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The menu is supplemented by daily specials, and the homemade mango lassi is rave-
worthy.
GERMAN
SCHNEEWEISS
€10-24; 6pm-1am Mon-Fri, 10am-1am Sat & Sun; Warschauer Strasse, Warschauer Strasse)
The chilly-chic all-white decor with the eye-catching 'ice' chandelier is only the first thing to
tip you off that 'Snow White' is no student nosh spot. The menu is inspired by the Alps,
from classics like schnitzel or
Spätzle
to more innovative territory like braised ox cheeks or
duck breast with bramble berries. Reservations essential for weekend brunch.
GERMAN
SPÄTZLE & KNÖDEL
5-11pm; Samariterstrasse)
This elbows-on-the-table gastropub is a great place to get your southern German comfort
food fix, from waist-expanding portions of roast pork, goulash and of course the eponymous
Spätzle
(German mac 'n' cheese) and
Knödel
(dumplings). Check the blackboard for season-
al specials like venison goulash or wild boar stew. Bonus: Bavarian Riegele, Maisel and
Weihenstephan beers on tap.
GERMAN
SCHALANDER
030-8961 7073;
www.schalander-berlin.de
; Bänschstrasse 91; snacks
€3.50-10, mains €8-14;
4pm-1am Mon-Fri, noon-1am Sat & Sun;
;
Samariterstrasse,
Frank-
furter Allee)
See the pub action reflected in the very shiny steel vats that churn out the full-bodied pils-
ner,
Dunkel
and
Weizen
at this old-school gastropub far off the tourist track. The menu is big
on beer-hall-type meaty mains along with
Flammkuche
(Alsatian pizza). For an unusual fin-
ish, order the wheat beer crème brûlée.
SPANISH
VINERIA DEL ESTE
€2.90-7.90, mains €12-17; 3pm-midnight; Samariterstrasse)
Off the tourist track, this low-key Iberian jumps with local foodies hungry for a piñata of
flavours. The tapas menu covers all the classics (bacon-wrapped dates, fried shrimp, garlic
mushrooms etc), while the weekly changing mains can bring grilled roast beef or blood-
sausage-stuffed squid. Savour it all with a glass of tasty Spanish or Uruguayan wine.
