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spreads, crusty flatbreads and mountains of fruit and vegetables, all at bargain prices. In
good weather, a small crowd gathers for impromptu concerts towards the eastern end of the
strip.
FOOD
MARHEINEKE MARKTHALLE
8am-8pm Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm
Sat; Gneisenaustrasse)
After substantial renovations, this historic market hall has traded its grungy 19th-century
charm for bright modern digs. It's like a giant deli, where vendors ply everything from or-
ganic sausage to handmade cheese, artisanal honey and other delicious bounty, both local
and international. Snack stands feed tummy pangs.
SECONDHAND
COLOURS
11am-7pm Mon-Fri, noon-7pm Sat; Mehringdamm)
This huge, light-filled loft has great used clothes going back to the 1960s for both men and
women, plus a smaller selection of new street- and club-wear threads. Items are clean, in
good condition and priced by the kilo (€18, 30% discount during happy hour, 11am to 3pm
Tuesdays). The entrance is via the courtyard.
MUSIC
SPACE HALL
030-694 7664;
www.spacehall.de
;
Zossener Strasse 33;
11am-8pm Mon-
Wed & Sat, to 10pm Thu & Fri; Gneisenaustrasse)
This galaxy for electronic-music gurus has four floors filled with everything from acid to
techno by way of drum and bass, neotrance, dubstep and whatever other genres take your
fancy, both back stock and new stuff. Alas, it's not terribly well organised but pack a little
patience and you'll be fine. Listening stations available.
GIFTS, SOUVENIRS
HERRLICH
030-784 5395;
www.herrlich-berlin.de
; Bergmannstrasse 2;
10am-8pm
Mon-Sat; Gneisenaustrasse)
Next time you're looking for a gift for 'Him', peruse the racks of this fun store stocked with
carefully curated men's delights. From retro alarm clocks to futuristic espresso machines -
even a walking stick with hidden whisky flask - it's all here without a single sock or tie in
sight.
