cosmo bars The 2006 FIFA World Cup has been and gone, but the fun is just getting started in Germany's dynamic capital city; join us for the after party in some of Berlin's hottest clubs, pubs and restaurants. THE WORLD OF HEINEKEN aipstrafte 3, 10119 Berli +49 (0)30 2838 6622 www.mitte.kuchi.de Nestled in Berlin's Mitte district (compared by some to New York City's Soho), Kuchi is a genuine sushi heaven. Catering to an eclectic mix of gallery owners, actors and advertising gurus, this trendy restaurant and bar is decorated with loads of urban kitsch from Japan, vaguely reminiscent of films like Kill Bill, Lost in Translation and Memoirs of a Geisha. Heineken interior designer Ferry labeling notes that despite the strong prevalence of wood and green concrete, the atmosphere is more cult-hip than over- O styled. "And that's a good thing, because over-styling is simply a sign of a lack of imagination and character". Campy ornaments like oblong lamps plastered with snapshots of exotic Asia give Kuchi an intimate allure. Downstairs there's a special kung-fu room complete with dojo mat, samurai swords and a golden statue of Buddha encircled with lotuses. For hip and original dining at Kuchi, a reservation is always a must. This uniquely designed hotel tends to attract a trend-setting crowd of young adults. No aristocratic grandeur here, but rather, a modern look with a friendly atmosphere. Tip: Order a Fleineken Beer A1 (otherwise known as a Paco). Ku' Damm 101 is the only place you can get them in all of Berlin very exclusive! A typical example of colour-coded mood management, or chromotherapy, the lighting in the hotel lobby constantly changes hues depending on the time of day. And every Thursday spectacular international DJ club nights fill the lobby of this venue—no doubt one of the very latest in multifunctional interior design. PAGE 48

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