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Akriila

Santiago 

I always go to play pool in Bar Alameda with my football team. 

I like to get a coffee here. I buy an ice latte and a red berry cheesecake. 

For parties, from Thursday to Saturday you go to Blondie. They have very good special nights. 

This barrio is cool, you can get head to Costa Bright or go the Bar El Bajo which is a more intimate.

It's not in the Lastarria neighbourhood, but I love Karaoke Santiago in Santa Isabel. 

In the Patronato neighbourhood I recommend Bunsik and Misoya, both serve Korean food. 

I recommend Kintaro which is at the front of Bellas Artes metro station. I don't have a favourite restaurant to be honest, but this is one I go to. I love the ramen

If you want to party after 11pm from Tuesday to Fridays, go to Túnel. They'll serve you drink that'll get you flipped. 

If it's a special occasion, I'll go to Baco. It's one of my favourite places to get dinner. 

"Every Place Tells A Story": Akriila's Santiago Is Unpredictable and Vibrant 

Merca Bae

Madrid

First stop: my go-to barbershop in Lavapiés. A proper night out starts with looking your best. Tito and Mayo will have you fresh and ready.

Central Madrid has become quite hostile to locals (it feels more like a theme park nowadays). But this market still keeps the neighbourhood’s essence alive. A perfect spot for a few pre-party drinks.

One of my go-to restaurants when I’m organising parties. Amazing Chinese food, right in downtown, cheap and authentic. Don’t miss the eggplant with garlic sauce and meat, it’s impressive.

A classic cocktail bar in the heart of the city. I always go for an after-dinner drink. My favorites: the “Cielo Raso” and the “Bronx”.

One of Madrid’s most iconic clubs, which opened in 1989. Like most venues here, the independent promoters are the ones that keep it interesting. Some of the city’s most cutting-edge collectives like Post Club and BRRRRRAP have held events here, Fridays or Saturdays mainly. I co-organise the ‘MERCABR5AP’ party at Siroco with BRRRRRAP, a collective that’s been active for over 12 years. It’s a small venue (around 180-capacity), and could definitely invest in a better sound system and also improve conditions for promoters, but for me still feels like home.

Since the pandemic, most of the most exciting parties have moved out here. Solid clubs, serious respect for sound, and really interesting line-ups. No names mentioned, gotta keep the secret location vibe alive. 

Right now, I think this is the most exciting neighbourhood in Madrid — although gentrification is creeping in fast. It's packed with recording studios, art galleries, dance schools, and more… It still keeps that authentic neighbourhood feel.

When The Club Feels Like Home: Merca Bae's Madrid

Byul Kim

Seoul

My favourite record bar is owned by my close friends. It has very nice speakers with great music, a cosy and sexy interior, and what makes it very special are the very welcoming staff and service.

Key venue for the Seoul club scene, Kockiri is a gay bar/club known for its inclusivity. Another draw of the bar is its beautiful terrace that faces a giant tree, providing a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy drinks and good company.  

One of the best wine joints, with a very relaxing and lively atmosphere, good bites and great selection of natural wine along with great service.

It's hard to find authentic Mexican food in Seoul—this spot brings a true Mexican taste.

Authentic Chinese lamb skewers with a great menu, run by Chinese owners. 

They serve authentic eastern Arabian food. Must try the falafels and mansaf.

One of South Korea's top designers, a nice space to shop their designs.

Funny people and unique experiences, a great stop to admire Ojas speakers with a great selection of music.

Sexy Interiors and Relaxed Wine Bars: Byul Kim's Guide to Seoul Nights

DJ Fuckoff

Berlin

One of my favourite cosiest eat spots in Berlin serving up the tastiest Middle Eastern cuisine. With a super varied menu you can get next level Falafel/Halloumi & Shawarma plates plus yummy soups accompanied with a Salamat special cocktail or juice. The vibes are always mega chill, the staff make you feel at home and the lighting is PERFECT. Lighting is always key! :) My go to is the Darband Plate which comes with chicken shawarma, tabbouleh, hummus, mutabal, falafel, halloumi, bulgur and potatoes. Every dish also comes with fresh flat bread & sesame yoghurt sauce. Don’t sleep on the desserts too when you go! 

Having one of the best wine selections and high quality sounds this has always been one of my favourite summer time spots—paired with a classic cheese board. As well as a bar it is also a mini record store, with a dedicated vinyl corner in the hallway you can have a dig and listen to some stellar electronic selections. The indoor seating is cosy with low light and also has a full deck setup for live sessions that happen throughout the week & weekend. One of my favourite things about this place is they have tiny chairs to sit on outside with tiny tables haha, a proper cute Berlin street style spot. 

Hidden next to the iconic Tresor is Berlin club gem, OHM. Showcasing all genres and hosting legendary DJs this is one of my fav places to dance and drink the best Pornstar Martini I ever had. The space is cosy with just over a 200-person capacity but has a powerful deep sound system that gets you tranced out and locked in. If you wanna chill too the room is lined with benches so you can sit down while still enjoying the music. A definite go-to when in the city especially for bass music. 

If you wanna get out of the super crowded Spree River spots this place is perfect. With the cutest dogs ever, ping pong tables and a basketball court you can really dip into whatever mood you feeling. I love sitting on the edge of the water watching boats go past and doing some people watching in the sun haha. With a short walk you can venture into Tiergarten which is like a mini forest also with hella ping pong tables and mega chill places to watch the clouds go by. Get you some beers or Capri-Sun then you set! 

Apart from ping pong I love gaming and going hard on Mario Kart. Being one of Berlin's only arcades, Gamestate is cute, fun & hella wholesome. They got your classic snacks & refreshments (also cocktails :p) which you can enjoy whilst playing Dance Dance Revolution or irl Hungry Hungry Hippos. I can spend hours here but in the weekends it’s buuusssyyyy so best to go during the week when you can make sure to try out every game and get those tickeeeeeets. My fav prize I won there was a slappy hand lol.

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