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A new urban street food festival is arriving in Berlin-Wedding. Bites & Bikes combines international street food with sustainable cargo bike culture at Jules B-Part (Luckenwalder Str. 6B).
In a devastating blow to Germany’s capital region, Ryanair has announced the planned closure of its Berlin base effective October 24, 2026. All seven aircraft stationed at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) will be relocated to lower-cost EU airports, while flight volumes to and from Berlin will be slashed by 50% for the winter schedule.
The Ritz-Carlton Berlin at the historic Potsdamer Platz has launched a new seasonal afternoon tea concept. Under the name “A Symphony of the Seasons” , the luxury hotel reinterprets the British tea tradition with a focus on handcrafted pâtisserie and flavors that change with each quarter of the year. The premiere edition is the spring menu titled “Spring Awakening” .
The JW Steakhouse at the JW Marriott Hotel Berlin has launched a weekly dinner series. Every Thursday from 5:00 PM, the restaurant hosts “Tomahawk Night,” a fixed menu built around a grass-fed tomahawk steak that is carved tableside.
The largest festival of regional Italian cuisine in Germany returns to Berlin – now celebrating its tenth edition.
Feinkost Käfer Takes Over Catering at BER. Munich’s legendary delicatessen and catering house, Feinkost Käfer, is now elevating the lounge experience at Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
