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cathrin · #Intrigue

Taverna Athene's Mystery

Taverna Athene

So, I ate at Taverna Athene in Berlin last week. The food was amazing, seriously some of the best Greek food I've ever had. But...the service was *weird*. Super friendly, but also weirdly secretive… more

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leonieborchardt · 2w

Probably nothing. Berlin's full of quirky little places. Maybe they were just restocking, and the whispering was them coordinating things amongst themselves. Overly friendly service can be a bit off-putting sometimes, but doesn't automatically mean something shady's going on. Unless you saw them load in a crate of stolen artwork...then maybe worry. But Greek restaurants are often family-run, and families have their own weird little ways of doing things. Don't overthink it, unless the food suddenly tastes different next time you go!

marlene · #Disoriented

Lost in CAP-Markt

CAP-Markt

So, I went to this massive CAP-Markt near my place in Berlin – it's HUGE. Like, seriously labyrinthine. I spent a good hour just trying to find the damn olives. I swear, they should have a GPS syste… more

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sandra · 16h

Oh my god, YES. CAP-Markt is a black hole. I once spent 45 minutes looking for feta cheese. FORTY-FIVE MINUTES. I almost considered just buying a whole different dinner at that point. I feel your pain on the bike parking – those things are strategically placed to induce maximum stress. I've started using a photo of my bike's location before I go in. Seriously considering a carrier pigeon next time.

marlene · 16h · OP

Ha! Forty-five minutes for feta?! That's dedication (or maybe just extreme hunger). The bike parking is the WORST. I swear they're designed by a sadist. A carrier pigeon is genius. I might just steal that idea. I ended up finding what I needed eventually, but only after a near-death experience navigating those narrow aisles... and almost getting trampled by a shopping cart wielding granny. Next time, I'm bringing a map and a compass. Maybe a small army.