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Must Eat in Berlin: Beer and Currywurst

By Christina Thomas 2 Comments

This post is part of my Must Eat A to Z Blogging Challenge series. Join me as I share my favorite Must Eat Experiences from around the world.

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B is for Berlin Food Tour Beer & Currywurst Experience


My favorite way to explore a new city and learn about the local culture is through its food. This is why a Food Tour is always a Must Do, or should I say a Must Eat, activity on my travel list. It’s a fantastic way to combine sightseeing, exploring the local food scene and meeting new people from around the world, who also happen to share my love of food. Berlin was no exception. I was in town attending ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show, and was lucky to be able to squeeze the Berlin Food Tour Beer & Currywurst Experience after a day of meetings. It was a fun night out and I discovered why Berlin’s famous currywurst and beer is a Must Eat in Berlin.

I learned about Berlin Food Tour via LuxeAdventureTraveler.com and I’m thrilled I did. I love to promote local businesses and this startup was founded by Bastian Schwithal, our tour host, a Berliner with a love for travel, food and sharing his dynamic city with visitors. He was charming, full of great stories and recommendations and a genuine care for ensuring his tour participants had a great time. And that, we did!

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Bastian places our orders at a Currywurst stand

He offers several types of tours in both German and English, from Absinthe to Whiskey tasting, Coffee & Cake to Chocolate, exploring the diverse food and bar culture of Berlin. Check the schedule online to select the tour and date that best suits you. I chose the Beer and Currywurst tour as I wanted to try something new and was told this was a Must Eat in Berlin. I am not a beer drinker and I had never had currywurst so I was definitely expanding my taste buds.

During the three and a half hours leisurely walk around the Mitte district of Berlin, we got a chance to visit three stops to sample various forms of currywurst and sausages and five stops at local pubs to sample the beer. It was a varied mix of locations, very well planned with enough time in each stop to enjoy and chat without feeling rushed.

I highly recommend taking a food tour at the beginning of your visit to Berlin as you will get a good sense for the area plus, great recommendations from your tour guide to take advantage of during the remainder of your stay. I found the tour, priced at 38.90 Euros, a great value and totally worth it. It included all the currywurst and beer tastings we sampled, and we did not need to spend any additional unless we wanted other beverages.

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Berliner Pilsner is a popular beer in Berlin

Why are Beer and Currywurst Berlin’s Must Eat Foods? Let me tell you.

Everyone knows Germans love beer and sausages.

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For the love of the sausage!

Sampling sausages is a must in Berlin and you can find many shops with cases full of variety.

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Majorambockwurst Sausage Tasting

What I didn’t know was how much they loved this bratwurst dish, smothered in a special tomato and curry sauce, called Currywurst. Germans are so serious about their love affair with currywurst, they have a museum dedicated to it!

It is estimated 800 million currywursts are consumed every year in Germany, and on average a Berliner will consume currywurst every two weeks. A fun fact: the Volkswagen plant runs its own butchery producing upwards of 3.5 million currywurst per year, for the consumption of their employees alone! Currywurst is definitely a Must Eat in Berlin.

What is Berlin Currywurst?


Currywurst, the most popular street food in Berlin, was invented in 1949 by Herta Heuwer, a fast food stand owner, who created a flavorful sauce adding Worcestershire and curry powder, obtained from British Soldiers after WWII, to ketchup. She used the sauce to top grilled and sliced pork sausages – bratwurst – presumably to give a bit more exotic flavor to the traditional German sausage. The dish became popular with construction workers rebuilding the devastated city as it was cheap and filling. It still is to this day, with a normal portion costing around 2 Euros.

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Berlin Currywurst at its best at Curry 61

Heuwer’s street stand in the Charlottensburg district of Berlin was selling upwards of 10,000 orders per week at its height of popularity. That’s a lot of sausage! She was convinced to patent the sauce in the late 1950s, calling it Chillup, yet it is believed the original recipe went to the grave with her as she refused to reveal all the ingredients.

What is the secret ingredient X? No one knows exactly, therefore you will find slight variations of the sauce at the various street stands around Berlin. Some add onions, others add more spices, yet regardless of the combination, I can tell you all of the ones I sampled were simply delicious.

I tried to recreate Currywurst when I returned home but was definitely missing ingredient X. The City of Berlin itself may be ingredient X, as nothing can replace the feeling of eating this hearty treat on the streets of this exceptional city.

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Berlin is ingredient X! The Alexanderplatz area in the Mitte District is full of shops, pubs and restaurants for fun at all hours!

How to eat Currywurst like a Berliner?


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Street food at its best!

It is best to eat currywurst the way it was intended, on the street, with the little tiny fork they give you. I imagine restaurants around Berlin serve their own gourmet versions of this iconic dish, which rather defeats the point of street food, don’t you think?

In some stands, you can order the brats with our without the skin or casing – mit Darm (with skin) or ohne Darm (without skin). Both options are delicious, it is simply up to your preference.

