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Wir verwenden eine 100% Arabica Mischung, SPRINT der Rösterei Caffè Belardi. Unsere Baristi verwenden auf Wunsch auch fettarme, Soja- oder laktosefreie Milch.
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Rösterei Caffé Belardi
Im Herzen Italiens, in Tavernelle di Perugia in Umbrien, liegt die „Torrefazione Caffè Belardi“. Der Familienbetrieb, gegründet im Jahre 1928 von Oscar Belardi, war einer der ersten in Italien, die auf das damals moderne Verfahren der Kaffeeröstung über Oliven- und Akazienholz umstellten. Heute ist sein Sohn, Benvenuto Romano Belardi, Erbe des Wissens von Oscar Belardi und Inhaber des Betriebes. Er hält aus Überzeugung an der Tradition fest, in der die Person des Kaffeerösters noch im Mittelpunkt steht und das Rösten von Kaffee als eine Kunst gilt. Diese Hingabe und die Liebe zum Detail sind es, die „Caffè Belardi“ von der Masse anderer, auch hochkarätiger, Kaffees unterscheiden. Und das erlebt man bei jeder Tasse von Caffè Belardi.
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Benjamin bedankt sich bei dern Produzenten seines Meisterschaftskaffees
Unsere Hauptmischungen haben wir zusammen mit der Rösterei Rast kreiert
Mit einem selbstimportierten Kaffee wird Benjamin Hohlmann Schweizer Meister im Brewers Cup
Wir haben in Basel ein altes Bankhaus zu einem Kaffehaus umgewidmet. Das dem italienischen Wort banco, bzw. banca entlehnte Wort bedeutet Theke. Damit war der Tisch des Geldwechslers gemeint. Eine Bank sind wir immer noch, heute werden auf unseren Tischen jedoch Gedanken, Gespräche und Kaffee gehandelt.
Wir lieben Kaffee und haben aus unserer Liebe ein Qualitätsprodukt gemacht. Mitarbeitende des unternehmens mitte sind Schweizer Kaffeemeister im Brewers Cup und in anderen Disziplinen podiumsplatziert.
Unsere Beschäftigung mit dem Produkt Kaffee ist beispielhaft für das, was wir unter Kultur verstehen:
Wir gehen den Dingen auf den Grund und suchen den Kontakt zu den Produzenten unserer Kaffees.
- Unser Espresso wird von der Rösterei Henauer geröstet und so sind wird selbst direkt in den Röstprozess eingebunden. Denn Felix Hohlmann, unser Mitarbeiter und Teamchef, arbeitet im Bereich der Qualitätssicherung und als Röster bei Henauer Kaffee in Höri. Unser Kaffee kommt von der Finca Camocim in Brasilien und wird von Henauer direkt gehandelt.
- Wir machen aus der Extraktion von Kaffee eine Meisterschaft und versuchen, noch besser zu werden.
- Kaffee machen ist bei uns keine Nebenbeschäftigung des Service-Mitarbeiters, sondern wird zur eigenen Profession wie die des Kochs oder Bierbrauers. Alle Mitarbeitenden im unternehmen mitte sind SCAE Barista Level 1. Damit arbeiten rund 50 zertifizierte Baristi bei uns – die höchste Anzahl von ausgebildeten KaffeemacherInnen in der Schweiz. Viele Mitarbeitende haben Weiterbildungskurse besucht und Kaffeeanbauländer bereist.
- Nach dem Besuch von internationalen Kursen, Reisen in die Anbauländer und erfolgreichen Beteiligungen an Meisterschaften war für uns die Zeit gekommen, mit der Gründung einer Kaffee-Akademie unser Wissen weiterzugeben.
- In Café frühling an der Klybeckstr 69 in Kleinbasel können die Gäste in die Welt des speciality coffees eintauchen.
Kaffee machen mit Herz, Fachkenntnis und Präzision ist für uns Anspruch, Haltung und selbstverständliche Übung. Das verstehen wir unter Kultur. In diesem Sinn sind wir Kaffee- und Kulturhaus.
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Kaffeemitte, Coffee, Mitte
It’s all cement walls and pale blond wood and bare light bulbs. It makes me think of the Aveda Institute at Covent Garden, London: especially when they play plinky plonky psuedo-soothing tunes.
