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Falstaff’s 2026 Community Voting is looking for Germany’s most popular Wiener Schnitzel. Here is the full top list for eastern Germany – and why we can’t understand the Borchardt Berlin result.
The travel portal Luxury Escapes is currently offering an attractive deal for the JW Marriott in Berlin. Starting at €150 per night (for a minimum of three nights, totaling €450), you’ll get a room with breakfast and lounge access. This offer is available for stays in January, February, and from May through September 2027.
More than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war continues to take a heavy toll on both civilians and defense forces. In response, Berlin-based restaurant JÓMO in Prenzlauer Berg is hosting “Sip and Support” – a charity wine pop-up on September 5, 2026, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Come Back Alive Foundation, a Ukrainian charity providing equipment, training, medical aid, and humanitarian demining.
Since 2013, Markthalle Neun in Berlin’s Kreuzberg district has transformed every Thursday into a vibrant stage for the world’s street kitchens. What began as a grassroots initiative to give cooks without their own restaurants a platform has grown into Germany’s first dedicated street-food market series. The Street Food Thursday is now a staple of Berlin’s culinary calendar, drawing thousands of visitors eager for authentic, unfiltered flavors from every continent.
Since the beginning of 2026, the Stiftungsgruppe Bürgermeister Reuter has been operating the restaurant ZUM GRÜNAU and the adjacent Hotel Waldzeit in Berlin-Grünau. The takeover is part of a broader strategy: the establishment is intended not only to function as a dining venue but also to reclaim its position as a local meeting point for Grünau and the southeastern districts of Berlin.
End of August the Pistachio Street Food Festival will return to Berlin for its sixth consecutive year. The event brings together international street food vendors, live cooking demonstrations, and a new dance workshop program centered on the culinary use of pistachios .
Where Parisian Bistro Culture Meets Nordic Precision – Berlin’s diverse gastronomic scene has gained a new destination that defies easy categorization. JÓMO, which opened its doors in late 2024 in Prenzlauer Berg, represents the first collaborative project of Liliia Suk, Roman Berezin, Vitali Müller, and Tim Hansen . The name stands for “Joy of Missing Out” – a deliberate counterpoint to the modern anxiety of FOMO .
At the corner of Uhlandstraße and Ludwigkirchstraße in Wilmersdorf, a new gastronomic player has been making waves since 2025. Pizzeria Rasoterra in Wilmersdorf lures customers into its former corner-lot premises with the promise of Neapolitan sourdough pizza and a remarkably confident PR campaign. The press is largely in agreement: “Pretty much the best pizza in town.” A visit with family – and a cautious ear for the noise level.
Ritz-Carlton, Berlin at Potsdamer Platz presents a special summer edition of its renowned Champagne Brunch on Sunday, August 2, 2026. For a limited time, guests can secure the opulent Sunday brunch experience at a 30% price advantage. Vouchers are available through the official voucher shop until August 1 at €157.50 per person instead of the regular €225 .
Air Canada has officially launched a new direct long-haul connection between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Montréal, Canada, marking a significant milestone for the German capital’s international connectivity. The inaugural flight departed BER on July 3, 2026, re-establishing Air Canada’s presence in Berlin after a seven-year hiatus .
