Hungry for city life? We certainly are (and in more ways than one)! If you’re looking to bring a taste of Berlin to your own kitchen, this one’s for you. Plated Berlin isn’t just a cookbook, it’s a food guide that showcases handpicked Berlin cafés, bars and restaurants while sharing their best recipes. Spanning 300 pages, this softcover gem compiles nearly all Cee Cee’s favorite spots from recent years, from A for Annelies to W for Wen Cheng. Each place is lovingly introduced with photos of the people behind it, short interviews and a recipe capturing their unique flavor. The recipes cater to every taste and hour of the day: think sweet indulgences like Basque cheesecake from the gluten-free bakery Aera, refreshing starters such as Remi’s fantastic radicchio and ricotta salad, and hearty dishes like Jaja’s cauliflower with egg yolk sauce. No taste bud is left behind, and no corner of the city is unexplored. True to the spirit of urban discovery, the book is organized by neighborhood — North, South, East, West — encouraging you to try new recipes and also visit the spots in person. The creators, Judith Gilles (known for her food blog Judilicious & Nutricious) and Savannah van der Niet, share a deep passion for great food. Savannah’s talent for photography and knack for uncovering amazing places is well-known to us. She’s been a treasured part of the Cee Cee editorial team for years, capturing stories through images and words.
Published by The Gentle Temper, “Plated Berlin: A Contemporary Food Guide to 35 of Berlin’s Finest Eateries with Chef-Selected Recipes” brings things full circle. Publisher Karolina Rosina once worked on our second Cee Cee Berlin guide before launching her publishing house. It’s a joy to see collaborations blossom and synergies emerge with people we love working with. As Savannah prepares to return to her home country of Australia, Plated Berlin feels like a beautiful keepsake of her time here (you will be missed!). It’s a tribute to Berlin’s diversity — culinary and cultural — fueled by people with roots and influences from all over the world. This book isn’t just a fantastic food guide and source of inspiration, it’s a stunning object in its own right, with silver embossing, vibrant orange accents, gorgeous photography and thoughtful design. It’s the perfect gift for the holiday season and my favorite addition to the kitchen shelf. This weekend, I’ll be trying the French toast from the book. And if it doesn’t turn out quite right? Well, I’ll just head to Sorrel to taste the original.
Text: Nina Trippel / Photos: Judith Gilles
“Plated Berlin” by Judith Gilles & Savannah van der Niet. 300 pages, published at The Gentle Temper in English.
Book Release 21.11.2024 17–20h at Purgal Delicatessen.
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