Outside there are pistachio coloured tables, in the Spring and Summer months they never manage to accommodate all the trendy Mittens (not fingerless gloves, the people of Mitte) with their diagonal bangs, trousers in primary colours and retro sunglasses.
Sounds like it would be the domain of the very cool so you (me) are not invited but that is not the case. The service is friendly, polite and there are frequent smiles. I even had an outlandish experience where I once had to pay for one solitary coffee with a €50 bill* and instead of lip sucking, head shaking and general undisguised disdain, change was handed over with a smile.
Bizarre! But welcome.
Coffee’s in the name and it’s good. They serve hot food, usually pasta of the day which I haven’t yet tried but it looks quite promising. What they do that are excellent are fresh sandwiches. At first I thought I had to pick from the wilting specimens in the front vitrine but those are just for reference. The sandwiches are all made fresh to order in a long open bar area at the back, by two nonplussed lady cooks, you don’t have to wait long but Kaffeemitte have invested in some of those buzzing, flashing discs that alert you when your order is ready so you can chat away to your friends without the anxiety that someone might be picking up your sandwich.
My favourite sandwich is the piadina. Thin bread, a little like arabic bread, stuffed with salami, rocket and tomato slices.
All the sandwiches come with some uninspiring salad and a zig zag of balsamic vinegar, forget about that and concentrate on the sandwiches and the coffees.
*”Oh No! Two women love me! My wallet’s to small for my fifties and my diamond shoes are too tight!” Quote from the character Chandler Bing in the Friends sitcom.
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Funny quote at the end, but more fitting here, since the larger the denomination, the larger physical size of the bill. My wallet actually barely fits 50s so I try to avoid them. That and your experience of trying to pay for low-cost items with such a large bill. I always apologize when I have to hand them over.
Also, beautiful looking bread. Do you know if they make it on site?
I know! It’s so annoying when you ask for 60 Euro and the machine gives you a 50 and a 10! Why do they even give out 50’s? Nobody takes them. Except for Kaffeemitte and the Ritz (well you probably need more than one for the Ritz).
No idea where they get their bread from.
you know, i really like that place. despite that mitte chi-chi-ness.
Yeah! It’s good right?
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Nach einem eher kurzen Gastspiel der Brauerei Egger starteten Anfang Dezember des letzten Jahres die in der Grazer Gastroszene nicht ganz unbekannten Rene Koch und Humphrey Zöberer mit einem neuen, innovativen Konzept durch.
Tagsüber möchte man Cafe und Bistro mit Thai-Küche sein, abends eine Bar.
Besteck in der Papierschleife möge man sich ebenfalls selbst organisieren.
Bunt zusammengemischte Möbelstücke, Euro-Paletten mit Auflage als Sitzgelegenheit, bunter Stilmix ist hier Programm. Ebenfalls sehenswert sind die Schiebetüren, die zu Damen und Herrn WC´s führen – gegenüber gibt’s noch eine Nische mit barockem Gestühl und direktem Blick aufs Pissoire.
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Café Mitte in Peine an der St.-Jakobi-Kirche
Genießen Sie unsere aromatischen Kaffeespezialitäten aus regionaler Rösterei und lassen Sie sich im stilvollem Ambiente verwöhnen.
Frühstück in gastronomischer Qualität, kleine Snacks zur Mittagszeit und hausgemachte Kuchen und Kekse.
Das Café Mitte liegt direkt im Zentrum von Peine an der St.-Jakobi-Kirche.
Wir freuen uns auf ihren Besuch!
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Ein guter Start in den Tag!
Der Duft von frisch geröstetem Kaffee, backfrischen Brötchen und herzhaftem Rührei verzaubert die Sinne.
Genießen Sie unser reichhaltiges und hochwertiges Frühstücksangebot.
Frühstück servieren wir Ihnen täglich von 08:30 Uhr bis 12:00 Uhr.
In Ihrer Mittagspause bieten wir Ihnen in unserem Haus leckere Snacks und eine kleine Auswahl warmer Speisen.
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Der Treffpunkt am Nachmittag!
Mit backfrischen Kuchen und Torten, nach traditionellen Originalrezepten verwöhnen wir Ihren Gaumen.
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Sie finden uns direkt im Zentrum von Peine an der St.-Jakobi-Kirche:
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Montag bis Sonntag von 08:30 Uhr bis 18:30 Uhr.
