Berlin for my friends -Berlin News from a West-Berliner
Specially restaurant reviews in Charlottenburg area and other news
Three years after its opening, MAISON PAPILLON Berlin is repositioning itself. Since autumn 2025, Head Chef Julius Nowak has been overseeing the kitchen, focusing on modern German cuisine with international influences.
Lutter & Wegner is a Berlin Institution Between History and Commerce. Lutter & Wegner at Gendarmenmarkt is marking its 215th anniversary. The venue’s history is closely tied to Berlin’s cultural development, though today it operates as a commercial enterprise in one of the city’s most frequented tourist areas.
Complete List & Why German Stores Close on Sundays. Sunday evening, the fridge is empty, and you desperately need groceries. In Berlin, you don’t have to go hungry on Sundays or public holidays. The German capital has numerous supermarkets open 365 days a year—especially at major transportation hubs like train stations and the airport.
Berlin is reaching new heights—and it’s doing so in silent, elegant motion. Located 207 meters above the city’s vibrant streets, “Sphere Tim Raue” inside the iconic Berlin TV Tower combines culinary artistry, architectural heritage, and precision engineering to create an experience that is truly one of a kind. As of its grand opening, it holds the official title of the highest revolving restaurant in the European Union.
Reopening of Berta Restaurant in Berlin: Israeli-German Fusion Under Chef Assaf Granit