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Bratwurst with or without skin, your choice!

You can opt to add a bread roll – brӧtchen – or not. The bread in Berlin is some of the best I’ve had anywhere and it is fantastic to dip in the sauce, so GO for the roll!

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The sauce is so good you will want to eat it all!

At Helden Am Grill, run by a third generation butcher inside the Alexa Mall, the sausage was infused with curry powder for an added touch of flavor.

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Currywurst with added curry at Helden AM Grill!

You can add hot sauce – schärfe – if you like to add a bit of a kick and various levels of heat are available in some stands. At Curry 61, you can sample Dragonfire at 95,000 Scoville to Black Mamba at 375,000 Scoville! That will set your world on fire!

The traditional currywurst sauce is not spicy in terms of heat. It is flavorful from the combination of Worcestershire, black pepper and curry powder, plus all those secret spices. Don’t be afraid to let them know you want it mild or GO for full heat with some added hot sauce!

One of the most common accompaniments to your currywurst is French fries – pommes frites – smothered in mayonnaise. DO NOT SKIP THESE! If you’ve never had fries dipped in mayo, it’s the European thing to do. The mayo is tangy and much more flavorful than the mayo we are used to in the States. Potato salad – kartoffel salat – is also available as a side dish in some street stands.

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Do not skip the fries with your currywurst!

You may also notice on the menu board that many of the stands sell each item a la carte, with a bread roll, fries, and even ketchup and mayo being ordered in addition to the wurst, incurring an additional charge. Ask for clarification if you are not sure what is included.

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The Menu at Curry 61

At Curry 61, one of the most popular currywurst stands in Berlin with locals and tourists alike, every bite of our currywurst and fries was devoured.

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Curry 61 Currywurst is a great spot for this popular street food

You can even order their sauce online, which I may have to do to get my currywurst fix until my next trip to Berlin.

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Curry 61 Currywurst sauce

Pfefferhaus for spice lovers


The start of our tour that night was a short walk from the Alexanderplatz station, at Pfefferhaus – literally The House of Peppers. I should have known we were in for a spicy evening when our first stop was sampling hot sauces from around the world.

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The House of Peppers – Pfefferhaus in Alexanderplatz

Owner/manager Felix Eichholtz guided us through various hot sauces discussing ingredients and degrees of heat. This shop, one of the few in town dedicated to all things peppers, has become quite popular with Berliners, especially the sauces they produce locally.

If you are a fan of hot sauce, this is the place for you. From chili oils to essences so powerful they have to be kept under lock and key, to the sweeter varieties including BBQ and fruit infused sauces, this hot sauce lover was quite happy. My favorite sauce, and one of the most popular, was the Stinger Habanero Chili, which had just the right balance of heat and flavor. If you’re adventurous they also offer a ghost pepper sauce that will definitely put hair on your chest.

Alexanderplatz & The Mitte District


The Beer and Currywurst Tour takes place around Alexanderplatz in the Mitte neighborhood in Berlin, this public square is the largest transportation and shopping hub in Germany with the S-Bahn and U-Bahn as well as all major bus lines feeding into the Alexanderplatz train station. Look up and find the tall tower, the Fensehturm or TV Tower, and you’ll know you’re in the right area. It is the tallest structure in Germany so you can’t miss it!

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The TV Tower behind the Alexanderplatz station

Mitte – German for middle or center – is the center of Berlin comprising many of Berlin’s famous historic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, the Reichstag, the Fensehturm, The World Clock, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island and many others, sites that were all once part of East Berlin. During our walking tour we remained within a one mile radius around the Alexanderplatz area and the Alexa mall.

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The World Clock in Berlin

One of the best things about taking a walking food tour is that not only do you work off the calories as you walk from place to place, you also get a chance to do some sightseeing.

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Bastian from Berlin Food Tour giving us the scoop on the street art in Berlin

The streets of Berlin are full of character and history. The street art in Berlin is definitely a Must See as walls along the streets are covered in graffiti, making for some fun conversation along the way.

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Graffiti walls are common around Berlin

I learned about artist El Bocho, famous for creating ‘Little Lucy’ a devilish girl with a penchant for killing her cat in the most creative ways. Morbid but that is art, right? Several of his works can be seen around town.

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El Bocho’s Little Lucy

Posters for concerts and shows are also common and it was fun to see how they glue one on top of the other. This would look dirty and unkept to me in the United States, and yet here it’s art. Amazing how location changes your perspective.

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Posters for wall art in Berlin

Walking around Berlin, we felt safe, but a word of warning from Bastian, watch out for bicyclists. Around many parts of town they ride on designated bike lanes, located on the actual sidewalk, and they will run you over if you step over the line into the bike lane!

B is for Beer


There is no more popular B in the German language than bier. Berliners love their beer. The pubs – kneipe – included in the tour were all fun, in their own unique style, and now I know where I’m meeting up with friends on my next visit to Berlin.