Wir haben täglich für Sie geöffnet.
Reservierungen nehmen wir unter der 05171 - 58 777 55 zu genannten Öffnungszeiten gerne entgegen.
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At KAFFEEBAR we believe in healthy eating that tastes good, while being as sustainable as possible. We are the sum of our parts: half German - half Australian - in Berlin-Kreuzberg.
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Welcome to the Café Einstein
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Each week, we publish our current menu here:
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Opening Hours
Open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Please pay attention to the amended opening times:
We apologize for any inconvenience and offer our sincere thanks for your patience and support.
Monday, 18 th of December 2017 - open from 10:00 o'clock
Christmas day‘s & New Year
24 th of December 2017 - 8:00 until 16:00 o'clock
25 th & 26 th of December 2017 - open from 8:00 o'clock
31 st of December 2017 - 8:00 clock until 17:00 o'clock
From 19:00 clock we welcome our guests for the New Year dinner.
1 st of January 2018 - open from 8:00 o'clock
For reservation requests, please call +49 (0)30 263 91 90.
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A coffee and cake-loving Canadian expat in Germany
For our fall trip to Copenhagen, we knew that we wanted to go on a food tour – after all, it’s our very favourite way to explore a new city! I knew very little about Danish food prior to the trip, but had read that Copenhagen was well known for its food scene, street food, and café culture. That pretty much checks all the boxes for me!
In my search for an in-depth and informative food tour, I came across Foods of Copenhagen, the brainchild of owner and tour host Cindie. Foods of Copenhagen provides small boutique tours and is committed to personal attention, expertise, professionalism, and sustainability. They partner with small, local businesses in Copenhagen for their tours and support local merchants, shops, farmers, and food producers whenever they can. The tour itinerary promised us some of the best food and drink in the city and we were not disappointed!
We met our friendly Foods of Copenhagen guide Anne-Marie at our meeting point near the city centre. S and I were joined on our tour by guests from Northern Ireland, England, and even a local from Copenhagen who just wanted to explore the city’s culinary scene. After a warm introduction by Anne-Marie, we set off for our first taste of the tour. Along the way, we passed the Gammeltorv (Old Market), the oldest square in Copenhagen, and the beautiful Caritasspringvandet (Caritas Fountain). Anne-Marie told us that they put golden apples inside the well on the Queen’s birthday and they ‘jump’ inside the fountain. Would love to see that!
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Our first stop was a traditional Danish restaurant located just off the square. Greeted by cheery Danish flags, we were invited inside for a taste of one of Denmark’s most famous dishes: smørrebrød (an open face sandwich).
On classic white and blue Royal Copenhagen plates, we tucked into herring and Frikadeller (Danish meatball) smørrebrød. Anne-Marie taught us how to build our own smørrebrød by spreading a thin layer of lard on a piece of rye bread before layering on the toppings. As a perfect complement to the smørrebrød, we sipped snaps, a strong alcohol often paired with smørrebrød to cut the fattiness, especially when eating herring. Delicious!
Onward to the oldest bakery in the city dating back to 1652. S and I had to smile when we realized this would be a stop on our tour because that very morning, we had walked by the very same bakery and drooled over the items on display in the window.
This is the place where we tried the Danish food most familiar to visitors – the beloved breakfast pastry, the Danish. But is it really Danish? In fact, Anne-Marie told us the sweet custard-filled pastry hails from Vienna and the Danes adopted it and made it their own. In fact, it doesn’t even go by the name ‘Danish’ in Denmark – it’s called wienerbrød (aka Vienna bread)! Whoever invented it, I tip my hat to you – the wienerbrød (also known as spandauer) we tried was so good, we went back the next day for two more.
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Hello friends! Sorry for my blog absence again – I have been a little preoccupied these days with work so the blog took a bit of a back seat. I have a few fun posts in store for you, though, inspired by my recent trip to Copenhagen!
During the fall holidays, S and I made a 4-day trip to Copenhagen, Denmark. Neither he nor I had ever been there before and we had always wanted to go. When we found affordable flights to Copenhagen during the first week of November, we finally decided to make it happen. Now, early November may not seem like a great time to visit a chilly Scandinavian country, but we enjoyed ourselves immensely. The city wasn’t too crowded with tourists and we packed scarves, hats, and gloves to stay warm. We prepared for some hygge and that’s what we got.
