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ISSUE one | February - June, 2018 BROTHAUS BAKERY-BISTRO Your daily dose of life’s simple pleasures

BROTHAUS BAKERY-BISTRO Ground Floor, Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay, THE LOVE FOR GERMAN BREAD! Marasi Drive, Dubai Saturday to Wednesday - 7.30am-11pm Thursday and Friday - 7.30am-12am Tel: +971 4 369 0000

Daily Offers MORNING OFFICE PICK 1 coffee/tea + 1 bakery treat AED 25 7.30am - 11.30am

BUSINESS LUNCH Special of the day + beverage counter drinks + 1 coffee/tea AED 55 + shisha AED 20 12pm - 3pm | Sunday to Thursday

SWEET HAPPY HOUR 50% off on all pastry and bakery items 5pm - closing There are few other nationalities that are These ‘Bäckerei’ are not only places where as stereotyped for their love of food as the locals can indulge in a taste of , AFTER WORK ESCAPE Germans, and bread is a really big part of that. they also serve a need for many German Selected house beverages expats for whom bread is among the things AED 30 each You see, bread is considered so much more they miss the most. 5.30pm - 7.30pm than just food. Unsurprisingly then it is said that there are twice as many bakeries as there Like everything else in life traditions are STAMMTISCH DIENSTAG are pharmacies in Germany. changing fast, and the last few years have seen convenience overtaking the craft Authentic German food, drinks, It is woven into the fabric of German culture, of baking, with breads being mass-produced music and games with the average German consuming well over in huge factories, and getting crisped up just Every Tuesday, 6pm onwards 50 kg of bread per year, which is not hard before being served. Whilst this may offer to do in a country with more than 2,750 kinds low prices and a quick snack, we feel that SCHNITZEL WEDNESDAYS of bread. a properly baked piece of bread made Enjoy the biggest schnitzels by a loving baker can never be replaced - The appetite for these breads is not limited in Dubai taste for yourself when you buy your next to Germany though, and the love for German artisanal bread at Brothaus, Steigenberger Every Wednesday, 6pm onwards bread has travelled to the four corners of the Hotel Business Bay. All prices are in UAE Dirhams (AED) and include globe. There are now German bakeries in almost 10% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% VAT. all large cities of the world, including right here in Dubai at Brothaus!

ENGLISH TO GERMAN Please - Bitte (bitt-er) Good evening - Guten Abend (goot-en ar-bent) Thank you - Danke (dang-ker) Goodbye - Auf Wiedersehen (owf vee-der-zay-en) You're welcome - Bitte (bitt-er) Good night - Gute Nacht (goot-er naxht) Good morning - Guten Morgen Sorry - Entschuldigung (ent-shool-dig-oong) (goot-en mor-gen) Follow us on Facebook @brothausdubai and Instagram @brothaus_bakerybistro

