Friday Foodie Fix‼️ Berlin's Tapas Haven Brings Spanish Vibes

🇪🇸 Mediterranean Hideaway on Kurfürstendamm Restaurant: Tapas Berlin El Colmado Address: Joachimsthaler Str. 10-12, 10719 Berlin (Next to Five Guys, prime Ku Damm location) Why you'll fall in love: Pushing through the blue-and-white door feels like stepping into a Barcelona alley—terracotta walls display flamenco posters, cured hams line the bar, and the air smells of garlic shrimp + Sangria 🌶️ 🍴 Foolproof Ordering (with secret tips) � squidInkRice Squid Ink Paella (serves 2 min) Must-order: Cooked with Spanish short-grain rice, every grain coated in squid ink, buried under a mountain of seafood 🦐 Sizzles when served—squeeze lime for instant refreshment! Pro tip: Watch out for stains on white clothes! Hidden hack: Ask for a side of olive oil to drizzle over—enhances the rice aroma 🍤 Fried Calamari with Garlic Aioli Texture explosion: Crispy batter gives way to tender calamari, dipped in homemade garlic mayo 💥 Spotted Spanish locals pairing it with Estrella beer—we followed suit, perfect match! 🧀 Iberico Ham with Melon Luxurious bite: Thinly sliced ham with perfect fat marbling, paired with chilled melon🍈 Waitstaff will advise: "Roll them up for best flavor!" 🍷 Spanish Sangria Vacation in a glass: Red wine infused with apple, orange, lemon, topped with soda🥂 More citrusy than Pico's—order a pitcher (€16) for 3 people 💡 Pro Tips from Regulars Best time: Arrive before 7 PM on Fridays for window seats with street views Value formula: 3 people order 4 tapas + 1 paella + 1 pitcher = €35/person Romance bonus: Mention it's a date for complimentary Churros con Chocolate 🛍️ Post-meal Itinerary 3-min walk to KaDeWe rooftop for Berlin sunset views Swing by designer outlet—Zara Home is on sale! Nightcap option: "Yaam" bar across the street has live flamenco #BerlinDiary #BerlinEats #SpanishTapas #FoodieFridays #BerlinRestaurants