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B is for Beer. Prost!

The Pub, located under the arches of Alexanderplatz station, is a pug themed bar with tables where you can tap your own Berliner pilsner beer, which is not as easy as you may think.

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Pour your own beer at The Pub

We were all excited about pouring our own beer and took turns using the three taps on the table. The standard pour should have two fingers of foam, but here you can end up with lots more if you don’t adjust the nitrogen valve as you pour. Tables sit atop a 1,000 liter tank located on the floor below and gas is added to the beer as you pour it.

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I went too heavy on the foam, didn’t I?!

You pay based on your seat number entered on the screen above the tap and tables can accommodate up to 10 people. They even have competitions to see which table in the restaurant has consumed the most beer, responsibly of course! These people know how to have a good time!

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The Pub is all about the Pugs and the Beer!

The restaurant is decorated with pictures of pugs and their motto Mӧpse Trinken Bier – pugs drink beer –is plastered on the walls. They even have honorary bowls for the owner’s pugs, rumored to be filled with beer and not water. Those are some happy pugs indeed. The beer of choice here is the Berliner, a pilsner style, most popular with Germans.

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The Pub’s pugs beer bowls!

Brauhaus Lemke was a bit more modern vibe, brewing their own variety of beers. We learned from Bastian the microbrew scene is gaining popularity in Berlin. Here we sampled a craft beer flight of their own four beers on tap including a pilsner, dark lager, Monk beer and IPA, accompanied by toasted malt as a snack. I thought it was there simply for decoration, but found it was a crunchy treat that paired really well with the beers. I guess that’s their version of beer nuts at this pub. I was surprised to find my favorite beer here was the dark lager. It had a nutty, full-bodied quality, without being overly bitter or hoppy. (is that a word?)

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Brauhaus Lemke Beer Flight

Schnelle Quelle was a contrast to our previous stop as it looks like an old style pub that has been around forever, with loads of antiques and funky decor crammed everyone including the ceilings, and ultra soft lighting. Smoking, although against the law indoors in Berlin, is implicitly allowed so be warned if you are a non-smoker. It is said this pub may be closing or relocating to make way for a Starbucks. What a shame.

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Schnelle Quelle has lots of character!

Hüver, the owner, behind the bar pouring beers was welcoming with that German tough guy look and attitude which just added to the ambiance, and I mean that in a good way. Here I chose to drink a shandy – a refreshing combination of pilsner topped with lemon soda. Not quite a tough drink to hang with the boys, but I needed a bit of a palate cleanser. Remember, I’m not much of a beer drinker and this drink was like playing pretend dress up.

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A Shandy at Schnelle Quelle

At the Berliner Marcus Bräu, where they brew their own light and dark beer in-house, we sampled a delicious liqueur, similar to a schnapps, but made from beer. Sweet but not overly syrupy giving a nice variety to our beer dominated evening.

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Beer Schnapps at Berliner Marcus Brau

Our last stop, and one that we enjoyed immensely was the Weihenstephaner. The restaurant, located in one of the oldest buildings in the Mitte District, dating to 1749, serves beers from Weihenstephan, the oldest brewery in the world, established in 1040, as the monastery brewery of the Benedictine monks, and now officially run by the Free State of Bavaria.

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Fun times at Weihenstephaner with Berlin Food Tour

We took up a large table in their basement, a vaulted wine cellar, where we enjoyed a choice of wheat beer, which is their flagship, or a pilsner.

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Weihenstephan, the oldest beer in the world!

By this point in the tour, everyone knew each other and was comfortable sharing stories of travel, food and life. In their company, I was reminded of Julia Child’s famous quote:

People who love to eat are always the best people”

I met some of the best people that night. To start with, Bastian from Berlin Food Tour could not have been a better host and guide. He is that guy you want to hang out with that will show you all the insider best spots in town. We were joined by a couple from the UK, celebrating a 50th birthday (woo hoo!), two lovely ladies from Holland who also work in the travel industry, and a young man from Hong Kong, with a nicer camera than mine and an avid sense of adventure. These tours are great for solo travelers like him, and he mentioned he does them in every city he goes to. I like his style!

After the tour was “officially” over, we ordered a few more rounds and chatted until they kicked us out. Ok, it wasn’t really like that. We closed the place down, but were surprisingly sober after all those beers. It must have been the walking and the currywurst that keep us in check! No wonder it’s so popular.

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What a fun group of food loving people!

On the Beer and Currywurst Tour with Berlin Food Tours, you get your fill of beer with full glasses, not tasting portions, as is common on most food tours. As a non-beer drinker, I enjoyed sampling different beers and now have a much greater appreciation for it. Pilsner is not my first choice, but the wheat beer is definitely one I would order again. And then, there’s always a refreshing shandy, perfect to enjoy on a hot Florida day.

