‘Zum Schwarzen Kameel’: A stylish classic of the Viennese gastronomy*

A trip to Vienna without visiting the restaurant ‘Zum Schwarzen Kameel’ (‘Black Camel’) simply doesn’t work out. Legendary and elegant are the words that describe the ‘Black Camel’ very well, one of the classics of the Viennese gastro-scene, which is still pretty hip. Tourists feel magically attracted to the place and sit outside even during this season in the so-called ‘Schanigarten’ under radiant heaters with a glass of two eights of wine. But the truly hip-factor are the Viennese people themselves, who love this institution and like to come by for an after-hour drink at the food stall and enjoy their lives at deafening, surrounding noise.

Still present: the logo of the black camel, which has been designed and drawn by the painter Georg Waldmüller in the 19th century

Already founded in 1618 as a spice shop by Johann Cameel, the ‘Black Camel’ is located in the middle of the first district, less than five minutes apart from the Stephansdom. In the beginning of the 20th century the house in the Bognergasse has been rebuild. And the current interior still dates back to this time. Wood paneling, the showcases, the bar and especially the furnishings of the restaurant are hundred years old. A historical gem with its beautifully Art Nouveau.

I choose from the patisserie: Sachertorte (Sacher cake), apple strudel and raspberry tart and a delicious Darjeeling-Tea

The filled ‘Semmeln’ (sandwiches) of the ‘Black Camel’ were already popular at grandfather’s time. If you prefer quietness and coziness go to the adjacent restaurant, and you’ll indulge in Art Nouveau interior and order something from the in-house – incidentally delicious – patisserie. Or you choose from the menu: from roast beef to goose liver, caviar or bio-salmon: bon appetite or how you would say in Vienna: An Guadn! BvH

Allegedly Ludwig van Beethoven already enjoyed a Green Veltliner with a ham sandwich at this place*

The name of the restaurant dates back to the name of its founder Johann Cameel, who opened a spice shop in 1618*

The menu changes on a monthly basis. There are additional, daily menus that are offered in the afternoon and evening*

Restaurant-institution Erna Lenhardt presents the ‘Beinschinken-Semmel’ (ham and fresh-grated horseradish sandwiches) – a snack-classic. For over 50 years the ‘Beinschinken’ (ham) is produced after a family recipe*

Art Nouveau at its best

Looking for some christmas gifts? ‘Zum Schwarzen Kameel‘ includes an extensive wine store with a wine list of 800 national and international wines plus a deli*

The restaurant* …

… surrounded in a beautiful Art Nouveau-ambiance

The legendary pub ‘Zum Schwarzen Kameel’ is located in the middle of the old city of Vienna

Contact:

Zum Schwarzen Kameel
Bognergasse 5
1010 Vienna, Austria

www.kameel.at

Featured photo and pics marked* by ‘Zum Schwarzen Kameel’

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The color concept: elegant staged in tones of brown and green with red spots of color*

Wow, how chic is this, I think to myself, when I enter the Theresa Bar in Munich. Placed in a hidden backyard and probably already known by the experts of the scene, Theresa Bar, which opened a couple of months ago, meanwhile doesn’t count to the real insider tips anymore. But the hip bar is already one of my favorite places in the metropolis of the Isar. Why? I’ll tell you:

Light objects and also the furniture have been manufactured*

A good bar has three essential criteria:
Drinks, Atmosphere, Service. To me – as an interior-person – the optical presentation is from high importance, as it essentially decides, whether I feel good at a place or not. The architects Stephanie Thatenhorst and Seven Elohim truly succeeded with their design. The Theresa Bar exudes real Hollywood glamour: awesome, how you would say it there. With its menial, velvety sofas and the chilled cocktail chairs, the bar reminds of the 50s and 60s and could even be a film set of my American favorite TV series Mad Men: you won’t be surprised, if Don Draper alias Jon Hamm would look around the corner.

Glamour is always a good idea

So chic: The Theresa Bar in Munich

The drinks:

Next to a well sorted selection of wines, the Theresa Bar offers cocktail classics from the 60s like ‘Champagne Daisy’ (Pomegranate, Chartreuse Jaune, Lemon, Champagne) or ‘Fairbanks Cocktails’ (Gin, Apricot, French Vermouth). How about a time journey through a diversity of Martini-Variations? This will be possible at Theresa Bar! And on the menu you’ll find bar classics like Beef Tatar, beef fillet and autumn-vegetables for the vegetarians: convincing quality for acceptable prices.

