Of course I drove past it at first. Naturally, carefully and lovingly prepared food is not advertised in big letters. Try the doorknob on the metal gate — it works. Then knock on the door inside. Merkezi is no ordinary restaurant; no temporary location with fancy free food nor is it a charity project. It’s friends cooking for friends, for the fun of it. Their menu is different every time and all based on donations. Hosted by Johannes Budweg and Julia Duboski, a long table extends in an airy white space that is not only a dining room but also a gallery space. While upstairs is all about cooking, downstairs brings organic sounds from a DJ, warming up to the after-dinner-party. To find out more about the next Family Dinner at Merkezi, subscribe to their newsletter. Something else worth trying: a Korean pop-up restaurant at their sister bar Mercosy is in the plan for the next two Saturdays. (Text:Sascha Bente / photos: Rachel Israela)
Merkezi, Adalbertstr.5, 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
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Mercosy, Dresdner Str.11, 10999 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map
Opening hours: Tue-Thu 12-24h, Fri&Sat 18-4h
Korean Pop-up Restaurant: 6.7. & 13.7.2013
