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Wanda: A Vegan, Gluten-Free Brunch Destination in Berlin
Wanda, a new pop-up restaurant in Berlin, is quickly becoming a popular brunch destination for those following a vegan and gluten-free diet. This innovative eatery, the brainchild of friends Marion Klammer and Moritz Schwenk, offers a unique dining experience that combines familiar comfort concepts with modern, health-conscious cuisine.
Located in the former dining room of Lode & Stijn, Wanda boasts a stylish interior with green banquettes, modernist light fixtures, and sleek designer ceramics. The restaurant's small but formidable menu offers a wide range of dishes, each meticulously crafted to cater to its dietary restrictions while maintaining a focus on creativity and innovation.
Key highlights on the menu include the signature "Chicken 5000," a vegan-gluten-free reinterpretation of the classic chicken waffle, which showcases Wanda's inventive approach. This dish, an homage to Frühstuck 3000, features oyster mushrooms instead of chicken, and an optional umami koji sauce adds an extra layer of flavour.
The French toast at Wanda is a standout, made with a rice and corn-based bread and served with silky ice cream and berry compote. For those with a sweet tooth, the menu caters to your cravings, offering a range of desserts that are as delicious as they are visually appealing.
The menu at Wanda changes regularly to showcase seasonal produce, ensuring that each visit offers something new and exciting. Prices for main dishes range from around €12 to €18, making it an affordable option for those seeking a unique dining experience.
Klammer, who suffers from coeliac disease, ensures that every dish at Wanda is not only delicious but also safe for those with dietary restrictions. She brings her extensive experience from working at Cookies Cream, a vegetarian and vegan institution, to the table.
Schwenk and Klammer's approach to dishes at Wanda involves using colours, textures, warm and cold elements to create a finished plate that is as visually appealing as it is delicious. The restaurant follows the ADAB philosophy, which stands for All Diets Are Beautiful, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and catered to.
Wanda operates until November, with some uncertainty about its future beyond that date. However, for now, it offers an unforgettable dining experience that combines innovative vegan and gluten-free cuisine with a stylish, modern atmosphere. Whether you're looking for a unique brunch spot or a place for a memorable dinner, Wanda is definitely worth a visit.
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- The vegan-gluten-free reinterpretation of Frühstuck 3000, known as the "Chicken 5000," is a signature dish at Wanda that showcases their innovative approach, using oyster mushrooms instead of chicken and an umami koji sauce option.
- Wanda's lifestyle is reflected in their home-and-garden aesthetic, with a stylish interior featuring green banquettes, modern light fixtures, and designer ceramics, while their food-and-drink menu offers a wide range of vegan, gluten-free dishes that are both creative and flavorful.
