Is the Berlin winter really still dragging on? We know a place where spring fever is taking over – not only because of the soft pastel shades of the interior but in the colorful, fresh cuisine inspired from far and wide. We’re talking about the Rocket + Basil cafe run by Sophie and Xenia von Oswald, whose “Das Brunch” series has been inspiring us since its launch in July 2017. The cuisine here escapes conventional categories, largely due to the unique background of the two sisters, who grew up as German-Iranians in Australia with stops in Istanbul and London along the way. This diversity is reflected in the menu, where fresh herbs and spices from Asia and the Middle East meet western classics. The result is wonderfully innovative creations like the cardamom porridge with apple-kumquat topping and the “Winter Kuku,” a Persian frittata filled with herbs and roasted seasonal vegetables. Are you after something for on the go? The coffee and cake here won’t let you down either: lemony pistachio cake with rose water or full-bodied tahini Halva brownies. Your winter culinary oasis awaits. (Text: Lisa Staub / Photos: Becca Crawford, Rocket & Basil)
Rocket + Basil, Lützowstr.22, 10785 Berlin–Tiergarten; map
Tue–Fri 8–16h, Brunch Sat–Sun 9–16h
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