Shakshouka at Cottage Cafe

Shak-shuka what? My friends and I said the same thing while perusing the menu of Cottage Café here in Geneva. Eager to try new things, that’s on the upper left of the picture, together with some sliced chorizo and what was called Crispy Chavignol (goat cheese) wrapped in filo with honey and fruits.  All were tasty and light enough for our apero.

But it was not really Shak-shuka that got our attention. It was Sumac. What is Sumac?

Cafe Paris in Hamburg

On one of the rare Saturdays I was out early, I had breakfast at Cafe Paris near the Rathaus of Hamburg. I was so tempted to have one of the many breakfast plates (English, American,
Moroccan, Hamburger, Vegetarian, French etc) but just opted for Croque Monsiuer and Cafe Latte. It was too much. I didn't even finish it after my colleague K came hours later.

I wish I'd discover more cafes like this in Hamburg. It reminds of me cafes one can take for granted in Prague - old world ambience, alcohol available (but why would you have it when there's good coffee?), and one can leisurely read. Well, the last part, I'm not so sure here in Germany. Table/guest turnover is quite quick.