The temperatures in February are between eight and 17 degrees.
Cutlery and glasses
And then the cutlery memory: which knife, which fork, which glasses and plates go with what? "The cutlery is used aisle from the outside in. The cutlery for dessert lies over the plate" the expert explains the culinary confusion. "The smallest glass is the water glass, the wine glass for the main course is placed over the tip of the knife."
The bread before the starter The sequence of dishes begins with the amuse gueule, the appetizer. The fine little thing in advance is not ordered, but is part of the service of the house. "You can leave it there if you don’t like it" says Lis Droste. Bread is usually brought with it, sometimes with a bowl of olive oil. The bread slice is placed on the small plate on the left, on which there is also a small butter knife. "You break off a piece, dip it in the oil and eat." But she often observes the Stullen reflex in men: "You smear a couple of slices with the butter and stuff them in." The bread only complements the starters. For advanced users: soup, oysters, poultry, shrimp and lobster
Finally the first course: an unusually composed pumpkin soup. But how do I spoon out the plate? "You can tilt the plate, but always towards the center of the table. If a mishap happens, it’s not the pants, just the tablecloth" Lis Droste explains the correct procedure. If there are oysters beforehand, the shells are picked up and slurped – "but noiseless" warns Lis Droste. If you don’t like the sea water, pull the inside out with the oyster fork. If a poultry dish comes on the table with the main course: hands off! "In good restaurants there is nothing on the fist. Legs are also freed from the bone with a knife and fork" warns them.
Even king prawns cannot be removed from the shell with your fingernails – with a little practice, this is also very easy with cutlery. Lobster dishes are in a class of their own: the scissors are released in good restaurants, the meat is pulled out of the shell with the three-pronged lobster fork, but eaten with a knife and fork. To do this, hold it tight with your fingertips. A "Finger bowl" enough – don’t drink, your fingers belong in there!
The small gourmet spoon To absorb sauce, the service adds the gourmet spoon to the right. This narrow spoon has a notch on the right and is useful for many purposes. For the sauce, to divide the fish fillet or for dessert. If it tasted good or the gourmet portion wasn’t big enough, many guests dip the bread into the leftover sauce. "This is now accepted in many star restaurants, but I would break a piece of bread and enjoy the sauce with the gourmet spoon" recommends Lis Droste. The Bill please!
Finally comes the bill. The style expert prefers to discreetly pull out the topadultreview.com credit card at the counter. "There are no ambiguities. The guests enjoy the evening and say goodbye. Very relaxed." You can also find the tips from the expert in terms of behavior in our photo show.
Winter in Central Europe is no longer what it used to be. But mud and snow really depress the mood. What could be nicer than traveling towards spring? Only a few hours away by plane, winter-weary holidaymakers can leave the dreary weather behind. We present the most beautiful destinations for a sunny spring short vacation.
Spring in the south
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Tenerife is probably the classic destination for spring addicts: The largest Canary Island is not for free "Island of Eternal Spring" called. There nature now dresses in its most beautiful, colorful garb. The north of the island, in particular, resembles a proliferating flower paradise until March. The leaf rosettes of the dragon tree are covered with yellow flowers. And the sweetest fruits are already ripening in the banana and mango plantations. The temperatures in February are between 14 and 21 degrees. One week with bed and breakfast in a four-star hotel "Beatrice Atlantis" in Puerto de la Cruz with flight per person in a double room from 465 euros.
Like a botanical garden
Thanks to the mild Gulf Stream climate, the flower island of Madeira looks like a botanical garden even in winter.
The coral tree is already in full bloom from January, and shortly afterwards the tree-high rhododendron unfolds its splendor. Oleander bushes, cypresses and acacias bloom well into March. Especially in the mountains in the east of the island there are rare flowers and plants to be discovered, most beautifully during long hikes through gorges and river valleys up to the plateaus and mountain peaks. The high point of spring is the flower festival in April with a parade and folklore in the island’s capital Funchal. The temperatures in February are between 13 and 19 degrees. One week’s bed and breakfast in a four-star hotel "Four Views Oasis" in Canico near Funchal costs with flight per person in a double room from 293 euros.
