Victoria Barnes
New chapters in Prenzlauer Berg
Shakespeare & Sons may have retreated to Friedrichshain, but even besides the excellent Saint George’s, there’s still hope for the many Prenzl’Bergers who can’t (or won’t) read German. Here are two new book shops for Anglophiles. Read more
Beyond Isherwood
Seedy, squalid, sexy, glamorous: 1920s Berlin provides the ideal backdrop for plenty of best-selling genre fiction. Three authors explain their fascination. Read more
Willkommen to the club
Two young Arab insiders let us in on the not-always-rosy reality of fellow refugees’ integration in the Berlin club scene. Read more
A peek behind darkroom doors
You can’t bring a camera to Berghain or Kit Kat Club – everyone knows that. But what about a sketchbook? Felix Scheinberger gives us another portrait of Berlin's nightlife (aside from our December issue) in his book "Hedo Berlin". Read more
Wrapping up your Berlin Christmas
Seven gift ideas to indulge the hipster granny in you… or your loved ones! Read more
Kate Richards, Kaya Payseno, Victoria Barnes, Jennifer Adams Features
Go East: Cottbus Film Festival
The Cottbus Film Festival rounds up the most interesting, beautiful and out-there films in eastern Europe (and beyond) for six days of screenings and competitions Nov 8-13. Read more
Komeda's compositions
Even if you don't know the name, you've heard his work – Rosemary's Baby, anyone? Kino Arsenal celebrates the legendary career of Polish film composer Krzystof Komeda Sep 7-20. Read more
Top Chef: Sebastian and Roma Barticzka
Twice a month, we shine a spotlight on our favourite chefs in the city. This time around, it's Polish couple Sebastian and Roma Barticzka of Schmeckerei/Pierogi. Read more