Sleeping
Posted September 17th, 2008 by jbaljkoHotel Deutsches Theater
Around Munich's central train station, hotels are a dime a dozen. But, Hotel Deutsches Theater, with its friendly staff and decent prices, stands out among the crowd.
Within easy walking distance to city center and, of course, the Deutsches Theater (hence the name), the hotel brings together Munich's warm hospitality and away-from-home comfort. The rooms are furnished in Laura Ashley style and equipped with a large writing desk, in-room showers, hair-dryer, mini-bar, cable TV, direct-dial phone and high-speed W-LAN Internet access.
Eating
Posted September 18th, 2008 by jbaljkoCrêperie Bernard et Bernard
Parisian crêperies may have a lock on the market, but Crêperie Bernard et Bernard gives them a run for their money. The homey eatery, which has made the Haidhausen neighborhood home for 34 years, specializes in sweet crepes. Try the ones filled with chestnut cream, raspberries or pears for something different. Expect to pay between 6€ and 8€.
There's a modest fixed-price dinner option (22€), with a salad, beef loin with pepper sauce (or plate of the day), and a crepe rounding out the three-course meal.
Eating
Posted September 18th, 2008 by jbaljkoKonditorei Schneller
It's nearly impossible to come to Munich and stay on a diet. The mere sight of the kuchen (cakes) and fruit strudels in any konditorei (a confectionery or pastry shop) seems to instantly adds 10 pounds to the thighs.
But, why fight the temptation (heck, you'll burn some of the calories walking or cycling around Munich later)? Give in, and head over to Konditorei Schneller.
Since 1884, the Amalienstrasse shop has been serving up beloved German treats, and some even say they cut the biggest slices of cake in Munich. Savor a piece of one of the creamy cheesecakes or luscious tortes. The back room is quieter, but the front area, facing the busy student-filled street, is ideal for watching life stroll by.
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