BROTHAUS ZEITUNG 1 breakfast Today is going to be awesome! lunch & dinner The Art of Healthy Living All Day Dining CHEF TALK Start your day the right way! Choose from our wide selection of healthy and hearty breakfast options. 7.30am - 12pm Experience culinary diversity from our creative menu. 12pm to 11pm Louis Badenhorst Executive Chef, Steigenberger Hotel Fried eggs with sausages Acai bowl INTERNATIONAL BREAKFAST Business Bay 3 EGGS (GDE) 35 Fried / poached / scrambled / omelet EGGS BENEDICT (GDE) The Best Turkey ham 55 Smoked 60 Pretzel BEEF BENNY (GDE) 60 Braised beef cheeks / poached eggs in Dubai hollandaise / english muffin At Steigenberger Homemade graved lax QUINOA PORRIDGE ( N) 35 Hotel Business milk / berries / maple syrup Caesar salad Bay we’re really proud of our CHIA SEED PUDDING (GD) 50 heritage, and we Coconut / mango / pomegranate feel there is no GERMAN BREAKFAST STRAMMER MAX (GDE) 45 FRUIT PLATTER (G) 40 better symbol of Rye bread toast / bresaola / quail eggs HOME MADE MÜSLI (GDN) 30 Sliced tropical fruit / excellence for our German bakery, Brothaus than Berries / dried fruits / oatmeal ARABIC BREAKFAST (GD) 50 ACAI BOWL (DNP) 60 the iconic pretzel, or ‘brezel’ as it’s Labneh / cucumber / tomatoes FRIED EGGS (GD) 45 Organic coconut yoghurt /acai correctly pronounced. Nürnberger sausages / bratkartoffeln pickles / Kalamata olives feta / foul medammes FRENCH TOAST (GDE) 40 The pretzel wasn’t always the star of the SCRAMBLED EGGS (GDE) 25 Anise bread / cinnamon sugar show, starting with a humble life in the SHAKSHOUKA (GDE) 35 Chives / kaiser roll crème fraîche Raclette cheese melt early middle ages prepared by European Chickpeas / eggplant / baby marrow monks, where it is believed that the name 5 MINUTE BOILED EGGS (GDE) 25 BUTTERMILK WAFFLES (GD) 40 derived from the word ‘bracellus’ Chives / kaiser roll Berries / whipped cream Starters, Salads & Snacks which was a medieval term for ‘bracelet’. SIDES Back at Brothaus, and through months Brothaus French toast WARM GOAT CHEESE 45 PASTA SALAD (G) 40 of trial and error our pretzel is proof that Nürnberger sausages (G) 20 CROUTONS (GD) Broccoli / practice makes perfect. We are proud to Turkey bacon 20 Honey / beetroot pickles sundried tomatoes / vinaigrette showcase the results of this dedication, Smoked salmon 30 OBATZDA & PRETZEL (GD) 30 SPICY THAI BEEF SALAD 55 and stake our claim to have ‘The Best Coriander / chili / Thai dressing Pretzel in Dubai’. Mushrooms 15 DEEP FRIED CAMEMBERT (GDE) 60 And because we also believe that variety Rösti (D) 15 Cranberry sauce RACLETTE CHEESE MELT (D) 60 Sautéed potatoes / bresaola / cornichons is the spice of life, we have a range of Grilled tomato 10 ASIAN NICOISE (GDE) 75 pretzels to suit every taste topped with Half avocado 20 Tuna tataki / quinoa / edamame beans TOASTED HAM & CHEESE (GD) 45 seeds, stuffed with beef salami, or melted sriracha dressing / soft poached egg Mixed salad greens cheese, or dipped in creamy white chocolate for . Eggs benedict OUR CAESAR SALAD (GDE) 45 TOASTED CHEESE & TOMATO 40 Baby gem lettuce / creamy dressing Mixed salad greens parmesan / croutons / anchovies HOMEMADE GRAVED LAX (DE) 55 CAESAR SALAD LIGHT (GDE) 45 Sweet dill-mustard sauce / creamy potatoes Baby gem lettuce / olive oil dressing ONION SOUP (GD) 30 parmesan / croutons / anchovies Gruyere cheese croutons Poached egg 10 Tandoori chicken 15 AVO SALMON TOAST (GD) 55 Prawns (S) 45 Avocado / cottage cheese smoked salmon / poached eggs QUINOA SALAD (N) 45 Grilled vegetables / dressing SALMON FISH (GDE) 55 roasted walnuts / pomegranate House smoked salmon / cucumber salad saffron aioli BAVARIAN WURSTSALAT 40 Gherkins / vinaigrette / chives / radish POMELO & PRAWN SALAD (S) 65 Pair it with a drink from Roasted sesame seeds / lime dressing our lemonade counter

2 P-Peanuts, N-Nuts, S-Shellfish, D-Dairy, E-Eggs, G- Gluten, V -Vegan | All prices are in UAE Dirhams (AED) and include 10% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% VAT. P-Peanuts, N-Nuts, S-Shellfish, D-Dairy, E-Eggs, G- Gluten, V -Vegan | All prices are in UAE Dirhams (AED) and include 10% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% VAT. 3 lunch & dinner