Also! I got a new camera. I’d been eyeing a few models since February and finally took the plunge in honour of this trip. I’m still learning all the features, but hopefully the quality of the photos will be a bit better.
I’ve put together a summary of the top sights we visited in the city that I can recommend to you.
Sightseeing in Copenhagen
Nyhavn is a colourful 17th-century waterfront canal that was originally a prosperous commercial port. Today it is a top sightseeing attraction and entertainment district. Distinguished by the colourful buildings, bobbing boats, and pricey restaurants, Nyhavn is a must visit spot in Copenhagen, if only for the quintessential snapshot of the city.
Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle is a Danish renaissance castle built by Christian IV in the early 17th century. Originally a summer palace, today the museum inside houses art collections, Denmark’s Crown Jewels, and Royal Regalia. Tip: The museum has limited opening hours in the winter (10am-2pm), so plan ahead. You can also stroll through the beautiful gardens for free, which is what we did. Apparently the castle garden is gorgeous in the summertime.
Tivoli Gardens
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Tivoli Gardens is an amusement park and garden in central Copenhagen. The second oldest amusement park in the world, Tivoli is a great place to spend an afternoon reliving your childhood. The park was all done up for Halloween with pumpkins and decorations everywhere. Truly enchanting! Tip: The ticket price is cheaper if you go from Monday-Thursday. You can buy entrance tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in line to get in. Note: The gardens are currently closed until November 18, 2017 while they prepare the Christmas decor inside.
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Strøget is a pedestrian-only, car-free shopping area in the centre of Copenhagen. As one of Europe’s longest pedestrian streets, it’s a great place for a bit of shopping, people watching, and leisurely strolling. Pop into a cafe to warm up or simply enjoy the buzz of the city all around you.
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During our visit to Canada this summer, S and I made a side-trip (can you really call a 5+ hr flight a ‘side’ trip?) to Maui, Hawaii. We had dreamed of going there together but the journey straight there from Germany is, shall we say, extremely far. We thought that while we were in the North American ‘neighbourhood’, it would be a good time to visit an otherwise very difficult-to-reach destination.
We asked other people which Hawaiian island to visit. Some suggested Kauai for the lush scenery, others the Big Island for its volcanic activity. In the end, we picked Maui, the tourist favourite, for its spectacular beaches, food, landscape, and activities.
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Maui was absolutely the right choice for us – it was one of our favourite holidays to date. Unlike many of our city trips where we sightsee nonstop from AM to PM, we took it easy this trip and spent our days doing exactly what we felt like, when we felt like it.
Unlike my other travel blog posts where I break down a specific destination into several posts (say restaurants, museums, and sights), I decided to write about our time on Maui and my recommendations of what to see and do and eat in one post.
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I spent a lot of time researching where to stay on Maui and what kind of accommodation to pick. Hawaii is very expensive, so many online forums suggested choosing a time share or apartment-style accommodation with a kitchen so you can cook some meals to save money rather than eating out all the time. We nearly went this route until we found an excellent deal to stay at the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, a 4-star resort in Kaanapali. Though the rooms didn’t have a kitchenette, they did have a mini fridge, a coffee machine, and a kettle so we could still have breakfast and snacks in our room.
We absolutely loved the resort. Positioned at the Black Rock, one of the best snorkeling spots on Maui, it was as picturesque as could be. We loved stepping outside our room onto the golden Kaanapali Beach and going for a swim or a snorkel whenever we liked. S saw numerous sea turtles (I only saw 1 ) and there were more tropical fish than we could count. Tip: If you like to snorkel, bring your own snorkel gear with you to the island so you don’t have to rent on site.
The Whalers Village shopping centre is only a 10 minute walk away. It’s a good place to grab a quick, affordable bite, or pick up a few souvenirs. They also offer free hula shows, as well as hula, lei making, and ukelele lessons during the week.
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Activities
As I mentioned earlier, we didn’t want to jam-pack our schedule, so we just planned three special activities while on Maui. We chose to do a Road to Hana tour, attend a luau, and take surf lessons.
