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On Thursdays and Saturdays in Frankfurt’s famous Zeil shopping district, you’ll find the city’s regional, organic Konstablerwache farmer’s market. Meander through the rows of this al fresco emporium, which features cheeses, breads, meats, fresh fruit, and ripe vegetables all straight from the source. Because visiting the grocery is never easy on an empty stomach, be sure to take in a rest and a snack at their picnic tables.

Here are a few of Konstablerwache’s notable vendors:

Quirin
Quirin’s cart offers quality meats, such as beef, pork, and bratwurst. Also, pick up a jug of handmade apple juice.

Schießer
Sample a bit of Schießer’s farm-grown honey. In addition to the pure stuff, they also produce fine candles, soaps, and honey liqueurs.

Bleuel
Stop by Bleuel for your poultry needs, including homemade stocks, eggs and egg salads, chicken soups and egg noodles. If you’re feeling adventurous, try their egg liqueur.

Klinger
Here you’ll find the starches you need to round out the perfect meal. The Klinger stand offers potatoes, stacks of waffles, rye and wheat breads, yoghurt, and the specialty baking yeast Backfermentbrot.

Milchschäferei Herbert
Don’t expect your typical dairy section at Milchschäferei Herbert Mill. While they do carry all of the internationally loved staples, like brie and cream cheese, they also offer some more hard-to-find items, such as Zebufleisch, and authentic German quark.

Frankfurt has a thriving nightlife, open and accesible to international guests of all types. You’ll find there’s something for everyone, whether its a quiet cocktail, a concert, a night of dancing, or a famous German beer. Here are a few not-to-be-missed spots in Frankfurt.

Tigerpalast
Come join the cabaret for gourmet, Michelin-starred, light French cuisine and a show. This dinner theater features revue-style acts, complete with international jugglers, acrobats, singers, and dancers. For an after dinner treat, stop over to the Palastbar to try their top shelf whiskeys and brandys. The shows do sell out quickly, but your concierge would be happy to arrange tickets for you.

Jazzkeller
Open since the golden era of the 1950’s, this jazz club is still a paradise for fans. Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin all called these halls home for an evening or two. The bar and the stage is open five nights a week for your dancing and listening pleasure.

Cafe & Bar Celona
A Spanish-style cafe and bar, Celona is a great way to watch the city go by with a cognac and some friends. It’s also the perfect place to start your evening, with a frozen mojito or a tall glass of strawberry ice cream.

Im Herzen Afrikas Restaurant and Bar
Enjoy an African-inspired meal in an authentic tent-like setting, surrounded by hand-painted murals and canvas covered walls. The charming owner, Asmoron Teckie, not only serves the food but also makes it a priority to befriend you. The meal is an evening all unto itself, so start early.