Mains Ask for our Daily Specials Sausages Brothaus Sweet Treats German Cakes BEEF TARTARE (E) 55 ZWIEBELROSTBRATEN (D) 115 SCHWARZWÄLDER KIRSCHTORTE Fries / mixed salad greens Angus rib eye / onion gravy / rösti WARM APFELSTRUDEL (GD) 30 GERMAN RICE PUDDING (DN) 20 (contains alcohol) 40 Vanilla sauce Toasted GERMAN 30 BAKED KÄSESPÄTZLE (GDE) 45 BEEF GULASCH (GD) 75 Crispy onions Buttered noodles / sour cream KAISERSCHMARRN (GD) 20 DESSERT PLATTER 65 15 Raisins / plum compote Apple strudel / rice pudding SACHER 30 MAULTASCHEN (GDE) 45 DEEP FRIED FISH FILLET (GDE) 65 kaiserschmarrn / vanilla sauce Curd cheese / spinach / bouillon / fried onions Remoulade sauce / fries CHOCOLATE FONDANT (GD) 20 BIENENSTICH 30 Coffee ice cream / orange sauce 30 GIANT (GDE) 105 1/2 ROAST CHICKEN (GD) 70 Veal / sautéed potatoes / creamy cucumber Root vegetables / rösti (Price per slice) salad / cranberry sauce GRILLED SCAMPI (GDS) 85 Frankfurter Kranz Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte THE BROTBURGER (GD) 75 Garlic / baguette Prime Angus beef / mushroom cream (GD) 70 fries / bacon bun / cheddar cheese Grilled rib eye / ciabatta / mustard VEAL FRIKADELLEN (GDE) 50 mayonnaise / shallot confit German potato salad / mustard

CURRYWURST (GD) 50 Fries / curry sauce (GD) 45 White roll / mustard Apfelstrudel FRANKFURTER (GDE) 45 Mustard / potato salad NÜRNBERGER (GD) 45 Sauerkraut / mash / onion gravy WEISSWURST (G) 45 Pretzel / sweet mustard Beef tartare Giant wiener schnitzel Flammkuchen CLASSIC BACON & ONION (GD) 45 SMOKED SALMON (GD) 55 MUSHROOM & ASPARAGUS (GD) 45 PINEAPPLE (GD) 45

FLAMMKUCHEN V/S PIZZA Oma’s Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte FLAMMKUCHEN MEANS “flame ”, AND IS POPULAR Oma has always made her Black Forest Cake with a rich almond IN GERMANY AND FRANCE (WHERE THE DISH IS CALLED and chocolate , kirsch steeped cherries, layers of freshly whipped cream and another soak of kirschwasser for good measure! TARTE FLAMBÉE). ONE MAJOR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN flammkuchen AND NORMAL PIZZAS IS THAT THE All the way from Staufen in Germany, the kirschwasser is the key to this icon, and in fact the cake got its name from the brandy, Oma FORMER DOES NOT USE A TOMATO SAUCE. THE OTHER not the Black Forest region as is popularly thought. MAJOR DIFFERENCE IS THAT IT IS USUALLY served square RATHER THAN ROUND. Next issue Oma will tell you her secret to the perfect Apple Strudel… Black Forest Cake Mushroom and asparagus flammkuchen

