Rick Stein's Long Weekends Season 1 Episode 3 Berlin
- TV-PG
- May 6, 2016
- 59 min
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In season 1 episode 3 of Rick Stein's Long Weekends, titled Berlin, Rick explores the vibrant German capital known for its rich history, culture, and cuisine. Rick begins his journey at the famous Brandenburg Gate, an iconic German monument, and then proceeds to explore the city's Jewish heritage at the Holocaust Memorial.
Rick then heads towards the city's traditional food market, Markthalle Neun, where he meets with local food artisans who show him their signature dishes. Rick tries Currywurst, a popular German street food, and learns about the city's love for Turkish cuisine with a visit to Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap.
Next, Rick visits the famous Berlin Wall and the East Side Gallery, where he learns about the city's tumultuous history and how it has shaped the city's culture and cuisine. Rick then visits the Jewish Museum and the Topography of Terror Museum, where he learns about the devastating impact of World War II and the Holocaust on Berlin and its people.
In the second half of the episode, Rick visits the city's craft breweries and learns about the growing craft beer scene in Berlin. He also visits the trendy neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg, where he tries Berlin's famous "Himmel und Erde," or "Heaven and Earth" dish, which consists of mashed potatoes, apple sauce, and black pudding.
Rick ends his trip with a visit to Berlin's famous nightlife scene, where he meets some of the city's top DJs and experiences the city's vibrant clubbing culture. He also discovers the Berliner Weisse, a traditional sour wheat beer, and learns about the art of mixing it with different syrups to create unique flavor combinations.
Overall, Rick Stein's Long Weekends season 1 episode 3 provides a fascinating insight into the dynamic and multicultural city of Berlin, its rich history, and its evolving cuisine and nightlife scene. The episode showcases the many facets of Berlin, from its traditional food markets and iconic landmarks to its growing craft beer scene and thriving nightlife culture. It's an engaging and informative episode that's sure to leave viewers eager to explore the city themselves.
