tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71536215364115119252024-02-20T16:25:56.300-08:00The Hipster Guide to BerlinAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14085362743511598408noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7153621536411511925.post-73128376626037472052012-10-18T11:00:00.000-07:002012-11-16T10:20:37.177-08:00Hipster Survival Guide<span style="font-family: inherit;">In a city where being a hipster deutschbag is the mainstream it can be overwhelming when trying to find the right
places to show off your freshly buzzed undercut. Well, fortunately
for you and your collection of thrifted grandmother cardigans I have
spent a month going to places so cool that you've probably never
heard of them. This is not an exhaustive list of the only hipster
approved establishments, but merely a few trendy spots that I think
are worth visiting if you have the time. Figuring you already know about Mauer Park, Gorlitzer Park and Cassiopeia, I thought I'd focus on places a little more obscure. Like any self respecting
hipster city, Berlin is changing at a rate that even the coolest
local bearded and geometric-tattoo clad people can't keep up with
all the opt<span style="font-size: small;">ions. </span><span style="color: black;">It's
quite possible that the places in my guide are now over-run with
mainstream people or simple don't exist any more.</span> Given I only had a month to do this, I had to stop taking notes on places eventually and just go with what I had. You could easily find your own trendy hangouts just by wandering
around the city. As a foreigner with an asymmetrical haircut and a
proclivity for reused buildings I have done my best to make your stay
in Berlin as effortlessly cool as possible. You can thank me later.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">How to Blend in With the Berlin
Hipsters</span></b></div>
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Along with your rolled up skinny jeans,
decorative horn rimmed glasses and Instagram account there are few
items and behaviours specific to Berlin that will allow you to blend
in so well the locals will be asking you for directions.</div>
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<b>Club Mate</b></div>
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This fizzy energy drink is made from a
Brazilian tea and tastes like a combination of fig and apple juice.
Popular on it's own or topped with vodka or rum, no hipster outfit is
complete without a bottle of Club Mate in one hand. Available from
most cafes, restaurants, super markets and late shops (Sp<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">ä</span>tkauf)
a bottle will set you back 1€-2€. Don't forget you can get 8c
back when you return the empty bottle to the special machines in
supermarkets.<br />
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<b>Rollies</b></div>
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With smoking being accepted inside most
cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs (some get uncomfortably hot and
smokey even for the hardcore chain smokers amongst you) you have to make sure you're smoking the right cigarettes. If
you can't roll, Marlboro Lights are of course tolerated among the
cool crowd, but you really should teach yourself, ditch the tailors
and pick up a pack of American Spirit, Lucky Strike or Pueblo
tobacco. You should have learnt by now that rolling is far cheaper
[cooler] and therefore leaves more money for tote bags and vegan
burgers. Don't worry about cancer, we're all quitting next week.</div>
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<b>Second Hand Bikes</b></div>
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Berlin is a relatively flat city and
therefore very bike-friendly. As a fixie is the best way to spot a
hipster on the move, it's probably no surprise that a bike is a must
for any Berlin hipster. An establishment with more bikes than usual
locked up out the front, marks most hipster approved hang outs.
Preferably a second hand one purchased from Mauer Park Fleamarket, any style bike is acceptable to pedal from gallery to cafe
to bar to recycled warehouse space/around the streets of Kreuzberg
and Friedrichshain. If you're not in Berlin for long enough to buy a
bike but still want to join in with the two wheeled fun, you can rent
Dutch Style bikes for about 10€ a day from most hire shops.
