Along with New York, Munich is the city with the highest number of publishing houses worldwide. This goes hand in hand with the fact the city has attracted famous intellectuals for the last two centuries. So it is no surprise that many fabulous and well-assorted book shops – especially art book shops – can be found in the former Bohemian-intellectual quarters Schwabing and Maxvorstadt near the University.
Having said that I always felt Munich was lacking a more design lead and young version. Sebastian Steinacker has obviously felt exactly the same way and filled the gap by opening Soda just off Viktualienmarkt after relocating from London.
Soda stocks an eclectic selection of books and rare magazines all around art, design and fashion but you will also find beautifully designed pop-up books such as "One Red Dot" by David A. Carter for children or the "Star Wars pop-up guide to the galaxy" not for children. It is also worth checking the website for book or magazine launches which are celebrated in the premises and attract Munich's creative crowd.
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"Attentat Griechischer Salat" in Munich doesn't just make salads. Theirs are filling, creative... It takes the whole idea of salad to the next level!
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"Lucullus" in Munich is a Greek restaurant with a nice tavern-style courtyard. The food is good, but if I'm being honest, it's not what I come here for...
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"Gärtnerplatz Theater" in Munich is on a beautiful square where people come to hang out. But the theater itself, and its program, are also impressive...
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"Bookshop at the Gasteig" in Munich is a very classic bookshop. I love its design - it's warm, cosy and has little nooks. You can really go exploring here!
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"Museum Lichtspiele" in Munich is a small cult cinema and has the longest running of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show' - since 1977 it's been screened here...
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"Blütenkorb" in Munich is a wonderful flower shop. The people are helpful & the bouquets they make are stunning. I ride past it almost every day...
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"Wirtshaus in der Au" Munich is my suggestion for a typical Bavarian restaurant with all the Schmankerl. Pro tip: after you have eaten, ask for a schnapps.
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"Manouche" in Munich is a Lebanese restaurant that specialises in their namesake, a small Lebanese pizza. I'd like to eat there every day, all day...
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"Unser Fischmarkt" is a Turkish fish market and shop in Munich with the freshest catch you can get! Protip: visit on Friday for their fresh grilled fish...
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"Johannis Cafe" is one of the oldest cafés in Munich. I absolutely love the atmosphere & the diversity of people you can meet there. Don't forget to Prost!
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"The Flushing Meadows" in Munich reminds me of tennis, not a hotel with a rooftop bar. The point is that it's one of the best hidden rooftops in the city.
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