4 P-Peanuts, N-Nuts, S-Shellfish, D-Dairy, E-Eggs, G- Gluten, V -Vegan | All prices are in UAE Dirhams (AED) and include 10% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% VAT. P-Peanuts, N-Nuts, S-Shellfish, D-Dairy, E-Eggs, G- Gluten, V -Vegan | All prices are in UAE Dirhams (AED) and include 10% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% VAT. 5 Beverages STEAMIN’ MUGS CLASSICS BEER Ask about our Espresso single/double 18/22 BECKS 38 Macchiato single/double 18/22 ERDINGER WEISBIER Daily Happy Hour Americano 22 1/2 litre 55 Cappuccino 22 1 litre 100 SPARKLING Fritz Müller Rosé Frizzante, Germany Caffè latte 22 ERDINGER DUNKEL 60 glass / 260 - 750 ml btl Flat white 22 1/2 litre 55 Pierlant Blanc De Blanc, France Hot chocolate 28 1 litre 100 50 glass / 280 - 750 ml btl Caramel and mashmallow 28 WARSTEINER (pint) 50 Fat Fritz Rurale, Germany hot chocolate 1/2 pint 32 310 - 750 ml btl Freshly brewed tea 22 1 litre 90 CHAMPAGNE HOEGAARDEN (pint) 50 CHAI AND LATTE 1/2 pint 32 Pommery Pop, France - 20Cl 450 Karak Chai 5 1 litre 90 Taittinger Brut Reserve, France 1,400 ORGANIC Chai latte 22 COCKTAILS 45 / JUG 195 DESSERT WINE Matcha latte 22 COLOMBIA Citrus beer sangria Valombreuse Dessert, France - 75Cl 38 Tumeric latte 22 Grapefruit radler SCHNAPS 38 REGION PLANADAS TOLIMA, SIERRA Hugo NEVADA SANTA MARTA COLD SPECIALTIES Wiliams-Birne / Himbeergeist Aperol spritz ALTITUDE 18002100 M.A.S.L Ultimate iced coffee 25 Zwetschgen Wasser / Kirschwasser Flavoured mojito's Mirabell / Obstwasser FARMER 55 ORGANIC SMALL LOT Iced chocolate 25 FARMERS Nitro iced latte 25 WINE LIST JÄGERMEISTER 45 PROCESS FULLY WASHED SUN DRIED Matcha iced milk frappe 25 WHITE GERMAN APPLE CIDER VARIETAL CATURRA, TYPICA, Berry Estate, Australia Blauer Bock VARIEDAD COLOMBIA, MINERAL WATER / SOFT DRINKS 50 glass / 100 - 1 litre carafe 28 glass / 100 - 1 litre carafe CASTILLO JUICES Villa Wolf, Riesling Dry Qba, Germany TASTING NOTES CINNAMON, ORANGE Acqua Panna still 25 PEEL, DARK CACAO NIBS, 60 glass / 280 - 750 ml btl COHIBA CIGAR San Pellegrino sparkling 25 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Sauvignon Blanc, Alcohol-free beer 28 Australia Goldberg tonic / ginger ale / soda 25 55 glass / 280 - 750 ml btl SIERRA NEVADA SANTA MARTA Fair Trade certification is given to a product COLD BREW & Soft drinks 28 (mostly coffee, currently) that has been bought Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay, This Fair Trade Organically grown coffee according to Fair Trade standards which NITRO COFFEE Fresh juices 32 Australia is from the small and remote town of essentially require that the price paid to the Nitro coffee 25 55 glass / 280 - 750 ml btl Planadas in the foothills of the Huila and farmer be a set minimum price (normally, Tolima volcanoes. The volcanic soil and Nitro orange 25 Domäne Gobelsburg, Grüner Veltliner, above the market rate) so that the farmer can perfect micro climates guarantee a beautifully afford a better life and not be subject to the SMOOTHIES sweet, clean and balanced coffee with a long 60 glass / 280 - 750 ml btl vicissitudes and price swings of commodities. aftertaste, a brilliant acidity and a medium Energy 32 The Fair Trade price is set by an European- RED creamy body. Detox 32 Berry Estate, Australia based non-profit organization. Some but not Type: 100% Arabica Anti oxidant 32 50 glass / 100 - 1 litre carafe all Fair Trade-certified coffees are organic. Brothaus acai avocado thunder 32 Certifications: FTO What is a Micro-lot? Villa Wolf, Pinot Noir, Germany Matcha power 32 60 glass / 285 - 750 ml btl Organic and Fair Trade are certifications: It is a very small lot (from 5 to 100 bags; Beetroot dragon fruit smoothie 32 usually about 40 bags) from a single farm Holden Manz Vernissage, South Africa A coffee can be certified as both, only one, that has been deliberately set aside from other At Nightjar Coffee, we have developed 60 glass / 260 - 750 ml btl a unique technique where we gradually MILKSHAKES 32 / BOOZY 45 or neither of them. An organic certification coffee because it has a top-notch, 85+ cupping is given to coffee that has been grown using infuse the Cold Brew with Nitrogen by hand. Binz & Bratt, Pinot Noir / Cabernet score. Most micro-lots come from a single Brothaus cheesecake master only natural processes, without the use of This infusion process creates micro bubbles Signature pretzel and peanut overload Sauvignon, Germany farmer, but they can also be the "cream of the that clump together to create a smooth 60 glass / 275 - 750 ml btl artificial ingredients (pesticides, herbicides, crop" from an estate or cooperative. These Blackout shake industrial fertilizers, etc). Organic coffee and creamy high-density effervescence, coffees are unique, fully traceable and have with each batch brew sealed Da Luca Primitivo, BROTHAUS LOYALTY CARD is considered better because some say Nitro eye opener a compelling story to tell. They are available in a chilled keg under pressure. 60 glass / 310 - 750 ml btl 1 STAMP = AED 50 SPENT it tastes better, and it is grown sustainably, Berliner shake only in small quantities, and consequently in harmony with its environment and Cold Brew & Nitro Coffee are best served ROSÉ 3rd stamp - free coffee cost more than regular specialty coffee. maintaining the natural ecology of the in a super chilled glass to preserve the 7th stamp - free morning pick UNLIMITED FROM THE Markus Schneider, Germany location. Although organic requires more These are available at Brothaus punch, balance and flavour; serve over 10th stamp - any cake slice ice if you prefer a longer, more lighter BEVERAGE COUNTER - ICE TEA 60 glass / 260 - 750 ml btl manual labor (composting, manual weeding, as a premium filter offer. 15th stamp - free business lunch refreshment; or mix it up with your favourite LEMONADE / HEALTH WATERS 32 etc) it is actually also cheaper for the farmer, Carmen Rosé, Chile flavours for cold coffee with a sweeter twist. Terms and conditions apply. 60 glass / 280 - 750 ml btl as artificial additives are quite expensive.

