We are always on the lookout for exciting new products that capture our hearts and that we can offer our customers. Our focus is, of course, on French delicacies, but when there are interesting products to discover and taste elsewhere, we are curious and take a closer look … Portugal seems to be a real treasure trove in this regard! This time we went on a little wine journey to the famous Douro Valley ...

Everything used to be better! How fortunate that this claim is not always true … especially when it comes to Vinho Verde. In the past, this was known as a lemonade-like wine with barely 10% alcohol and a lot of carbonation. Today, fortunately, things are different, because the new generation of winemakers aspires to measure up with their product to the "crème de la crème" of the globalized wine world … and: they succeed!

Who would have thought? Asparagus pairs wonderfully with Vinho Verde from northern Portugal! Come by and see for yourself. We cordially invite you to a casual spring aperitif where you can try this crisp combination yourself. When: Friday, May 8 / 5 - 7 p.m. Where: as always at Emser Straße 42, 10719 Berlin-Wilmersdorf

Fresh raw milk butter from Poitou-Charentes, crispybaguette from Wilmersdorf and delicate anchovy fillets from Cantabria – add a glass of rosé to that and you have the perfect culinary spring delighcyte! Perhaps the most exciting discovery at our visit to the Lyon gourmet food trade fair Sirha at the end of January was the incomparable anchovy fillets from Don Boncarte. We are therefore serving you our favorite combination of 'Anchoas' with great anticipation and pleasure at Friday, April 17 / 5 - 7 pm

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Easter photo competition, to all the photographers and everyone who diligently voted! You made us laugh and put us in a good mood, and it was great to get a little glimpse into your Easter holidays. We hope you had as much fun with the competition as we did! At least that's how it looks in the photos. From all the photos submitted, our Facebook fans have now chosen the three winners:  First place goes to Andrea Adler and her beautiful photo from the sunny forest somewhere in Brandenburg ... Congratulations!

This weekend, we would like to invite you to join us! Quite spontaneously and out of pure delight in the new Portuguese products that are arriving on pallets here these days. Philippe fell in love with the region during his holiday travels, and so our product range has expanded a little in the meantime. To give you the opportunity to experience and discover everything for yourself, we have decided to hold a little culinary celebration where you can taste wines and olive oil from the new harvest.

Whether Paris, Miami Beach or the local ice cream parlor – the world is waiting to be discovered … and photographed! So take our bag with you on holiday and into the photo, a delicious surprise could pop out for you. The three winners each have one of 3 Easter baskets to win, brimming with selected French delicacies from our range!  

Sometimes it pays to discover new horizons – often, amazing (culinary) gems can be found there ...! That was exactly the case when Maître Philippe and his wife Evelyne went to Portugal during the winter holidays to soak up some sun. There, they immediately fell in love with the Alentejo region and its wines. No wonder, after all, the Alentejo accounts for the highest proportion of winegrowers in the country, is considered one of the country's most promising wine regions and was named one of the top 10 "World Wine Regions to Visit" by USA Today magazine in 2014. They were particularly taken with the wines from the "Alento" range by the young, passionate winemaker Luis Louro.He has been running the Adega do Monte Branco – the "Wine Cellar of the White Mountain" – in the heart of the Alentejo since 2006. His trade was practically laid in his cradle, as his father Miguel is also a winegrower and runs the Quinta do Mouro. Both wineries are located in Estremoz, a town of 10,000 inhabitants in the Evora district. Luis' career began in the classic way with a degree in agricultural engineering, after which he worked on his father's winery for 6 years and laid the foundation for his experience. To further develop his knowledge of modern viticulture, he subsequently moved to California, where he completed a multi-month internship at a winery there. Back in his homeland, he gathered a young team of enthusiastic professionals around him to realize his dream: the production of modern, accessible quality wines made from predominantly autochthonous Portuguese grape varieties. The Adega do Monte Branco, a modern winery with lots of wood, white walls and panoramic windows that offer views of the stunning valley, was built in 2006 on a hill near Estremoz, from which the town and the castle are clearly visible. The estate produces wines from its own vines and those growing on leased land: Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet and Touriga Nacional (for red wine) and Roupeiro, Arinto and Antão Vaz (for white wine) vines grow on 25 hectares of slate and clay soils. The "Alento" wines are the house's first and most important range. They embody the typical character of Alentejo wines: they are modern, full-bodied and impress with excellent value for money. This has already spread – despite the very short time since the company was founded. Robert Parker has awarded the previous vintages 86, 87 and 88 points, and over 50% of the wine is already exported internationally. One of the lucky buyers is now also us at Maître Philippe et filles, and we are delighted with this addition! New to the range are the "Alento Tinto" 2012 (red) and the "Alento Branco" 2014 (white). They are refreshing, great everyday wines made exclusively from autochthonous grape varieties, which pair well with any meal and should be drunk young.Click here to go directly to the wines: Red, White and Red-White Tasting Box. By the way, Luis is expecting his second child in June this year – we are happy for him and his wife Joana! Further impressions of the winery: Photos by: Adega do Monte Branco

Even if you wouldn't suspect it at first glance: making really good preserves has quite a bit in common with alchemy and requires a special dedication. Above all, the ratio of fruit to sugar is crucial, with sugar playing the subordinate role. Bernard Berilley knows this too, and he makes excellent preserves in the small village of Trinquelin in Burgundy!

After the weekly tastings held in celebration of our 20th anniversary last autumn were so well received, we have decided to make these small events a new tradition of the house, with great pleasure! From March, there will therefore be monthly tasting events at Maître Philippe et filles, where you will have the opportunity to try new and old products in familiar or surprising combinations, discover our shop in a relaxed atmosphere, receive advice, and be enchanted. We kick off on Friday, March 6, with a traditional winter dish from the Aubrac: Aligot! Come by and enjoy this hearty, wintery cheese dish, as it marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring in style! When: Friday, March 6, 2015, from 5 - 7 p.m.Where: Maître Philippe et filles, Emser Str. 42, 10719 Berlin You can read the program for the next 3 months here or click on the image to access the full program: We regularly publish further up-to-date information on our blog and will also inform you via our newsletter. We look forward to your visit at Emser Straße 42! See you soon, à très bientôt,Maître Philippe et filles and the entire team

Interesting facts about honey and its producers: the hardworking bees. What makes it so special and what is the state of bee welfare in Europe? Here you will find out everything interesting about these topics!

Would you have thought that you could fall into a sardine frenzy? It is entirely possible. That is exactly what happened to us during a tasting when we actually only intended to try four new varieties from the brand "Les Mouettes d'Arvor" that we had recently added to our range. In the end, we opened and ate eleven different cans. We compared various preparations and countries. And discovered the hottest sardine on the market so far. If you don't want to test this variety for yourself, you can easily read here what we found out. Enjoy!