Ever been to the Marheineke Markthalle? If not there’s a real pearl hidden here: the bistro and shop Les Épicuriens that opened in 2013. French-born Éric and Frédéric’s love for good food and their neighborhood is evident. Warm and welcoming, they pay attention to quality, working closely with the winegrowers and the French family businesses that supply their charcuterie and traditionally-made cheese. They even make a range of patés in-house. We recommend paring a glass of wine with the cheeses, which include the Mimolette extra vieille (whey cheese), Brie with Périgord truffles, and a Comté from Marcel Petit. But the highlight is the oysters, which are sourced not from Brittany as one would expect, but Oléron in the Atlantic, giving them a slightly milder yet rich taste. For special cheese and meats as well as French gifts like marmalade and chocolate, this is the place to head. And Frédéric has a tip: pick up some oysters for your next Sunday morning breakfast – thanks to their high iodine content, they are an excellent hangover cure. (Text: Katie Burton / Photos: Johanna Rademacher-Flesland)
Les Épicuriens in Marheineke Markthalle, Marheinekeplatz. 15
10961 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Mon–Fri 09–20h, Sat 08–18h
@lesepicuriensberlin