Road to Hana
Many people suggested driving the 100+ km Road to Hana ourselves, but with 620 curves and 59 one way bridges, we thought it best to leave it up to the experts so we could enjoy the scenery. After reading a lot of reviews, we decided to go on tour with Valley Isle Excursions. Our driver, Lynn, has been a tour guide for 30 years and knows the island and the Road to Hana like the back of her hand. Over the course of the 10+ hour tour, we drove through tropical rainforest, drove by the Keanae Peninsula, spotted lush waterfalls, walked across the black sand beach at Waianapanapa State Park, visited the Pools at Oheo Gulch, and drove through the Kipahulu section of Haleakala National Park. We made several stops throughout the day, even at a roadside stand serving warm, fresh out of the oven banana bread. It was a long but well-spent day and we really felt like we got a chance to see some of the most beautiful spots on the island.
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Old Lahaina Luau
S’s dream was to attend a luau on Maui. There are so many to choose from, but all reviews pointed toward the Old Lahaina Luau, the most traditional Hawaiian luau on Maui. For me, it was the absolute highlight of our trip. We were greeted with fresh flowers leis and mai tais upon arrival against the backdrop of the sun setting on the Pacific. Prior to dinner, we could walk through the grounds and learn about Hawaiian history and culture, as well as watch the kalua pig get unearthed from the Imu, the traditional Hawaiian underground oven. The dinner was a plentiful buffet of classic luau fare, such as the Imu-roasted pork, poi (steamed and mashed taro), ahi poke (raw marinated yellow fin tuna), taro leaf stew, and much more. The entire show and dinner was so well-coordinated and the hula dancers were spectacular. At the end of the night, we were all gifted with a small banana bread to enjoy for breakfast the next day. 100% recommended!
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During my recent trip to Vancouver, British Columbia, I stopped by Granville Island, one of my favourite places in the city. This small peninsula is situated across False Creek from downtown Vancouver, right under the south end of the Granville Street Bridge. Originally used for fishing then industrial manufacturing, Granville Island is now known for its tourism, entertainment, and shopping.
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One of the most popular attractions on the island is the Granville Island Public Market. Loved by locals and tourists alike, the indoor Public Market features an amazing assortment of fruits, vegetables, flowers, foods, gifts, and handcrafted products.
My favourite stands at the market are the colourful produce stands with towering displays of cherries, berries, and other seasonal fruits. I can never resist a peek at the Stuart’s Bakery display cases – tiny cakes and cookies all stacked up, studded with nuts or sprinkled with coconut, topped with a tempered shard of chocolate.
The pyramid of rainbow macarons always tempts and delights as well.
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Hi everyone! Sorry for my absence from the blog in August – I was visiting family in British Columbia, Canada and was just having too much fun to sit down and type! As usual, the trip home was packed with visits, delicious food, and memorable side trips to beautiful destinations.
One special day trip we did was to Whistler, BC, home (along with Vancouver) of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. We visited my friend Kristal and her brother for the day and had a blast strolling through the village, hiking, and working up an appetite (it’s that mountain air, I tell ya). Whistler is a popular wintertime destination for ski and snowboard enthusiasts, but there’s plenty to do there in the summertime as well. During our visit, we encountered hikers, golfers, mountain bikers competing in the Crankworx Whistler Mountain Bike Festival, and tourists just soaking in the cool resort vibe. Here are some of my personal favourite Whistler activities:
1. Get a scoop (or two) of Cows ice cream
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Cows Creamery is a Canadian specialty ice cream shop with origins on Prince Edward Island (PEI). There are now 11 Cows shops across Canada, with 2 shops (1 big and 1 small) in Whistler Village. Cows ice cream is all hand-made using the highest quality ingredients. Their fantastic flavours paired with clever names (Wowie Cowie, Caramel Moocchiato, Fluff ‘N Udder, and Royal Cownadian Mint, to name a few) and cute merchandising make this ice cream shop a must-visit when in Whistler. I can personally recommend Gooey Mooey, a burnt sugar vanilla ice cream with English toffee marble, caramel cups, and chocolate flakes. (Thanks to Instagrammer @lunancake_flowercake for permission to use the tempting Cows ice cream photo above).
2. Go for a hike around Lost Lake
Lost Lake is a small lake a short distance from Whistler Village. Its surrounding trails are popular for hiking and biking, and its beach area is perfect for lazy picnics and sunbathing. The 5km loop trail is open from March to October and takes approximately 1.5 hours to walk/hike depending on your pace.
