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Trixie Bar in Prenzlauer Berg represents a collaborative vision brought to life by owner Georg Lackmann, bar manager Rachel Dubler, and a dedicated team of bartenders. After losing their previous workplace, they chose to stick together and create a space where guests would feel valued and welcome. Honoring the tradition of naming their bar after a woman, Trixie was born. Trixie Bar is an intimate venue with a vintage-modern aesthetic created with a small budget thanks to staff-driven DIY efforts. The bar features cozy nooks, plush maroon chairs, and comfortable outdoor seating, making it an ideal location to unwind with an Espresso Martini or Basil Smash. And speaking of drinks, the menu features classic cocktails like the French 52, Negroni, and Dark ‘N’ Stormy alongside flavorful non-alcoholic options for those seeking a cocktail experience minus the alcohol. Try the Lavender Rabble, made with Tanqueray 0,0%, lavender, lemon, honey, and thyme. If cocktails aren’t for you, Trixie has an assortment of wine, beer, tea, and coffee. And if you are feeling a little peckish between drinks and conversation, opt for a light snack of mixed olives with dried tomatoes, jalapeños, and thyme to tide you over. With its cozy ambience and welcoming vibe, Trixie Bar is on its way to becoming a neighborhood favorite. No matter the reason you decided to grace Trixie with your presence, a good time will be had by all.
Text: Yolanda Evans / Photos: Isabelle Marten
Trixie Bar, Stargarder Str.13, 10437 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
@trixiebarberlin
Some corners of Berlin only reveal themselves when you explore the city on foot — especially when the evening sun bathes the streets in its warm glow. And these moments are even better when shared. Our City Walk is neither a sightseeing tour nor a running club. It’s about stimulating conversation, new encounters, and experiencing the city together from a different perspective. During our last City Walk, we stayed together long after the walk had ended, continuing conversations well into the evening. That’s what makes these gatherings special. You don’t just discover new corners of the city, you also meet people you may never have crossed paths with otherwise. On Thursday (23.07.2026), we’re heading out again. We’ll meet at 18:30h at Matchasome on Torstraße. Before the walk begins, pick up a matcha for the journey if you feel like it, and then we’ll wander through the neighbourhood together. To end the evening, we’ll gather at Remi‘s newly opened aperitivo bar. Over a drink, keep the conversations going, and raise a glass with old and new connections thanks to an exclusive 2-for-1 deal. Places are limited, so be sure to sign up soon. Participation is free!
Text: Isabelle Marten / Photos: Mohit Amlani
Cee Cee City Walk 23.07.2026 from 18h30. RVSP here.
@ceeceeberlin
I’m not a frequent restaurant visitor, but when I do dine out, I want it to be delicious and uncomplicated, and Luziidelivers on both fronts. When I first walked through the door, I was amazed. It’s a well-lit space, with reflections of the afternoon sun on the skillfully painted ceiling. Beautiful details invite you to scan the space, but the more you look, the more you see how uncomplicated and homey it is. The dark blue shelves in the back are stocked with homemade fermented foods. The bar in the middle of the room gives you the feeling of wanting to include everyone in the restaurant, the connecting piece of it all. Luzii is the perfect restaurant for anyone wanting to experience German cuisine with a modern, interesting touch. Each dish tastes familiar, sparking childhood memories. We began with the starter platter: pickles, sauerkraut, cheese, sausage, and homemade crisp bread. Every component complements the others. Next, we ordered the classic German Kartoffelpuffer (potato pancakes), but in a compact waffle form with a delicious apple paste and pickled radish on top. As the second main, we had Leipziger Allerlei and a wild broccoli salad, both impressing with their flavor. But the dessert was my favorite, because, well, it didn’t try to impress at all.
Strawberries with hazelnut, topped with dark chocolate. With each bite, you can taste the freshness of the seasonal and local ingredients from the restaurant’s garden in Brandenburg. Luzii was founded by Jonas Jost from Hamburg, who trained at the five-star Le Méridien Hotel and studied Hospitality Management in the Hague, where he met Teresa, who joined Jonas in hosting the restaurant. Luzii is the result of their passion for gastronomy, culture, hospitality, and simplicity. Luzii invites not only guests who crave the tastes of childhood, but people from all over the world who want to give German cuisine a try. In September, they’re hosting a pop-up at the Markthalle Pfefferberg, where they’ll serve their signature cordon bleu. It will offer a little taste of what’s waiting for you at Luzii.
Text: Marta Mielcarek / Photos: Mohit Amlani
Marta moved to Berlin nine years ago and has since called the city her home. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Health and Nutrition. In her free time, she writes music and performs.
