Archive found | midsummer.

The other day I was putting together a client-portfolio and found this little treasure.

Since today was a bit sunny and I can sense the spring already I feel like sharing:
A lovely midsummer crayfish feast in a private garden …

Making of | The sherry drop | AC11

I have been asked numerous times how I captured the drop of the sherry so sharply in it’s motion – or if it’s been painted in the post-production.

I am a big fan of one-shot-solutions and rather spend more time …

Personal Work | AC11

Advent calendar 2011 – A free work about food. Personal stills and interpretations. Food poraits. A complete three course christmas dinner originally posted as an advent calendar on ninazimmermann.com.

Click here to view the series AC11.
15×22,5cm | Edition 5 | …

Eismacher Berlin | conceptional.

The Eismacher Berlin don’t just make ice cream, they l*o*v*e ice cream. And that is how they produce their favourite treat: With time, passion and love for the detail and product. You can taste the full blow of a fruit …

Spring food.

Spring food shot at the Restaurant Lochner.

Location | client: lochner-restaurant.de

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Kitsch-alarm: “The chapel”.

“The chapel” | Spring 2012.

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Gotta Love Rhubarb.

Spring: Cold at night but sunny during the day. Wake up early because it’s so bright outside. Shop regionally grown fruit and vegetables at the market. Colours! Gotta love RHUBARB!!! Fresh out of the box baked into a vanilla filled …

Berlin Moscow.

Modern russian cuisine at Berlin Moscow in Mitte. It’s a stylish location with a fab bar, a Habanos Smokers Lounge and a rentable private kitchen plus dining room. Check it out:

Location: berlinmoscow.net

Agency | client: Csizmazia PR | berlinmoscow.net…

Nordbahnhof Two Buddhas.

Californian/Asian cuisine at the Nordbahnhof Two Buddhas. Missed this one in Berlin and am so happy about the opening. Especially about the Edamame on the menu – so simple, but my fav snack ever!

Location: Nordbahnhof Two Buddhas Restaurant- & …

Personal Work | Advent calendar.

The NINA ZIMMERMANN ADVENT CALENDAR 2011 is completed!

Many, many thanks to Rebekka Csizmazia who co-designed the menu with me, and Jürgen Hammer who chose some lovely wines to go with the menu.

I hope you enjoyed it and am always …

One.

It ain’t christmas without sherry! Of course there are plenty, but for me personally it’s Harveys Bristol Cream in the blue bottle. Let out your inner granny and start off with an appetising sherry. The sweeter it is, the hungrier …

Two.

First came the appetiser, second the liver … Today I’ll begin with the starter.

First ingredient: chicken, duck or goose liver. Tenderly fried with nothing but plain butter.

You can also help yourself out with some fresh paté if pure …

Three.

The liver comes along resting on a sexy grill striped dressed mango slice with red pepper. What else? Wait till tomorrow!

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka Csizmazia (CSIZMAZIA PR)
Wines: Jürgen …

Four.

Red onion and fig chutney. Tangy and sweet, juicy and reduced to it’s basics.

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka Csizmazia (CSIZMAZIA PR)
Wines: Jürgen Hammer (sommelier, chief of the German Wine- …

Five.

Don’t you just love the smell of fresh and steamy brioche?

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka Csizmazia (CSIZMAZIA PR)
Wines: Jürgen Hammer (sommelier, chief of the German Wine- and Sommelier School …

Six.

Now imagine some tender, soft and creamy liver, juicy mango slices and homemade red onion and fig chutney resting on a toasted slice of brioche. Oh yes, that’s our first course – have a bite!

Happy Saint Nicholas day everyone!…

Seven.

To complete the first course Jürgen Hammer recommends a 2010 Riesling QbA from the Weiser-Künstler vineyard in Traben Trarbach, Mosel. It’s fruity but dry. Down to earth but exotic. Oh what a perfect match!

If you are in Berlin, you …

Eight.

I am from Hamburg and I do like my fish! Salmon trout for example. Straight from the hook and grilled over gas, as a filet or steak. Welcome to the main course.

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina …

Nin[a]e.

Along with the fish comes some fresh horseradish cream. So tearful but so scrummy.

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka Csizmazia (CSIZMAZIA PR)
Wines: Jürgen Hammer (sommelier, chief of the German Wine- …

Ten.

A gay mix of colours. That’s the christmas potato and fennel gratin, soaking in creamy sauce and toped by freshly grated parmesan.

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka Csizmazia (CSIZMAZIA PR)
Wines: …

Eleven.

Salmon, potato gratin and now some Miro inspired beet root salad of red and yellow. Raw and straight from the earth.

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka Csizmazia (CSIZMAZIA PR)
Wines: Jürgen …

Twelve.

No salad without a dressing! A refreshing lemon, olive oil and parsley dressing harmonises perfectly with the beet root as well as the salmon trout and potato gratin.

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka …

Thirteen.

Ah, the main course is complete! Grilled salmon trout and a colorful potato and fennel gratin come along with a beetroot salad topped with a refreshing lemon and parsley dressing. Tuck in everyone.

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: …

Fourteen.

Don’t forget to drink! Jürgen Hammer recommends a 2010 SP 68, Nero d´Avola & Frappato from the winemaker Arianna Occhipinti, south Sicily. It’s not too strong and overwhelming for the fish but can easily handle the spice of the horseradish …

Fifteen.