When someone says Berlin, I will always think of Berlin Currywurst and Beer, a definite Must Eat in Berlin. I highly recommend you do the same. No trip to Berlin is complete without these two B’s Beer and Berlin Currywurst and the Berlin Food Tour was a great way to explore both in one night.

Do you have a favorite Must Eat Food Experience that starts with the letter B? Please share in the comments.

Check out the Must Eat A to Z Blogging Challenge and join me. If you missed it, A is for Big Apple and the Must Eat Food of New York City! Stay tuned for C… All I can tell you is: It’s going to be invigorating!

Cheers! Prost!

GO Epicurista

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Started as strangers and food made us friends. Cheers to good times!

Disclosure: On this evening, we were media guests of Berlin Food Tour and no other form of compensation was received. As always, I only share with you experiences worth celebrating. This tour is a Must Eat in Berlin. Berlin Food Tours can be reached via website to make reservations.

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  1. coffee in a cup says

    05/08/2015 at 10:26 am

    that looks sooo good!

    need to visit berlin, need to try curry and bratwurst! 🙂

    Reply
    • Christina Thomas says

      05/09/2015 at 11:34 am

      Berlin is an amazing city full of contrast and amazing food. Currywurst is definitely my new favorite street food. Thanks for stopping by and following along. Cheers!

