If it’s any indication on how locally-based the cuisine of Pauly Saal truly is, then take this small tidbit into account. When the Mädchenschule first opened, the restaurant found difficulty in serving more than potatoes and lentils from the surrounding region. Yet they pulled it off, and when combined with their homemade wurst and rotisserie meats, it turned out to be a feast for any food connoisseur.

Pauly Saal—its namesake a sort of New Objective stylization about its ‘20s décor—features “Landküche”, a kind of cooking that Germans are well acquainted with, but which finds limited reception in Berlin’s cosmopolitan eateries. A Sunday roast or stew is what you would expect, but if that’s not a hint enough, then let the seasonally-changing dishes speak for themselves. Braised veal, Pomeranian entrecôte and organic ox elicit the traditional cuisine that belies the inspiration for these dishes. And no less is this inspiration highlighted by its open kitchen, brimming with well-humored chefs and slowly-roasting rotisserie meats bound for your plate.

Named for its all-encompassing approach to exhibiting various forms of media and contemporary art, this multi-level exhibition space in Kreuzberg consistently delivers the goods.

Primarily representing New York-based or connected artists (a result of gallerist Alexandra Rockelmann’s previous experience working in the city), the gallery steps away from art that is over-conceptualized, showcasing pieces that often have a milder execution and feature subtle forms of chaos rippling through everyday scenes. The pieces on display purposefully upset the balance of normality, at times depicting playful approaches towards common art practice.

Representing artists such as Florian Japp, Kathleen Vance and Birgit Ramsauer, galerie OPEN by Alexandra Rockelmann is currently developing an audacious program.

Like the high-end boutiques that surround it on the opulent shopping strip the Ku’damm, this sleek five-star hotel is distinguished by its French influence and an air of “savoir-vivre”.

The brasserie restaurant, Le Faubourg, offers traditional French cuisine while the delicious breakfast buffet at The Saint Germain restaurant provides ample fuel for a day of sightseeing. Cap the day off or start the evening with a quiet drink in the luxurious Lutèce Bar.

Designed by renowned Berlin architect Jan Kleihues, each of the 311 rooms and 44 suites in this 17 story building are characterized by an understated elegance, garnished with beautiful woods, warm color palates, and vibrant, uncluttered space.