Justine Vandendorpe

Cologne

Spotter since 2023

My spots (22)

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Ährensache Biobäckerei – Holweide organic bakery

My favorite breads from Ährensache Biobäckerei are the Überraschungsbrot (literally the “surprise bread”) and the vegan Dinkel-Kamut Hefebrot Mohn.

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Oct 29, 2024
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Alte Metzgerei – Best burgers in Dellbrück

At Alte Metzgerei the burgers and burritos are made from regional products and contain a 150g homemade patty made from 100% responsibly raised beef.

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Oct 29, 2024
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o.k.-international – From abroad to Neustadt-Nord

o.k.-international was founded in 1997 and there you will find objects from everyday life that Lukas Plum found abroad (e.g. in Cambodia or Turkmenistan).

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Oct 29, 2024
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Bai Lu Noodles – Chongqing cuisine in Altstadt-Nord

Bai Lu Noodles dishes can be quite spicy, but you can ask for milder versions, and they offer hot pots with homemade noodles or dumplings.

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Oct 29, 2024
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Holm Kaffeerösterei Café – Warmth in Lindenthal

The atmosphere is both minimalist and warm, and there is a good selection of drinks and pastries such as tartelettes, carrot cake and cinnamon buns.

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Coffee & tea
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Oct 23, 2024
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Impact Café – Fairtrade coffee in Sülz

The Impact Café is a cosy café where you can enjoy pastries such as cinnamon rolls, not-too-sweet hot chocolate, homemade iced teas and, of course, coffee.

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Coffee & tea
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Oct 19, 2024
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Käseglück – Raw milk cheeses in Dellbrück

My favorite here is “Le Saveur du Maquis”, a Corsican sheep’s milk cheese covered with aromatic herbs and topped with a couple of bird hot chile peppers.

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Oct 6, 2024
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Trattoria Salento – Italian restaurant in Ehrenfeld

Trattoria Salento is a cozy Italian restaurant with a covered terrasse and as they cook with seasonal and fresh ingredients, the menu changes every day.

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Justine

Vandendorpe

Sep 26, 2024

About me

About me
​I am a Belgian woman living in Cologne since 2018. I studied ecology in Belgium and Norway and, after graduating, I moved to Germany. I first lived in Gießen, then in Wiesbaden, and eventually moved to Cologne. I am currently working as a Data Steward in an infrastructure and research center in the context of a project in microbiota research. Besides my job, I enjoy cooking traditional Belgian dishes, reading classics, hiking in the forest, and, of course, exploring Cologne.

Why ​Cologne?
​What I love about Cologne is that, in my Belgian opinion, it is a large city where every neighborhood feels like a different town. In fact, I like this diversity so much that I regularly go on day trips to explore a specific neighborhood. My favorite one being, of course, the Belgian Quarter.​ ​I also find people living in Cologne easygoing and friendly, and I very much enjoy the Kölsch culture (to be experienced in one of the many brewery restaurants such as Brauhaus Pütz).​ ​Finally, I also love nature in and outside of Cologne. Within the city, there are beautiful parks and gardens such as the Forstbotanische Garten.​ ​Outside of the city, there are two low mountain range regions to explore: the Bergisches Land and the Eifel.

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