Ora Berlin

August 19, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

Kreuzberg is becoming Berlin‘s most creative district. A former pharmacy is situated on the peaceful Oranienplatz, which one day became the most beautiful restaurant of the German capital – ORA. With the original cabinets de curiosities, wooden shelves and marble counters from the past, the restaurant serves refreshing summer cuisine (unfortunately we didn’t have any time left to try it out) and delicious coffee with home-made apfelstrüdel. However, the atmospheric and truly romantic interior makes this restaurant not only a place to “EAT”, but also to “BE”. And definitely I am going to try out their signature gazpacho next time.

Oranienplatz 14 / Berlin

Qua Phe

August 18, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

Qua Phe is leading the Asian cuisine game in Berlin, and specifically the Vietnamese one. Great selection of finger food from Vietnam like banh bao or bahn gio is here, and you can eat it in a great atmosphere of wooden tables, Asian stools and raw, metallic elements. However, real Berliners come to Qua Phe as to a Vietnamese coffee shop – if you are visiting this place, don’t forget to taste their coffee drips with one of their signature desserts – ginger moshi! This gluey, sweet treat reminds me of toffee, but not quite…

Max-Beer Straße 37 / Berlin

In Kreuzberg

August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

A Berlin girl knows best – denim mini-skirt, graphic tank-top and a bike with a cute puppy. In Kreuzberg.

The look:

Voo Store

August 17, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

Voo Store defines the word “cool“. And defines in a clear way, what is a store which makes you fall in love within the first glance. In heart of Kreuzberg district, a buzzy concept store is hidden in a former locksmith shop patio with heavenly selected clothes (Marques Almeida, A.P.C., AMI & Gosha Rubchinskiy for example), awesome shoes and lovely stationery. You can relax and read niche magazines while drinking delicious coffee from their Companion Coffee place. Or you can hurry up for the last Acne Studios beanie. Also, don’t forget to try out the sensual Mad et Len fragrances. In other words, let Voo seduce you with their amazing assortment!

Oranienstraße 24 / Berlin

Paper & Tea

August 16, 2015August 17, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

“You drink coffee I drink tea, my dear”

Paper & Tea is a speciality tea company founded in Berlin. The brand is inspired by tea’s legacy throughout the ages as an agent of communication, creativity and culture. At P&T, the are committed to an ongoing exploration of the world’s finest teas. “We are constantly taste-testing new crops and special varieties to add to our offering. We carry only whole-leaf, hand processed and single-garden tea of the highest grade“. In their Mitte store, you can taste teas, consult your choice with specialists and learn a lot about various tea types. And as their summer sale started, I couldn’t resist buying mostly EVERYTHING!

I absolutely recommend you to try out: Kumano from Mie in Japan (fresh, fruity, grassy), Sakura Garden(also from Mie), In The Mood for Love from Yunnan in China (floral, jasmine, subtly smoky) and Spring Blush from Margaret’s Hope Estate in India (apricot, white peach and wildflower honey).

Alte Schönhauser Straße 50 / Berlin