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<b>Speak very little Deutsch</b></div>
Even the German hipsters deny their mother tongue, bar a few key
words (such as scheisse). This is particularly comforting for
visiting hipsters as most Berliners under the age of fifty speak
English very well, even if they say they only know a little bit. When
in doubt start an encounter with “Enschuldigung, sprechen sie
Englisch?” (Excuse me, do you speak English?) then you are free to
ask or say whatever you want, without rudely assuming they speak English. Other key phrases include “Ich nehme
ein Club Mate/bier, bitte” (I'll take a Club Mate/beer, please),
“Dankesh<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">ö</span>n” (Thank
you - for the beer), “Nein, danke” (No thanks - useful for turning away beggars
or people handing out flyers) “Prost!” (Cheers - make sure you
look the person in the eye or suffer seven years of bad sex) and
“Hast du fuer?” (Do you have a light?).<br />
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<b>Districts</b><br />
As I mentioned above you can find many of your own hipster places
in Kreuzberg and Freidrichshain. Some areas of Neuk<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16px;">ö</span>lln are also very
alt-cool and for those interested in more gentrified establishments,
a stroll through Prenzlauer Berg will not go amiss. In fact if you
just stick to these eastern suburbs your scuffed shoes and kahki
jackets will be welcomed amongst the locals.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14085362743511598408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7153621536411511925.post-44806596139487384692012-10-18T09:50:00.000-07:002012-10-18T12:56:26.638-07:00Increase Your Intellectual Power<div style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;">There
are hundreds of galleries and museums in Berlin and all of them house
inspirational art and thought provoking cultural information but it
can be overwhelming to know which ones are worthy of your precious
time. The following is a short list of galleries that focus on modern
art, where you can absorb some arty facts that you could use to
impress people at parties.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><b>The me Collector Room</b></span></span></span></div>
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<i>Auguststrasse 68, Mitte</i></div>
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<i>U8 Weimeisterstrasse</i></div>
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<i>6€, 4€</i></div>
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<span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.me-berlin.com/"><i>www.me-berlin.com</i></a></u></span></span></div>
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The
me Collector Room showcases a series of rotating exhibitions that
celebrate collecting and the childlike passion it instils in all of
us. From street art and designer Japanese toys to voodoo figurines, you and your hoarding tendencies will be sure to have a soft spot for
this colourful and energetic space. The exhibits will have nothing on
your collection of fish eye, lomography and polaroid cameras but it's
worth a look anyway. The two story building, with high ceilings and
wide floors takes only 45 minutes to an hour to explore, however
there is an open plan cafe (with wifi) which is the perfect place to
sip on a Latte Macchiato and review the gallery on your blog.</div>
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<span style="text-align: right;"><i>Invalidenstrasse 50-51, Mitte</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><i>Hauptbahnhof</i></span></span></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.hamburgerbahnhof.de/"><i>http://www.hamburgerbahnhof.de</i></a></div>
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Hamburger
Bahnhof, an old railway station, turned modern art gallery is,
somewhat suprisingly, in most guide books. With an entry price of 12€
and a constant flow of hipsters and arty-looking-types buying
tickets, you'd expect a lot more than what this exhbition space has
to offer. Admittedly the room with Warhol, Lichtenstein and
Rauchenberg is fascinating but you have probably seen bigger and more
impressive collections of Pop Art else where. The rest of the gallery
is filled with works that make you wonder if and how it constitutes
art, including a room filled with large, dull rocks and a collection
of white chairs placed randomly in a hallway. Check the website for
temporary exhibitions as they are often worth more attention than the
rest, but you'd be better off visiting another gallery.</div>
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<span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><span style="color: black;"><b>The Berlinische Gallery</b></span></span></span></div>
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<i>Alte Jakobstrasse 124-128, Mitte</i></div>
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<span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.berlinischegalerie.de/"><i>www.berlinischegalerie.de</i></a></u></span></span></div>
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If
wanky modern art is your thing then you should go to Berlinische
Gallery. It houses a variety of German art from the late 19<sup>th</sup>
century weaving it's way through the styles to the modern art of
today. The first floor showcases the kind of beautifully obtruse
art that no one understands, but you will no doubt be able to give
everyone an in depth analysis of exactly how it comments on society.
