JEWELRY
Let us introduce you quickly to these fine jewelers from Munich: Werkstatt München, also located on Fraunhoferstraße (better make an appointment), Saskia Dietz (Glockenbach) and Chaingang in Schwabing …
Fraunhoferstraße 31, Glockenbach,
werkstatt-muenchen.com
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Geyerstraße 20, Glockenbach,
saskia-diez.com
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Neureuther Straße 29, Maxvorstadt,
chaingang.de
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POMMES BOUTIQUE
Berni and his staff serve legendary Belgian french fries along with your choice of 20 (!) different sauces and a divine Currywurst (organic, of course), that would impress even the most critical of Berliners.
Amalienstraße 46, Maxvorstadt, pommesboutique.de
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LO STUDENTE
Experience student-life in Munich! Eat large, delicious and generously-priced stone-oven pizzas, while watching Bundesliga & Champions League football live games on Lo Studente’s giant screen. Right next door to James T. Hunt Bar.
Schellingstraße 30, Maxvorstadt
lo-studente.com
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SCHELLING-SALON
This place has been around since 1872 – and has seen their fair share of game-changers come and go. From artists such as Berthold Brecht and Wassily Kandinsky to villains such as Lenin and Adolf Hitler. Schelling-Salon’s moody staff serves simple Bavarian dishes for students, locals and tourists. The good news: they also have a bunch of pool / billard tables! The bad news: you never know, if this place going to be opened or closed.
Schellingstraße 54, Maxvorstadt, schelling-salon.de
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A KIND OF GUISE
Chapeau, Yasar & Co! A Kind of Guise, who also created our bar staff’s denim jackets, is a sophisticated men’s and women’s brand from Munich, who are currently making waves all over the world. Check out the AKOG “flagship store” in Maxvorstadt. Greetings from Bavaria!
Adalbertstraße 41B, Maxvorstadt, akindofguise.com
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KATOPAZZO UND DIE TOTEM BAR
Located in the University district, Kattopazzo serves Mexican food off the beaten track. Good times quite likely. Say “1860 hahaha”and point your finger at our friend Stoffel (photo) behind the bar and get a shot on the house. Or a real Bavarian ass-whooping, depending on his mood. Signature dishes: Gaucho Bowl (steak) or Green Hornet Bowl (veggie). Fun fact: Katto = bottom in Greek. Pazzo = crazy in Italian. Also, a totem pole is part of the mix. Whoa, that was fun, wasn’t it?
Amalienstraße 87, Maxvorstadt, katopazzo.de
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WERNECKHOF
The Guide Michelin recently salivated all over kitchen chef Tohru Nakamura and his mix of Japanese tradition and European avantgarde, awarding the Werneckhof with one star and 17 of 20 possible points. Their 9-course menu “Omni” and a mind-boggling selection of around 350 wines are really something to write home about.
Werneckstraße 11, Schwabing, geisels-werneckhof.de
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FOOTBALL
Join the locals for an after-work pick-up game in the Englischer Garten’s holy (but tricky) lawn. This may just be the city’s most democratic get-together, featuring students, tourists, blue-collar workers, hipsters and hedonists from all walks of life. Enter the Englischer Garten at Thiemestraße and Königinstraße, then head ahead slightly to your left.
Englischer Garten, Schwabing
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YOGA
The Jivamukti Clan has an internationally renowned yoga center right around the corner. Check their time-table for a bunch of classes including “basic”, “open”, “spiritual warrior”, “music / rhythm” and even “kids” as well as regular sessions with high-profile teachers from out of town.
Buttermelcherstraße 15, Glockenbach, jivamukti.de
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Yoga am Engel (new!):
Prinzregentenstrasse 78a, engel.yoga/preise.html
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BOX
Nick Trachte’s gritty Boxwerk gym (Maxvorstadt) is a throbbing testament to his full-throttle passion for boxing culture. Open daily except Sundays – check online for open classes, private lessons and workouts. Not quite as deep-diving but always a good time are the circuit workout sessions by our good friends from Time To Shine. Lenz, Desi and co. will make you sweat like the C&C Music Factory (wink wink) – and make sure the hour is over before you know it. Watch out, TTS tend to switch locations every couple of months (which keeps things hype), so make sure to check their website. Good peoples! Also peep Mariposa Boxing Club by Timmy – the dude behind BRRRP! We have not been to his new gym but word on the street is: it’s all that and then some.
Schwindstraße 5, Maxvorstadt, timetoshine.cc, boxwerk.org, bcmariposa.com
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SNEAKERS & STREET WEAR
Munich’s street wear scene is surprisingly happening. Visit KICKZ Monaco, who invented the sneaker game in Germany. Their shopkeeper Sven is probably the most knowledgeable specimen of all times. Or drop by at the mighty BSTN Shop, where Fu & Duki will deck you out with “real recognize real” goods.
Feilitzschstraße 1, Schwabing, kickzmonaco.com
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Amalienstraße 44, Maxvorstadt, bstnstore.com
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OKTOBERFEST
Love it or hate it. The Oktoberfest is what it is, either way. Every beer tent comes with a cliché, some of which are true: Schottenhammel (young), Käfer (V.I.P.), Hacker-Pschorr & Löwenbräu (traditional), Fischer Vroni (gay), Weinzelt (antiquated), Augustiner (#1 beer) … Our preferred watering hole is the Schützenzelt. More specifically, its balcony, where the sun sets with a splendid view of Munich’s landmark, the Bavaria. Käfer is right across, which is practical, as that’s the only spot which stays open after 11pm (thru 1am). If you’re visiting with children, the Oide Wiesn is the place to be, as it’s a little bit calmer. By the way, locals call the Oktoberfest “Wiesn” (which is short for “Theresienwiese” – and Bavarian for “lawn”) because King Ludwig first hosted royal horse races in honor of Princess Therese on this turf back in 1810. Yearly beer festivities have an even longer tradition in Bavaria, because it was customary to drink up the stocked amber nectar before the start of a new brewing season.
Theresienwiese, Westend, oktoberfest.de
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