A Martini, please – shaken, not stirred! This is where the cocktails are mixed *

“I like to have a martini, two at the very most. After three I’m under the table, after four I’m under my host!” Dorothee Parker

The service is super friendly, quick and competent, like I already experienced it at the Theresa Grill (more about that soon).
Conclusion: a true enrichment, a beautiful location – suitable for a humorous girls night as well as a romantic Diner à Deux. BvH

Walls and ceiling are encased with wood*

Damped atmosphere thanks to a succeeded concept of light and – surprise ! – a fleecy carpet

Contact:

Theresa Bar
Theresienstraße 31
80333 Munich, Germany
www.theresa-restaurant.com

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Just the right thing for a summer in the HafenCity: The bistro of the ‘East’ Hotel has a superb terrace by the water with a view on the concert hall ‘Elbphilharmonie’ and the harbor

If you want to enjoy a combination of the harbor atmosphere in Hamburg, the view of the concert hall ‘Elbphilharmonie’ and good food I recommend the restaurant ,Coast‘, which is located on the Marco Polo Terraces in the HafenCity. The ,Coast‘– an offshoot of the ‘East’ hotel – honors the gastronomic reputation of the flagship ‘East’ and serves Euro-Asian fusion cuisine under the direction of the chef de la cuisine Benjamin Nicke, who also created the ‘Coast‘ on Mallorca.

Great idea: the walls inside are covered with real plants. This is really unique

It’s your choice! How about an Australian Flapsteak with coriander and nut crust, mangetout and Asian cucumber salad, chicken tandoori or a selection from the extensive sushi menu?

Crossover is the food concept

The architecture and interior of the ‘Coast’ adapt the high culinary level: Not only the roof structure – designed by the architects EMBT in Barcelona – which from far seems like the wings of a seagull, is unique. Also the window-front that opens completely are exceptionally in Germany.  The bright building characterizes the modern architecture of the HafenCity (learn more about the architecture on MyStylery’s post “Walking through Hamburg’s HafenCity“).

… architecture like the wing of a seagull …

The impressive roof structure seems like the wings of a seagull – so that no one forgets where he currently is. The ‘Coast‘ is an asset in Hamburg’s restaurant landscape, also because of its attractive location. BvH

The maritime atmosphere corrensponds with the HafenCity. Thereto fits the light seafood with a smack of Asian

  A true hotspot in Hamburg’s HafenCity

The ‘Coast’ offers 110 inside- and 150 outside seats …

… and additional seats in the Enoteca, where wine and Italian antipasti is being served

Tip:
There are cheaper parking opportunities daily from 6 pm in the Unilever House

Contact:
COAST by east – Seafood, Bar & Grill
Großer Grasbrook 14
20457 Hamburg
+ 49 40 30 99 32 30

www.coast-hamburg.de

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View into the restaurant. The gigantic chandeliers hung in the former “Palace Hotel” in Berlin Mitte

It’s a very unusual thing to open a restaurant that includes a menu that only offers the favourite dishes of friends. But the Berlin restaurant proprietor Heinz Gindullis wanted to create a place for friends and so opened the restaurant Crackers in Berlin Mitte in the former rooms of legendary club Cookies.

There are no windows in Crackers. Large mirrors reflect the light and give the room a different dimension

As medially out of five children born and grown up in London, Heinz Gindullis alias Cookie comes to Berlin in the 90s. “Apparently I was a cute small child, who was called Cookie by everyone”, explains the successful restaurant proprietor his nickname, that makes him and the identically named club to one of the most important sizes of the capital scene. He started whilst the wild Berlin club years as dishwasher in a Jewish restaurant, where he works his way up as barkeeper. After a couple of years he opens his own bar, the first Cookies. Seven other identically named clubs in different locations followed. “The club was so fully crowded at the opening of the seventh Cookies that a friend of mine meant that the place should be called Crackers.” Years later the time had come. The Cookie-club-era was over – after 20 years in total.

“After 20 years of club scene I wanted to do something new,” says Cookie. “At some point there’s maybe a new club. One should never say NEVER. “

“I personally don’t feel like nightlife anymore”, explains Cookie about his new beginning and adds whilst laughing: “it’s a matter of age. I want to know the people for whom I’m doing something. Teenagers are obviously not my generation anymore”, resumes the restaurateur, who by himself never worked as a waiter, but therefore had even more precise ideas of a good service: “In America are lots of people who delude others with an over friendly habitus. On the one side the service can be pretty rough in Berlin, on the other it’s honest. And the guest is also responsible for a good togetherness. He also has to behave”, says Cookie and points out “always to stand behind one team.”

Long live the Crackers!

And like in all his other places, there’s obviously also a big surprising effect, because the arriving guest first has to walk through the kitchen – passing the steaming pots and swirling cooks –, before he then takes place in the restaurant itself. “I was always a fan of gangster movies and wild chases through kitchens”, explains Cookie. “And the way through the ‘open kitchen’ is also a sign for openness and transparency.” Leaving the cooking-action behind, the guest will then find himself in a room with a long bar and tables on different seating areas.

Copper-lamps that hang over Mahagoni-tables and seats with petrol coloured covers produce a deemed light. The guest chooses between nine starts and six main courses out of fresh ingredients like a grilled iceberg lettuce with Stilton and lemon vinaigrette, the favourite dish of Cookie.

By the way: the flexible furniture system provides that the Crackers can be used for different events. Scarcely the fashion label “Lala Berlin” rocked the closing party of the Berlinale in the walls of the Crackers.  BvH

Contact:

Crackers
Friedrichstraße 158
10117 Berlin
+49 30 680730488

www. crackersberlin.com

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