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THE BRIDGE STREET KITCHEN: GOURMET HEAVYWEIGHTS TO GO
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THE BRIDGE STREET KITCHEN: GOURMET HEAVYWEIGHTS TO GO

Across from the bright facades of Copenhagen’s iconic Nyhavn waterfront and the Inner Harbour Bridge, find Copenhagen’s new meeting point of worldly flavors. Here, on the Greenlandic Trade Square, once the meeting point of fish merchants and traders, is where The Bridge Street Kitchen opened this summer. A collaboration between Copenhagen Street Food (formerly behind Paper Island) and the owners of Noma, the waterfront square brings together a mighty bunch of kitchens, bars and cafés that best represent Copenhagen’s gastronomic scene. From all-day porridge options by Grød, who serve a wonderful chicken congee with spring onions, peanuts and sesame oil, try also the poke bowl with marinated salmon, seaweed and pickled ginger at California Kitchen to really make the wait worth it during peak hours. There are also greasy-delicious burgers by Gasoline Grill, Michelin-recommended smørrebrødat at Palaegade, and four bars serving local brews and lemonade nestled within colorful beach house-style stalls. Grab your lunch to go and settle down on one of the many beer benches and lounge chairs while canal cruises and electric boats drift through the harbor. (Text: Victoria Pease / Photos: Martin Kaufmann)

The Bridge Street Kitchen, Strandgade 95, 1401 Copenhagen-Christianshavn; map
Mon-Sun 10-22h
Grød and The Coffee Collective Mon-Fri 8-22h, Sat-Sun 9-22h

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L.A. POKE — CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE IN A BOWL

L.A. POKE — CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE IN A BOWL

Craving a taste of California without leaving Berlin? L.A. Poke is the place. It’s not salty sea breezes on the menu, but rather the flavors of the big city. Poke, a dish of raw fish with all sorts of healthy toppings, was originally created in Hawaii but popularized in Los Angeles before taking the international culinary world by storm. And now, the poke trend has landed in Berlin too. At L.A. Poke, bowls are filled with a wide selection of wholesome, regional ingredients that diners can mix and match to their heart’s content. Founders Laura and Asif will be more than happy to share their recommendations for the perfect mix, from spicy tuna to fruity mango to intensely green wakame seaweed salad. In just four steps, your personal poke bowl will be ready to devour. It’s not only the bright and vivid bowl concoctions that are a treat for the eyes, but also the cheerful, feel-good colors of the interior design. Before drifting away in daydreams of California, make sure to try the house-made lemonade, with the refreshingly zippy taste of shiso herb and togarashi chili. (Text: Jasemin Uysal / Photos: Pamina Aichhorn)

L.A. Poke, Alte Schönhauser Str.44, 10119 Berlin-Mitte; map
Mon–Fri 12–22h, Sat 12.30h–22h

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ST. BESS: WOOD-FIRED SEASONAL PIZZA, CALIFORNIA-STYLE

ST. BESS: WOOD-FIRED SEASONAL PIZZA, CALIFORNIA-STYLE

Walking into St. Bess, the first thing to catch your eye will undoubtedly be the smooth, white wood-fired oven, made by hand and radiating heat as vegetable laden pizzas emerge from its dome. Peek into the brick-lined dining room tucked down on the lower level, accessible by polished concrete stairs, and you’ll want to stay a while. The first floor is dedicated to the open kitchen — designed with purpose by co-owners Katelyn Fricke, Logan Ross, and Ole Wiechern, to keep what matters, the pizzas and the process, in the spotlight. Longtime friends and California natives, Katie and Logan prepare their pizzas California style — using bread flour in lieu of the traditional Italian 00 flour used in Neapolitan-style pizzas, cold fermenting the dough for two days, and focusing on fresh, seasonal vegetables — in fact, you won’t find any meat on the menu. With eight pizzas ranging from classic tomato, buffalo mozzarella, and basil (known here as the Greta) to the more innovative (and may we add, excellent) eggplant purée, shallot, basil, and seasonal greens (order the Eisenhut) they also offer a few small plates for sharing, plus house-made sorbets, beer and wine. Simple and straightforward, with a contemporary yet cozy vibe, St. Bess is more than worth the venture north. (Text: Devan Grimsrud / Photos: Luke Marshall Johnson)

St. Bess, Sprengelstr.41, 13353 Berlin-Wedding; map
Tue–Thu & Sun 17–22h, Fri–Sat 17–23h

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SUSANNA GLITSCHER RECOMMENDS: TISK SPEISEKNEIPE
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SUSANNA GLITSCHER RECOMMENDS: TISK SPEISEKNEIPE

Since March 2018, Kristof Mulack and Martin Müller have been bringing new German cuisine and drink culture to the plates and glasses of their guests at Tisk Speisekneipe. While Mulack, known for his supper clubs, came under the spotlight when he took home the winning prize on TV show “The Taste”, Müller worked in upscale establishments like Tim Raue for years. When the two Berliners met, it became abundantly clear that they had to start their own project. Tisk is done in the style of a modern local pub, where, between terracotta tiles and a central bar, the duo serves the best the region has to offer. The fixed menu ranges from blood sausage croquettes, sauerkraut soup and cucumber salad to traditional milk rice pudding: All excellently executed and fairly priced. This concept continues through to jars of preserves which contain, for example, the Spreewald cucumber pickle “Tisk Fizz”. Seated at the counter, foodies have a direct view into the open kitchen, and the tables were made for friends to share plates over — like the mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes and Polish-style cauliflower. At Tisk, everything is as down-to-earth here as its surrounding kiez. (Text: Susanna Glitscher / Photos: Tisk)

Tisk Speisekenipe, Neckarstr.12, 12053 Berlin-Neukölln; map

Tue-Sat 18-24h, book online.

Susanna Glitscher is a born and raised Berliner who lives in Kreuzberg. Since having completed her studies, she’s worked in the food industry, curating events, writing and advising restaurants on their communications strategy.

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MARC HOLZENBECHER RECOMMENDS: LA BOLOGNINA
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MARC HOLZENBECHER RECOMMENDS: LA BOLOGNINA

Martin Scorsese once said: “If your mother cooks Italian food, why should you go to a restaurant?” For those of us who had to grow up without an Italian mother, La Bologninais the place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine. The small shop is really more of a kitchen table with a large counter that makes up the heart of the space. Two to three types of fresh pasta are prepared anew every day: Tagliatelle, strozzapreti (which literally translates as “priest strangler”) and filled varieties such as tortellini and ravioli, which are also offered to take away. La Bolognina was opened in December 2014 in the shadow of the Neukölln town hall and derives its name from Bologna’s train station district. The liveliness of the area is what reminded owner Luca Spinogatti of Neukölln. He wants his food to be inexpensive and simple, and knows that the right ingredients, sourced directly from their producers, are the decisive factor when it comes to quality – his olive oil and wines are imported from Abruzzo, for example. Summery dishes like tagliolini with lemon, parsley and colatura di alici di Cetara, an anchovy sauce from the Amalfi coast, evoke – at least in me – childhood memories of days spent under pine trees and an azure blue sky – despite never having had the experience myself. (Text: Marc Holzenbecher / Photos: Pamina Aichhorn)

La Bolognina, Donaustr.107, 12043 Berlin-Neukölln; map
Tue-Sat 12-23h

Marc Holzenbecher is the founder and executive editor of Still Magazine. After having worked in Paris, New York and Santiago de Chile, he is currently back in Berlin.

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