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☘️ KISS BEFORE SHRIMP: Pan-seared shrimp in a garlic and chili lemon butter 
ENTREES:
☘️ GNOCCHI SEA GNOCCHI DO: Handmade potato gnocchi, seared Foley’s Georges Bank scallops, crispy pork belly, tomatoes & kale in white wine butter sauce
☘️ LET THERE BE NO RUSH PORK: 12-hour slow braised pork shoulder, champ mashed potato, sautéed cabbage with crispy bacon, carrot puree, apple cider jus
☘️ SHEPHERD’S TO DIE FOR PIE
Braised and pulled beef & lamb with root vegetables in a rich red wine jus with Irish peat smoked mashed potato
DESSERTS: 
☘️ GER’S BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING: enough said! Just try it!
☘️ FLUFFY LEMON CLOUDS: Intense lemon curd tart with fluffy meringue
BRUNCH (SAT & SUN)
☘️ IT’S OK TO DROOL: Ger’s Bread & Butter pudding French toast style with vanilla mascarpone, mixed berries, hazelnut crunch, crispy maple glazed bacon
DRINKS:
☘️ THE LOST IRISH COFFEE 
☘️ ROSEMARY & MAPLE WHISKEY SOUR: Dickel 12 Tennessee Whisky, crushed rosemary, dark maple syrup, Fees foam, Lemon Sour
☘️ IRISH ESPRESSO MARTINI: Slane Irish Whiskey, J.F. Hadens espresso liqueur,
Guinness simple syrup, chilled espresso
☘️ ICED IRISH: Paddy’s Irish whiskey, butterscotch, Baileys Salted Caramel, cold brew coffee, whipped cream
☘️ IT’S A HELL OF A HOOLEY: Minke Irish Vodka, Muddled Raspberry’s, Lemon Sour, House made Rosemary Syrup, Fees Foam, Prosecco
Check out @raglanroadpub for all the details of this weekend’s festivities including food and drink specials! Say hi to owners Paul and John when you see them. Super nice guys! 
Sláinte!
Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando
OREO YOU HAVING FUN YET?! Here are a few of my fav OREO YOU HAVING FUN YET?! Here are a few of my favorite Oreo treats around Orlando to celebrate #NationalOreoDay 🎉
🍦 @kellyshomemadeicecream - Locations around town, I visited my neighborhood fave at @foxtailhunterscreek 
• Ore-Dough Ice Cream (signature flavor) can’t beat cookies & cream and cookie dough combined!!! 💕 
• Salted Caramel Oreo (March limited time flavor)😘 
🍪 @gideonsbakehouse - Disney Springs, East End Market
• Cookies & Cream Cookie (signature flavor)
• Valentina Cake - red velvet & cookies n cream (signature flavor)
• Frankenstein Cookie (Limited Time /October) 
• Frankenstein Cake (Limited Time /October) 💕
🍩 @smokeanddonuts - Milk District
• Nutty Panda Donut: Nutella Buttercream, Oreos
• S’Moreo Donut: marshmallow, Oreos, Chocolate Chips 💕
• Cheepees Donut: vanilla glaze, Oreos, Chocolate Chips 
🍩 @everglazed_fl - Disney Springs
• Cookies & Cream Donut 😍
🍸 @wyndhamgrandorl Bar 1521 - Bonnet Creek
• Pharmacy Froth Cocktail (recipe in stories / may not be on the menu but ask the friendly bartender)
Have a sweet double stuffed week! 💕
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoepicOrlando #OreoDay #LoveOrlando
Time to reintroduce a local icon! 🔥 Congrats Ch Time to reintroduce a local icon! 🔥 Congrats Chef IanRussell, Juliana Peña & @smokeanddonuts team! 🔥
The new brick & mortar location of Orlando BBQ & Donut fave food truck is officially OPEN in @themilkdistrict at 601 N. Primrose Drive.
🔥 THE SMOKE: Chef Ian’s award-winning BBQ including smoked USDA Prime Brisket, Carolina Pulled Pork, Brown Butter Turkey Breast, Bama/Carolina Pulled Chicken, & more scratch-made side dishes. Don’t miss the awesome sandwiches, corn fritters, brown butter green beans & stuffed mac & cheese!
🍩 THE DONUTS: Better than ever! Try fun new cake donut creations as well as all the favorite classics taken to a whole new level by pastry chef Brett Vezina! 
❤️ 🔥 The Signature Donut with the logo disc on top features blood orange glaze, champagne sabayon & S&D meringue.
🥃 THE BAR: Yes! they have a full bar! How about a Smoked Old Fashioned? Go for Happy Hour weekdays 3pm-6pm
Support Orlando Local & Go #MakeSomedayHappen
#GoEpicOrlando #TheMilkDistrict #SmokeandDonuts #LoveOrlando
“You do not find a happy life, you make it!” “You do not find a happy life, you make it!” 
I spent one of the best days ever at Discovery Cove! It was my first visit to this one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive, tropical day resort in Orlando, and it won’t be my last! I’m planning a return soon because they have a fantastic special happening now! (See below)
Admission includes: 
🍽️ Unlimited Buffet Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks
🍹 Unlimited Beer & Wine, (add the Premium Drink Package for $40!)
🤿 Swim & snorkel with rays & tropical fish
🐦 Hand-feed exotic birds
🏊‍♀️ Drift along the Wind-Away River
🏖️ Relax on sandy beaches
😎 Chill in the sand-bottom pool with drink in hand (we did this most of the day!) it was glorious!
🚿 Wetsuits, masks, snorkel, lockers, & showers 
🐬 Swim with dolphins experience (for additional fee)
Stay tuned for more about the delicious new Caribbean menu and cocktails at Hibiscus Hideaway & Blue Bamboo Bar, all-new food and beverage outlets. I was very impressed with their Food & Beverage program. 
Highly recommend this experience for locals and visitors. The entire day felt like a true vacation! 
