Lunch break in Berlin? Not an easy task if you’re looking for something both balanced and delicious. That’s where Cookies Events & Catering comes in. In addition to the well-known restaurants Cookies Cream and Crackers, the Cookies team also runs an event catering service. Throughout February, they’ll deliver to Mitte, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Treptow, and Lichtenberg. The service operates out of Rummelsburger Bucht, home to both the event location Studio C and the catering prep kitchen. The lunch concept is simple: each month, there are three vegan bowls to choose from. Options include bowls filled with sweet potatoes, black beans, cherry tomato salsa, and lime, or combinations of roasted cauliflower, pumpkin–sweet potato purée, black lentil salad, rice, chickpeas, avocado, and a cranberry–pumpkin seed crunch. A sweet finish to your lunch is also taken care of, with desserts included. And of course, everything is delivered by e-bike. It’s best to order two to three days in advance, but aside from that, nothing stands in the way of a delicious team lunch at the office.

Text: Emilie Graz / Photos: Cookies Events & Catering, Elisabeth Rogov, Robyn Steffen

Cookies Events & Catering

You can order lunch via email. 

@cookieseventsberlin

Have you seen them? They’re popping up everywhere right now, tucked between Kiez life, winter grey, and New Year’s resolutions: Accountable posters. Take Warschauer Brücke, with slogans like “Happy New Year to self-employment” or “Tax detox”. Big ideas for the new year meet head-on with a to-do many people would rather postpone. That’s no coincidence in a city where an especially large number of self-employed creatives, designers, and freelancers work. Going solo promises freedom, plenty of opportunities for self-fulfillment, and even a bit of fun. But then there’s the question of finances. For many, everything to do with financial planning, admin, taxes, and the rest isn’t exactly easy. Fortunately, there’s a modern solution. The team at Accountable has taken on this very issue and bundled everything into one app. Banking, bookkeeping, and taxes all in one place. After all, you want to write invoices, scan receipts, and make payments directly. Ideally, via real-time transfers from a business account with a German IBAN. A virtual debit card for Apple Pay and Google Pay is included, too.

And if things are going well, you’ll want to keep an eye on your taxes. You have to. Automatic tax reserves: done. Bookkeeping runs in the background and stays GoBD-compliant. Receipts are practically recognized on their own, and incoming payments too. When it’s time to get serious. Submit income tax, VAT, or trade tax directly in the Accountable app, complete with real-time calculations, deadline reminders, and AI tax support. Yes, these are exactly the topics people love to procrastinate. But since apps often promise a lot, and you might be promising yourself a lot too, the best move is to try it first. Test Accountable for six months, then see where you stand with your business plan and milestones.

Text: Massimo Hartmann / Photos: Accountable, Shvetsa

For more information, visit Accountable and use the code “6MONTHSBERLIN” to get a free six-month trial.

@accountable.de

If you have a pet, you know how hard it can be to tell what they need – and when something is wrong. This is where vets come in: they bridge the communication gap between you and your pet when they are unwell and provide routine check-ups so your pet feels their best. One veterinary surgery that takes a particularly modern approach to this is Charlottenburg-based Filu. The team uses the latest tech and an in-house laboratory to carry out stress-free examinations, provide emergency services, and deliver quick results. As a cat parent myself, I was particularly impressed by the special cat rooms: my cat cannot stand the stress of moving between locations and being poked and prodded upon arriving, so being able to reduce stress levels is reassuring. They have two fully equipped operating rooms, allowing them to handle a wide range of procedures — including surgeries, X-rays, and ultrasounds — right at the clinic. This is especially convenient, as it saves you from having to visit multiple locations if a more serious issue arises. Bookings, invoices, and test results are all managed digitally, adding a level of convenience for busy pet parents like myself. The result: fewer hassles for you and more purring and tail-wagging for your pet.

Text: Ruby Watt / Photos: Filu

Filu Vet, Olivaer Platz 15, 10707 Berlin–Charlottenburg; map

@filu_vet