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Let’s clear something out first: all over the world people have been eating in the streets<\/strong> since always. In XII century Germany, in Regensburg, the Historische Wurstk\u00fcche<\/em> would offer boiled meat to Bavaria\u2019s workers, who used to eat it in the opposite square. This restaurant is still open and it is known to be the most ancient restaurant that has never been closed. Think also of the Drei im Weggla (tree sausages in a burger) typical of Nuremberg, one of the most popular German street food<\/strong> since time immemorial.<\/p>\n

Similar examples<\/strong> can be found in Brasil (Acaraj\u00e9: vegetables and fried shrimps nuggets), in the Netherlands (Hollandse Nieuwe: raw herrings with onions), in Palermo (Pane ca meusa: sandwiches with veal offals) and in Mexico (Chapulines: fried crickets).<\/p>\n

There is not a single country without a street food<\/a> tradition, but in Western countries, at least in the last decades, this habit had lost its appeal, being associated to an idea of low quality and lack of hygiene<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

A special case is Asia<\/strong>, where eating in the streets<\/strong> never ceased to be a common practice fully integrated in everyday habits. <\/p>\n

The current success of street food<\/strong> can be traced back to the first kiosks in New York and in California, where selling food on four wheels<\/strong> became fashion. This aspect marks the difference from past and present in street food tradition. Only after the merge of street food and vehicles<\/strong>, the concept of street food that is so popular nowadays was born. And food trucks are the keystone of this success.<\/p>\n

Always more attractive and sophisticated trucks, compliant to hygienic standards, equipped as true itinerant restaurants<\/strong>, gave a new impetus to street food in connecting cultural tendencies that push towards healthy and quality food, open to far away traditions and to experimentation. This trend worked backwards on popular habits, increasing the pleasure of eating in the streets during festivals, exhibitions and all kinds of events. <\/p>\n

With food trucks, gazebos, or stalls and temporary installations, it doesn\u2019t matter. Nowadays all over Europe, throngs of people attend street food events<\/a> to spend a happy day with good food, music and shows.<\/p>\n

Undoubtedly, Germany<\/strong> is one of the countries where street food is gaining more success, a true boom that started from its capital.<\/p>\n

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Berlin: street food capital of Germany<\/h2>\n

Who is well acquainted with Berlin knows that the city releases so much energy and has a cultural vivacity that is tangible since the fall of the wall. New trends are either born in Berlin or they pass through Berlin. Street food makes no exception. There are three main events<\/strong> that take place in the city:<\/p>\n

Street Food \u2013 Wochenmarkt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Markthalle<\/a><\/p>\n

Each Thursday afternoon by Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg<\/strong> dozens of stalls offer street food dishes from all over the world. From Mexican tacos to Hungarian gulasch, from Sicilian arancini to US hot dogs. Something tasty for everybody’s taste. Meat lovers as well as vegetarians will be satisfied. Under the roof of this 19th Century market hall<\/strong> that resisted at the bombing during World War II, the mood is fizzy and friendly.<\/p>\n

Street Food Markt \u2013 KulturBrauerai<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Some<\/a><\/p>\n

Every Sunday, in this 19th Century brewery, restored during the ’90s and converted into a cultural center used for various kind of events, street food is celebrated with many of the best food trucks in Germany<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A fascinating place where you can taste Asian specialties, pizza and Italian coffee or dishes from African tradition, in a true melting pot<\/strong> united by the high quality of the food.<\/p>\n

\"Berlin<\/a><\/p>\n

Heir of the Foodmarket of Neue Heimat that was closed after many complaints in 2015 despite its big success, the Kiez99<\/strong> opens every Saturday and Sunday by the RAW- Gel\u00e4nde<\/strong> in the lively district of Friedrichshain.<\/p>\n

International street food kitchen<\/strong> (Austria, China, Korea, etc.), bar with Italian breakfast and a selection of coffee, cappuccino and croissant, cocktails and craft beer. All at the sound of live music by DJs and musicians and enriched by artistic installations.<\/p>\n

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Other successful street food events in Germany<\/h2>\n

Each Thursday in the Spielbudenplatz<\/strong> around 15 food trucks, trailers and stalls offer to the many visitors a selection of high quality dishes of the most different cultural traditions, including some new street food experimentation. <\/p>\n

Always in Hamburg but in September, a huge food truck festival takes place and it attracts around 150 thousand visitors.<\/p>\n

Street Food Festival – Cologne<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This street food festival was born in Cologne but became an itinerant event<\/strong> that takes place in other cities as well during the year: D\u00fcsseldorf, Meinz and Dortmund.<\/p>\n

During the festival, you can experience international cuisine and exotic tastes<\/strong>: from currywurst to porchetta, from crepe to vegan sushi and aromatic liqueurs. <\/p>\n

You can have a small taste of the mood of the event in this video:<\/p>\n