Amsterdam
Berlin
Belushi's
€15
(
129
Warmoesstraat, tel: 020 623 1380
)
Though it's not going to win any awards for molecular
gastronomy, Belushi's – in the red light district – takes some
beating if you're in the mood for a reliable, cheap beer and
burger combo. It's also perfect for people-watching.
Screaming Beans
€50
(
35
Eerste Constantijn
Huygensstraat, tel: 020 616 0770
)
Don't be deceived by the
name. This chic, low-lit hangout in the city's well-heeled
Helmerbuurt neighbourhood does serve coffee but is more
renowned for its selection of exquisite taster dishes and
monster wine list.
Paradiso
(
6-8
Weteringschans, tel: 020 626 4521)
Nowadays, this former church is packed every night of the
week, playing host to music legends in its main hall and to
up-and-coming artists in the upstairs lounge.
Rotterdam
is in the throes of its annual International Film
Festival this month. Take the half-hour train and you'll be
rewarded with groundbreaking features from all over the
world (
filmfestivalrotterdam.com
).
mark smith
Rosa Caleta
€30
(
9
Muskauer Strasse, tel: 030 6953
7859
)
An enticing blend of European and Jamaican cooking;
pamper your palate with combos like fiery guava-jerk
chicken or tofu, or marinated pork with sweet-potato
ginger gnocchi.
Ottenthal
€50
(
153
Kanstrasse,
Charlottenburg, tel: 030 313 3162
)
Austrian delicacies and
wines served in an intimate environment: try the organic
wiener schnitzel, surely one of the world's best.
B-Flat
(
13
Rosenthaler Strasse, Mitte, tel: 030 283 3123
)
A stylish jazz club featuring top-notch international and
German acts nightly, as well as plenty of local talent. The
Wednesday jam sessions are free.
No first visit to Berlin is complete without a gander at the
remains of the
Berlin Wall
The best preserved stretch
of the wall and "death strip", including an info centre, is
on Bernauer Strasse near Nordbahnhof station in Mitte
(
berliner-mauer-gedenkstaette.de/en
).
richard harvell
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Rotterdam is hosting its
42
nd International Film
Festival this month
A gander at the remains
of the Berlin Wall is
a must when visiting
Berlin
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