In addition to seemingly meaningless collages and tumblr-worthy light installations, the gallery often exhibits poignant political
commentary that will have you writing letters to your local
councillor as soon as you get the chance. If possible head down on
the first Monday of the month when admission is half price and the
space is rife with fellow amateur art critics donning DSLRs.</div>
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<b>Motto</b></div>
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<span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.mottodistribution.com/"><i>www.mottodistribution.com</i></a></u></span></span></div>
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In a quiet courtyard behind the Schlesisches Tor U-bahn station lies
the quaint book and magazine store called Motto. This small, cramped
space stocks shelf upon shelf of discontinued street magazines and
art, photography and literature books. A hipster's dream come true,
Motto is definitely worth a look to get some inspiration for that
'zine you've been working on. The staff are happy to help you locate
that one issue with the poetic short story you can't get out of your
head, or let you browse on your own. As a small chain, Motto also has
stores in New York, Vancouver, London, Tokyo and now Melbourne but
the Berlin store is the only one that stocks German as well as
English publications. Check their website for upcoming events such as
book readings and launch parties.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14085362743511598408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7153621536411511925.post-20089669099148101452012-10-18T09:36:00.000-07:002012-11-13T08:29:36.157-08:00Hipsters Eat TooWhether you're still doing your vegan thing, only eating raw organic products grown locally by midgets with one arm or you just want to fill that sensation of a gaping void of nothingness inside you Berlin has an ever growing range of eating options. Here are two that probably won't be in the other guide books.<br />
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<b>The Bird</b><br />
<i>Falkplatz 5, Prenzlauer Berg</i><br />
<i>U2 Schonhauser Allee</i><br />
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<span style="color: navy;"><span lang="zxx"><u><a href="http://www.thebirdberlin.com/"><i>www.thebirdberlin.com</i></a></u></span></span></div>
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In 2006, a couple from New York realised Berlin lacked an authentic
American burger joint and decided to open their own in the trendy
district of Prenzlauer Berg. The staff at this steakhouse are
probably more hipster than the clientele, with a mixture of visiting
hipsters and burger loving Germans regularly coming in the door. You
may have to wait for a table at this very popular restaurant, even if
you made a reservation, but the English speaking staff will be sure
to take care of you. The exposed brick walls, dim lighting and loud
American tunes from the 50's up to ironically played mainstream hip
hop of today, makes The Bird a chaotic but cosy place to enjoy a
meal. The bar is decorated with redneck bumper stickers such as “If
it's called tourist season, why can't I shoot them?” and sorely
missed PBR logos. The burger prices are a little steep at about 12€, but you easily
get your money's worth. The gargantuan beef patties (imported from
Iowa) are accompanied by a choice of blue cheese, orange American
cheddar or bacon and are reminiscent of a true New York burger,
served of course, with a mountain of fries and a pickle. However, the
greasy hunk of the best burger mince in Berlin is sandwiched in
between an inappropriately sized English muffin. Upon arrival of your beast of a burger you will be given a roll of paper towels and
frowned upon if you don't use your hands; a worthy challenge for any
burger enthusiast, but it is likely to leave you feeling like you
need a shower once your plate is empty. American expats or those of
you who have spent the obligatory exchange semester at Penn State or
U-Dub are especially encouraged to go to this ironically redneck
restaurant and have a nostalgic night about The States. You can even
get a tap beer to go, and pretend you're back on Frenchmen St in New
Orleans while you nurse your burger belly.<br />
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<b>Mundvoll</b><br />
<i>Waldermarstraße 48, Kreuzberg</i><br />
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<i>U1/U8 Kottbusser Tor</i></div>
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<i>daily 10am-1am</i><br />
On the corner of Waldermarstraße and Adalbertstraße lies the newly
opened cafe whose exterior walls are adorned with worn pine crates
and flowers. Unless you dine at Mundvoll you are unlikely to see the
name of the establishment, and as such the restaurant is commonly
referred to as The Cafe With No Name. The elusive title directly
translates as “mouthful” which is something every foodie should
sample from this restaurant. The main menu offers exquisite dishes
such as beetroot crepes, barbecued chicken and a special that changes
daily. While bare and minimalistic yet rustic on the inside,
Mundvoll creates a pleasant dining experience at any time of the day.
The attractive and trendy waiters will be sure to look after you, as
they will treat you how you feel you should be treated, waiting for
you to finish your wine glass before topping it up for you. During
the day and night, the rickety tables outside are almost always
occupied by classic hipsters enjoying a vegan salad and swapping
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14085362743511598408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7153621536411511925.post-4155170775507248212012-10-18T09:20:00.000-07:002012-10-18T13:10:29.061-07:00Save Your Reputation and Avoid<div>
While most places featured in travel guides are worth a look if you're not particularly bothered about mingling with common tourists, there are few recommendations that you should avoid at all costs and save your carefully crafted reputation. I'm not even going to give you the addresses. </div>
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<b>Berlin Beer Festival</b></div>
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Every
year on the first weekend of August, the longest beer garden in the
world (over 2km) is set up along Karl Marx Allee in Friedrichshain.
