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MING DYNASTIE: CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE WITH A CHINESE FEAST

MING DYNASTIE: CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE SNAKE WITH A CHINESE FEAST

Next Wednesday (29.01.2025), the Year of the Snake will be ushered in with the Chinese New Year – it marks the beginning of the new lunar year. There are a number of festive rituals on this day, which are intended to bring luck and prosperity in the new year, such as the sharing of jiaozi, which is a firm fixture in many families (especially in northern China) on this special day. Where else can they be found? When I order them at Ming Dynastie on Jannowitzbrücke. Ming Dynastie offers authentic Chinese dishes at two locations, where traditions are upheld. The restaurant also insists on tradition when it comes to ambience and will undoubtedly put you in a festive New Year mood on Wednesday. At first glance, the color red is the dominant color in all the rooms: Red lanterns, red wallpaper and red lacquered tables guarantee a warm ambience. But back to the jiaozi: these are of course handmade here, from the dough to the filling, with a choice of juicy pork, prawns or a vegetable and herb mix, and are my personal “must have” on the menu. If you want to try them all, it’s best to order the large mixed portion, which is particularly suitable for sharing. Incidentally, this applies to all the dishes here: The portions are huge (I swear) and taste best when you enjoy them in a large group. The separate rooms are also designed for this, with large round tables including lazy Susan’s, so that everyone can really get a bite of everything without having to constantly interrupt other people’s conversations.

From classics such as Peking duck and gong bao to lesser-known but no less traditional dishes such as chicken feet and jellyfish salad, you can get an insight into Chinese cuisine here. And if I hadn’t decided to make dumplings myself this year and invite my friends over for New Year, you’d probably find me here. But if you’ve planned a lavish feast with your closest friends or family (whether on Wednesday or any other day), then you should get everyone together and head here. It’s best to book in advance to get one of the very limited tables with a turntable.

Text: Robyn Steffen / Photos: Ming Dynastie, Robyn Steffen

Ming Dynastie Jannowitzbrücke, Brückenstr.6, 10179 Berlin–Mitte; map
Ming Dynastie West, Tauentzienstr.9-12, 10789 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map

@ming_dynastie

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BIG HOOPS & ACRYLICS IN KREUZBERG — THE NEW STUDIO OF NAIL TECH EXTRAORDINAIRE FENNA LANG
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BIG HOOPS & ACRYLICS IN KREUZBERG — THE NEW STUDIO OF NAIL TECH EXTRAORDINAIRE FENNA LANG

It all started with DIY press-ons from the drugstore around the corner. As soon as Fenna Lang was old enough to wear acrylic nails, her designs became an extension of her outfit, strongly influenced by the pop culture and fashion of the 90s. The DIY creations of her youth have long since become a career. She has made a name for herself in the industry with her offbeat designs and has collaborated with Highsnobiety, Numéro and Dior, and even done nail designs for online darlings such as Alex Consani and Charli XCX. Fenna opened her first nail salon in Kreuzberg in December 2024. When we visit the Hamburg native on Hagelberger Straße — not far from Viktoriapark — she greets us with large golden hoops and a broad smile, tooth gems glistening. Hidden behind a bright red door (a welcome sight in the grey of Berlin) lies “by Fenna Lang“, a bright, cozy basement studio originally intended as an apartment, but now provides the perfect backdrop for Fenna’s little world. From futuristic chrome tables right out of an early noughties music video, the iconic “Hand Chairs” by Pols Potten, the perfect comfy leather couch that — as she proudly tells us — she got hold of in the classified ads, to custom pieces such as rotating nail polish shelves and a painting by Tupac Shakur: every piece of furniture in the studio has been curated with attention to detail.

And as with her nail designs, this place is an extension of Fenna’s personal style. She likes to let off steam creatively here. Whether it’s elaborate 3D designs, gel or acrylic, lots of colors and glitter stones or simple monochrome looks — no idea is too simple or too unusual for Fenna and her team. Because expressing yourself with your nails should be fun, and that is guaranteed with a visit to the studio, as is the flow of compliments you’ll get on your new nails.

Text & Photos: Natascha Hamel

by Fenna Lang, Hagelberger Str.42, 10965 Berlin–Kreuzberg; map
Book an appointment here.

@byfennalang

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IT’S RUSTLING AT GOSORI: PAPETERIE & WORKSHOP SPACE IN KOLLWITZKIEZ — RECOMMENDED BY HENRIETTE ARTZ
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IT’S RUSTLING AT GOSORI: PAPETERIE & WORKSHOP SPACE IN KOLLWITZKIEZ — RECOMMENDED BY HENRIETTE ARTZ

Just a few minutes from Kollwitzplatz, see the brightly lit windowfront of the new Papeterie Gosori from afar. The name is Japanese for the sound of rustling paper — it’s fitting because here you will find everything that makes giving gifts and working at your desk more beautiful. Fine Chiyogami paper hangs next to selected gift ribbons, there are greeting cards for every occasion, washi tape in every color, and sustainable writing instruments that are refillable and long-lasting. Owner Friederike Goll, a trained bookbinder and communication designer, combines her passion for craftsmanship and design in her store. Gosori is not just a shop, but a workshop and meeting space. From spring 2025, get creative in workshops and learn the art of bookbinding. The exact dates are still to be planned, but in the meantime, sign up for the newsletter here for updates. With Gosori, Friederike has created a place characterized by her love of Japanese aesthetics and sustainability. The store radiates calm, and the linoleum-covered table surfaces give a cozy feeling and make you want to browse the shelves and learn bookbinding yourself. I’d love to stay a little longer, but I really have to get going, I need to tidy my desk.  

