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Au Revoir and Arigatō – the Tokyo-Paris connection from Two and Two

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Yesterday I dropped by at Two and Two, a very charming café in Pannierstrasse, owned by French-Japanese duo Tose and Eri. Tose, who greeted me for the interview, right away explained to me the origin of the name: “Two and Two is because we are two and from two different countries. I am half French … Read more Au Revoir and Arigatō – the Tokyo-Paris connection from Two and Two

A Little Surprise Next to Tempelhofer Feld: Bohazel

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I must admit that before I went to Bohazel I had no idea what kind of shop I was going to see. First, because their website is still under construction, second because their FB page shows quite a few things… but I was still inconclusive about what the shop is really about. I was greeted … Read more A Little Surprise Next to Tempelhofer Feld: Bohazel

What topic you are looking for? Talking books at Topics Berlin

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I must say that the first year I was here in Berlin I had a hard time finding books in the languages I know how to read. At the time my German was non-existent, Portuguese books are a rarity here and English ones are still a minority on the shelves of most bookstores. I know … Read more What topic you are looking for? Talking books at Topics Berlin

How to eat like an Italian girl – get to know Gaia Bistrot

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I’ve always had mixed feelings about old school décor. Some places can definitely get it right, but others just make the people feel that they are walking into a moldy, rusty hole (some people even like it, but that is not my case!). This all to say that what first impressed me at Gaia Bistrot … Read more How to eat like an Italian girl – get to know Gaia Bistrot

TTT: T-shirts, Tacos and Tunes!

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Archive note: This article previewed the first T-shirts, Tacos and Tunes pop-up at Rag and Bone Man Vintage on 14 March 2015. The event and its customization instructions have ended; the artist and DIY context remains preserved. Archive update: Event dates, programmes, prices, discounts, registrations, competitions, giveaways and ticket links mentioned below are no longer … Read more TTT: T-shirts, Tacos and Tunes!

Butshi Möllers Aufforderung zu einer Art des Handelns

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Berlin ist gespickt mit Räumen, in denen Ideen sprießen und sich kluge und kreative Köpfe finden. So auch im Reuterkiez, in einem Hinterhof in der Pflügerstraße. In den ehemaligen Räumen einer Druckerei tummelt sich einer dieser findigen: Andree Weißert. 2009 gründete er dort saw, ein Studio für Gestaltung mit einem Fokus auf Architektur, Raumkonzeption und … Read more Butshi Möllers Aufforderung zu einer Art des Handelns

Das ideale Geschenk – viele Völker für die Stadt!

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„Die Bienenbox ist das ideale Geschenk.“, teilte vor einigen Tagen eine engagierte Stimme einem offenen Ohr mit, als ich über den Hermannplatz eilte. Was man nicht alles im Vorbeigehen aufschnappt und dann wieder fallen lässt. Doch dieser Satz ging mir nicht aus dem Kopf. „Ja, ja, ich muss mir endlich Gedanken über Geschenke für die … Read more Das ideale Geschenk – viele Völker für die Stadt!

Beißbeere: The Hottest Burger in Town

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‘Chillies have so many health benefits. They’re anti-bacterial, are full of vitamins – they even contain more Vitamin C than oranges!’, Beißbeere’s ChiliHannes is trying to explain to us exactly why chilli peppers are so special. What he doesn’t know is that we’re already sold, ‘…And with the heat of the chilli, the capsaicin, your … Read more Beißbeere: The Hottest Burger in Town

Edgy Berlin meets Parisian Chic – get to know Aurelia Paumelle

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Walking around Neukölln, who would have thought that one could find a high-end designer shop? This is exactly what Aurelia Paumelle is about. A refreshing surprise among the vintage shops and trendy record labels, Aurelia Paumelle is a French designer that chose Neukölln to be the home of her creations. “I’ve been living in Neukölln … Read more Edgy Berlin meets Parisian Chic – get to know Aurelia Paumelle

From Italy with Love – Barettino Coffee and Pistols

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As I have been writing about the cafes and stores in Neukölln, more and more I realize that this Kiez is probably one of the most multi-kulti places in Berlin. A good example of what I am talking about is Barettino Café. Owned by Italian native Maria Olivieri and German born Djamila Imberi, this duo … Read more From Italy with Love – Barettino Coffee and Pistols

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