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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.
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.
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” .
As spring arrives in Berlin, three restaurants in the city’s luxury hotels are rolling out Easter dining experiences that cater to different tastes. The Restaurant POTS at The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, the JW Steakhouse at JW Marriott Berlin, and the Midtown Grill at Berlin Marriott Hotel each offer a distinct approach to the Easter holiday.
The Berlin Chocolate Festival is back — for the third year in a row. And this year, it’s getting truly exciting: four “Golden Tickets,” inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, are waiting to be found…
A piece of the German Ruhr region reaches new heights: The currywurst from Bochum’s traditional butcher shop Dönninghaus is now being served at Sphere Tim Raue in the Berlin TV Tower – ironically in the capital, which claims to have invented the currywurst.
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.
The International Green Week Berlin (https://www.gruenewoche.de/en) celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, and Sweden is participating with one of its most impressive pavilions. Under the motto “Tradition Meets Innovation,” the kingdom presents a unique culinary journey through its history—from the 16th-century fishing village to today’s modern haute cuisine.
Why wait until Christmas when you can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year at Bundesbüdchen starting in November? The holiday menu combines the best of the season with international traditions for €65.
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Celebrate the winter season in Berlin with unforgettable culinary highlights! Two of Berlin’s top restaurants—Dieselhaus at the Telegraphenamt and HERITAGE Berlin—invite you to indulge in creative goose menus and gourmet experiences, perfect for family, friends or company celebrations.