6 All prices are in UAE Dirhams (AED) and include 10% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% VAT. BROTHAUS ZEITUNG 7 DEUTSCHE HOSPITALITY - A new dimension of hospitality

Deutsche Hospitality stands for an exceptional portfolio comprising of 130 hotels in 17 countries across 3 continents, of which 26 hotels are currently under development. The unique and varied Deutsche Hospitality portfolio includes the luxurious Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, our lifestyle option, Jaz in the City, and IntercityHotels at busy hubs such as railway stations and airports.

M E , M Y O U N I C H & S T E I G E N B E R G E R MODERN BAVARIAN LIFESTYLE Our new hotel in Munich combines traditional Bavarian hospitality with what you would expect from a modern, superior hotel. Elegant design with Bavarian lifestyle and a unique culinary concept will make your stay with us unforgettable. Discover Schwabing, Munich's cultural center in all its variety - the Steigenberger way.

THE TRENDY DISTRICT The Steigenberger Hotel Munich opens its KAFFEEKLATSCH Sharing a slice of the German lifestyle doors. In the heart of Schwabing, right next to the famous English Garden, you can Enjoying Kaffee und (coffee and in German living rooms on a Sunday experience pure relaxation and indulgence cake) is much more than just a typical afternoon. And it is still cultivated to this day, as well as art, culture and exclusive shopping German snack between three and four in except for the fact that in Germany we love to opportunities. With great transport links, the afternoon - it’s an essential part of the have cake every day! you can quickly and easily reach the center German way of living. When we meet to have of Munich, the soccer stadium, the conference Kaffee und Kuchen, we call it Kaffeeklatsch. The essential German cakes, such as center and the Theresienwiese. Translating this word into English would Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (black forest not do it any justice, because it is so much cake), Frankfurter Kranz (Frankfurt crown NOTHING QUITE LIKE THIS RELAX IN A BEER KEG and palate-flattering snacks are served to more than the sum of its parts. This is a time cake) or Apfelstrudel (apple strudel), are you and your loved ones. Homemade dishes known the world over and are all available 9 suites and 283 guest rooms equipped with You have never been in a sauna quite like this for us to strengthen our family bonds and cooked with beer, our chefs will do magic here at Brothaus. every comfort imaginable await you. Enjoy one. For all your relaxation needs, we have deepen our friendships, share secrets, end panoramic views over the city and of the Alps with food classics as well as their very extraordinary fitness and wellness facilities, fights, and celebrate birthdays, promotions, Living thousands of kilometers away from own creations. anniversaries, home comings, farewells through floor to ceiling windows. Discover measuring 300 m², all styled to look like home your friends become family. Having the true Bavarian way of comfort. and just about anything else that deserves a beer factory. Enjoy your sauna session a Kaffeeklatsch at Brothaus is the perfect a celebration! in one of our kegs, made from wood or ‘time-out’ to recharge and relax, and an SAY CHEERS copper. There is also a relaxation room with The tradition is similar to the Japanese Tea opportunity to treat yourself to an authentic Lively and passionate, yet casual, is how you an outdoor terrace, a biosauna, a Finnish Ceremony and the Great British afternoon taste of Germany. will experience the cuisine here, in a warm sauna, a steam room, experience showers tea. It originated in the 17th century in the By the way, it is not true that Germans are and modern Bavarian ambience. and a fitness facility. typical German Kaffeehaus (coffee house), too strict. If you don’t like coffee, you can Kaffeeklastch Whether eating in the restaurant with its which served as meeting place for writers and L UCULLAN FEASTS also have a cup of tea or a hot chocolate. An artistic interpretation by German open kitchen area or at the bar with friends artists, as a retreat for confidential meetings Guten Appetit! artist Leonore Zimmermann watching the soccer game - enjoying Fresh from the market to your plate - food or even as a secret place for a rendezvous. your meal together is important at the is an experience when you stay with us. From there, inviting friends and family for - Corinna Rösner ©Leonore Zimmermann Steigenberger Hotel Munich. Bavarian delicacies, international specialties coffee and cake soon became a fine tradition PR/Marketing, Deutsche Internationale Schule Dubai

