Since mid-2015, Shanghainese Ash Lee — of the Chinese supper club Chī Fàn — has been serving up some of the spiciest, tastiest noodles in town. Red Szechuan peppercorns are the key ingredient in her floral, head sweat-inducing yet incredibly flavorful bowls of Chongqing noodles. Settled in a hot pool of homemade chilli oil, a large pile of chewy noodles are topped with either minced pork and beef braised with preserved mustard greens or vegan split peas braised in seaweed broth. Having missed out on two separate occasions last year, I stood breathing in the cold air around 11:45h last weekend just for a taste of this divine dish — and the wait was more than worth every hand-freezing second. Head down, slurp up, hot chilli oil found its way into my hair and onto my forehead, but I barley even noticed — I was so deeply entrenched in the giant bowl of noodles. Interested? Then it can’t be stressed enough: Get there early. There are queues. If you miss out, you’ll have to stalk Facebook for the next opportunity. (Text: Devan Grimsrud / Photos: Luke Marshall Johnson)

The Hidden by Daniel’s Eatery, Heinrich-Roller-Str.8, 10405 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg; map

Chung King Noodles Lunch Takeover, 2.2.2018, 12-15h or until sold out

What does the culture of remembrance surrounding the horrors of the Shoah look like 70 years later? On Saturday (27.1.2018) this is the question the Berliner Ensemble will address. The day of remembrance is organized by the author and journalist Mirna Funk in Berlin and Tel Aviv, and interwoven with her own biography. Connecting The Dots explores the gaps and wounds that Auschwitz has left behind across a variety of formats — from workshops to films and discussions. The commemoration day is intended to bring together Jews and non-Jews alike and aims to start a common dialogue on our personal cultures of remembrance: Were there perpetrators or victims in my family? And how can I reconcile the answers to these questions? Connecting The Dots is more than just a day for remembering — but also a reminder to never stop questioning, listening and reflecting. Take a look at the program here. (Text: Kevin Junk / Photos: Berliner Ensemble / Kirsten Becken)

Berliner Ensemble, Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 1, 10117 Berlin-Mitte; map
Connecting The Dots, 27.1.2018, program

We are pleased to announce that Berlin Fashion Week has added a new highlight to their calendar this season: Swiss Fashion Night. Fashion designers from all over Switzerland will be presenting their work in a showroom, followed by a fashion show. Among these creative minds are Claudia Nabholz, a label with an eye on sustainability that captivates with geometric shapes and a hand-picked combination of materials, Balseca Weber, a Finnish-Ecuadorian duo based in Zurich that designs feminine silhouettes worthy of a grand entrance, and MDK, an accessory brand that creates bags for urban nomads. One thing is certain: the Swiss fashion world is as diverse as the alpine mountain landscape. Though the Swiss Fashion Night is primarily an event for fashion connoisseurs, with a litte bit of luck you can be there, too. We are able to give away two exclusive tickets! If you would like to walk the red carpet of the residence of the Swiss embassy alongside diplomats and stars, please leave a comment on our Instagramand send an email with your name, address and telephone number to win@ceecee.cc. The winner will be notified by phone. Good luck to you! For all of you following Fashion Week from your couch, we will be streaming Instagram stories live from the show. You should also check out the Swiss Fashion Night’s instagram account, which can serve as a fashion inspiration to you. (Text: Nina Trippel / Photos: Claudia Nabholz, Swiss Fashion Night)

Swiss Fashion Night: 17.1.2018 — by invitation only