💥 Limited time offer: Florida residents save 30% on their 2023 visits and out of state guests save 20% on a Signature Dolphin Swim Package. You can visit anytime in 2023 based on availability but must book by 3/12/23. Options for packages with admission to @seaworldorlando @aquaticaorlando & @bushgardenstampa available 
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
(hosted) @DiscoveryCove 
#GoEpicOrlando #DiscoveryCove #LoveOrlando
Orlando’s OG Coffee Shop is Back! Where are you Orlando’s OG Coffee Shop is Back! Where are you getting your caffeine & brunch fix this weekend?
@barniescoffeeandtea flagship cafe in Park Avenue, Winter Park has now re-opened with a brighter modern look, new breakfast, lunch & brunch menu, and new coffee blends. Go check it out! 
I was invited to a preview and loved doing a coffee tasting of 4 blends with Christian, Barnie’s head coffee roaster. My favorite was the Guatemala Gehsa with citrus, cocoa nibs and orange blossom notes. We also sampled new menu items. Don’t miss the Shakshuka & the Popovers!
Here’s what we sampled:
☕️ Coffee:
✨Barnie’s Cafe Blend
✨Guatemala Gehsa
✨Birthday Cake Batter (notes of vanilla sprinkles)
✨UCF Pegasus Blend (notes of chocolate & caramel!) yum! 
> I couldn’t resist getting a latte even though it was 6pm! 🤣 Barista Renata did a fab vanilla latte! 
🍳 Breakfast:
✨ Signature Popovers
✨French Toast with fresh truit
✨Shakshuka with poached egg
✨Seasonal Quiche
🥪 Lunch:
✨Cuban Sandwich
✨Roasted BeetSalad
Did you know Barnie’s is Orlando’s original coffee shop? It opened right here in Winter Park in 1980!
Go support local! #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #barniescoffeeandtea #orlandocoffee
Hey Orlando Foodies, @orlandocitysc and @orlpride Hey Orlando Foodies, @orlandocitysc and @orlpride games at @exploriastadium just got a whole lot tastier!
Five #OrlandoMade local restaurants are now permanent concessions vendors so you can tame your hunger with the best local tacos, hot dogs, BBQ, Chicken & Burgers in Orlando! 
Thank you Exploria Stadium for inviting me to the media preview. Can’t wait to go cheer on our 2022 US Open Champions at the season opener this Saturday!
Here’s a preview of what we sampled: 
🌮 BLACK ROOSTER TAQUERIA - Chicken Tinga Taco on Flour Tortilla, w. lettuce, radish, cotija cheese, cilantro. Love those tacos! It was nice to see owner Juliana Calloway and Chief Tasting Officer Ryder Calloway dancing! 🕺🏻 @blkroostertaco 🙌🏼
📍 The Wall / Section 24
🌭 HARRELL’S HOT DOGS - Orlando City Stadium Dog features a Nathan’s Hot Dog topped with House Red Onion Sauce, Sauerkraut & Sport Peppers and finished with a Spicy Brown Mustard. Nice to meet owners Drew & David Cardaci! @_whats.up.dog_ 🙌🏼
📍 Section 30
🍖 4 RIVERS SMOKEHOUSE - Orlando’s favorite Pulled Pork Sandwich! Didn’t get to see owner John Rivers did you know you can now pick up 4R sauces & spices at Publix?! @4riverssmokehouse 🙌🏼
📍 Section 31
🐓 THE COOP by 4Rivers - Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders with 4R BBQ sauce @thecoop_wp 🙌🏼
📍 Section 9
🍔 TEAK NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL - Drunken Monk Burger with Smoked Bacon, Provolone Cheese, Roasted Cherry Tomotoes, house-made Angry Orchard Onion Jam, on Herb Mayo & Melted White Cheddor on a Pretzel Bun with Teak Chips. Best Burger in Orlando!  It was so nice to meet owner Jon Proechel after all these years of being a fan of their epic burgers! @teakneighborhoodgrill 🙌🏼
📍 Section 18
🍹MANE-GO MARGARITA - In The Wild Margarita with @camarenatequila - super tasty! 
⭐️ FYI - A Rotating Vendor Cart will feature @cholodogs & @sushieatstation among others 
⚽️ Will you be at the season opener this Saturday? 
#VamosOrlando Let’s Go! #ManEveryWall 💜 
Hosted #GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #ThingsToDoinOrlando
Happy #NationalMargaritaDay 🎉 This is “NOT E Happy #NationalMargaritaDay 🎉
This is “NOT EVERYONE’S MARGARITA” -  But it is mine! Made with Vida Mezcal, Cuervo Traditional Plata Tequila, Jalapeño, Creme de Mure, House Sour, & Black Salt. Epic! 
📍 Go get yours at @paddlefishorl in @disneysprings
Cheers! 
#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #DisneySprings
Hey Wine Lovers, I almost missed it’s #NationalD Hey Wine Lovers, I almost missed it’s #NationalDrinkWineDay 🥂
Here’s my 3 Favorite Wine Bars in Orlando: 
🍷 @quantumleapwinery - Orlando’s only sustainable winery & cidery, located in Mills 50 District. Try Kaley’s Rescue Red Blend & don’t miss the @thetastytrio “Wine, Cheese & Chocolate”events. 
🍷 @viniawinekitchen - fantastic boutique wines & Italian / Brazilian shareable plates in a charming intimate setting, located in Winter Park. Be sure to ask owner Fabio for his recommendations! 
🍷 @winebargeorge - Orlando’s only Master Sommelier owned restaurant with over 160 wines by the glass, bottle & ounce, located in Disney Springs. Say hi to somm genius George Miliotes and don’t miss their fab boards & wines from around the globe! 
Go #MakeSomedayHappen 
#GoEpicOrlando #OrlandoWine #loveOrlando
Don’t miss “Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day” Don’t miss “Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day” on Saturday 2/18! 
@kellyshomemadeicecream has created special breakfast-themed ice cream flavors for this annual International Childhood Cancer Awareness event
Order a cup, cone or shake or better yet, get an Ice Cream Flight & try all four! 