Text: Henriette Artz / Photos: Robyn Steffen

Henriette Artz works as an illustrator, designer and bookbinder. In her studio in Weißensee, she creates drawings, boxes and custom-made products of all kinds.

Gosori, Wörther Str.27, 10405 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map

@gosori_berlin
@viereckenberlin
@yeti_artz

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FINALLY RUNNING — FOUR RUN CLUBS IN BERLIN TO BOOST YOUR MOTIVATION

FINALLY RUNNING — FOUR RUN CLUBS IN BERLIN TO BOOST YOUR MOTIVATION

“Running clubs are the new LinkedIn,” my colleague tells me when I ask him about his running routine. He’s already met lots of people in his running club, he says, it’s a great exchange — I should come along sometime. To be honest, I find LinkedIn quite annoying but running a worthwhile activity. And because my routine has suffered over the holidays, I’m curious (despite the idea of not only having to keep up with the group’s pace, but also with an impressive CV). There are quite a few running clubs in Berlin, so you don’t have to look far, but it might be hard to choose which one is right for you. Here’s a selection of recommended clubs… With the aim of being “more than running”, Optimistic Runners has been organizing weekly community runs since 2023. The meeting point is always Berlin Mitte. And they now even have a sportswear label. I think the clothes are great, but I don’t know whether my running ambitions live up to the brand’s claim. Ante, who see their running club as part of their fashion brand, offers a similar overall package. You can buy their clothes online or at High Snobiety. The running club usually meets once a month on Saturdays in one of the LAP cafés. The LAP founder is a friend of Marcus, Julian and Christian, who founded Ante. The target group: Berlin’s creative scene, friends and friends of friends.

Load, which was founded in early 2024, also runs in Mitte. On “Load Monday”, 60-90 runners meet every Monday evening for a distance between six and seven kilometers at a relaxed 6:30 pace. The founders’ motivation is to bring people together through sport. In the end, I decided to join the Joy Run Collective. On Sunday mornings, they meet up for a community run (approx. eight kilometers), alternating between Treptower Park, Volkspark Prenzlauer Berg, Hasenheide and Tiergarten. The collective’s goal: more visibility, safe spaces and empowerment in running for FLINTA* of Color. The pace is a pleasant 6:30, the conversations are good, and all runners are welcoming. Afterward, a fellow runner invited me to pancakes in her apartment — it’s great to be a running club member.

Text: Inga Krumme / Photos: Joy Run Club, Maurice Pehle, Optimistic Runners

Optimistic Runners
Every Saturday morning. Meeting point: Torstr.62, with alternating running routes.

Ante
Once a month (Sa 11h). Meeting point: one of the LAP cafés.

Load
Every Monday 19h. Meeting point: Mitte

Joy Run Collective
Every Sunday 10h. Meeting point: Treptower Park, Volkspark Prenzlauer Berg, Hasenheide or Tiergarten. 

@optimisticrunners
@anteberlin
@loadmre
@joyruncollective

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SIT TOGETHER & LISTEN — THE LECTURE PROGRAM “MIGHTY REAL” BY GROTTO

SIT TOGETHER & LISTEN — THE LECTURE PROGRAM “MIGHTY REAL” BY GROTTO

“I write a sentence and expect it to be good,” Sophia Eisenhut reads out loud. A large audience sits opposite her in a room of the Hansa Library, listening intently, a few laughing at the sentence (probably those who write themselves). I laugh along with them. Sophia has written the text she is reading. She is one of seven authors reading aloud for Grotto‘s lecture program. It’s called Mighty Real curated by Leonie Herweg and Meii Soh, and pursues the “deeper call to embody emotional exchange, writing, sound and narrative art”. I don’t quite know what that means, but the texts that evening are good, I identify with the storytellers, laugh along and enjoy listening to both authors. I came alone because I thought a reading would be the perfect solo date (you go, listen without anyone expecting an answer and go home). In the end, however, I did meet a friend and a few acquaintances in the audience — as is the case in the Berlin culture bubble. Recommendation: arrive early to see the current exhibition at Grotto beforehand. “Projection” by Samuel Haitz runs until tomorrow (24.01.2025), and Ayşe Erkmen’s exhibition “Emre & Dario” opens on 30.01. There will be a talk with the artist as part of the exhibition, which is sure to be exciting — whether as a solo date or with friends.

Text: Inga Krumme / Credits: Samuel Haitz, Index (Anthology (Diary), 2024), Courtesy: Grotto, Berlin and Triangolo, Cremona / Photos: Julian Blum

Hansabibliothek, Altonaer Str.15, 10557 Berlin–Hansaviertel; map 
Find all the dates & info for the upcoming “Mighty Real” lectures here.

Grotto, Bartningallee 5, 10557 Berlin–Hansaviertel; map
Projection by Samuel Haitz until 24.01.2025

@grotto.berlin
@leonieherweg
@meii_soh
@samuelhaitz

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