thanks for the Les Valseuses tip, looks really interesting. i'll see if i can get there Wednesday night before I leave.

do you happen to know of any farmers markets that might be running on Sunday's? if possible, would like to peruse, buy some food stuffs for my hotel room. if possible that is -- (thinking something like The New Amsterdam Market http://www.newamsterdammarket.org/)

Will report back on RP, Katz and where ever we end up with the dinner that's being booked

I’m arriving in Berlin on a Sunday morning and leaving Wednesday night. Primarily this trip is for work, but will have a lot of free time. Will be with a friend from work, both of us live in Brooklyn and are adventurous eater. Have done some research so would love thoughts on choices, but still need some help filling in some gaps. Do you agree with the choices, or have any other input?

Sunday Brunch: Arriving TXL @ 10:00am, will drop bags at hotel and go out. Thinking one of these 3
- Anna Blume
- Café Morgenland
- 3 Minutes
Now I understand they are all over the place location-wise, but we have no plans for Sunday during the day and will happily take venture out. Or, steer me in another direction?

Sunday Night
Either Renger Patzsch or Noto. Have emailed both about a reservation. Thoughts?

Monday Night
Dinner is being planned by my colleagues, no idea where we are going yet

Tuesday Night
Katz Orange

Wednesday
Maybe thinking Turkish, is Hasir worth it, or is there another place?

Thanks for the help!

thanks for this suggestion. I'm a New Yorker, and for no apparent reason have never been to Yasuda here in the city. this might be a good option.

edited: i've sent 4 or 5 of these options to our hotel concierge and said go. i'll post again with a report

Another question:
Fuku vs. Bird Land? I'm leaning towards Fuku for some reason, but could easily be swayed. Are reservations required at Fuku? it seems that reservations are a must for Bird Land.

thanks for the quick response. Will try this route with the hotel concierge

will the language barrier be a *huge* problem at any of these? (we have no allergies or dietary restrictions or anything of that sort to communicate)

and i will likely post more with follow up questions once i've done a bit more research for other eating options

Just today finalized a trip to Tokyo next week (ack - so last min!), and I now have to scramble to put together our eating itinerary. This is very exciting. But the lack of research time makes me anxious! I'm sure I'll post again later with more questions, but for now I'd like to ask about the best no reservations sushi. The boyfriends birthday is while we'll be in Japan so in an ideal situation we'd splurge on this meal.

From reading this board the last 24 hrs, and other research I would love to try a place like Sushi Kanesaka or Sawada, but know that there is no possibility of getting a reservation this late. So, where is the best place to try to go for sushi next week with no reservations? Willing to spend up to 20,000 JPY (for both).

We are staying in Ginza, but as I love mass-transit, willing to travel to eat. Neither of us speak japanese

thanks!

thanks for all your suggestions. as for brunch - i am happy to travel. i'm only in mitte b/c that is the hotel they booked for me (i would have chosen something else). any good brunch recommendations would be appreciated!

ahh, alas i haven't been to berlin in oct. i've been twice, but both times in the summer and a number of years ago. loved prater for being able to sit drink a beer, read a book, people watch, drink another beer, read and eat. however, i guess i won't get that same experience now. any other (warmer) spots for an afternoon beer i should try?

bouchon bakery

had a cake from bouchon for my birthday. 6 months later people still talk about it. good luck

i've loved reading this board for years and have gotten some great advice (however this is my first time posting!) NYC food junkie traveling for 4 days to berlin on business next week. I'll be staying in the Mitte and looking for some great recommendations. willing to travel, actually prefer to spend more time in other neighborhoods for eating & drinking. Suggestions would be great for the following:

1) good, moderately priced lunch places - under 20 euro
2) sunday brunch spot - will be there on a sunday, and not working so a great brunch is a must.
3) place to get a perfect schnitzel & beer
4) turkish spot in Kreuzburg
5) sadly i think Prater is closed in Oct, yes? is there a similar place?
6) one spot for a more fancy dinner - no more then 50 euro (food only) - would prefer german cuisine. but will most likely be alone, so a good spot for a solo diner. perhaps a place with a great menu but has bar seating.

Since will only be there for 4 days, i might not hit all the spots i am asking about, but hey, a girl can try!
many many thanks