Cafés in Cologne: a celebration of cake cult and Cologne coolness
Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) in the afternoon is part of civilised culture throughout Germany. But it doesn’t always have to be…
Ma Rajma Chicken Curry at HaldiSpoon in Mülheim
Mülheim is a global community. 200 nationalities and lashings of fast-food culture are scattered across this district on the right bank of the…
Brauhaus Johann Schäfer: lamb shanks in the Südstadt district
Long off-radar for most visitors, Cologne’s Südstadt neighbourhood has evolved to become a fashionable part of town. Between the patina of the former…
Mashery – Hummus Kitchen: a taste of the Middle East in the university district
What does Cologne’s university district taste like? Referred to as Kwartier Latäng in the local vernacular, it lies on the left bank of…
Family tradition in a bottle: Paul Nolte’s mission to revolutionise Cologne’s beer landscape
Paul Nolte, owner of Cologne’s Nolte Bier, has the beer business in his blood – his grandfather used to own the local Sester…
Historical Cologne cafés that coffee lovers won’t want to miss
Visiting Cologne means enjoying yourself: For example, in the city’s many traditional coffee houses. These are the best addresses.
NeoBiota in Cologne: rebels with a cause – and a Michelin star!
They came to Cologne to stay. This city, a little unpolished in parts and endearingly forthright, understands their desire to rebel against antiquated…
“Köbes”: Bringing beer and wit to the table
“Köbes” is the name given to the special brand of waiter you’ll find in traditional Rhineland brewery pubs. They’re known for being quick-witted and occasionally a little abrupt but their hearts are in the right place.
Dine your way around the world at Cologne’s legendary Street Food Festival
Currywurst with chips – that’s how street food used to be. Today, food trucks serve real delicacies. This is also the case at the Cologne Street Food Festival.
