The slightly shabby area along Berlin’s Spree canal has somewhat quietly become an art world destination. Johann König, one of Berlin’s most high-profile young gallerists, walks us through the region 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 London visitor.

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)