Cee Cee is a weekly email magazine with hand-selected recommendations for Berlin and beyond. Every now and then you’ll find paid posts as part of the newsletter, marked as “Sponsored Posts”. Subscribe here to receive Cee Cee every Thursday and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more tips!
page-template-startpages
Since the beginning of March 2025, Bar Basta has been enriching Casa Camper with an all-day concept that rethinks familiar classics and celebrates radical hospitality. Following the successful pop-up era with Lobb, Arash Ghassemi and Cäcilia Baldszus’ captivating atmosphere and delicious dishes are now available at any time of day, every day of the week. Sit by the large window front (which can be completely opened up in good weather!), the perfect place for people-watching. Despite the hustle and bustle in the central corner, Bar Basta offers an intimate feel – and you’ll surely bump into familiar faces after your second visit. Culinary delights of all kinds are available here: Pop in for breakfast, for example for a creamy scrambled egg with Comté, fresh sourdough bread with ricotta, tahini and warm honey, or certainly a croissant and a freshly squeezed juice on the way to the office. At the weekend, the breakfast is renamed “Weekend Boozy B” and, as the name suggests, it’s not only worth it for the specials on the menu (such as the Ol’ Dirty Basta aka. ODB Sandwich), but also for the drinks, which I’ve been dreaming about regularly since my Lobb visits. Tonight (20.03.), Arash and Cäcilia will officially launch the evening concept, the philosophy of which remains true to the pop-ups: Look forward to an honest and relaxed atmosphere, intense flavors and yes – lots and lots of sauces! The menu consists of changing dishes and classics that come and go.
After 10 pm, the bar opens for everyone and for me personally, the motto here is always: “You’ve come to stay.” It doesn’t matter whether you’ve already snacked your way through the menu or only made it to Mitte now after work; reach for the cocktail menu and be surprised by specials such as the Negroni Sbagliato or Mimosa Pitcher, or order your favourite classic, just à la Lobb. “Our time with Lobb was so special that we couldn’t say no when Casa Camper offered us a permanent spot. With Bar Basta, we want to capture exactly this feeling: You’re in a new city, discover a restaurant or bar, walk in spontaneously – no reservations, no waiting list – and get surprised by the atmosphere, the food and the drinks,” says Arash. And even though I’m not new to the city and Bar Basta hasn’t been foreign to me since day one, I’m always captivated by the team, the food and the atmosphere – and so the city sometimes feels new, but anything but foreign. Like a place that isn’t your home but still feels like it, because you know that family and friends are awaiting you here.
Text: Robyn Steffen / Photos: Arash Ghassemi, Jana Langhorst
Bar Basta, Rosenthaler Str.53, 10178 Berlin–Mitte; map
@basta.berlin
@lobb.berlin
@casacamper
Rustic yet modern — it may seem contradictory at first, but that’s exactly what this farmhouse is all about. The former barn has been transformed into a cozy vacation home, now welcoming up to four guests. The charming stone house is part of the Gutshaus Friedenfelde, located in the village of the same name, not far from Gerswalde, right in the heart of the Uckermark. We wrote about Gutshaus Friedenfelde in late 2023 (see here). The little house, situated beside the larger estate building, took its time to complete, but the wait was worth it. The open-plan living and kitchen area features a modern kitchenette and large wooden table, perfect for cooking and spending time together. Upstairs, lie two rooms tucked under the sloped roof beams, where, if you’re lucky, you can catch a glimpse of the breathtaking Brandenburg starry sky through the angled windows. The decor, much like the main estate, strikes a balance between retro, rustic, and contemporary – with a splash of color. The rooms are furnished with antique dressers set against softly muted walls, and modern chairs sit alongside simple wooden benches.
My personal favorite is the open Bullerofen for chilly days and the terrace with views of the lush greenery. If you’re looking for a getaway for up to four people, this cozy farmhouse is the perfect choice. And if you need a little more space, there’s also the Cavalier House, built in a modern wooden style – complete with a sauna. Or, if you’re in the mood for a larger celebration, you can rent the entire estate, accommodating up to 22 guests. All that’s left to do is find the right travel companions. You can also discover tips for local activities on the website.
Text: Nina Trippel / Photos: Franz Grünewald
Gutshaus Friedenfelde, Ort Friedenfelde 6, 17268 Gerswalde; map
@friedenfelde
To start the weekend with the good feeling of being “on top of our social game”, we are starting our tips in reverse order today. Next Thursday (27.03.2025): Spyros Rennt is a great photographer, so great his emotional images of people and objects that have somehow become human can also exist in catalog form. How convenient that he is launching his new book Intertwined and that you can take it home with you from 6pm to 9pm in Reichenberger Straße. Of course, a few works will be hanging on the walls as well. Tuesday (25.03.) is marked in gold in my calendar: the extremely clever Rabea Weihser, former head of the culture department at Zeit Online, also has a new book, but hers, How we became so beautiful, is about the cultural history of the face, make-up and selfies, injections and surgeries — and reads with the same light enjoyment as a well-researched magazine article. So see you at Publix. For all those who not only like to look at beauty and pictures, but take pictures themselves or want to understand the process better, the EMOP offers a nice event the whole weekend (22.-23.03.): various photo labs open their doors all over the city and explain how it works. Greetings at this point to Jochen Rohner, all other participants can be found here.
