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TRESEN TREFF, MY NEW FAVORITE PUB — RECOMMENDED BY POLA VAN DEN HÖVEL
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TRESEN TREFF, MY NEW FAVORITE PUB — RECOMMENDED BY POLA VAN DEN HÖVEL

I love places that are somewhere between fine dining and a sports bar — unfussy with everything you need. And honestly, after a day full of art hustle and bustle, networking, and vernissages, nothing brings me back down to earth faster than a good meatball and a cold beer. Tresen Treff in Wilmersdorf is such a place. It’s a classic Berlin corner pub, taken over at the beginning of the year (2025) by Josha, Laurens, and Julia: two gastronomy pros with Michelin-starred backgrounds and a social worker with organizational talent. Soccer is on, slot machines are flashing, the beer is cold, and the food? Wildly good. We arrived spontaneously, shortly before the kitchen closed, and the place was packed, but we were still served and cooked for with love, as if it were 7 p.m. and we were the only guests. They had everything: matjes salad, Beamtenstippe, mashed potatoes, Senfeier, pork knuckle with sauerkraut… And just when we were about to roll out the door, they slipped us a last chocolate pudding with vanilla sauce, almost secretly, even though the kitchen had long since closed. Goosebumps. The prices? Nostalgically good. Small plates are two to seven euros, beer is three euros, and Futsal is two euros and fifty. The crowd is a diverse mix, from old Berlin pensioners to Gen Z. Everyone is easygoing. No fuss, no pressure. The Tresen Treff is my safe space when Berlin gets too much. Potato expertise, flexibility, and honest charm. No scene pressure, but with a lot of soul.

Text: Pola van den Hövel / Photos: Robyn Steffen

Pola van den Hövel is a curator and interim director of Villa Schöningen in Potsdam. When she’s not curating exhibitions or attending art events, she can be found at the FLINTA* Stammtisch with her girls or singing with the Berlin pub choir.

Tresen Treff, Berliner Str.167, 10715 Berlin–Wilmersdorf; map

@tresentreff

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SUMMER VACATION IN ZECHLIN AT SEEREMISE — RECOMMENDED BY SARAH JOHANNA EICK
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SUMMER VACATION IN ZECHLIN AT SEEREMISE — RECOMMENDED BY SARAH JOHANNA EICK

It exists, this magical place called “Haus am See” that Peter Fox sang about in his 2008 song. In the middle of the Brandenburg village of Zechlin stands a large, white house with light blue shutters and an open staircase. Berlin-based photo artist Andreas Oettinger has long dreamed of a house by the lake and found the SeeRemise near Rheinsberg in Brandenburg three years ago. Together with his girlfriend, he lovingly gutted, renovated, and restored the former fisherman’s house in the center of the village, creating eight bright and light-flooded rooms. Up to fifteen guests can stay here in a large space. Everything can be flexibly converted so creative work is possible, as is space for rest and togetherness, and gatherings with family and friends. There’s space for yoga groups in the coach house — a studio with large windows. Behind the house, a spacious, wild garden opens up to the lake. Once you’ve discovered it, you’ll never want to leave the idyllic property again.

On the fifty-metre-long waterfront, jump from two jetties into the clear waters of the Kleiner Zechliner See. Or climb onto the SUPS, a floating lake mat, or the wooden Panton and explore the lake. If you look and listen carefully, you can spot swallows and coots, hear nightingales and cuckoos. The vastness of the lake and the bright summer nights make me feel like I’m the protagonist in an Astrid Lindgren movie. With a bowl of currants from the garden in hand, alone or with the right people, the SeeRemise is a paradise for anyone who appreciates nature, tranquillity, and uniqueness.

Text & Photos: Sarah Johanna Eick

Sarah Johanna Eick is a Berlin-based photographer. She photographs people and places and founded the Berlin women’s network “Die Crew”.

SeeRemise, Amtstr.3, 16837 Rheinsberg–Flecken Zechlin; map

@sarah_eick

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CAFÉ TONTON IN MITTE: COFFEE, CULTURE & GOOD VIBES ONLY — RECOMMENDED BY KIRA KIM
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CAFÉ TONTON IN MITTE: COFFEE, CULTURE & GOOD VIBES ONLY — RECOMMENDED BY KIRA KIM

What started as a casual idea in the unused front of a Berlin agency has turned into one of the city’s most exciting new spots: Café Tonton — a café, creative hub, and community space all in one. Founders Gilbert Ngom and Jonas Soho are deeply rooted in culture, community, and street activation, driven by a mission to bring people together. Along with Domenico Siena, a coffee lover from Cologne, they turned an empty room into an inspired vision. The former office in Mitte was fully transformed into a modular space that constantly reinvents itself. Café up front, office in the back. In between is a flexible zone for events, dinners, brand activations, and storytelling — whatever the community needs. The name Tonton is a nod to their Cameroonian roots. In many African cultures, Tontons (uncles) are natural storytellers, full of humor and wisdom. “Every friend of my dad’s was a Tonton. The kind of guys with wild stories and big personalities.” That’s the spirit of this place: stories, vibes, and real connections. Even the interior reflects the energy — functional and stylish. The counter and furniture are custom-designed and locally built, with a built-in sound system, plenty of outlets, and a modular setup. And then there’s the team (probably the coolest in town). Good music, chill vibes, best service. Besides coffee, you’ll find matcha, special drinks, fresh pastries, and if you’re lucky, Son Le Huu behind the counter (a legend in Berlin’s coffee scene). Calm, precise, full of know-how, and always with a smile. Let the good times roll.