While this may sound like your cup of organically grown green tea, it
won't be. Filled, shoulder to shoulder, with whom can only be
referred to as real Germans, there are more hairy armpits and drunk
middle aged men here than in 1970s pornography. While the beer
selection is indeed extensive with over 2000 speciality beers on
offer, your carefully selected outfit will be out of place in a sea
of terrible tattoos, teeth too big for their faces and the worst
people from your home country. Avoid Berlin Beer Festival, grab a
beer from a spätkauf and sit in G<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">ö</span>rlitzer
Park instead.<br />
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<b>Tacheles</b></div>
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Ten
years ago Tacheles used to be the coolest squat to visit, with bars,
cinemas and artists work shops running all day. Now a shell of it's
former self, this once Jewish department store come Nazi torture headquarters come lumber storage space come artists' squat house,
Tacheles attracts hundreds of tourists every day. The grungy building
is now owned by a Dutch bank and is continuously undergoing a legal
battle with the remaining artists who are staying true to their
integrity (admittedly with admirable determination) and could be
completely closed down any day now. Every inch of this five story
building is covered in layer upon layer of graffiti, unfortunately
the distinct smell of urine prevents you from <span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">staying
long enough to appreciate it all. A few of the artists sell their
work in an attempt to promote The Piss Palace and get their name out
there. However, most of the art resembles something created during a
particularly bad acid trip and not in a redeeming artistic beauty
kind of way. Today it's overrated and filled with trigger happy
tourists. Avoid Tacheles and check out Teufelsberg or have a voku
meal at a Collective House instead.</span><br />
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*Author's
note: While the building was open at the time I wrote this, Tacheles
is now closed. The squatters have been kicked out for good and
tourists can no longer enter – not even to buy the terrible art. Even though Kunsthaus was overrated it's still sad and the end of an era that this has happened. You can still visit the building from the street (before they
eventually knock it down and turn it into a hotel) if you're that
desperate to experience what is left. But I still recommend you don't
waste your time. For more read this <a href="http://www.exberliner.com/blogs/the-blog/when-your-well-runs-dry">bitter sweet article</a> about the closing of Tacheles.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14085362743511598408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7153621536411511925.post-62898638477896585032012-10-18T09:18:00.001-07:002012-10-18T12:42:50.761-07:00Neukölln Bar Crawl<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some
areas of Neukölln are a bit rough and not particularly interesting,
however there are several pockets of hipster approved establishments.
Along the leafy street of Westerstra</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">ß</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">e
there are the kind of dingy, dimly lit and eclectic bars you would
hope to find in a district that has not yet been gentrified.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Fuch's and Elster</b></span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Westerstra</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">ß</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">e 207, Neukölln</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>U7/U8 Hermanplatz</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Daily 4pm til late</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fuch's and Elster is a small,
mismatched bar that also houses electronic and acoustic live acts on
some nights. On normal nights you can sit in the comfortable,
thrifted arm chairs by the window and watch the world wander past.
Unusually for Berlin, smoking is not allowed inside, however there
are a number of stools and low tables on the door step, often
occupied by the coolest Neukölln people. Sit among them, smoke your
rollies and plan your band name and first song titles with your
visiting hipster friends.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Gaston</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Weichelstraße 18, Neukölln</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>U7/U8 Hermanplatz</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Dailt 3pm til late</i></span><br />
<u style="color: navy; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.gaston-berlin.de/"><i>www.gaston-berlin.de</i></a></u><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Depending
on what time you start this bar crawl, you're likely to build up an
appetite and need to line your stomach for the night of drinking
ahead. While there are many imbisses in the area, you'd be missing
out if you didn't sample the tapas at Gaston on the corner of
Westerstra</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">ße
and Weichelstraße</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">.
With black and white kitchen tiles on the floor, rickety bar stools
and dogs curled up in the corner this restaurant makes for a
energetic but homely place to stop for a meal. Grab a bottle of wine
and talk excitedly about your time at Pamplona and Spanish festivals
this summer as you eat some of the best tapas this side of France. In
fact, the tapas is so good you'll be wanting to get a tattoo of it to
commemorate it's deliciousness.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Westerstra</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">ß</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">e 182, Neukölln</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>U7/U8 Hermanplatz</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Daily 7pm til late</i></span><br />
<u style="color: navy; font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.ratzeputz-berlin.de/"><i>www.ratzeputz-berlin.de</i></a></u><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep heading down the street
away from Hermanplatz and you'll find yourself in front of a plain
looking bar with an oversized couch out the front. Alice in
Wonderland tendencies aside, Ratzeputz is a quiet and chilled bar
with a slightly outdated feel. Beware, even the most timid of
hipsters would recognise all the songs in this bar's rotation.