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3. Grab a treat at Purebread
Bakery lovers should make time to visit Purebread, a family bakery in Whistler Village. The display case of baked goods could tempt anyone; choose from sweet loaves, indulgent bars, giant cookies, savoury pastries, flaky croissants, and much more. It was hard to pick just one treat, but the slice of raspberry riot loaf we selected was amazing.
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Hello everyone! I’m excited to announce that over the past few months, I have been creating customized travel itineraries with Travel Honey, a website that collects detailed travel itineraries from savvy travellers. I’ve written in depth itineraries covering some of my recent travels in Europe, including Paris, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and Barcelona. My first itinerary to launch is my 4-day whirlwind trip to Rome and Pompeii including my top sightseeing tips, restaurant recommendations, tour suggestions, and my favourite gelato spots. If you’re planning your own trip to Rome and Pompeii, I hope you’ll find my itinerary helpful!
P.S. Looking for travel tips in other European destinations? Check out my travel tips for Amsterdam, Dublin, and Berlin.
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Summertime is peak wine time here in Würzburg and another popular wine festival is currently underway. From July 14 -July 23, 2017, the Hofgarten Wine Festival (aka Hofgarten Weinfest) is taking place in the baroque court gardens of the Residence Palace (aka Residenz). Run by the city’s own Staatlicher Hofkeller, this bustling wine festival is a beloved and well-attended annual event.
To celebrate S’s dad’s birthday, we attended the Hofgarten Wine Festival on its opening day last week. Fortunately his parents reserved an outdoor table months in advance so we had a place to sit. Every table was full when we arrived shortly after 6pm. The mood was jolly and boisterous, fueled by the local musicians playing traditional Bavarian folk music. Upon request, the band came over to our table to serenade S’s dad with a birthday song and a song of his choosing. I’ve never been this close to a German band and it was a hoot! They definitely pumped up the jovial atmosphere of the festival.
Of course what is a festival without wine? Servers carrying crates of wine bottles regularly stop by your table to offer you their Franconian wines while Dirndl-clad servers tempt you with their baskets of enormous pretzels. You can order heartier fare at the nearby food stands; check out festival favourites such as the Fränki (a chili meatloaf sandwich with cabbage slaw and onion dip served in a rye bread roll), traditional Flammkuchen (a thin, crispy flatbread with onions and bacon), or Franconian grilled bratwurst in a rye bread roll.
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There’s so much to see and do in Germany in the summertime – wine festivals, wine hikes, food markets, city beaches, and of course folk festivals. The Kiliani-Volksfest is back in town in Würzburg and I got a chance to visit yesterday for the first time this season.
The Würzburger Kiliani-Volksfest is a local summertime favourite. Known locally as the Mess, the festival runs every year between early to mid-July at the Talavera parking lot in Zellerau, a district of Würzburg. The famous folk festival attracts up to 1 million visitors per year. In addition to the fairgrounds at the Talavera, there is also a Kilianimesse, a festival market that takes place during the same time period at the city’s central Marktplatz. This is the place to find kitchenware, clothing, spices, and other treats.
After watching the opening night fireworks from the vineyards last Friday, I got the chance to visit the festival in person yesterday with S and my friend Rick who was visiting from Canada. Unlike last year when I attended the festival at dusk, this year we visited in full daylight which is a different experience all together. The same rides, games, and food stands were here this year as well; in fact, most stands were in the exact same spot in the parking lot (a common theme I’ve noticed for annual festivals).
We walked around the fairgrounds and admired the rides, saw visitors wearing Dirndl and Lederhosen, spotted the Würzburger Hofbräu beer tent, and checked out food stalls selling chocolate-dipped fruit on a stick, crêpes, cotton candy, steaks, fries, candied nuts, and of course, bratwurst. For the first time ever at a festival, I spotted chocolate-covered cherries so I had to pounce on those. They contain the pits inside, so if you find some for yourself, watch out!
As much as I wanted to eat a Lángos at the same stand I spotted last year, w e had just eaten a big lunch beforehand at a beer garden in town, so I opted out. Next year, though, definitely!
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A couple of weeks ago, S and I headed to the beautiful Canary Island of Lanzarote for a 6-day sun getaway. We had considered visiting Greece or Mallorca again as we had a blast on those beach trips, but in the end decided to try somewhere new. We had heard wonderful things about Spain’s Canary Islands and after a lot of research, we decided to give Lanzarote a go.
