Markou

Take a breath of authentic Frankfurt life at Berger Street and enjoy the small town atmosphere which coexists peacefully with the buoyant night life. As many people live in the four-storey townhouses there, the shops are small corner shops run by immigrants rather than big department stores. You will, however, also find some book shops - including many dealing in second hand books.

After shopping, you could step into Markou, a popular three storey bar and restaurant with a beer garden. The venue has a rustic atmosphere with an innovative cuisine and well-stocked wine cellar.  A wide variety of cocktails and drinks add to the refreshing gastronomic experience.

As you settle down into the comfortable seating you could order your drinks and select from the range of finger food which include mini spring rolls, fried mozzarella sticks, red hot jalapenos, taco chips, barbeque chicken wings, and potato wedges, all served with dip and salad garnish.

Soups are represented by tomato soup made with mozzarella cheese and whipped cream, Indonesian curry soup with shrimp, chilli con carne, and soup made from fresh vegetables. Starters and tapas call out for your attention and the irresistible olive kalamon, pepperonis grilled with garlic, shell fish pan in white-cheese sauce, and grilled, marinated eggplant, zucchini slices with cream cheese will have you lusting for more.

If you like salads then you will be happy to see that the menu lists various types such as olives, pepperoni and cheese, mozzarella and roasted turkey breast strips, Italian salad with cheese and eggs, and baked mushrooms. Guests can choose Balsamic vinegar or yoghurt dressing to accompany. Side dishes such as slide potatoes with cream cheese, croquettes, fries, homemade coleslaw and potato corners with rice serve to provide you with company in between the courses.

Main course follows with rump steak, onions and herb butter or turkey steak in olive oil-lemon-oregano marinade, and Roman's spit - a medium sized, faintly ridged cooking apple - with beef, pork, fiery vegetables and turkey cutlets. Those who prefer seafood could order calamari, fried squid rings with salad and tzatziki, and chopped salmon in lemon pepper sauce.

You could also try the Markou special mixed grill for two people which is popular among regulars. This brings to your table two aperitifs, appetizer plates, pieces of pork and beef, and turkey and lamb fries served with rice.

The menu also highlights a few Italian dishes such as spaghetti with shrimp in olive oil, garlic and tomatoes and penne with feta and cream sauce. Viennese apple strudel with vanilla sauce and original cream yogurt with honey and walnuts fill in the chinks, to complete a wholesome and delightful dining experience.