8 BROTHAUS ZEITUNG BROTHAUS ZEITUNG 9 FROM GERMANY TO DUBAI - ME, MY CAT Fun Facts about Germany AND A MOTORBIKE ADVENTURE

• Beer is officially considered as food The longest word published in the is One Hundred and One Nights. in . Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft A life-changing journey with • The most common last name is Müller. (79 letters). Try saying that five times fast. an unusual companion. • There are more than 500 types of bread Day 37/102: in Germany and there is even a German It was already late afternoon when Mogli bread museum in the city of Ulm. FUN FACTS and I, after a 4 hour ride on dirt roads, • Gummy bears were invented by a German. reached the incredibly beautiful Kabak Valley in Turkey. • 800 million currywurst are eaten Prost! in Germany each year. I put up my tent on a wooden platform Prost! that was only a 30min hike away from • While it is called Oktoberfest, it actually the picturesque beach and the gorgeous starts in September. valley that it was overlooking and, naturally, • 65% of the Autobahn (highway) has started making my way down to the sea. no speed limit. As I began walking down the bumpy path • The first printed book was in German. that led to the beach, I could hear a faint meow. I thought that I must be mistaken • German is the third most commonly but then I turned around to see Mogli taught language worldwide. standing on a big rock, crying out! • The Christmas tree (Tannenbaum) tradition She was very excited when I called her, came from Germany. caught up in no time and then started tagging • Most taxis in Germany are Mercedes. along. Until she was attacked by a couple of dogs. Now, dogs are something that she is really afraid of and there is no way that a dog would be quick enough to catch her, but that also meant that Mogli was now hiding and afraid to come out. There was My place to be: nothing to do but to wait! By the time she came out of her hideout it had gotten dark already and, not being able to see the way home anymore, I started walking in the direction that we came from, sofa 22H. to get lost eventually. That was when Mogli stopped following me, crying out again. But when I went back to get her, she ran off to another turn and so I decided to give it a shot and let her lead the way. It seemed that Mogli remembered every step we took and she Premium Economy Class: always stopped and waited for me to catch up too! She brought us all the way back for those who want more to the tent and I was amazed by such an awesome experience and relieved to know that she’d probably never get lost accidentally. On August 24th 2017, Mogli, a rescue cat that found me in the streets of Morocco and I set out for an epic journey on a motorbike. We started in Rosenheim, in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, visited 12 countries and arrived in Dubai on the 3rd of December 2017, after 102 days, 13,000km and countless adventures. The next trip will bring us to India and you can follow our adventures on Instagram (@motomogli). - Martin