🥞 Blueberry Pancake (My favorite!)
🥣 Breakfast Buddies
🥓 Maple Bourbon Bacon
💥 Cinnamon Crunch
🗓️ When: Saturday February 18th, 9am-11am
📍 Where: All Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream Scoop Shops and participating Counters 
💰 50% of sales during breakfast will be donated to @gktwvillage 
🍦 “Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast Day” was created in 2013 in honor of Malia Grace, by her mom and aunt after she lost her battle with cancer in 2010. Malia Grace loved ice cream and her family wanted to commemorate her birthday, 2/18, in a way that would be fitting for her. During her wish trip at Give Kids The World, she had the opportunity to eat ice cream for breakfast and it was a highlight of the family’s experience. 
🌎 Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit in Central Florida that provides critically ill children and their families with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost. Every wish family is treated to accommodations, transportation, donated theme park tickets, all meals and snacks, nightly entertainment, and more. Since 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 182,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries.
Stop by Kelly’s and pick up these awesome flavors! But, regardless of where you are, Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast in honor of Malia, and raise awareness for those who battle childhood cancer. 💛
#GoEpicOrlando #eaticecreamforbreakfastday #kellyshomemadeicecream #kellysicecream #orlandoicecream
Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥️ Add a little fire Happy Valentine’s Day! ♥️ Add a little fire & passion to your life, head to @gideonsbakehouse for their Eternal Flame Cookie & Cake. They are 🔥in the best way!
🍰 Eternal Flame Cake is a 3-Layer Double Frosted Chocolate work of art! Red Cherry Buttercream layers and Chocolate Fudge Buttercream mixed with a bit of that Eternal Flame spice on the outer layer. Not too spicy and absolutely decadent! Pair it with a nice bold red wine!
🍪 Eternal Flame Chocolate Cookie packs a nice kick laced with house-made Ancho, Cayenne, and Cinnamon Spice Mix, infused with a magical essence of cherry and topped with Chocolate Covered Cherries. 
❤️ For a limited time, a special version of the Eternal Flame cookie without the spice mix is available too! (Check Gideon’s IG for details)
📍 Available only in February at Gideon’s in East End Market & Disney Springs
Go celebrate with the best cookies and cakes on the planet!
#MakeSomedayHappen #GoEpicOrlando #GideonsBakehouse #DisneySprings #ValentinesDayTreat
For The Love of Chocolate… stop by @peterbrookew For The Love of Chocolate… stop by @peterbrookewp and pick up the best treats for your sweetie and besties 💕
A few of my favorites: 
🍓 Chocolate Covered Strawberries (require advanced order)
❤️ “Jami Choo’s” Chocolate Shoes
💋 Assorted Truffles (loved the red lips!)
♥️ Chocolate Covered Popcorn! 
💖 Baskets with a variety of treats! (Don’t miss the Chocolate Covered Oreos, Cat Tails & Cookies)
☎️ Call the shop to reserve a basket for quick pick up at (407) 644-3200. They’re open regular hours today & 7AM -11:15PM on Valentine’s Day!
🍓 Thank you to Peterbrooke’s creative Cupid chocolatiers for these gorgeous berries! 
#GoEpicOrlando #PeterbrookeWP #winterparkfl
Bon jour! Bon soir, enchante! 💕 The perfect way Bon jour! Bon soir, enchante! 💕 The perfect way to celebrate Galentine’s Day & Valentine’s Day is with the best French pastries in Orlando! 
Thank you @chefstephsteph for these epic @choulalapastries 💕
Pre-order and pick up at either Choulala Park Avenue and 436 location! You’re going to want to get all of this! 
VALENTINE’S DAY DESSERT BOX!
Chef Steph created an epic gourmet assortment of Valentine’s Day delights perfect to share:
💋 (1) Lychee Rose French Kiss Entremet
♥️ (2) Conversation Heart Vanilla Macarons
💝 (2) Crème Brûlée Choux Cream Puffs!
“I LOVE CHOU” BOX includes:
❤️ Passion Fruit, Raspberry & Crème Brûlée Choux Cream Puffs
♥️ Red Velvet, Lavender & Conversation Heart Macaron
❤️ Strawberry Eclair
I also picked up these gorgeous heart shaped entremets:
💜 Exotique: Passion Fruit & Coconut 
💖 Sweeties: Strawberry & Chocolate Brownie
Go enjoy the sweetest Galentine’s & Valentine’s Day #MakeSomedayHappen 
📍Choulala Park Avenue is open regular hours Saturday & Sunday, closed Mon, but will open special hours on V-Day Tuesday 11a-8p.
📍Choulala 436 open regular hours including 10-5pm V- Day
(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #BlissfulBite #ChoulalaPastries #Galentines #ValentinesTreats
It’s #NationalPizzaDay but all I’m thinking ab It’s #NationalPizzaDay but all I’m thinking about is Hot Garlic Knots from @official_pizza_bruno 
Have you tried these?  They are a #MustEat in Orlando!
Look for the lit “Hot Knots Now!” sign! 🔥 And, when you think there isn’t enough garlic... there’s more! 🧄 🍕 
Go get some!
#GoEpicOrlando #OrlandoFoodie #MakeSomedayHappen
💜 Feeling the lavender haze... One of my favori 💜 Feeling the lavender haze... One of my favorite foodie experiences of 2022 was dining at Salt & The Cellar by Michelin Chef Akira Back and spending the night at the new @ettehotel - a gorgeous boutique hotel with impeccable attention to detail! I even got to meet @chefakiraback 
