Lars eats, cooks, and travels

The Restaurant Rutz is located in the heart of Berlin at Chausseestraße 8 behind an unassuming exterior. Can you spot the award-winning restaurant here? If not, don't feel too bad. I almost walked right past it the first time. However, once you experienced their offerings once, trust me: you will never walk past it again. The restaurant features two Michelin stars, 18 points in Gault Millau, and a load of other awards that go with this level of dedication. It is situated within easy walking distance of several other Michelin starred restaurants; the area seems to be striving for paradise and luckily, it is not far from my home. Split into two floors, the lower floor features a high-class, yet casual wine bar which also offers food a la carte. Arrival However, on this Thursday night (thanks to my spontaneous decision in the morning to treat myself to something very special indeed), I am immediately whisked to the upper floor and delivered into the very capable hands of the rest

 Another blog? Really? I have always appreciated good and loved great food. Not just the craft, but the culinary arts. The effort and perfection that goes into it. I love flavors, textures, aromas. I love increasing my culinary horizon; it is one of the best perks of the travel my job requires. And if you look at the history of the world's cuisines, you can't help but notice how this enriches our cultures, and how cuisines accept no borders. As a child, I would often speak of opening a restaurant, later. However, it turns out that it is a really hard job, and my talents are somewhat elsewhere. Yet, I have maintained a fascination - some say, an obsession - about how food is prepared, understanding how all this cooking works, and geeking out about methods of preparation, kitchen gadgets, and appliances. For my friends, this is a mixed blessing. I can exalt for hours about a great, transcendent restaurant experience, and they are usually not too badly off accompanying me. Or