We stayed at TUI Sensimar Natura Palace, a 4-star adults-only hotel in Playa Blanca, the southernmost town on the island. The trip was truly hassle free since it included Deutsche Bahn train tickets to and from the Stuttgart airport, a return transfer shuttle from the Lanzarote airport to our hotel, and half board dining (buffet breakfast and dinner) every day.
In our research before the trip, we had read that some of the rooms at Natura Palace had been refurbished, so upon check in, we asked if one of those rooms was available. Lucky for us, one of them was, which we were offered. Much to our surprise, it turned out to also be an amazing ocean view room and we could even see the neighbouring island of Feurteventura from our balcony! Talk about an upgrade!
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We couldn’t have been happier with our choice of hotel – the grounds were lush and green with beautiful landscaping, the pool was refreshing, there were plenty of sunbeds (though it was tricky to find some with shade due to those eager early birds putting out their towels on chairs under umbrellas at 7am!), the buffet food was fresh and plentiful, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed using their facilities like the spa and gym, and regularly attended the fitness classes (like yoga and pilates) and activities (quiz roulette) throughout the week.
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Even though we would have been happy to hang out at the hotel all week, we thought it would be a shame to miss seeing a bit more of the island. There is a promenade that wraps around the coast, so you can exit the hotel and head right to see the lighthouse or head left to go into town to visit the local beach (Playa Flamingo) and check out some bars and restaurants. We went for a leisurely walk one afternoon toward town and rewarded ourselves with a cocktail on Playa Flamingo.
One day we took the public bus to Marina Rubicón to visit their market which takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. Here you can pick up local products (such as Lanzarote aloe vera gel or spicy rojo mojo sauce), souvenirs, crafts, clothes, and more, or just browse around as we did. The marina is a gorgeous azure blue and surrounding the market, there are several high-end stores where you can shop to your heart’s content.
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The only minor disappointment from our trip was the fact that we had signed up for a sailing trip to La Graciosa, a small island just north of Lanzarote, but it was cancelled the day beforehand due to strong winds in the forecast. In the end, it was for the best, as the weather did turn out to be extremely windy and too dangerous for sailing after all. In any case, we now have an excuse to go back to Lanzarote (as if we needed one in the first place)!
Have you ever been to the Canary Islands before? Which other island can you recommend to visit?
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Wine season is in full swing here in Franconia with wine-related festivals and events popping up almost weekly. In addition to the Würzburger Weindorf ( Würzburg W ine Village) that we attended a few weeks ago, we also recently went on a walking wine tour in Eibelstadt, a town not far from Würzburg.
Not familiar with wine hikes (aka Weinbergswanderungen or Weinwanderungen)? From spring to early fall, regional wineries host special walking routes set through vineyards where guests can visit several stands set up along the way and sample different wines from the host wineries. I first learned about wine hikes when living near Stuttgart and have attended four of them in Untertürkheim, Uhlbach, Bühlertal, and Esslingen.
The Weinbergswanderung in Eibelstadt was my first wine hike in Bavaria; in fact, the Franconian region of Bavaria is the only wine region in the state. The Eibelstadt wine hike is held annually on Whit Sunday (Pfingstsonntag), not Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) as is unfortunately stated on the Weinwanderung website. Fortunately, we found the correct date for the wine hike online in advance and planned to go with S’s parents and sister. The weather was perfect that day – sunny with a few clouds, perfect for a vineyard stroll.
We got a late start and only arrived at the Eibelstadt Rathaus (town hall) around 2pm. The welcome stand set up there was already being dismantled (having been set up to start at 10am) but we were reassured that the other stands would be up and running. We made our way to the second stand by heading up the hill into the vineyards.
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Upon arriving, we decided to buy a bottle of wine to share between the five of us; as we learned on the wine hike in Esslingen last year, this is usually more cost effective than buying 5 or 6 individual glasses of wine. We tried a Scheurebe from Weingut Leo Sauer, a velvety and fruity white wine which we enjoyed at one of the beer benches and tables set up next to the stand. When purchasing your wine, you pay a 3 Euro Pfand (deposit) on your wine glass which you can keep throughout the walk. (If you want a clean glass at every stand, you can simply return your used glass, get your deposit back, and then purchase a new glass at the following stand). There were also snacks and meals like pretzels, steaks, and cake at each of the stands for hungry hikers.
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