So excited I’m going back tonight to check out their new Lipa Rooftop Bar & Restaurant and have reservations for Afternoon Tea next month! 
Add a visit to ette hotel to your Foodie Bucket List for 2023! 
A few favorites from my last visit:
🍸 Fantastic Zero-Proof Cocktails by @jarldevries: It’s Dry January all year long! Featured first is The Kraken, a gorgeous purple cocktail made with Butterfly Pea Flower Tea & Champagne Vinegar
✨ Toro Tartare: A gorgeous board with fatty tuna and accompaniments
✨ Akira Back Tuna Pizza: his famous dish is a Must Eat! 
✨ Spinach Oshitashi Salad: the most gorgeous salad I’ve ever seen! 
✨ NY Strip with Wasabi Kizami Butter, Chimichurri Sauce, & choice of gourmet salts. Amazing! Loved that Espresso salt
✨ Miso Black Cod, yuzu air, pickled cauliflower 
✨ Togarashi Fries & Kimchi Brussels
✨ Dessert: Yuzu Curd and Chocolate in a Cup
☕️ “Where The Cloud Ends” Zero-Proof espresso martini with Yuzu Tonic, Lemon Cordial, Espresso, 0% Coffee Liquor
💜 The lobby decor with lavender and green touches was dreamy.
🧺 They have a Laundry Museum! 
📕 The Book Room features incredible books. The giant picture book requires gloves to review as it is one of a few in the world! 
The hotel is focused on wellness and offers Wellness Suites completely equipped with a full gym! 
Make plans to dine at @saltandthecellarbyakiraback and stay at @ettehotel and GO #MakeSomedayHappen
(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #ettehotel #saltandthecellarbyakiraback #experiencekissimmee #LoveOrlando
Don’t let the casual vibe at @jujubysusuru fool Don’t let the casual vibe at @jujubysusuru fool you. The Kappo Bar Omakase experience with Chef Lewis Lin is out of this world (& Michelin-worthy!)
“irasshaimase / come in!” is what you hear first upon entering this revamped Pizza Hut building off Colonial Drive. Everyone is welcome at Juju, one of Orlando’s newest restaurants and one that belongs on every #OrlandoFoodie bucket list! 
I was invited to experience their Kappo Bar and it checked all the boxes for a truly amazing #MakeSomedayHappen experience.
The retro Japanese izakaya-style restaurant serves up a 10-course menu at the bar and a more casual a la carte menu in the dining room. 
Omakase menu changes regularly but always features the five primary cooking techniques (grilling, steaming, frying, simmering, and raw) using local and imported ingredients, in-house dry-aged fish, and binchotan charcoal-fired dishes. Everything is prepared right in front of you for an immersive experience.
And, Don’t miss the fun cocktails! I loved “That Old Pizza Hut” was like an orange creamsicle with Suntory Toki Whiskey served in a Pizza Hut cup! 
Make reservations and go check this Orlando restaurant off your bucket list.
Thank you Chef Lewis and Mai for your outstanding hospitality. I’ll be coming back soon!
(Hosted) #GoEpicOrlando #LoveOrlando #omakase
Hello 2023! Why start the year on a diet? My new y Hello 2023! Why start the year on a diet? My new year’s resolution is to focus on self-care.  Eating healthy and exercising, sure. But also treating myself to more @gideonsbakehouse cookies, cakes & cold brews. Who’s with me? What will you treat yourself with this year?
You want something. Go Get It. Period!
This was my last purchase of 12/31/22... I wanted to start 2023 on a sweet note!
What if my 2023 resolution is to visit Gideon’s every month for their awesome limited-edition treats? 
I think that’s a resolution I can keep!  January’s Butterscotch flavors sound to die for.
Did you hear? The epic Banana Bread Chocolate Chip cookie is now part of the permanent lineup. While the Coffee Cake is my all-time favorite, this one is in the top 3! And, the original Peanut Butter Cold Brew is a must pairing.
What resolution will you set today? Go #MakeSomedayHappen 🎉 Happy New Year everyone!
#GoEpicOrlando #2023resolutions #GideonsBakehouse #DisneySprings
Happy New Year 2023! 🎉 We had a fun and very ch Happy New Year 2023! 🎉 We had a fun and very chill night at @disneysprings. How about you?
I love Progressive Dining and Disney Springs has plenty of options. We just get a spot at the bar and order a drink and a fun bite. Then move on to the next spot. So easy! No reservations required! 
🦀 1st Stop: @paddlefishorl 
Steak Skewers
Crab Topped Fries 
Larceny Old Fashioned 
Capt Handsome - Cathead Vodka & Raspberry 
Mayan Empress - Santa Teresa Añejo Rum, pineapple
🍰 2nd Stop: @homecominfl 
Espresso Martini 
Carrot Cake 
☘️ 3rd Stop: @raglanroadpub 
Great entertainment! 
@guinnessus 
Great Irish Hooley Cocktail - so refreshing with strawberries & Prosecco 
🍪 Not pictured: we managed a stop at @gideonsbakehouse to pick up treats to start the new year!!! (They had a 2 second brief moment with no line around 11pm! I could not resist! I picked up a Banana Bread Chocolate Chip cookie which is now part of the year-round line up! I also got a slice of Golden Oreo cake and a PB Cold Brew to enjoy today! Starting 2023 off right… and not a diet 😂
We went early, had a great time and got home in time to watch the ball drop!!! 🎉
Wishing you all happiness and lots of delicious treats in 2023! 
#GoEpicOrlando #MakeSomedayHappen #DisneySprings
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