200 Year Anniversary of Munich’s Oktoberfest
... friends and strangers because, yes my friends, it’s time for Munich’s Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is the world’s largest fair, and is probably Germany’s most famous event, attracting over six million people every year. That’s a lot of beer and wurst!
With 14 main beer tents set up around the venue, there will be plenty to eat and drink. Bavarian food is hearty food and includes dishes like sausages, roast chicken and pork, pork knuckle, dumplings, noodles, sauerkraut and other cabbage...
September 15th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beer, featuredarticle, festival, food, Germany
200th Anniversary of Munich’s Oktoberfest
... of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen were so extraordinary that the citizens of this region of southern Germany decided to repeat the celebration annually.
Although the original festivities were October 12-17, 1810, the Bavarians decided it was too cold by then. So, to take advantage of warmer weather, Oktoberfest always begins in September. This year’s celebration is September 17 through October 4, 2010, in Munich, Germany.
The locals fondly refer...
July 31st, 2010 | Susan McKee | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beer, featuredarticle, festival, Germany, Munich
Great Wine and Great Art
... galleries, an exclusive “kitchen party” at the Palace Hotel, and a bottle of wine!
What: Wine & Art
When: September 5, 2010
Where: Berlin, Germany
Tour Tickets: 25.75€
(Photo Courtesy of VDP. Die Prädikatsweingüter – Pressestelle)
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July 14th, 2010 | Susan McKee | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Art, Berlin, featuredarticle, Germany, wine
What do you tip in Germany?
... question for tourists and the simple answer is: you don’t have to tip anything. Unlike the US, with it’s miniscule pay for wait staff, Germany’s waiters and bartenders get a real paycheck at a decent rate. It is considered polite to tip, howver, if the service and food has been good, but this is usually only a rounding up of around 10% and it is not at all a requirement. The German rules are that tax and service is included in the bill.
Recently, AFP has reported that many restaurants...
May 27th, 2009 | theberlinguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Berlin, bill, Germany, gratuity, hairdresser, History & Information, Restaurants & Bars, service charge, tip, tipping
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