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BVG is on strike, but the sun is out and it's 15°C in February. Ditch the Ringbahn, walk the Landwehrkanal, grab the city’s newest ramen on Skalitzer, and hit the secret Fashion Week pop-ups before the clouds return.
The 'Fuck the BVG' Route: Landwehrkanal
Forget the U8. It’s a sweatbox anyway. With the sun hitting the water, the walk from Kottbusser Tor to Görlitzer Park is the only way to move. Start at Admiralbrücke—yes, it’s a cliché, but with 15 degrees, it’s the only place to see who survived the winter.
Walk East along the May-Ayim-Ufer. Avoid the tourists feeding swans; keep your eyes peeled for the fashion set migrating toward the Neukölln border. It’s free, it’s sunny, and nobody is checking your ticket.
First Taste: Menya Kono (Skalitzer Str. 95)
You heard the hype on Telegram, and I’m telling you: it’s real. Tucked away near U-Schlesisches Tor (not that the train is coming), Menya Kono is serving the most aggressive Tori Paitan in the Kiez right now.
- The Order: The Signature Paitan with extra Ajitama.
- The Damage: €16.50.
- The Verdict: The broth is creamier than your favorite Berghain regular’s outfit. It’s the perfect salt-hit after walking 3km because the U1 is down. No reservations, so show up at 17:45 or prepare to stand on the sidewalk looking desperate.
Secret Fashion Week: Neukölln Underground
While the suits are at the official tents, the real Berlin Fashion Week is happening in a moldy basement on Donaustraße.
- The Spot: KALTBLUT Magazine Pop-up near Rathaus Neukölln.
- The Vibe: Upcycled techwear and people wearing sunglasses indoors.
- How to get in: Look like you haven't slept and mention you 'know the DJ.' They’ve got local designers selling one-offs that actually look good in the Panne bar light.
The Golden Späti Bench Map
If your legs are giving out from the strike-induced hiking, these are the only benches worth your Pfand:
- Späti 64 (Kottbusser Damm): The 'People Watching' HQ. Best sun exposure between 14:00 and 16:00.
- Kiez-Kiosk (Weserstraße): Perfect for catching the last rays with a €2.50 Augustiner.
- The 'Lotto' on Paul-Lincke-Ufer: High-end canal views without the 'Restaurant' markup.
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