10 BROTHAUS ZEITUNG BROTHAUS ZEITUNG 11 German cars and Dubai - a perfect fit Explore untouched GERMAN coastlines & breathtaking islands Germany, a country of poets and thinkers, is also well known for its engineering wealthy citizens from close-by Hamburg. tradition. With a long history of world-class Designer stores and chic restaurants line design and innovation, cars are a source of the main streets and many tourists visit the national pride and almost all German car island in hopes of sighting celebrities. No brands today have been around for over 100 wonder, Sylt is one of the most expensive years. An interesting fact is that some started places in Germany to buy a house. Sylt boasts their business in a different industry, i.e. a wonderful combination of rustic scenery as a pure engine producer for airplanes or and modern accommodation options. A manufacturer of motor bikes. When it comes short walk from thatched roof cottages and to cars I see myself as a true German and beautiful countryside, you can make a splash petrol-head! Since the Lifestyle and Fashion at the beach and stay in a luxurious resort blog PEPPER AND GOLD was founded in or in a quaint boutique hotel – there is truly July 2015 cars have played an essential role something for everyone. It is also popular and are a big part of its content still today. to rent bicycles and tour the island that way. Seafood is on every restaurant’s menu, Traveling to Dubai over the past ten years my next blog. A relaxed atmosphere in a nice meetings, or just good food and some tasty and with over 200 restaurants and eateries, I would describe the city as a well-known coffee shop is always enjoyable, but for me it German bread or cake at their Brothaus lovers of good food are wonderfully spoilt hotspot for luxury cars among the world’s can also become an inspirational environment bakery. I can recommend the Brotburger, for choice on the island. Make sure to try the leading cities. This makes it an ideal location for creative work and a moment of peace in as my all-time favorite there. delicious North Sea crabs and fresh oysters. for me as a blogger. Here I can find the the midst of Dubai’s hectic 24-hour lifestyle. best in both German and other international Enjoy your stay, dear reader! And if you want DISCOVERING THE BALTIC SEA to see more about our blogger work just head brands as the streets are literally filled with I enjoyed a wonderful first stay at the With its calm waters, pristine sandy beaches, rare and high-performance cars around every Steigenberger Business Bay back in early to www.pepperandgold.de . picturesque sandstone cliffs and shallow corner. To digest all this excitement, I often 2016, and based on their excellent service and - Dirk Wagner bays, the shores of the Baltic Sea (Ostsee) are go to a nice café or restaurant and enjoy a attention to detail, I’ve been a frequent guest German expat and blogger, living in Dubai since 2016 among the loveliest landscapes the country good coffee or meal, where I can also write ever since. Great for events and business Visitors contemplating a trip to Germany may have certain images in mind: Oktoberfest, has to offer. The region is very popular Neuschwanstein Castle, or the Cologne Cathedral. among German vacationers, and while Also the cities of Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin and Hamburg are well-known travel destinations there is a wide range of hotels available, and entice thousands of visitors each year with their rich cultural offerings and great it is advisable to book well in advance as shopping facilities. places fill up fast. Absolute must sees are: Usedom island’s seaside resorts towns: Many regions of Northern Germany however are lesser known to most tourists and many Ahlbeck, Bansin and Heringsdorf, with their forget that the country has extensive water borders and many islands. This is going to change, beautiful, perfectly preserved 19th-century since the highly respected travel guide Lonely Planet selected Northern Germany for their white villas. Heringsdorf is one of the oldest Top 10 List of places to visit. and biggest seaside resorts on the island of FASCINATING NORTH SEA Usedom. It was presented with the Premium Thalasso Europe award in 2008, a testament Get enchanted by the beautiful Frisian to the high quality of treatments on offer. A Islands in the North Sea (Nordsee), each 10-kilometre promenade links Heringsdorf characterised by endless white beaches, with its neighbours, Ahlbeck and Bansin. impressive dunes and fresh air with a salty The three 'imperial' resorts remain impressive tang. The Wadden Sea National Park, today with their iconic architecture and lavish recognised by Unesco in 2011 as a World parks - a reminder of days gone by, when the Heritage site for being one of the last German aristocracy holidayed here. remaining natural large-scale intertidal ecosystems, is a special destination with WISMAR - NORTHERN TREASURE its own appeal for travellers interested in OF THE BALTIC sustainable tourism. Along a 450km-long This port city on the Baltic Coast is another stretch of the north coast of Germany, huge fascinating destination in Northern Germany tides make the sea go out an impressive loaded with historic architecture that is length of averagely 10km twice a day, surprisingly well preserved. Here, you can revealing a vast open area, where you can sense the legacy of the Hanseatic League spot many birds, seals and crabs. This is in beautiful old quarters created with the one of the top locations for “wattwandern”, typical black and red bricks. Wismar has as mudflat hiking is called in Germany. been under Swedish rule at times, giving a Something definitely worth seeing. diverse cultural atmosphere to the city to EXPERIENCE NATURE & HIGH LIFE this day. Wismar is also a popular place for ON SYLT ISLAND harbor cruises, which can be very scenic and romantic around sunset. One of Germany’s most popular and posh islands is called Sylt, which belongs to the For more info, visit www.germany.travel Frisian Islands group and is a well-known resort destination for Germans, especially

12 BROTHAUS ZEITUNG BROTHAUS ZEITUNG 13 events at steigenberger germany at Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

