I need to be in Düsseldorf this weekend, Thursday-Saturday. Never been--any recommendations for great beer bars, breweries, restaurants, and shops for takeaway?
yep, got to visit the main alt pubs, uerige, schumacher, fuchshen and schlussel and the new (ish) kid on the block, kurzer. most if not all of these places sell beer to take out aswell
Here's a great piece from the NY Times that you might find helpful: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/03/travel/36-hours-in-dusseldorf-germany.html?_r=1 I know Uerige sells beer for takeaway (as well as proper glassware), I assume the others do as well. I love the Altstadt there, have fun!