MY ODD LOVE STORY. I have many affairs. Restaurant Affairs of course. On all my travels I’m looking for exceptional places to dine. But where to discover?

The location is a hot topic for the founder. when establishing a new restaurant. On main streets he/she will be robbed by the landlord. Side streets don’t offer so many ‚walk ins’. So the cuisine, service and ambiance of a hidden restaurant better is a very strong magnet for many food lovers!

While I was normally (blindly) searching in the wider Berlin area and other European cities – I discovered two days ago a newly opened restaurant on Instagram literally ,500 METERS AWAY FROM MY HOME’! WHAT?? So l booked a table and expected a full disappointment or a direct hit – nothing in between.

AND?

The Pimentos de Padron were GOOD. The Crispy Chicken GREAT. And the Mousse Chocolat with Olive Oil & Sea Salt JUST INCREDIBLE ! This place was packed by a young and sophisticated crowd, but Madame Maître was charmingly taking care of all guests requests without reacting stressed. Chapeau. And their champagne and wines by the glass were too tempting.

So the moral of that love story? Don’t just travel around to find a new love – walk your neighborhood with open eyes and an open heart.