The UAE’s annual celebration of the written 6 writing competitions. The best-known and spoken word, the Emirates Airline is the Montegrappa Prize. Festival of Literature, has the strongest ever line-up for its 10th anniversary event, which A few German writers have participated takes place from 1-10 March 2018. at the festival. Two years ago famous crime writer Sebastian Fitzek was present, Imagine only 65 authors participated in 2009 which was a highlight for the German and since then, more than 1000 writers have speaking community. presented their works. Now the festival has established itself as one of the most important This year Souad Mekhennet will represent literary festivals in the world. Germany. The journalist from Frankfurt, with This year’s landmark event features some of a Turkish-Moroccan background, works as the biggest names in the poetry world, taking reporter for the Washington Post. Mekhennet the stage for a truly unique performance. received for her latest work ʻI Was Told to ‘For the Love of Words’ celebrates the Come Alone: My Journey Behind the Lines power of poetry across cultures, within the of Jihad,ʼ the Daniel Pearl Award in 2017. magnificent setting of Dubai Opera. This For her whole life, Souad Mekhennet has had exceptional evening presents a once in a to balance the two sides of her upbringing lifetime gathering of the best UK and UAE contemporary poets. - Muslim and Western. She has also sought to provide a mediating voice between these More than 200 events like powerful panel cultures, which too often misunderstand discussions, interviews, exciting workshops each other. and master classes with 180 authors involved, are announced. In addition, there are cooking - Berit Paton Reid Germany's entry to Emirates Airline demonstrations, literary lunches and even German author in Dubai Festival of Litrature, 2018

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STEIGENBERGER HOTEL BUSINESS BAY, Al Abraj Street /marasi drive, Dubai | Tel: +971 4 369 0000 Black Forest (A G D E) - contains alcohol Lotus (G D E) Whole cake - AED 420 | Slice - AED 40 | Weight - 2.7 kg Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 2 kg Traditional black forest, moist chocolate sponge layered A moist chocolate cake filled with lotus spread, covered with cherry compote that contains Kirschwasser and with frosting and topped with crushed freshly whipped cream, enclosed in bitter sweet lotus chocolate shavings Pistachio (G N D E) Bienenstich (Beesting) (G D N E) Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 2 kg Whole cake - AED 160 | Slice - AED 25 | Weight - 1.8 kg Moist chocolate fudge sponge layered with German dessert made of a sweet yeast dough with a a rich pistachio filling and covered baked-on topping of caramelized almonds and filled in dark chocolate ganache with a vanilla custard buttercream Lemon and Raspberry Cake (G D E) Sacher Cake (G D E) Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 2 kg Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 1.5 kg Light and fluffy lemon chiffon sponge laced with fresh Traditional sacher cake, moist dark chocolate sacher raspberry and layered with fresh zesty lemon frosting sponge sandwiched with apricot jam and enrobed in dark chocolate ganache Blueberry White Chocolate Cake (G D E) Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 1.7 kg Linzer Cake (G N E) Blueberry layered with white Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 1.4 kg chocolate frosting A holiday classic tradition, made with raspberry jam, ground almonds, with a lattice design on top of Coconut and Lychee Chiffon Cake the pastry Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 1.8 kg Fluffy lychee chiffon accompanied with a light coconut frosting Frankurter Kranz (G N E) Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 1.8 kg (G N D E) A German traditional sponge cake filled with raspberry Whole Whole cake - AED 380 | Slice - AED 40 | Weight - 2.2 kg jam and buttercream, covered with , and topped Traditional cheesecakes in different flavours such as, with red glazed cherries classic, mixed berries, lemon, cookie dough, snickers, oreo, caramel, and pecan German Cheese Cake (G D E) Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 1.3 kg Nutella Cake (G N D E) A light and creamy cake, keeping the traditional taste, Whole cake – 185 | Slice – 30 | Weight – 2kg bursting with refreshing lemon and lime flavour A rich chocolate cake, made with moist chocolate sponge and Nutella buttercream, topped with (G N D E) chocolate glaze and roasted Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 2 kg Lightly spiced, dense carrot and nut cake, layered with smooth cream cheese frosting

Red Velvet Cake (G D E) Whole cake - AED 185 | Slice - AED 30 | Weight - 2 kg A moist velvet soft sponge sandwiched with a rich smooth vanilla cream cheese frosting

D - Dairy, N - Nuts, G - Gluten, E - Eggs, A - Alcohol | Weights of whole cakes may vary by 5%

All prices are in UAE Dirhams (AED) and include 10% municipality fee, 10% service charge and 5% VAT.

For more information or to place an order please call +971 4 369 0000 STEIGENBERGER HOTEL BUSINESS BAY | Al Abraj Street/Marasi Drive , Dubai | dubai.steigenberger.com