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The first edition of the Latin Food & Dance Festival will take place on July 25–26, 2026 at Jules B-Part, located at Luckenwalder Str. 6b, 10963 Berlin (Gleisdreieck). The event is organized by Berlin Italian Communication and runs on both days from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
A new lunch-focused restaurant called hier. (=here) opened on June 1, 2026, at AchtBerlin, Schönhauser Allee 8 in Berlin. The concept centers on regional sourcing, seasonal cooking, and a deliberately compact menu designed for weekday lunch service.
Alongside BYBLOS and Salhino, two Berlin establishments are celebrating the coveted award for exceptional value for money – just one week before the grand Michelin star ceremony in Frankfurt.
The Jewish Community of Berlin invites you to a unique culinary experience. On June 21, 2026, the courtyard of the New Synagogue on Oranienburger Straße will transform into a vibrant marketplace of flavors. The 5th Kosher Street Food Festival offers a day full of aromas, culture, and family-friendly fun – and free admission.
Does a hot dog from a Marriott hotel hold up against street food competition? We checked the reviews and the menu.
Berlin is getting three new additions to the Michelin Guide. Starting in June 2026, Norms, Byblos, and Salhino will be officially listed on the platform.
With the start of the warmer months, the JW Steakhouse Berlin is bringing back its weekly weekend event. Every Saturday from 15:00 to 18:00, the “Saturday Social” offers a BBQ on the terrace.
For the eighth time, the Italian Street Food Festival will take place at Osthafen Berlin. On June 6 and 7, 2026, the venue at Alt Stralau 1-2 will host what the organizers describe as Germany’s largest open-air event dedicated to regional Italian street food.
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).
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” .