Text: Kira Kim / Photos: Café Tonton

With a background in architecture and exhibition design, Kira Kim designs spaces that bring people together and works on projects with Klub Maison. She is well-known in Berlin Mitte, always up-to-date and well-connected.

Café Tonton, Tieckstr.1, 10115 Berlin–Mitte; map

@lecafetonton
@kiraheejungkim

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BLANC DE FUCK: THE NATURAL WINE BAR NEUKÖLLN DIDN’T KNOW IT NEEDED — RECOMMENDED BY CAMILLE DARROUX
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BLANC DE FUCK: THE NATURAL WINE BAR NEUKÖLLN DIDN’T KNOW IT NEEDED — RECOMMENDED BY CAMILLE DARROUX

Whoever thinks that Neukölln did not need yet another natural wine bar clearly hasn’t visited Blanc de Fuck just yet. Power couple Chris and Anika of More Natural Wine and Oooh, Berlin!, have temporarily taken over a space on Neukölln’s Lenaustraße and turned it into the ultimate wine destination. With a whopping 270+ bottles available alongside four wines on tap and several more by the glass, they are able to cater both to wine nerds and natural wine newbies alike. If you know them from their previous ventures, you know they pour their whole heart into everything they do. Their mission here is to make what can be an intimidating subject more accessible — and their Instagram account is proof of just that. This translates through a wine list that starts at 26€ and features a short description of each wine, as well as an extensive selection of bottles from the coveted Jura region of France. Moreover, their playful approach means you can request to be served a wine to taste blind if you are in the mood for a challenge. Add in the cosy interior, largely decorated with Anika’s own wine-themed art, and you’ve got the perfect spot for your next date or night out with friends. Oh, of course they have snacks too (don’t miss out on the cheese board!), and outdoor seating is available too for when the days finally really get longer!

Text: Camille Darroux / Photos: Blanc de Fuck

Camille Darroux retrained as a Sommelière right after Covid and has been working at vegetarian Michelin-star restaurant Cookies Cream since 2022. She moved to Berlin from Paris in 2014.

Blanc de Fuck, Lenaustr.10, 12047 Berlin–Neukölln; map

@blanc_de_fck
@berlindisaster
@morenaturalwine
@ooohberlin

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GEMSTONE BEADS FOR YOUR SOUL & SOFT LEATHER FOR YOUR FEET: DESIGNS FROM WALLENSTEIN — RECOMMENDED BY IKE WODE
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GEMSTONE BEADS FOR YOUR SOUL & SOFT LEATHER FOR YOUR FEET: DESIGNS FROM WALLENSTEIN — RECOMMENDED BY IKE WODE

Do you have one accessory that stays with you all summer long? That you can’t leave the house without? Your favorite faded cap, a cool pair of sunglasses, that one bag that goes with everything? The Wallenstein brand has perfected the art of producing such well-loved pieces. Maria Wallenstein founded the Berlin label in 2020 and initially launched a range of unique leather loafers with co-owner Ercan Inan. Their two-sided design in the color combinations black-beige, white-beige and full black is as simple as it is ingenious. Without pushing themselves too much into the foreground, they can be worn with any outfit and bring a touch of playfulness. They quickly become friends for your feet. In collaboration with talented shoemakers in Burdur (Turkey), each pair is the result of loving craftsmanship using high-quality cowhide. After the loafers, the next favorite piece has recently dropped: Five beaded necklaces made from different gemstones.  Jade, opal, sodalite and calcite not only fascinate with their look but they are also said to have special properties, which you can read about on Wallenstein’s website. The necklaces close at the front with a specially developed silver clasp and are made to order in a small, family-run goldsmith’s workshop in Antalya. Wallenstein attaches great importance to sustainable, resource-conserving and fair production, so wearers end up with a truly beautiful and unique accessory that is fun to wear and will certainly accompany you through more than one summer. 

Text: Ike Wode / Photos: Conrad Bauer, Maria Wallenstein

Ike, as her friends call her, has a master’s degree in art history and loves beautiful things. As a PR consultant, she supports institutions, companies and creatives in telling their stories so that others want to hear them.

Wallenstein

@wallenstein.store
@maria.wallenstein

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