The slightly shabby district around Berlin’s Spree canal has quietly become an art world destination. Gallery owner Johann König, one of Berlin’s most high-profile young gallerists, walks us through the area his way

The 36-year-old founder and creative director behind Alex Eagle Studio and The Store X concepts in London and Berlin reveals her favorite Parisian market, the Italian dish she’d board a plane for, and the can’t-miss spots she takes every visitor to London.

Germany’s untamed capital of clubbing, electronica, and unmarked bar doors will never lose its edge, but the nightlife scene has become more well-rounded. Here are five venues that capture the unvarnished vibe of the city (and don’t frighten us)