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With its narrow bazaar streets in the old town and the charming harbor district, it is the perfect combination of a spring and city destination. The temperatures in February are between seven and 17 degrees. One week all inclusive in a five-star hotel "Royal Wings" in Lara near Antalya costs with flight per person in a double room from 404 euros. Mallorca has already blossomed too: seven million almond trees will cover the Germans’ favorite island with pale pink snow by the end of February. Flowering begins on the east coast and slowly advances to the west. The apricot blossom follows four weeks apart. The splendor merges particularly spectacularly with the strong yellow of the dandelion meadows on the monastery mountain of Randa. In March they are followed by yellow daisies and white rock roses – this is the best time for a tour of the island by rental car. The temperatures in February are between six and 14 degrees. One week full board at the Robinson Club "Cala Serena" in Cala d’Or costs from 677 euros per person in a double room with flight.
In Cyprus you can experience the almond blossom from February – at its most beautiful in the foothills of the Troodos Mountains. While there is still snow on the mountain tops, the wild orchids are already blooming on the coast and in the hills. And when the orchards behind the Ayia Napas hotel zone glow in the rich yellow of oranges until mid-March, it is the best time for bicycle tours. The temperatures in February are between eight and 17 degrees. One week with half board in a four and a half star hotel "Atlantica Miramare" in Limassol costs from 537 euros per person in a double room with flight. Yellow mimosas and pink almond blossoms: in Sicily it already buds promisingly in February. A little later the island sinks into a true frenzy of flowers. The gorse colors the slopes around Taormina yellow. Who then with the comfortable slow train "Circumetnea" Breathing around the largest volcano in Europe in five hours, it feels like you are in a huge botanical garden. The temperatures in February are between eight and 16 degrees. One week with bed and breakfast in a family three-star hotel "Isabella directly" on Corso Umberto in Taormina costs from 452 euros per person in a double room with flight. >>
Who still knows? The sophisticated Cote d’Azur began its career in the 19th century as a winter destination for wealthy Englishmen. As early as February, the mimosas stretch their yellow flower balls towards the sun, the scent of jasmine awakens the joy of life. Oranges and lemon trees bear bright fruits. And the velvety air, which was already caressing Picasso, actually conjures up the famous shade of blue on the sea, which is usually hidden by the heat haze in midsummer. A dream then to stroll through the flower market in Nice! The temperatures in February are between seven and 15 degrees. One week with bed and breakfast in an elegant and centrally located four-star hotel "Boscolo Plaza" in Nice costs from 496 euros per person in a double room with flight. Get inspiration for your spring vacation in our photo show.
All around is desert and stony expanse – and yet a gigantic city was built out of the sandy ground right here: Las Vegas, the gambling metropolis. Even the foundation was based on the motto "Nothing is impossible, everything is possible". wanted.de has summarized the sights of Las Vegas in a photo show.
Las Vegas is a city of superlatives that literally flaunts records and always wants to outdo itself: the highest roller coaster, the highest concentration of huge hotel complexes, the most bizarre weddings – everything is there. But anyone who thinks of an uninteresting gaming town is wrong. Instead, Las Vegas surprises as a modern entertainment metropolis.
Colorful sea of lights at night
Las Vegas seems like a promise: To huge casinos, in which the slot machines flash wildly and hope for a pounding rain of money. And sparkling neon signs that bathe the city in a colorful sea of lights, especially at night, and consume tons of electricity. But also something disreputable, the attraction of the forbidden seems to emanate from Vegas, as the Americans call it. Why else is there the saying "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"?
Even when driving into the city of around 560,000 inhabitants, visitors get a first impression of the excessiveness and overwhelming strategy. Las Vegas extends far into the desert like a drawing board, and despite the drought, many of the single-family houses have lush green lawns in the front yard and often even a swimming pool.
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