Last course … What’s that? A pomegranate shower?

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka Csizmazia (CSIZMAZIA PR)
Wines: Jürgen Hammer (sommelier, chief of the German Wine- and Sommelier School Berlin, co-owner …

Sixteen.

OMG! It’s an apple, pomegranate, almonds, raisin, marzipan, cinnamon, apricot, plum … well, what might that make?

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka Csizmazia (CSIZMAZIA PR)
Wines: Jürgen Hammer (sommelier, chief of …

Seventeen.

Hm, vanilla sauce. Creamy and foamy. Home boiled. Yummie!

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka Csizmazia (CSIZMAZIA PR)
Wines: Jürgen Hammer (sommelier, chief of the German Wine- and Sommelier School Berlin, …

Eighteen.

Some of you might have guessed it already: The last course is a fluffy baked apple. Stuffed with raisins, pomegranate, plums, apricot, marzipan, almonds and cinnamon and topped with a creamy vanilla sauce. Now that’s christmas!

Concept, prep, recipe, food …

Nineteen.

A 2004 Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Hengst Vendanges Tardives, Domain Zind-Humbrecht, Alsace is recommended by Jürgen Hammer for the dessert. The sweet smell of the rose and taste of the rambutan harmonise perfectly with the baked apple, filling and vanilla sauce …

Twenty.

I have always been more into vodka than whiskey. But a couple of weeks ago a friend of mine took me to the Chivas Regal distillery in northern Scotland. We tasted the Chivas 18 and I just loved it. The …

Twenty one.

Don’t forget to drink – water! It’s delicious and keeps you running, also on the day after.

Concept, prep, recipe, food styling and photography: Nina Zimmermann
Co-design menu: Rebekka Csizmazia (CSIZMAZIA PR)
Wines: Jürgen Hammer (sommelier, chief of …

Twenty two.

The super doper christmas menu is completed! What’s missing? The timing! Scroll down for german.

TIMING

The day before:
- Shopping.
- Prepare the dough for the brioche.
- Make the red onion and fig chutney. This can also be …

Twenty three.

And here comes the shopping list – scroll down for german:

Shopping for four people:

Drinks:
Appetiser, e.g. Sherry
Water
White wine, e.g. 2010 Riesling QbA, Weiser-Künstler Traben Trarbach, Mosel
Red wine, e.g. 2010 SP 68, Nero d´Avola & Frappato …

Twenty four.

Day 24. CHRISTMAS. Here comes the last piece, the recipe (scroll down for german). HAPPY HOLIDAYs!

First course: Poultry liver with grilled mango slices, homemade red onion and fig chutney on toasted brioche.

Ingredients:
1 poultry liver per person. …

Summer cocktails at the Sage restaurant.

Shot for the cover of the tip Sommerspeisekarte 2011. Delicious cocktails by the way.

Location: sage-restaurant.de

Agency | client: hilker-berlin.de | tip Berlin

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Lorenz Adlon.

Michelin star chef Hendrik Otto testing out some courses for the kitchen party of the restaurant Lorenz Adlon.

Location: kempinski.com

Agency | client: hilker-berlin.de | Berliner Zeitung

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Lochner’s boat trip.

Once a year Gerlinde and Andreas Lochner take their restaurant to the boat: 60 guests, over 14 courses, selected wines, fine schnaps and a lot of sun!

Info and client: lochner-restaurant.de

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Fräulein Frost | Editorial.

Frl. Frost Charlotte in front of her ice cream parlour in Berlin Neukölln.

Editorial shot for the tip Berlin | ice cream special.

Location: Fräulein-Frost

Agency | client: hilker-berlin.de | tip Berlin

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Eis Manufaktur | Editorial.

Christian Günzel in one of his ice cream shops, the Eis Manufaktur in Berlin Friedrichshain.

Editorial shot for the tip Berlin | ice cream special.

Find out more here: eismanufaktur-berlin.de

Agency | client: hilker-berlin.de | tip Berlin

 …

Dudu.

Family owned restaurant Dudu in the Torstraße, Berlin Mitte. Lovely seafood dishes!

Location: dudu-berlin.de

Agency | client: hilker-berlin.de | tip Berlin

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Dos Palillos.

Asian inspired tapas in Berlin Mitte.

Location: dospalillos.com

Agency | client: hilker-berlin.de | tip Berlin

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Lavanderia Vecchia | Editorial.

The Lavanderia Vecchia is an italian restaurant tucked away in a back yard in Neukölln, Berlin.

I havn’t had a chance to try any food, but it sure looked good. What I really liked is how they used embroided linen …

Queen of Muffins.

Small coffee shop with homemade muffins located Potsdamer Straße / Pohlstraße.

Agency | client: hilker-berlin.de | Berliner Zeitung

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Balkaymak.

Mustafa Mete in his turkish restaurant Balkaymak in Berlin. Huge place, friendly staff and scrummy food.

More: balkaymak.de

Agency | client: hilker-berlin.de | tip Berlin

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Wahrhaft Nahrhaft.

Wahrhaft Nahrhaft in Friedrichshain, Berlin.

Location: wahrhaftnahrhaft.de

Agency | client: hilker-berlin.de | tip Berlin

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