AWESOME BERLIN After more than six months (!), the outdoor areas of bars, cafés and restaurants in Berlin can finally reopen. From May 21st, guests can enjoy a meal and/or a drink in their favorite terraces, following some rules: They must present: a negative corona test not older than 24 hours, a proof of complete COVID-19 vaccination or a positive PCR test that is at least 28 days and no more than six months old. Also, most of the eateries require reservation. However, you can try your luck and make the registration on the spot. For this, having the Lucca app on your phone makes the process ..read more

AWESOME BERLIN 2020… Words are not enough to describe the nightmare this year has been! While living this terrible experience, do yourself a favor and enjoy at home the best of the most renowned eateries in Berlin. Check out below a selection of the best holidays menus you can order in Berlin. Horváth: The Austrian restaurant on Paul-Lincke-Ufer in Kreuzberg is offering a 4-course festive menu created by the starred chef Sebastian Frank. The box of delicacies is ready packed and includes: mushroom liver cream with Butterstriezel (the best bread you can have in Berlin right now!), apricot stone ..read more

AWESOME BERLIN This “What to do this weekend in Berlin” guide starts with a sad note: in an effort to slow the spread of the corona virus, Berlin banned gatherings of 1,000 people or more and announced the closure of state-run theaters and concert halls until at least April 19th. Smaller and private venues are not (and hopefully will not be!) forced yet to cancel their programe for the next weeks, but double check them out as the pandemic develops. Thursday Mar 12nd: Patrick Watson @ Metropol BerlinBergamotte Pop Up Dschungel With unique green plants, fresh and dried flower creations and lots ..read more

AWESOME BERLIN This weekend’s highlight is the International Women’s Day on Sunday, which is, since last year, a public holiday in Berlin! To celebrate it, the Berlin Feminist Week kicks off on Thursday with a full movie program made by women, PoC and queer filmmakers; the C/O Berlin opens its new exhibition with works of Linda McCartney, Francesca Woodman and Sophia Tun; Yumna Al-Arash presents her latest artworks at Anahita Contemporary, and the party for girls* who are looking for girls*, brought by the Vienna collective WET at ://about party. And for this weekend guide, our guest curator M ..read more

AWESOME BERLIN This weekend in Berlin brings three must-go to concerts: Hans-Joachim Roedelius & Arnold Kasar,  Weval with complete band and Ásgeir. But if art is your thing, just don’t miss the hot opening of the first major European retrospective from the Emirati artist Hassan Sharif; also hot, the Daimler Art Collection presents the group exhibition 31 Women. Our beloved Klunkerkranich finally reopens its doors and at last, but not least, The Parrish, one of the best dance music DJ in the world, plays all night long at Prince Charles. It is only the beginning. Check out our weekend’s pi ..read more

AWESOME BERLIN From the last weekend in November until right after Christmas, the Berlin is “inundated” with some of the most magical and enchanting Christmas markets. In fact, there are more than 60 of those throughout the city. Locals gather together to celebrate and get cozy while drinking mulled wine, beer and eating some of the most yummy German street food. Another favorite activity at Christmas Markets in Berlin is, of course, shopping for hand made Christmas decorations and trinkets. Several vocal and musical groups provide for a fun entertainment program. Not all Christmas Markets in ..read more

AWESOME BERLIN Opened less than six months ago, Bonvivant is already a “junior institution” in the Akazienkiez, the coolest neighborhood in the Schöneberg district. The first vegetarian cocktail bar in Germany blends exciting cuisine with indulgent cocktails. The kitchen is headed by Ottmar Pohl-Hoffbauer, a member of the Slow Food Germany’s Chef Alliance, bringing the essence of his philosophy to the table: sustainability with flavor, without compromising the quality of the food. In addition to using organic produce and most of the herbs grown in his own garden, the chef maintains a close rel ..read more

AWESOME BERLIN Located at Mommsenstrasse, just a few streets away from busy Kurfürstendamm, a well known institution for great wine starts a new chapter by changing its name to Christopher’s offering great international fine dining cuisine. Originally located in Mitte, the former winebar Schwein has recently moved to Charlottenburg. The new name didn’t come by accident: the chef Christopher Kümper, who was recently appointed the newcomer of the year by the board of Berlin master chefs and awarded with 15 points by the Gault Millau, runs the stoves of his new eponymous restaurant.  Photo: Chris ..read more

AWESOME BERLIN When in search of culinary adventures, many tend to look to east Berlin. However, it can be easily noted that the restaurant scene in the west is recently evolving. Just one parallel street away from infamous Kurfürstendamm, well known for its fancy shops and many tourists, a great restaurant has made a name for itself, enriching the area with a perfect combination of innovative taste, high quality products and a metropolitan ambiance. The Catch is the second installment of its kind, the first has become a highlight among the gourmet restaurants in Latvia’s capital Riga. Core co ..read more

AWESOME BERLIN The beautiful Kastanienallee, just next to Zionskirchplatz, is home to Nauta Berlín, a pisco bar and restaurant where traditional Peruvian food gets a Japanese flair. The address is a very exciting place to experience thought provoking fusion cuisine. The Peruvian-born chef and owner’s passion for their home country is ubiquitous. The Japanese influence is not only reflected in the food; it’s also omnipresent through the interior, combining the Japanese minimalism with the rich colors of Peru. Photo: Marc RomeroAlthough we don’t want to spoil anything, we have to admit that we r ..read more