On special occasions, we usually go to a local restaurant. Ezra This restaurant is on Schönstedtstrasse in Neukölln. They use seasonal local produce and the menu changes slightly every day. They're very sustainable and use every part of everything. Last time I was there they were making marzipan from plum pits. Very creative. They're on track to get a Michelin Green Star.
There are similar places nearby too. TISQUEThey have their own farm in Brandenburg and will be cooking up a broiler chicken for two, perfect for a little celebration with some wine.
If you want to eat cheaply Oz Samsonalso in Neukölln. Pansensuppetripe soup served with a tray of chillies. For 6 euros a bowl, it comes with two large slices of bread, a pile of chillies, a bit of radish and lots of herbs.
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When it comes to cocktails, they again stick to local options. velvet is fantastic. It's one of the best cocktail bars out there. They make their own vacuum distilled spirits in-house from local, seasonal ingredients, so you can enjoy drinks like a shiitake martini. They also make a chilli spirit, which is vacuum distilled so you get a hint of habanero flavour along with the heat. It's not a secret, but it's definitely worth talking about.
I'm going to a neighbor's house for coffee. Companion CoffeeBut this is actually a tea specialty store. They go to places like Nepal to get their single-origin teas. When you come in for a cup of tea, they're so happy. They light up, they tell you all about their tea experience, they give you refills, they do all sorts of things. And their oatmeal cookies are some of the best cookies I've ever had.
I'm going to the other side of town to eat hotpot. Chou Long Kang A hot sauce specialty shop in Charlottenburg. You can make your own hot sauce. There is a buffet with a wide variety of ingredients. Try making your own by mixing ginger and coriander, lots of fresh chilli peppers and oyster sauce. Avoid peanut sauce, because peanuts don't go well with chilli peppers, because they cancel each other out. Then all you have to do is order what you like and cook it yourself.
