I must say, this place is brilliant…read more Venos is located within walking distance from my flat and I go there every so often to simply just look around and see all the things I really can't afford. But nevertheless, they have it all. In Venos you can find loads of fresh fish... anything from swordfish to mackerel to clams to different varieties of squid. It truly is a magical place (okay, I'm just missing the delicious Virginia seafood at the moment.....) You can also find cuts of meat from all over the world here. They have meats from Namibia and Botswana, New Zealand lamb, Australian beef, American beef, etc etc. It is kind of exciting even though I don't really eat meat. You can find guinea fowl, veal, wild boar, deer, and much, much more. They also have a stellar cheese selection, showcasing some fine European cheeses and my beloved la mozzarella di bufala. I'm not a huge fan of European foods, even Mediterranean ones, and this place tends to specialize in Italian and Greek foods, but either way, still a fantastic place for food lovers like myself.

If you are looking to buy sushi-grade salmon to make sake maki at home, then this is your place…read more I have been buying salmon from there several times by now and the fish is always super fresh. My homemade sushi rolls and sashimi could not taste any better. They also sell nori leaves and everything else you might need to make sushi so it's a one-stop-shop if you want. I have recently started to buy my white wine from them as well since they carry Yvon Mau Colombard Chardonnay which I find very tasty. Other than that they seem to have a large selection of all kinds of specialty food items (mainly from Italy and Greece) including a large selection of wines and spirits as well as quite the variety of fresh fish and seafood of course. Check them out if you are in the area - they have free parking in the back.

Buhara Seafood is my favorite seafood, meat and fresh pasta market anywhere in the world. In…read moreDietzenbach, Germany about 20 minutes from Ute's family home. It is a Turkish market supplying the restaurants in the area with sushi quality fish and an incredible assortment of fresh seafood at low prices. I try to come here at least once a week when we are in Germany.

Definitely worth a visit when you are in Mainz! There are food vendors (selling cheese, honey,…read morelocal wine, vegetables, etc.) and restaurants (we ended up with fried fish and potato salad--heavy but delicious!), plus a few cafes and a weekly wine tasting (which looked fun but we didn't join this time), all in the shadow of the beautiful cathedral. This is the place to be seen on Saturdays!

I love open air farmer's markets. In most larger towns across Europe there will be some form of…read moreoutdoor market. The market in Mainz happens to be one of the best in the region. Seeing all the colors of fresh produce and flowers as well as the fresh baked items sold throughout the market will leave a positive impression on your day. You can't help being happy from the experience. If I could only live there, I would eat healthier, drink better wine and enjoy what the region has to offer. It would become part of my weekly journey through life.

If you enjoy seafood, I would suggest coming here hungry. The portions are generous and the bread…read moreis wonderful too. I got the impression this is an Istabul family restaurant. I got the fish sandwich which was huge and the fish was cooked perfectly. My partner got the calamari and it has a very crispy light batter and tender. I wish I had ordered the seafood platter but alas, I was too full. Cash only.

We haven't been to too many fish houses in the area but, so far, Fisch Schira is, without a doubt,…read more THE best. It's a small place; eating outside in good weather and a small dining area in the back of the service area. The service people are friendly and helpful. The quality of food is super and prepared just right and with great flavor. Located in Weilerbach, it's well worth the trip for a great and inexpensive lunch.

Incredible. Family owned and operated market and restaurant. We ate on site and, on another day,…read morepurchased from the market and prepared at home. Fresh and quality products along with friendly accommodating service. Top quality all around. 100% would recommend.