Unfortunately the wine sold here tastes worse than merely drinking
crushed grapes, so stick to a beer or cocktail instead while you
discretely hum along to your indie favourites.</span></div>
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<b>Ä</b><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Westerstra</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">ß</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">e 40, Neukölln</span></i><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>U7 Rathaus Neukölln</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Daily 5pm til late</i></span><br />
<u style="color: navy;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.ae-neukolln.de/"><i>www.ae-neukolln.de</i></a></span></u><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If
boutique bars that have pretentious names are your thing then Ä
is for you. While a little more widely known about that the others on
Westerstra</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">ß</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">e,
Ä is still not included on “alternative” pub crawls. The long
and narrow bar is filled with armchairs, couches and raggedy
standard lamps. The music is eclectic with just the right mix of
classics, favourites and ironic tunes. Like many places in Berlin
there is a free kicker table and a good way to expend any excess
energy you may have before stumbling home in the small hours of the
morning.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14085362743511598408noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7153621536411511925.post-20912388744562777162012-10-18T09:06:00.000-07:002012-11-16T10:33:16.538-08:00Hangover CafesIf you've woken up with the undeniable taste of death in your mouth and the embarrassing realisation that everyone knows you can recite Lady Gaga songs, you should head to one of these cafes to regain your sense of self. Take a friend, ease the swirling sensations of nausea and work out exactly where you went and what you did last night.<br />
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<b>Cafe Vux</b><br />
<i>Wipperstraße 14, Neukölln</i><br />
<i>U7 Neukölln</i><br />
<i>Mon-Sat 12-7pm, 12-6pm</i><br />
<u style="color: navy;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://www.vux-berlin.com/">http://www.vux-berlin.com/</a></i></span></u><br />
If you have the undeniable hangover
munchies and think you can return to Neukölln without experiencing
mortifying flashbacks of the previous night's shenanigans, Cafe Vux
is a quiet and welcoming place to re-line your stomach. This
Brazilian inspired joint offers an all-vegan menu of coffees,
smoothies, bagels and cakes. In an unexpected location just off the
main street that is filled with tacky Turkish imbisses and
laundromats, the peaceful street of Wipperstraße will be gentle with
your pounding head. Try their vegan “salami” or “cream cheese”
to tickle your taste buds or an avocado smoothie if you're feeling
adventurous. The cute boy behind the counter will be sure to help you
decide if you're really on Struggle Street and bring your snack over
with a smile.<br />
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<b>Efa's Froyo</b><br />
<i>Weinbergsweg 24, Mitte</i><br />
<i>U8 Rosenthaler</i><br />
<i>Mon-Fri 9-9pm, Sat-Sun 10-9pm</i><br />
<u style="color: navy;"><i><a href="http://efas.de/">http://efas.de/</a></i></u><br />
Conveniently located opposite The Circus Hostel, Berlin's most
popular hostel, this frozen yoghurt cafe is perpetually crowded with
travellers or locals but all fans of tasty froyo. Efa's offers only
two flavours of yoghurt; original and a seasonal flavour, both of which
are organic and delicious. Efa's takes great care in making sure
their products have minimal fat content and are as carbon neutral as
possible. As usual there is an array of toppings to choose from,
enough that with only two flavours of yoghurt you could still have
different tasting froyo with every visit. The smallest size is only
3€ but gives you a satisfying serving so that a large would be too
much. The back of the store has a homely feel with soft lighting, family
pictures and cross stitched images hanging on the wall. Take a seat
in one of the square, chip board chairs on wheels while you eat.
Nestle into the oversized pillows and use the free wifi to blog about
the importance of supporting independent companies and organically
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<b>Factory Girl</b><br />
<i>Simon-Dach-Stra<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">ße 10, Friedrichshain</span></i><br />
<i>U1 Waschauer Stra<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">ße</span></i><br />
<i style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">daily 10am-8pm</i><br />
<u style="color: navy;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://www.factorygirl-berlin.com/">http://www.factorygirl-berlin.com/</a></i></span></u><br />
This quiet and cutesy cafe sits among the busy tourist restaurants
of Friedrichshain around Boxhagener Platz. You could easily imagine
the décor of Factory Girl resembling the inside of Zooey
Deschanel's mind. The brightly coloured, mismatched wall hangings,
crocheted seat covers and small wooden spades in the sugar bowls will
have you singing along to the indie tunes with whimsy while you wait
for your coffee, meal, or maybe “Berlin's best lemonade”
according to TIP magazine. In addition to a variety of home made
breakfast and lunch options, The Factory Girl also offers Magnolia, a
dessert which closely resembles flavoured Tira Misu. If you're having
trouble deciding between Chai Latte, Apple and Walnut, Cookies and
Cream and the five or so other flavours the staff encourage you to
sample before you make a decision. Factory Girl is a gentle,
comforting cafe to nurse a hangover from the night before. If you're
having a particularly rough morning, get your Magnolia to go and laze
on the grass in Boxhagener Platz with the other horrendously hungover
hipsters.<br />
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