When my son asked for an ocean-themed birthday cake, I went running around town looking for blue food dye. I ended up at Kochtail and found several shades of blue in paste, liquid and powder forms. This Mitte store is your one-stop shop for any and all kitchen and bar supplies you may need. Stacked floor-to-ceiling with over 3,800 different products, the store may seem overwhelming at first. But trust me, you’ll find what you are looking for and more — from myriad cookie cutters and icing nozzles to rare OXO and Riess products, measuring cups, Lodge and De Buyer cast iron pans, mint julep cups, bread proofing baskets and giant ice cube trays to kitchen staples like KitchenAid stand mixers and Vitamix blenders. Serious hobby chef and owner Joe Diliberto, an American expat, chose to follow his passion and retired early to open up this treasure trove of delights. His focus is on European- and German-made items, especially handmade or high-quality goods. If you get lost in the labyrinth, just ask one of the staff to help you. They are experts in cooking and baking, and friendly to boot. (Text: Rei Matsuoka / Photos: Pamina Aichhorn)
Kochtail, Invalidenstr.150, 10115 Berlin-Mitte; map
Mon-Fri 11-19h, Sat 11-18h