Spain - Carlos Borreguero

A little peculiarity: Carlos Borreguero was born in 1973 in the Flurklinik in Düsseldorf-Flingern - and has only Spanish nationality. With his company Spanischer Garten, he is now the third generation to import the Spanish way of life to Düsseldorf in the form of food, spirits and almost 400 wines. A true Düsseldorf "Institución " - his Spanish grandfather founded the company in 1910!

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spanish-garden.com

What do you love most about Düsseldorf?
The Rhine, the forest between Gerresheim and Mettmann, Fortuna.

Where do you find a piece of home in Düsseldorf?
When it comes to Spain, I like to go to the various tapas stores such as Sabor de España or the Fischhaus. When it comes to Düsseldorf, I like to go to the market in Gerresheim, where I live, on Saturdays.

Three places in Düsseldorf that visitors to the city absolutely must see?
The Carlsplatz weekly market, the old center of Gerresheim and the Basilica of St. Margaret and the banks of the Rhine.

Where and when do you feel like a "real Düsseldorfer"?
When I go to Fortuna or a concert by the band Die Toten Hosen in the arena!

What do you miss when you're not in Düsseldorf?
The Rhineland way of life!

What are you most looking forward to at UEFA EURO 2024 and what do you wish for?
I'm looking forward to the international fans and hope it will be a great time together. Hopefully the weather will play along!

Your best soccer experience was ...?
The Champions League final 21/22 between Liverpool and Real Madrid. I was in the stadium with my son Max and our favorite team Real won 0:1!

How, where and with whom will you be watching the games and who are you rooting for?
I'll be watching Spain v Albania live in the arena and certainly the games of the German and Spanish national teams with friends or at home around the barbecue.

Your greeting to the international guests at UEFA EURO 2024?
Welcome to Düsseldorf! Enjoy the Rhenish culture and joie de vivre!

Your tip - who will be European champion?
Spain (if not, then hopefully Germany 😉)

Where do you prefer to drink your coffee?
Cøffe on Carlsplatz and Dritan Alsea Coffee on Schlüterstraße!

Which restaurant do you think best represents the typical, characteristic taste of Düsseldorf?
If it's bourgeois food, then Schumacher on Oststraße. If international, then Hashi (Chinese). I also like the French brasserie Stadthaus.

Your favorite bar or pub?
The Liq Bar.

A shopping tip for our international guests?
The stores on Hohe Straße or Ackerstraße. For luxury, of course, the Kö ...