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Paradiso@Diaspora

One of the goals of this exhibition is to explode the myths surrounding contemporary Jewish culture and 'lay bare the commercialisation of Jewish life'. Bringing together dozens of young artists from Germany and Italy, including the radical Berlin-based group Meshulasha, 'Paradiso@Diaspora' is the centrepiece of this year's Festival of Jewish Culture. Aiming to be both diverse and provocative, it includes video installations, painting, sculpture and photography.

Le Cochon Bourgeois

Known for its refined atmosphere, this new restaurant in one of the more upmarket parts of Kreuzberg is frequented by a lively mix of businessmen, politicians and eccentric arty types. Specialising in French haute cuisine, the menu includes dozens of simple but exquisitely prepared specialities such as quail salad and mushrooms and halibut and capers. A lot of effort also appears to have gone into the furnishings, which include an ornate ceramic oven and old wooden furniture.