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»Berlin was just supposed to be a base, but it grew on me.«
Gleimstrasse 15, 10437 Berlin
Andrew S.
last updated on 04-04-2009:
An Italian Salumeria and Panetteria with potential, run by a delightful gentleman. They carry bread, deli meat, cheese, wine, and assorted Italian goodies.
As the only place like it in the neighborhood, it’s a nice new resource.
However, being new, the stock is limited, which may end up being its downfall.
If you live nearby, poke your head in, say hi to the owner, and look around.
And if you need parmesan or salami, buy it here rather than at Kaiser’s. It would be nice to see the place succeed.
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Ponte Vecchio, Firenze
Andrew S.
last updated on 22-10-2008:
If you go to Florence, I suppose you have to cross the Ponte Vecchio or it won’t feel complete. But don’t get your hopes up, especially if you’re looking for jewelry. Go north or south a bridge and it becomes beautiful to look at. When you’re actually on it, watch your wallet. (From someone who lived in Florence for a year and visits frequently.)
I’m giving it 5 stars for its beauty from a distance. And some nice, teen, memories.
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Via Isola delle Stinche 7, 50122 Firenze
Andrew S.
last updated on 22-10-2008:
This place was famous when I lived there in 1986, and was still going strong when I was there recently. However….and a big however….don’t pass the little guys by just to get here. Gelato is taken almost as seriously as espresso in Italy, and if you see machines in the background, and lovingly laid out bins of carefully sculpted gelato, don’t feel you have to rush to Vivoli. And as tourist-trappy as it may look, also consider Festival del Gelato, with something like 50 flavors. Or wait, am I thinking Baskin-Robbins? :) Anyway, both are great, as are many of the smaller places. Look for the machine. If you see them actually adding fresh ingredients, cancel all plans and order immediately.
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centre ville, San Sebastián
Andrew S.
last updated on 22-10-2008:
5 stars from me. It’s a full-fledged city, yet has a beautiful, crescent-shaped beach with an old-style promenade along it’s entire length, and is reputed to have the best tapas (or pinxhos) in Spain. The old town is somewhat touristy, but if you go in September, as we did, not overwhelmingly so. There are still shops selling normal groceries, household goods, etc. Probably in its last few years of partial under-the-radar-ness. Go while the going is still good.
I understand there’s an airport, but I think it’s quite small. Catching a bus from Bilbao is a breeze. They run hourly, and the trip is just over an hour. Coming down from Biarritz, or in from Pau, would also be options.
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Barrio Jauregi 66, 20120 Hernani
Andrew S.
last updated on 22-10-2008:
I just returned from Spain, where we saw Chillida sculptures everywhere, particularly in the north. This was an eye-opener, as I only learned about him a few years ago, while staying with friends in St. Jean-de-Luz, in France, about 20 minutes north of the Spanish border. Luckily, at that time, my friend’s father practically forced my friend’s wife and I to go down to Spain to the Chillida sculpture garden. So I knew them when I saw them. (I’ll add some pictures in the future.)
I’m actually not a huge fan of abstract sculpture, but the space is beautiful and when you can see all of his work in one place, it clicks.
If you are in Bilbao for the Guggenheim, or in the area for any other reason, I strongly recommend spending an hour or two at this museum.
Note: It’s not terribly easy to find. Get directions in advance.
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Abandoibarra Et. 2, 48001 Bilbao
Königin-Luise-Straße 6, 14195 Berlin
Windscheidstr. 24, Charlottenburg/nahe Stuttgarter Platz, 10627 Berlin
Though less hectic than many cities its size, y...
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