Sprachenatelier Berlin

Currywurst- Proof that not all drunk ideas are bad ones Berlin is famous for many things- its long and fascinating history, its architecture, cabaret and hipsters…. but one Berlin invention has achieved a level of international fame and prestige that was previously unheard of in all of German history. It is the sausage, transcended. It is a currywurst. The Currywurst is an almost perfect reflection of Berlin‘s troubled history in the Twentieth Century. The sausage, the Wurst, the main element of the dish, is undeniably and unmistakably German- Germany has literally hundreds of types of Wurst, which have been eaten as street snacks since time immemorial. The sauce however, was a product of Berlin‘s occupation throughout the Cold War- the tomato ketchup and curry powder were brought by the British and swapped with locals, which led to the creation of this iconic if bizarre streetfood. It takes a bit of time to get your head around the thought of this weird combi...

Döner are common throughout Germany, but nowhere moreso than right here in Berlin. The Döner was brought to Germany by waves of Turkish immigration in the post war period, and with immigration, comes food. Although Döner, schwarma or gyros have been eaten throughout the Middle East and Eastern Med in one form or another for several hundred years, the Döner made its European debut in Berlin. The Döner that we know and love today is a hybrid that represents the history of Berlin- born very much in turkey but with a style that developed here in Berlin. Even when orders are placed in Turkish, people will respond with „ Scharf“ when asked what sauces they‘d like. The Berlin Döner follows a fairly simple pattern- shavings of meat, traditionally lamb but more commonly beef, served in a a chunk of soft Turkish Pide bread, slathered with a different sauces, salads, herbs, the occassional squeeze of lemon and sometimes dressed with a little white cheese. There‘s also a chicken v...

There are a number of factors which generate a unique buzz around Berlin, attracting students from all around the world: from the documentation of Berlin‘s history in museums and monuments all around the city to being a hub for innovative tech startups to having one of the best and most eccentric nightlife scenes in Europe. We really do love discovering these places every Kulturmittwoch, but the most important thing is actually, of course, discovering the culinary experiences which Berlin offers, because a city can only start to feel like home when you know your favourite places to go out to eat after a long night, right? So, I‘ve put together a list of the best food and drink places dotted around Berlin which are slightly off the beaten track, so - although I am in no way judging if you've become overly attached to your local Späti (off-license, but I'm sure you know that word by now) and the closest Kebap place you could find - you can start to truly say 'Ich...