Europe

A plate of three Danish smørrebrød from Restaurant Maven in Copenhagen: Icelandic salmon with fennel, beef with horseradish and crisp fried onions, and chicken salad with capers.

Restaurant Maven in Copenhagen, Denmark: Nordic Food in an Old Church

I was lost in Copenhagen, late for a meeting and walking in circles, when I first spotted the pretty terrace of Restaurant Maven and Vinbar. Set in the shadow of the ancient brick walls and tower of the decommissioned Nikolaj Church, it looked totally inviting, but I had to run off. I didn’t know it …

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Meat-lovers can enjoy an array of Munich-style pork roast, sausages, or fried fish from nearby Lake Starnberg served with plenty of housemade gravy and a side of sauerkraut.

Klinglwirt: Munich’s Organic Bavarian Restaurant

Serving traditional, hearty Bavarian dishes like knödel (potato dumplings), spätzle (egg noodles), and sauerkraut in scrumptious sauces, Klinglwirt in Munich, Germany, is a truly local restaurant.  The best part? It’s all organic. Self-branded as “Bayrisch & Bio,” Klinglwirt maintains high standards of sustainability in its food sourcing, which the staff and website freely promote.  All …

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Käfer An Enchanting Rooftop Restaurant, Berlin, Germany

They say location is everything in real estate and that saying rings equally true for restaurants. Käfer sits on top of the Bundestag (the current national parliament of Germany) in Berlin. The Reichstag, which refers to the parliament building, was completely renovated in 1992 and when completed in 1999, a gleaming, glass dome sat atop …

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Chilling at Sophie’s Steakhouse in Chelsea, London

Are you one of those that scoff at British food? Well, be prepared to change your mind when you visit the iconic Sophie’s Steakhouse, a Chelsea institution. The owners focus on serving top-quality British beef and food made with healthy ingredients to diners who love a good hearty meal. Location: Sophie’s Steakhouse is located at …

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Restaurant Pfefferstube – Traditional Franconian Cuisine in Nuremberg, Germany

Just beyond the former town gate, in a tiny medieval city, inside an inn dating back to 1646, is Restaurant Pfefferstube.  The relaxed tavern resides in Gasthaus Pillhoffer and is open to guests as well as diners who truly enjoy the rustic restaurant because of their authentic, Franconian cuisine. The traditionally dressed staff in dirndl …

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