Phillip Turo
A Gonzo Journey Through Berlin's Absinthe Bars
Berlin has four absinthe bars. I don’t think that’s nearly enough. I decided to visit them in one night to see if I, in not becoming a degenerate, might encourage the building of more.
A Bad Cup of Tea Is Worse Than a Heart Attack
A heart attack, if fatal, is over before you know it—but the taste of a bad cup of tea lingers in the mouth, in the mind, and, yes, in the heart.
The Saddest Part of German Cuisine Lives Behind the Deli Counter
German food is sad, and there is no more depressing place to witness the depth of this despair than at the deli counter. Betwixt the perfectly edible meat and delicious cheeses lies a section of strange processed meats that makes customers cry.