) are as fundamental to the German culture as pubs are common to the British cultural landscape. Everywhere you go in Germany, you’ll find restaurants and beer halls with outdoor shaded areas where beer and local food are served. Beer Garden History Beer […]
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