World's best cities for foodies!
Apart from being rich in
culture and heritage, there are cities that keep travellers busy round the
clock. So, board the flight with a hungry stomach and be delighted with varied
foods
BERLIN
Berlin's eating out scene
has never been more vivacious and effervescent.From the grasp of Michelins to
authenticate it starting with `Fishers Fritz' a two Michelin star housed at the
Regent. For Chef Christian Lohse's Frenchinfluenced creations to a very busy
street food Markthalle Neun on Thursdays.`Nobelhart & Schmutzig' a much
loved novel restaurant offers an innocent menu restricted to native
ingredients; which take you on a gastronomic voyage that thrusts the imprint of
expectable dining in Berlin. At `Einsunternull' plates look like Japanese
artworks, even humble ingredients such as button mushrooms warped into things
of cleverness with crisped hazelnut with crisped hazelnut purée. And, of course
there are the traditional places such as `Zur Letzten Instanz' where the pork
knuckle sets perfectly alongside the farmhouse bread, sauerkraut, pureed split
peas and smoked bacon. Guten Appetit!
JERUSALEM
Lumbered with a reputation
as a `holy land', this picturesque city also houses cute independent restaurants
and pubs.The Machane Yehuda market in the heart of the old town excesses with
garden-fresh produce and an old world charm especially with the bakeries
around...Do not miss the Jewish Challah or stop at Azura for the Falafel. For
Israeli food, come back to MachenaYuda Yehuda restaurant named after the
market. Just adjacent to the old railway station is the first station offering
an array of cuisines, Station 9 for Thai Food is an absolute must stop. Do not
miss trying local food while paying a visit to the Church of holy Sepulchre at
the labyrinth like souks...especially the breads and Shawarma.
MARRAKECH
Magical and whimsical,
quirky and irreverent, that's Marrakech for you! The making of the famous mint
tea is as contentious as it is attractive. Visit Le Terrasse just above the
spice market for lunch, a nice rooftop escape from the eventful souk alleys and
relish old-style Moroccan food like tagine and some mint tea. The Jemma el Fna
is an exhilarating and charming place to see at night. Must try the freshly
squeezed orange juice, which is delightful, Snails, sheep head and a host of
kebabs. For a meal in style try the Don Alfonso Pasta at L'Italien at the La
Mamounia by Don Alfonso.
STRASBOURG
The city advantages from a
wealthy mix of French and German ethos and you would discover small restaurants
cluttering the streets especially at Petite France.Indigenous dishes are
enjoyed in the winstubs which are distinctive Alsatian style restaurants,
mostly family owned.Wine varieties range from the crisp, fruity notes of the
Riesling to the expensive, more striking Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer.History
has it that the Foie gras was invented here; Sauerkraut accompanied by
sausages, potatoes and charcuterie is a hot favourite and Tarte flambée
(flammekueche) thin flat bread, topped with crème fraiche, sliced onions and
lardons are not to be missed. The famous kougelhopf; a yeast-raised cake which
has raisins as well as almond flakes is best enjoyed with coffee.
ISTANBUL
The hearty flavours, taste
and warmth of the food, besides being healthy gather into a tickling wanting
sensation. Turkish wine complements the local cuisine so perfectly there's
nothing like having lamb cutlets with some beautiful local red wine to wash
them down. At the Ciragan Palace Kempinski, one can not only enjoy a palatial
ambience with magnificent views on the Bosphorous that is hard to forget but
also try Ottoman specialties. Istanbul is renowned for its Raki and meatballs;
you must tuck into at the local restaurants around the hot spots, do try the
Seekh kebab marinated with yoghurt and tomato paste and the
pomegranate-marinated lamb loin seekh.
Rupali Dean is a food
writer based out of Delhi
ETP15DEC16
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