Berlin

on 2022.01.13

7 Places

"Anthony Bourdain travels to the multicultural, hedonistic city of Berlin, “a place where people go to find what they want, need, or can’t find back home.” He explores the identity of Germany’s capital, which continues to evolve years after the devastation and paranoia of World War II and the Cold War. In a “city of ghosts,” Bourdain discovers that “memories and new ideas live side by side.”"

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Berlin, Germany

Domke Nino Fleischerei

Butcher shop · Friedrichsberg

Tony met with Frank Künster, legendary Berlin bouncer. They had pork schnitzel with brown gravy and boulette (pork meatballs). They discussed the nightclub scene in Berlin.

Berlin, Germany

Michelberger Restaurant

Restaurant · Friedrichsberg

Tony ate at the restaurant in this hotel with Ellen Allien, famous Berlin DJ. They had sausage made from chicken, pig’s feet, and sage with smoked potatoes and apple; braised beef shoulder served with root vegetables, potatoes, horseradish, and kale.

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Berlin, Germany

Grosz

Permanently Closed

Bourdain ate: A contemporary take on Weimar fare. Dinner dates: Historian Brendan Nash; performance artist Le Pustra; and event manager, producer, and promoter Else Edelstahl.

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Fleamarket at Mauerpark

Tony visited this flea market with Anton Newcombe, frontman of the Brian Jonestown Massacre, and his son Wolfgang. They purchased records at one stand.

Berlin, Germany

Zum Schusterjungen

German restaurant · Prenzlauer Berg

Tony and rocker Anton Newcombe had a dinner of brined pork knuckle served alongside sauerkraut and boiled potatoes, schnitzel with sautéed seasonal vegetables and creamed mushrooms. And a large beer.

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Berlin, Germany

Bellman

Permanently Closed

Bourdain drank: cocktails. Drinks date: Miron Zownir, film director and photographer.

Berlin, Germany

Lichtblick-Kino

Movie theater · Prenzlauer Berg

Bourdain had: currywurst and fries, doner kebab, sparkling wine, and red wine. Dinner date: Billy Wagner, sommelier and co-owner of Nobelhart & Schmutzig.

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