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Neukölln Delights
Rolling out of Rollberg into the next Bar: Discover Neukölln's best with actor Aaron Altaras.
Rolling out of Rollberg into the next Bar: Discover Neukölln's best with actor Aaron Altaras.
Growing up in a creative and cinephile household, good cinemas and great movies were always a part of Aaron Altaras's life. You might know him from Die Zweiflers, Between Us the Night, or perhaps his music project in collaboration with his brother. If his schedule allows, he enjoys heading to the movies any time of day, any day of the week. It doesn’t matter if he’s alone or with a friend, as long as the film is worth watching.
Neukölln-based Aaron always has film recommendations up his sleeve — and tips for where to go afterward. His favorite cinema? All of them! But he prefers staying in his Kiez (neighborhood), so we met at Rollberg Kino, a spot he frequents often. No wonder — it offers one of the largest selections of original-version films in Berlin. The genres? A mixed bag, much like Neukölln itself. Whatever you crave coming out of the movie theater, is possible in Neukölln. Italian food? Head to Lavanderia Vecchia. Feeling cultural? Visit Kindl Centre for Contemporary Art for art, or browse vintage books at Pequod Books.
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The long queue that often trails out of the bakery’s front door is a testament to the flakiness of their pastries, the balance of their coffee, and the fluffiness of their focaccia. In need of a quick bite before your showing? You know where to go.
Not too far from Rollberg Kino, in Schillerkiez, stop by the cozy Engels Café. Feast on a long, lazy brunch before your film or stop by afterward in the evening for a cocktail. Check their Instagram for events.
This one is for those who are always hungry for more arts and culture. KINDL Centre for Contemporary Art is one of our favorite free art spaces in Berlin with well-curated exhibitions that are often relevant to the current state of the world.
A hidden gem, stepping into Lavanderia Vecchia is like stepping into Italy. The restaurant mimics an Italian city street with “laundry” pegged to washing lines trapezing across the ceiling. We recommend their three-course lunch menu.
Curious combinations are no stranger in film – and often lead to amazing results. Mama Kalo is further proof, fusing German and French cuisine to create unlikely, delicious food.
There’s something magical about a limited screening. We feel the same about pop-up dinners — if you’re not there, you’ll miss it. L’Eustache hosts pop-up events on Sundays, inviting chefs to share special menus for one night only.
A great cinematic experience should be followed by a great culinary one, and that’s where Feed the Pony comes in. The wine and whiskey selection is top-shelf, the menu is thought-out, and the food is outstanding.
Channeling Margot Tenenbaum but don’t have the outfit to match? A trip to Veist should do the trick. It’s one of the few authentic thrift stores left in Berlin, offering a huge price range of affordable and couture statement pieces.
While we don’t mind watching international films in their original language (thanks to subtitles), reading books is a different story. Pequod offers a wide range of second-hand books in over 20 languages.
We recently watched Babette’s Feast, and, like Babette, we believe food can be an expression of love. When we want to communicate love through food, we take our friends to Beuster Bar for champagne and oysters.
