next to a small collection of mid-century furniture. If you’re
fickle when it comes to design, you’ll find this store satisfying
with its diverse product assortment.
Back out on the street, I took a short walk to La Doug on the
Müllerstraße. Much smaller in size and scale than Delikatessen,
La Doug’s living room–like layout and friendly owner, Andrea
Douglas, made for an intimate and enjoyable shopping
experience. Andrea told me how she re-interprets the store’s
layout with color and style themes on a regular basis as she
hopes to inspire her visitors to decorate back at home. By
the time I left the store I had discovered a well-edited mix of
antique items, organic bath oils, vessels, bathroom textiles,
candleholders, and furniture.
After a busy first day in Munich I enjoyed a festive cocktail in
the vibrant and hip Aroma bar. I even managed to make another
purchase, this time some beautifully packaged pasta chosen
from the half of the bar that was turned into a curated shop
offering culinary treats and stylish crafts.
Day two started leisurely—Munich was very quiet on Sunday,
as many stores and cafés were closed for a day of rest and
prayer and having brunch in Café Fraulein. In this charming
eatery, diners chose their breakfast from a menu and helped
themselves to a variety of breads from a vintage trolley that was
rolled from table to table. It was very popular with the locals, so
you may have to wait for a table, but once inside it was a great
