{"id":8460,"date":"2019-05-01T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/?p=8460"},"modified":"2022-11-02T13:07:52","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T12:07:52","slug":"food-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/food-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"What to eat in Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Must-eat foods at #WCEU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Germany is known for its food and beer, and Berlin – the host for WordCamp Europe 2019 – is a huge city with lots of options. We\u2019ve prepared this primer to assist with choices.
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During WCEU, of course, attendees will be provided with meals and beverages that cater to everyone’s dietary requirements. We\u2019ll post menus on our blog just before the event.
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In the meantime, we want to help plan your culinary adventures for times when you\u2019re not at the venue.
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\"Pfannkuchen
Pfannkuchen, via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pfannkuchen<\/em><\/a> (also called a \u201cBerliner<\/em>\u201d in other parts of Germany, but not <\/em>in Berlin!), is a sweet fried dough filled with jam and dusted with sugar. Drool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Currywurst
Currywurst and fries, via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Currywurst<\/em><\/a>  is a pork sausage (bratwurst<\/em>) seasoned with curry ketchup and more curry powder, and often served with chips. In Berlin, you’ll often find the sausage served without the casing or “gut<\/em>.” This popular dish was invented in Berlin in 1949, and has been a staple ever since. Om nom nom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Schnitzel
Schnitzel, via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Schnitzel<\/em><\/a> is a cutlet of meat that is often, (but not always) breaded and fried. Yum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"K\u00e4sesp\u00e4tzle
K\u00e4sesp\u00e4tzle in pan., via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sp\u00e4tzle<\/em><\/a>, but especially K\u00e4sesp\u00e4tzle<\/em><\/a>, which is German for \u201csp\u00e4tzle with cheese\u201d. K\u00e4sesp\u00e4tzle is just that: Sp\u00e4tzle noodles, layered with grated cheese and baked until bubbling hot. Soooo lecker<\/em>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Flammkuchen.\"
Flammkuchen, via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Flammkuchen<\/em><\/a>, the equivalent of German pizza, is usually covered in white cheese sauce, thinly sliced onions, and pieces of smoked bacon. DID SOMEONE SAY PIZZA?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Eisbein
Eisbein, via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

For those of you looking for a really traditional and typical Berlin dish, try Eisbein<\/em><\/a>, a pickled, cured, and boiled ham hock. In Berlin, you\u2019ll find it served with sauerkraut<\/em><\/a> (fermented cabbage) and erbsp\u00fcree<\/em><\/a>, a porridge made with split yellow peas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"K\u00f6nigsberger
K\u00f6nigsberger Klopse, via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

K\u00f6nigsberger Klopse<\/em><\/a>, though technically Prussian, is a dish that is quite often associated with Berlin. These meatballs are served with a creamy white sauce and capers as an essential garnish. You\u2019ll see it served with beets, potatoes, or maybe rice. Yum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"D\u00f6ner
D\u00f6ner Kebap, via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Although d\u00f6ner kebap<\/em><\/a> are not traditionally German, they are closely linked with Berlin. The Turkish D\u00f6ner Producers in Europe group claims that a Turkish person in Berlin<\/a> is responsible for the widespread popularisation of the dish worldwide. You will find d\u00f6ner kebap<\/em> all over the city, often available from multiple restaurants on larger intersections. These delicious wraps are made of rotisseried, seasoned meat, shaved and served in a flat bread. K\u00f6stlich<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Vietnamese
Vietnamese Pho Beef Noodles, via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vietnamese cuisine is also very popular in Berlin, thanks to the city\u2019s large Vietnamese population. Try an older, family-run restaurant, or a more modern state-of the-art restaurant: you won\u2019t be disappointed! Pictured above: pho<\/a>, a hot soup consisting of rich broth, noodles, and meat. Dig in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Vegan
Vegan meal of tortilla wrap, via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry, vegetarians and vegans! Although Berlin is rich with non-veggie restaurants and dishes, it\u2019s also known for its creative vegetarian and vegan options! In fact<\/a>, in 2016, Germany had the highest number of vegetarians in the modern West. Check out https:\/\/www.veganberlin.com\/en\/<\/a> for some great recommendations. Plant power!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Berliner
Berliner Weisse, via Wikimedia Commons<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t forget to wash it all down with a foamy bier<\/em><\/a>. Germany takes its beer very seriously, and options abound, from wheat to pale to dark to unfiltered. The regional variation, Berliner Weisse<\/a>, (pictured above) is cloudy and sour, and dates back to the 16th century!
Berlin also has a large draft beer scene. Raise a pint of locally-brewed beer, and be sure to toast in German: \u201cProst!<\/em>\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do some reading (and drooling) of your own by checking out the list of other local Berlin delicacies<\/a> or this list of cuisine<\/a>, which covers all of Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did we forget something? Leave your recommendations in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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