Trattoria Portofino, Berlin – Italian Restaurant Review

Where to eat in Berlin? Review target: Italian restaurant Trattoria Portofino

Berlin has so many eating establishments – 4,650 – and counting! In this restaurant jungle, food flavor and quality are as extreme as the price ranges.  While we are generally on the search for small budget prices with a big taste, we often come across lower quality food.  How did Trattoria Portofino on Gubener Straße 48 fare?

Cafe Lehmsofa Restaurant, Berlin, Catering, Cakes, Wedding – Restaurant Review

From the series: Europe is Hot, Berlin is on Fire

What do Canadian Food, the city of Berlin, a mid 19th century house, Weddings, Catering, Cakes and Coffee have in common? The Cafe Lehmsofa Restaurant; I had the opportunity to visit and following is my review. Guten Appetit!
Cafe Lehmsofa Restaurant and Catering. Front Entrance
Cafe Lehmsofa Restaurant and Catering. Front Entrance

WW2 Soviet War Memorial in Berlin, History Remembered

From the series: Europe is Hot, Berlin is on Fire

Cemetery to 5000 Soviet Soldiers, monstrous war memorial, commemorating 80,000 dead soldiers, in the middle of a park in Berlin; this daunting remembrance masterpiece is known as the Soviet War Memorial.“Those that fail to learn from history, are doomed to repeat it.” Winston Churchill
Treptower Park Soviet War Memorial Sarcophagus
Treptower Park Soviet War Memorial Sarcophagus

Basically, I stumbled upon this monstrous commemoration, the Soviet War Memorial, while out walking in the beautiful Treptower Park.  Across the way I spotted a massive archway with a wide stone path begging to be passed through. High above on the arch it reads: “Ewiger Ruhm den Helden, die für Freiheit und Unabhängigkeit der sozialistischen Heimat gefallen sind” which translated says “Eternal glory to the heroes who have fallen for freedom and independence of the socialist homeland”. What opened before my eyes as I passed through the entrance I never expected.

The Bowl, Berlin. Can Healthy Taste Good? Vegan Restaurant Review

From the Series: Europe is Hot, Berlin is on Fire!!!

In our very fast paced life, we are all trying to do good for our bodies.  What we put in plays a big role in how we feel.  The Bowl, a Vegan and Gluten Free organic restaurant in Friedrichshain, Berlin makes eating healthy, clean food easy. But can healthy taste good?  Sceptically, I went there to find out what all the hype is about.
The Bowl Entrance Vegan restaurant review, Friedrichshain, Berlin
The Bowl Entrance Vegan restaurant review, Friedrichshain, Berlin

Melissa Bistro, Budget Friendly Imbiss Eatery, Friedrichshain, Berlin – Restaurant Review

From the Series: Europe is Hot, Berlin is on Fire!!!

Tucked away on a quiet side street, just one block from the popular Spree river is an unpretentious budget eatery serving the traditional Berlin favourites, Döner, Currywurst and Rotisserie grilled Chicken. Slot machines, 2 televisions and a very small bar complete this Kiez local. Can cheap eats taste good? Here is my review! Guten Appetit ?
Shaving Döner at Melissa Imbiss Restaurant, Friedrichshain, Berlin
Shaving Döner at Melissa Imbiss Restaurant, Friedrichshain, Berlin