Europe – Potatoes on the Side

Berlin’s Sweet Balance of Art and Food

The expressive nature of Berliners create a Cirque du Soleil-esque atmosphere about the city. Sidewalks are transformed into stages rendering a new thrill at the turn of every corner. The dynamic imagery permeates into local establishments and the enchantment continues. Once a city divided, Berlin has torn down walls of separation to build a cityContinue reading “Berlin’s Sweet Balance of Art and Food”

Germany Goes Greenless

Where hotel rooms require room keys for power, toilets have water-saving flushing options and smart cars and bicycles abound, Berlin packs it in when it comes to going green. But there is one highly esteemed vegetable that our friends in Berlin enjoy sans verde–White Asparagus. Opera Italiana is found serving up Italian fare in Berlin’sContinue reading “Germany Goes Greenless”

Schnitzel with noodle? I think not…

While Maria von Trapp of the Sound of Music may have touted schnitzel with a side of noodles as her favorite thing, it is a warm potato salad that best compliments the crispy breaded German meat dish called “Wiener Schnitzel”. That’s Wiener pronounced with a V like Viener. Our first culinary stop is in the vibrantContinue reading “Schnitzel with noodle? I think not…”