STRUCTURE: CONTEMPORARY NORWEGIAN CRAFTS & DESIGN

Unfortunately you can’t take the objects home – although that’s all you want to do after seeing “Structure — Norwegian contemporary crafts and design”. Held at the Nordic Embassies, the design exhibition is yet more proof that Scandinavians have a knack for creating the perfect shapes and color palette. Like the soft blue porcelain plates “Steinlav” by Anette Krogstad, “Monstera”, copper salad servers by Lars Beller Fjetland or “Traced”, structured wooden plates by Sverre Ungher. They’re all objects of desire to say the least. And though you can’t take them with you, there are product cards to keep as a souvenir. The excellently curated show isn’t only worth a visit for the products alone, though – the exhibition design alone provides plenty of eye candy, as well as interior inspiration with three colour tones made uniquely for “Structure”. Now we know the secret to surviving the rest of winter: Tones of dusty pink all round.(Text: Nina Trippel)

Nordic Embassies – Felleshus, Rauchstraße 1, 10787 Berlin-Tiergarten; map

Structure — Norwegian contemporary crafts and design

Regular opening hours: Mon-Fri 10-19h, Sat-Sun 11-16h, exhibition ongoing until 20.4.2017

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Shops

NOMAD BARBER — AN ELEVATED GLOBAL GROOMING CONCEPT

Gentlemen, time for a trim? The Nomad Barber not only offers professional grooming services – plus Five Elephant coffee and Quartiermeister beer – but is also backed by an incredible story. In 2013, founder Miguel Gutierrez, aka “The Nomad Barber” himself, embarked on a year-long pilgrimage to discover the global history of male grooming. Travelling from Greece through Turkey and into the Middle East, Gutierrez set up his barber stool to offer locals cuts wherever he went, documenting his adventures in a web series. After establishing his first permanent location in London in 2014, his second permanent outpost landed in Graefekiez in late 2016. Haircut appointments are booked in 45-minute slots, allowing ample time for a complimentary wash, hot towel treatment, neck massage and – best of all – a “hot lather neck shave”. This makes The Nomad Barber feel more like day spa than a hairdresser – a place that transforms a regular necessity into a rejuvenating experience. (Text: Jónbjörn Finnbogason)

Nomad Barber, Schönleinstraße 4, 10967 Berlin-Kreuzberg; map

Tue-Fri 9-20h, Sat 10-18h

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Guests, Restaurants

GEORG WEBER RECOMMENDS: KANAAN

A sign at the entrance promises “the best hummus in town” – and that may just be the case. At Kanaan, it’s difficult to think of anything that needs improving. I ordered the sabich hummus plate, which included cumin-spiced chickpeas, fresh and creamy hummus and a delicious tahini sauce. Another dish that caught my eye consisted of egg, slabs of charred eggplant, mango chutney with a kick, topped off with a spicy pesto. On the menu, traditions come together with a fresh interpretation, reflecting the diverse inspirations of the two owners, who are Palestinian and Israeli respectively. The restaurant looks a little like a garden shed, with modern furniture misplaced in its front yard. In these colder months, you can enjoy the seasonal menu on the extended winter balcony. Keep an eye out for the daily special, plus a lunch deal including a salad and a drink. (Text: Georg Weber / Photos: Milena Zwerenz c/o Mit Vergnügen (L) / Georg Weber (R))

Kanaan, Schliemannstr.15, 10437 Berlin–Prenzlauer Berg; map
Tue–Fri 18–0h
Sat–Sun 10–0h

Born in Austria, Georg Weber has been living in Berlin since May 2016. He shares his stories and photographs of food daily on his site, sattundfroh.de.

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Culture

BREATH MYTH: AMY FELDMAN’S PERFORMATIVE PAINTINGS

Explore the relationship between figure and space in a new exhibition launching at Blain Southern this Friday. “Breath Myth“, Amy Feldman‘s first solo show in Germany, showcases a series of the Brooklyn-based artist’s geometric, cloud-like, figures, which she paints on bare canvas in a single performative motion. Exclusively created in shades of grey, the artist’s pared-back works are liberated from color associations, allowing them to leave a lasting impression through their ambiguity and dark tonality. Feldman demonstrates how an image evolves based on its surroundings, at once expressing something casual and urgent. (Text: Victoria Pease / Photo credit: Blain Southern / Winnie Au)

Blain Southern, Potsdamer Str.77-87, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten; map
Opening night: 10.2.17, 18-21h; Facebook event
Regular opening hours: Tue-Sat 11-18h, exhibition ongoing until 8.4.17

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Restaurants

STICKS ‘N’ SUSHI: A DANISH-JAPANESE DINING ICON

Sizzling yakitori or succulent sushi rolls? Now you can enjoy both – and so much more – thanks to a unique restaurant idea offering elevated Japanese cuisine with Danish roots. Since its 1994 launch in Copenhagen, Sticks ’N’ Sushi has expanded its empire to 17 outposts across Denmark and the UK. Now the refined concept has landed on Potsdamer Strasse – all sophisticated and handsome, spread across two stories and fronted by a well-stocked bar. Expect top quality ingredients and innovative flavour pairings, like the tuna tartare with yuzu vinaigrette or bacon-wrapped scallop sticks. Vegetarians are equally well catered for: from sweet potato teriyaki skewers to truffled cauliflower, plant-based options are plentiful. Oh, and be sure to save room for dessert – the dark chocolate caramel balls coated in toasted sesame seeds are not to be missed. (Text: Victoria Pease)

Sticks ‘n’ Sushi, Potsdamer Str.85, 10785 Berlin-Tiergarten; map
Mon-Sun 10-22h, kitchen opens daily at 12

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STRUCTURE: CONTEMPORARY NORWEGIAN CRAFTS & DESIGN

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STICKS ‘N’ SUSHI: A DANISH-JAPANESE DINING ICON