Luzii, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str.9–13, 10178 Berlin–Mitte; map
@luzii.berlin
How do you like to unwind? With cherry pit ice cream in the sun or a Sicilian dinner? An open-air concert would likely do the trick. This week, CC’s calendar tips reveal where Berlin hides its little moments of pause. A first escape awaits you today (16.07.) with GiGi FM at Hamburger Bahnhof. The artist, DJ, and producer understands music as an extension of the body — a journey into techno, bass, and ambient sounds, combined with performance. Under the title “Sea~rène”, her deep soundscapes meet poetry and ritual-like elements in an open-air setting, with free admission. Ideas need an audience! During the University of the Arts Berlin (UdK) Rundgang from Friday to Sunday (17.–19.07.), eight locations open their doors, offering insights into art, architecture, fashion, film, and design. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover works in their natural habitat and at their freshest stage. On Friday and Saturday (17.–18.07.), the kitchen team from Aerde meets the Hamburg-based crew from Salt & Silver. A meeting of rough sea and urban vegetable garden. Under the title The Fishers and The Farmers, they create a seasonal sharing menu that features vegetables and seafood. Expect dishes such as amberjack crudo, fish head tacos, and cherry pit ice cream. Speaking of different perspectives. At Haus am Lützowplatz, Umut Azad Akkel is currently presenting The Path as part of the exhibition “Holding My Drink in the Corner”.
The journey continues with a walk-in structure that connects personal experiences from Istanbul with the mysterious perspectives of M. C. Escher. A perfect place to reflect on movement through cities, social hierarchies, and the small detours that shape urban life. For those who would rather create their own structures from clay, the Pinch Pot Club by Kleistone Studio is the place to be. Every weekend throughout summer, participants can create their own ceramic pieces without a traditional workshop format — just two hours of working with clay, a workbench, and a bit of fingertip skill. Firing and glazing happen later. Now, a little trip to Friedrichshain. On Saturday (18.07.), Feinkost Sicilia takes over Bar Ysy for the last Sicilian dinner of the summer in Berlin. Emilia Callari brings together her greatest strengths: as a creative, a cook, and a DJ. At the distinctive bar on Frankfurter Allee, she serves up beautiful plates, full glasses, and a long evening. And now for dessert. On Sunday (19.07.), Japanese Ice Cream pop-up returns to P60. Amami, dedicated to the pure and honest flavors of its ingredients, brings handmade ice cream creations such as Yuzu & Cream Cheese and Red Bean, while Deerland Tea pairs them with a curated selection of Taiwanese teas. Further south, the air smells of coconut. Running until Sunday (26.07.), Tafa Bakery‘s pop-up introduces Pani Popo to Germany for the first time — Samoan milk bread rolls baked in a caramelised coconut sauce. Completely vegan and only available while supplies last.
Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Göran Gnaudschun, Ruby Watt, Raago, David von Becker, Gigi FM, Kleistone, Wild Lights
Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstr.50, 10557 Berlin–Mitte; map
Gigi FM 16.07.2026 19–22h
@hamburger_bahnhof
@gigif_m
Universität der Künste
Rundgang 17.–19.07.2026
@udkberlin
Aerde, Am Lokdepot 6, 10965 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
The Fishers and the Farmers 17.–18.07.2026. Reserve your spot here.
@aerde.berlin
@saltandsilver
Haus am Lützowplatz, Lützowplatz 9, 10785 Berlin–Tiergarten; map
The Path
@hausamluetzowplatz
Ysy, Frankfurter Allee 23, 10247 Berlin–Friedrichshain; map
Feinkost Sicilia 18.07.2026 from 18h
@ysy.berlin
@emilyweightless
Kleistone, Katzbachstr.29, 10965 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Pinch Pot Club every Friday & Saturday 14–16h
@kleistonestudio
P60, Prinzenallee 60, 13359 Berlin–Reinickendorf; map
Japanese Ice Cream Pop-up 19.07.2026 13–19h
@amami.berlin
@impression.taiwan
@deerlandtea_taiwan
Tafa Samoan Bakery, Friedelstr.29, 12047 Berlin–Neukölln; map
Pop-up 03.–26.07.2026 Fr–So from 13h. 29.–31.07.2026 Mi–Fr from 13h.
@tafabakery
Since opening ten years ago, the vast cathedral-like Kesselhaus at the Kindl Centre for Contemporary Art has housed installations that do indeed have a religiosity in their ability to provoke awe. From Mona Hatoum’s diagonal steel frame to Alfredo Jaar’s metal cube bathed in red light, these are ambitious artworks, realized at scale. This soaring fusion of art, architecture and history will be on full display this Saturday (18.07.2026) when the former brewery celebrates its tenth anniversary as an art venue. As well as an Open Studio at the Kesselhaus, the rest of the Centre will be offering a program of tours, workshops and performances, plus free entry to all exhibitions. Special shows include a five-hour performance by Montenegro-born artist Dante Buu, whose practice “extend[s] the body beyond its limits”, and “Oral is Moral” by choreographer Ania Nowak, a performance billed as an “open rehearsal of a striptease”.
Sound and video have always featured heavily in Kindl exhibitions, and so it is this Saturday: there’s a performance using the copper brewing vats by sound artist Daniel Meir, and a M1 VideoSpace retrospective that revisits seminal video works screened on the walls of the former machine room (now called “Maschinenhaus M0”). Rounding it all off is a program of outdoor music from DJ Saint September in the beer garden where you can raise a glass to a decade of defining, daring contemporary art.
Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Lekker Collective, Daniel Meir, Uczu
Kindl Centre for Contemporary Art, Am Sudhaus 3, 12053 Berlin–Neukölln; map
Kindl Ten Year Celebration (18.07.2026), exhibitions open from 12h, program begins 16h.
@kindlberlin
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