PREISTRÄGER 2013
ry quality is definitely an important aspect of business entertainment. It is easier to negotiate over a delightful meal. And business partners nowadays willingly come to Berlin even from a long way away, quite simply to be a part of this »crazy« city, if only for an evening out at a restaurant. I hear that all the time. Almost every day, someone asks what the best place is to take this guy or that lady from wherever… CC Mag: Yes, we did exactly the same a few months ago when we were here in Berlin for a different story. Even late in the evening, you were kind enough to mail us a hot tip. And it was a fantastic evening – thank you again.
Stefan Elfenbein: Yes, I remember. You went to Stephan Hentschel's »Cookies Cream«, which was crowned »Master Chefs' Hip Restaurant of the Year« at the gala. The best and most beautiful that the new Berlin has to offer. Excellent cuisine. Frank Bruni of the New York Times, one of the most famous food critics in the world, went there last year, by the way. He was really taken by it, animated by the lightness of Berlin's
spirit in Berlin, and by the people too. No frills, no bells and whistles – just waiters who smile as though they mean it, who stay human even when they make a slight mistake; and children who are allowed to crawl on the floor now and then. I mean it! To my mind, after London, Berlin is right now the most exciting gourmet venue in Europe. And things are happening not just in the heart of the city. Ingenious chefs and unique restaurants are suddenly springing up in Kreuzberg and Neukölln too, and even in Wedding – the kind of places you will only ever find in Berlin. CC Mag: You're certainly whetting our appetite: Let's go eat! And thanks for the interview! Stefan Elfenbein: You're most welcome. Oh, and by the way, don't worry: We can still do the snacks too – the curried sausage and the kebabs, both of which were »invented« here. Berlin born and bred, so to speak. Do you want to know where the best snack bars are?
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