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After a two-month renovation break, Kochu Karu in Prenzlauer Berg is shining in new splendor for its reopening on July 23, 2021, and not just in terms of interior design. Likewise, owner Bini Lee-Zauner, chef José Miranda Morillo, and their team will start with an ambitious menu, where guests can choose between three and seven courses.
“Hedwig Terrace” offers fusion sushi with views over historic Berlin in cooperation with GO by Steffen Henssler.
Actually, the longtime Michelin star chef of the Hugos at the Interconti was never really gone. He just didn’t feel like being hit on by a director anymore for spending too much and bringing in too little profit, while he was pushing mighty overtime. That’s when the offer of a guest, Reinhard Müller, came just in time.
Es ist wieder so weit: Markus Herbicht feiert das 8. Tomatenfest im Schmelzwerk!
Continue reading “8. Tomato Festival in Schmelzwerk!”
Based on a recommendation from a resident there, we visited Mika Sushi. Chef and owner is Mike Nguyen Tuan from Erfurt.
Fish Klub offers fish lovers fruits of the sea. From oysters to crabs and mussels to fish, shrimp and co. The freshly prepared delicacies are caught by independent fishermen using a sustainable fishing method in France. True to the motto “Sea what you eat!”, only what the customer has previously seen in the fresh counter makes it onto the plate.
Jeongwon Yang in the pre-finals of the “Chef of the Year” competition!
Jeongwon Yang, trained master pastry chef, grew up in South Korea and has lived in Berlin for seven years, has qualified for the cooking competition “Chef of the Year”.
Lunch on the Vox Terrace – The Vox Bar opens again- EM Lounge on the Jamboree Terrace
Life comes back – Restaurants, Theaters, Cinemas, Fitness Studios reopen – with rules and restrictions!
In consideration of decreased Corona numbers, the restrictions will be significantly relaxed. Inside, six people from three households are now allowed to meet; outside, ten people from five households. Children under 14 are not counted.
Shopping as well as having a drink or a meal in restaurants and pubs outside is now possible without a Corona test.
People limits for events and private parties are increased. Up to 100 people are allowed inside. Alcohol may be sold until midnight, an hour longer than last. Indoor restaurants also now open, but tests are required there.
If Corona numbers continue to fall, testing requirements will be dropped here as well. Many operators were now still bringing back staff from short-time work or even hiring people again.
From June 11th, tourists will again be allowed to come to the city and stay in hotels. At this date AirBnB and similar are to be allowed again.
The Senate is also responding to the fact that more and more people are vaccinated. 43.3 percent have received the first vaccination, and 19 percent are fully vaccinated. However, the pandemic has not yet been defeated, it said. The principle must apply: Out is better than in.
However, cinemas, theaters, opera houses and concert halls can now reopen with mandatory testing and a hygiene concept. Outdoor sports without number restrictions are also possible again, provided participants can present negative Corona tests. Fitness, sports and dance studios open with appointment and mandatory testing.
Marché officially opens five new locations at Berlin Zoo
