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Berlin Beer Week 2017

Berlin Beer Week 2017

“Why does Berlin not have a beer week?” It was a simple question Tiffany Herrington asked Stephan Krueger back in 2015. That question turned into a conversation, which then became an event, when they connected with Dirk Hoplitschek to form the dream team and to become the official founders of Berlin’s most famous craft beer festival, Berlin Beer Week.” The ethos of Berlin Beer Week is to bring…

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House of Small Wonder - A Top Berlin Brunch Spot

House of Small Wonder – A Top Berlin Brunch Spot

Brunch is an institution for me…which has been stamped into my DNA during my 8 year stint in New York. No weekend is perfect, with out having a lazy afternoon with friends over eggs, sandwiches, coffee, and of course cocktails! That last bit of cocktails is even more important, if I had a big night out and need something for that hangover, which I am hiding under baseball hat and sunglasses!…

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Thai Green Curry 🍛 🌶#hotstuff #tooktookme #tooktookbarcelona (at Thai Manohra)

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Zweistrom - Shawarma & Falafel Heaven!

Zweistrom – Shawarma & Falafel Heaven!

I grew up in Middle East in the 80’s and early 90’s. Fast food options were very limited. I still remember, when the first MacDonald’s opened up in Saudi Arabia, the lines were insane! A three-story building packed with 100’s of golden arch groupies and the drive through lines that were already 50 cars deep, when you pulled in. Looking back at that today, it seems insane, because we are just…

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Dumplings in Barcelona

It is awesome when a new place opens up in the neighborhood. This is the feeling we had when Dip Dumpling joined Gracia towards the end of last year. It is not one of those places that screams out calling for you, but once you go there you will love it. We love its identity, its purity. Also you must like dumplings, because that is the main thing on their menu. Ana and Eduardo, have brought their…

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Burgermeister – The most famous burger joint in Berlin

Burgermeister – The most famous burger joint in Berlin

I love burgers! There are very few things in world that can satisfy the taste buds, like a well-prepared beef patty, crispy bacon, and basic condiments, in between a slightly crispy but soft bun. And as simple as it sounds, it is very easy to screw it up. I have written about Tommi’s Burger Joint as one of those places that gets it right And while I would rank Tommi’s higher in terms of quality.…

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N.A.P. Barcelona's Best Pizza

N.A.P. Barcelona’s Best Pizza

There is one food that just may unite everyone. Whether you are traveling through or want some comfort food most would agree that pizza is such a great option. There are so many good places to eat in Barcelona from tapas to steaks, from burgers to sushi, but for some reason a good ol’ pizza will always hit the spot. You can grow tired with the myriad of choices a city has on offer, so it is…

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ABC – Allan’s Breakfast Club & Wine Bar

ABC – Allan’s Breakfast Club & Wine Bar

Breakfast aka Frühstück is very popular in berlin and there are plenty of places to go to, if you are looking for the traditional German breakfast of fresh fruits, delicious bread, variety of cheese, butter and boiled egg. There are also ample cafés doing their hipster bit of making various versions of eggs benedict with ‘artisanal bread’ – the type where you need a steak knife to cut through it…

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Nobook Barcelona

  One night we were looking to try out a new place for diner in Barcelona and it needed to be quite central. We heard about Nobook. As the name suggests, you cannot make a reservation/booking, hence the name Nobook. You can really feel this place is different and has an identity of its own. From the moment you enter, you see chairs hanging on the wall ready to be brought into effect for extra…

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El Portal - The Gastronomic Taberna of Alicante

El Portal – The Gastronomic Taberna of Alicante

El Portal is a restaurant that is famous in Alicante for a variety of reasons. It is the epicentre of fine dining in Alicante. They have an Incredible wine list and serve stunning cocktails. It is stylish and a place to be seen. And it is rated highly by the folks at Michelin None of these things, usually gets us excited but based on recommendations from locals tellings us to go to Portal, we…

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Meat in Tokyo The Land of the Rising Sun has always been a fascinating place to visit. Disconnected from Continental Asia, and the rest of the world, island life in such a technologically advanced nation was surely to be an interesting experience to say the least.

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The Land of the Rising Sun has always been a fascinating place to visit. Disconnected from Continental Asia, and the rest of the world, island life in such a technologically advanced nation was surely to be an interesting experience to say the least.  Tokyo, being the largest city in world, yet is spotless.  Everything is extremely well maintained and serves a purpose. Since space is limited on…

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Arendsnest Proeflokaal - The Dutch Craft Bar of Amsterdam

Arendsnest Proeflokaal – The Dutch Craft Bar of Amsterdam

Holland is not known for its great beer, especially if you consider their more illustrious neighbours Belgium and Germany are usually the  ones fighting for that accolade. But if you are familiar with beer, you will have heard of Dutch beers like Heineken and Amstel. The two are amongst the most popular beers in the world. And like all things beer in the 70’s and 80’s, everyone just wanted lager…

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La Rosa Vermutería - The best Tapas Bar in Palma de Mallorca

La Rosa Vermutería – The best Tapas Bar in Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca has never been on top of my list, when it comes to picking a place to visit in Spain. Cheesy 70s/80s architecture, random neon lighting, combined with a large population of tourists never makes it an authentic experience. It sounds snooty unfortunately, especially when your talking about an Island in the Western Mediterranean with amazing weather year round! Which is precisely…

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Foodie hot spots in Karachi

Foodie hot spots in Karachi

Karachi is one of the largest cities in the world. It’s got that hustle bustle of a port city, the clout of a financial hub, and the convergence of diversity from all corners of the country.  The city is a crowded, hectic, noisy, an unapologetic metropolis. But there is beauty in its chaos. The energy of Karachi and its people is just something else. This energy and passion is ever present in the…

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Tommi's Burger Joint - Comfort burger of choice

Tommi’s Burger Joint – Comfort burger of choice

I am never a huge fan of chains but once in a while I make exceptions. Especially, when I have personally gone there over 4 times! Tommi’s Berger Joint is currently on my exceptions list. This Icelandic import, currently has two locations in Berlin. The one on Invalidenstrasse 160 is stone throws away from where I live and one afternoon a few months ago I decided to go give it a go. On first…

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Barcelona: Born to be Wild

Barcelona: Born to be Wild

Summer might be coming to an end in most places, but in Barcelona the sun is shinning brighter than ever. As you may already know, Barcelona is made up of various neighborhoods, with each offering its own style, charm, and vibes. Today, we will be taking a trip through the neighborhood of El Born. Cafe: Cafés El Magnifico | Carrer de l’Argenteria, 64, 08003 |…