As we all know, Friday evening starts in the afternoon and nice and early, from 6 pm tomorrow (21.03.) it’s best to hang out at Laundromat. The Einhundert collective will be throwing a few drinks in Prenzlberg, accompanied by smooth sounds and if you can’t make it, listen to them later on Refuge Radio’s online program. Later on, the party continues at Paloma Bar in Kreuzberg with Into Orbit, the first evening of DJ jiyun kim‘s new event series, which facilitates encounters and connections between cultures and people with its parties and music. Let’s get started with the South Korean diaspora. Getting all fidgety from all the planning? Best to shake it off right away. Tonight (20.03.), photographer Kathrin Linkersdorff is opening her supernaturally beautiful photographs from the microcosm of nature at Haus am Kleistpark. The introduction will be given by art historian Horst Bredekamp. And afterwards? A drink at Bar Nonno around the corner and then off to Studio 1111 on the Potse. After all, Thursdays there are almost legendary, even after just one year of the club’s existence. Aura is the name of the program tonight (20.03.), it’s a so-called Creators Night with VJ and DJ and performance and all sorts of other things, but I’m sure there will be dancing too.
Text: Hilka Dirks / Photos: Chiara Bonetti, Eva Dieckhoff, Marta Pang, Safelight Berlin, San San, Spyros Rennt, Tilman Vogler
Bureau Wolff / Jordan, Reichenberger Str.121, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Book Launch “Intertwined” by Spyros Rennt 27.03.2025 18–21h
Publix, Hermannstr.90, 12051 Berlin–Neukölln; map
Book launch with Rabea Weihser “How we became so beautiful” 25.03.2025 18h30.
Get your tickets here.
EMOP Photo Lab Days
22.–23.03.2025 at various locations.
Laundromat, Stargarder Str.74, 10437 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Einhundert + Friends Hangout 21.03.2025 18–22h. RSVP here.
Paloma Bar, Skalitzer Str.135, 10999 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Into Orbit 21.03.2025 22h
Haus am Kleistpark, Grunewaldstr.6–7, 10823 Berlin–Schöneberg; map
Kathrin Linkersdorff “Microverse” Opening 20.03.2025 19h
Studio 1111, Potsdamer Str.96, 10785 Berlin–Tiergarten; map
Aura 20.03.2025 19h30. RSVP here.
@spyressence
@publixberlin
@rabea.weihser
@emopberlin
@100einhundert
@jiyun__kim__
@sansanmusik
@this_is_celex
@hausamkleistpark
@kathrinlinkersdorff
@studio1111berlin
We’re constantly giving away second chances: second-hand clothes, vintage furniture, relationships. My houseplants, however, often only have one chance to survive in my home. But there’s one hope: Plantclub. This Saturday (22.03.2025), the platform for plant lovers will find new homes for discarded plants at its Retired Plant Sale, and ensure they stay healthy for longer. Most of the plants come in a semi-hydro substrate, which means less watering and fewer pests. In general, the houseplant club is aimed at anyone who enjoys working in a green environment and sees plants as an important part of interior design. But also to those who want interesting facts about plant care, tips from experts, and design inspiration. The flexible rental solutions for greening office spaces are particularly exciting. With the help of their botany-loving community, Plantclub has created a business cycle that extends the life of plants. If a pot is too small or your workspace is too cramped, Plantclub will find a new home for green tenants in the office spaces of its members. On Saturdays, adopt small or large plants that have been lovingly nurtured by the club. You’ll also find plant-based and plant-inspired products from Garden State Candles, Ryoko Senses Salon and local artists in the Plantclub C2 Studio. So, reserve your Saturday (and a corner of your room with sunlight).
Text: Emma Zylla / Photos: Daniel Pecsi
Plantclub C2 Studio, Charlottenstr.2, 10969 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Retired Plant Sale, 22.03.2025 10–17h
@plantclub.io
@gardenstatecandlestudio
@ryoko.berlin
“May makes everything new,” says an old folk song. It might still be a while until May, but you can already quench the emerging thirst for change. It’s the best time to learn something new and develop yourself further. Exactly one year ago (2024), the 90mil Art School was founded in Friedrichshain-Mitte. Since then, over 60 art and culture courses have been offered. The current program includes belly dance and its philosophy and practice, music composition and analysis, a ceramic workshop for musical instruments, vocal activation and songwriting. In addition to the carefully curated workshops, the team aims to create a place of diversity and inclusion. 90mil is wheelchair accessible – if there are other needs that have not yet been considered, the team invites you to find solutions together. Participation in the courses should be accessible to everyone. Discounted places are offered in each course for people on a low income. The courses are held in English by experienced artists and craftspeople. If no suitable workshop can be found in the current program, you can look forward to April 2025 — the summer program will be presented after Easter. At the end of May, there will be an invitation to the showcase of past workshops and classes. There, the students from the spring workshops will present their work, from DJing to inflatable sculptures, documentary films and much more. With its Art School, 90mil not only wants to create a place of knowledge transfer and tolerance, it also invites people to develop further and exchange ideas with other creatives.
Text: Laura Iriondo / Photos: 90mil, Sebastian Steins
90mil Art School
Please write to the 90mil team to get the direct address.
@90milartschool
ANMELDUNG