GUT GEIST – The Berlin Issue

GUT GEIST is all about German food and culture – taking a new look at old classics, and delving into the stories behind them. After decades of cooking, eating, and research across Germany, chef Tobias Beck shares an intimate look at some of the country’s most iconic eateries.

In this inaugural issue, discover Berlin through the eyes of those behind its food culture. From quintessential imbisses to comforting Turkish classics, GUT GEIST: The Berlin Issue is a tribute to the tried-and-true of the capital's cuisine.

Berlin is a city brimming with classic German eateries steeped in nostalgia; from wood-panelled pubs to roadside pitstops, there is no shortage of quintessential culinary offerings.

Inside the issue:

Step into Die Henne, a classic German eatery where locals gather to play dice, gossip, and indulge in the signature fried chicken whose recipe has remained secret for over 100 years.

Visit Rolly's Trucker Stop, an iconic roadside imbiss popular with truckers and locals alike, where the coffee is fresh and the portions are generous.

Taste the famous meatballs at Mercan, a family-run Turkish restaurant in Kreuzberg serving comforting soul food for over twenty years.

Queue up for a fish sandwich at Rogacki, a canteen-style eatery serving German classics fresh from the deli counter.