Backyard Dinner Club

Backyard Dinner Club

This Friday Backyard hosts one of its infamous Dinner Clubs starting this Friday with a special German edition. The ones who have participated in the first evenings know that they are very special and comfy and a good chance to meet new people and dine together with the Backyard team. Take your chance and make your reservation quickly ( info@backyardberlin.com ), cause there is limited capacity to ensure the family – like atmosphere of the Backyard dinner nights. More on the dinner and what’s the menu after the jump.

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Sustainable Listening #4 – How the Future of Food can Save the Planet

Sustainable Listening #4 – How the Future of Food can Save the Planet

Our next chapter of the event series Sustainable Listening together with Staatsoper Berlin combined culinary innovation and climate responsibility. Themed around the food system and the Planetary Health Diet, this unique gathering blended classical and electronic music, creating a sensory journey into the realms of food and sustainability.

Despite inflation hitting the gastronomy scene, Berlin continues to offer an impressive range of culinary delights from around the world and for different pockets. The city’s commitment to vegan and vegetarian cuisine is evident, although the numbers show there’s still progress to be made. With only 5% of restaurants being exclusively plant-based, and 20% offering vegetarian or vegan menus, Berlin’s food landscape reflects a growing, shift towards sustainable eating.

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Anomalie Art Point: Crossing Borders

Anomalie Art Point: Crossing Borders

Join Anomalie Art Point on July 15, 2023 for ‘Crossing Borders: Artistic Narratives of Migration,’ a captivating event at Anomalie Art Club that celebrates the resilience and triumphs of Arab migrants in Berlin, who courageously cross borders with their art.

Experience a diverse range of artistic interventions, shedding light on displacement, identity, and belonging. Immerse yourself in two thought-provoking film screenings: Gegen den Strom and Der Tunnelgräber. Engage in enlightening Q&A sessions with special guests Sara Mardini and Hasso Herschel.

Indulge in the flavors of authentic Syrian cuisine prepared by Chef Malakeh. Be captivated by live performances that will stir your emotions. Explore the thought-provoking art exhibition, where multidisciplinary artists share their narratives of crossing borders with their art.

End the night on a high note with our two-floor afterparty, filled with music, dance, and celebration.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the immense strength and vitality of migrant communities, who transcend boundaries through their artistic expressions. Join for an inclusive and enlightening journey of ‘Crossing Borders: Artistic Narratives of Migration.’ at Anomalie Art Club.

Screening language : Arabic, English and German. Each language is translated into German subtitles.

Bye Bye Winter Everyday Life – Berlin Escapism in South Tyrol

Bye Bye Winter Everyday Life – Berlin Escapism in South Tyrol

Photo: Hotel Plan Murin

Berliners unfortunately, spent most of the winter either with firmly cemented gray clouds in the sky or with abstruse squalls. The meteorological situation was honestly more desolate than usual. And after two years of lockdown, we felt the desire for a Berlin escapism even more. But where to? So where do you actually have snow, fresh air and almost always good weather? In the Dolomites!

Visit Südtirol invited us to explore the skiing and hiking region, and we have summarized our main highlights for you. 

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A Hidden Gem in Berlin: The Noack Foundry & Bar Brass Restaurant

A Hidden Gem in Berlin: The Noack Foundry & Bar Brass Restaurant

left: artwork by Tony Cragg, right: Bar Brass. 

You all know the story of Alice in Wonderland, right? Young Alice falls down a rabbit hole one day and lands in a magical world unknown to her. That’s more or less what it’s like when you visit the Bildgießerei Noack in Berlin. Maybe you haven’t even thought about it, considering all the art to be discovered in Berlin. Why this should change as soon as possible, I tell you here.

Most of the time, all roads to art lead to the Museum Island – after all, there’s a lot to see there. But sometimes you get off the path. Then you may suddenly find yourself in front of an impressive industrial building that calls itself the Bildgießerei Noack. What at first glance is architecturally stunning carries in its interior the history of a long tradition: the casting of sculptures.

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7 Awesome New Books from Berlin

7 Awesome New Books from Berlin

A great way to support your local artist community and look smart at the same time is investing in some books! In this post, you’ll find an assortment of recent publications from or about Berlin, representing all kinds of genres – some will broaden your knowledge about the city, while others are simply too fun to miss. Prepare to impress your visitors with a cool Berlin book on your shelf (once dinner parties are a thing again!). 

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15 Fantastic Projects & Places by Talented BIPoC in Berlin

15 Fantastic Projects & Places by Talented BIPoC in Berlin

La Case Paulette. photo: Vitaly Soroka. 

Celebrating and empowering Black communities should not just be limited to Black History month, but this is a good time for us to reflect on how we as individuals can help dismantle institutionalized racism in the spaces we occupy. 

To keep the conversations surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement from 2020 alive, it’s important to continue to do our part in uplifting BIPOC communities going forward. One way you can do so from your own home is by supporting Black-owned businesses and donating to community organizations. Needless to say, any contribution is particularly valuable during these times due to the negative financial impact of the ongoing pandemic.

To get you started, here is our curated list of Black-owned shops, restaurants, and organizations for you to get to know. Make a donation, share their pages on your social networks, enjoy a delicious takeaway meal or find your next favorite clothing item from our guide below.

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5 Berlin-Based TikTokers you Should be Following

5 Berlin-Based TikTokers you Should be Following

Despite Berlin’s claim to counter-culture, the city has not escaped the TikTok invasion. The app has undisputedly taken over our lives these past few months (thanks coronavirus), but in Berlin, it’s much more than tacky dances and never-ending renditions of WAP. Here’s our list of the top five Berlin-based TikTokers you should be following.

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True Italian Pizza Week Berlin: Pizza+Drink=12 €

True Italian Pizza Week Berlin: Pizza+Drink=12 €

Mortadella & pistachios, buffalo mozzarella, fried pizza, Pinsa Romana, Parma ham, carbonara, capricciosa, quattro stagioni, ham and mushrooms, vegetarian: no matter the type or the topping, pizza is the symbol of Italian cuisine. The True Italian Pizza Week aims to honor it with a special initiative featuring the best pizzerias in the German capital.
How does it work?
For a whole week, from October 15th until October 21st 2020, in around 30 pizzerias in Berlin you will be able to taste an authentic Italian pizza (choosing between two types on offer), an Aperol Spritz or a soft drink for just 12€.
You won’t need a card or a ticket for the event: just go to one of the pizzerias in the list and ask for the event details.
How to find the participating restaurants: see the map
11 Exciting New Restaurants in Berlin to Try Out This Year

11 Exciting New Restaurants in Berlin to Try Out This Year

KINK. photo: Robert Rieger. 

An annual selection of new restaurant openings is a staple of iHeartBerlin. Unsurprisingly, this year our list is a bit delayed and doesn’t showcase quite as many places as usual. But even in spite of all the challenges brought on by the pandemic, there are some new restaurant openings to celebrate and support. 

Every single one of the eleven restaurants listed below offers something different. You’ll find such diverse offerings as Nepalese dumplings, Neapolitan pizza, Vietnamese rice porridge, or Swedish meatballs, along with many vegan versions available! Most of the places are relatively affordable, but make no mistake: those looking to elevate their restaurant experience should not be disappointed. 

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