Commonly associated with a diet of potatoes and sausages, the reputation of German cuisine leaves a lot to be desired. While this stereotype is partly founded- traditional German cuisine does consist mainly of fried and boiled animal products and starch- BERLIN cuisine is a different matter altogether.

Berlin is the capital of German nouvelle cuisine, and the attempt to pimp up the traditional is fortunately infused and inspired by a culture of immigration. Influences of Slavic and Balkan as well as Austrian cuisine on the berlin fare can be detected hundreds of years back, and during the 20th century, other communities have started to make their distinct mark.

As a chef, restaurant and food critic and a lover of inventive quality cuisine, I have made it my business to map out the best Berlin food experiences, focusing on the unsung gems of this city. Venture out for a professional's market crawl of little know food markets, regional shops and delicatessens, and learn how to use the ingredients purchased - at your hotel or with the aid of my Berlin fusion cuisine recipes.