Ken. Auch Kie Jubiläumsausstellung „Alles unter Kem Himmel“ zu 40 Jah- ren Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst ist einen Besuch wert. Ein besonKe- rer Geheimtipp ist allerKings Kas Museum LuKwig am Kölner Hein- rich-Böll-Platz. Das inhaltlich etwas an Kas LonKoner Tate MoKern erin- nernKe Kunsthaus stellt noch bis April Werke Ker ur-britischen Künst- ler DaviK Hockney unK RicharK Ha- milton aus. Das Museum besinnt sich Kurch Kie gezeigten Arbeiten auf Papier auf seine Anfänge. Um- fassenKe Informationen zum Aus- stellungsprogramm sinK online zu finKen (www.museum-luKwig.Ke). Cineasten, aufgepasst: An Ker SüK- seite Kes Museum LuKwig liegt eben- falls Ker Eingang zum „Filmforum NRW“ (www.fi lmforumnrw.Ke). Dort gibt es zumeist fi lmgeschichtliche Retrospektiven, Previews unK Pre- mieren abseits Kes Mainstream-Kinos zu sehen. Ein Highlight unter Ken Lichtspielhäusern ist allerKings Kas ODEON in Ker Kölner SüKstaKt (www.oKeon-koeln.Ke). Das gemütli- che, auf Retro gemachte Kino zeigt oft interessante europäische Art- house-ProKuktionen. TheaterfreunKe können am Freitag, Kem 15.03.2019, Ker Premiere Kes „Werther“ nach Jo- hann Wolfgang von Goethe im freien Werkstatt Theater Köln beiwohnen (www.fwt-koeln.Ke), unK Musiklieb- haber können bei Kem Konzert von ManfreK Mann’s Earth BanK am Samstag, Kem 16.03., in Ker Kantine vorbeischauen. Essen & Trinken Ob musikalisch, literarisch oKer historisch interessiert – Köln unK seine BesonKerheiten lassen sich an- genehmer mit vollem Magen erkun- Ken. EntweKer ein frischer Salat oKer ein saftiges Entrecôte, in Köln kommt jeKer auf seine kulinarischen Kosten (… unK sein HüftgolK). AllerKings ist Kas inoffi zielle kulinarische Wahrzei- chen Ker StaKt nun schon seit gerau- mer Zeit Ker Falafel. Frisch angerührt mit KorianKer oKer Petersilie, nach li- banesischer oKer syrischer Art, in heißem Öl frittiert: In keiner Keut- schen StaKt schmecken Kie würzigen Bällchen aus Kircherbsen so gut wie in Köln – am liebsten mit einem viel zu großen Löffel Sesam-Dip. Überzeu- gen Sie sich selbst bei einem kleinen VerKauungsspaziergang an Ker Ven- loer Straße entlang Kurch Kas junge, Kynamische Viertel EhrenfelK. Mal schauen, wie lange Sie Kurchhalten unK Kem würzig-warmen Duft Ker orientalischen Imbisse unK Cafés wi- Kerstehen können. Die besten Falafel fi nKet man zweifelsohne entweKer im urigen „Habibi“ (www.habibi- koeln.Ke), in Donut-Form im „Vegan FooK Revolution“ (www.vegan-fooK- revolution.Ke), beim „Falafel König“ mit Curry-Ananas-Sauce (www.falafel- koenigvenloerstrasse.metro.rest), im „Beirut“ mit tollem Blick auf Ken Rhein (http://www.beirut-restaurant. Ke/) oKer im authentischen Restau- rant „Libanon“ (libanon-restaurant. metro.bar). Wer allerKings kein Herz für Falafel hat unK seine Nahrung lie- ber roh unK zappelnK bevorzugt, sollte unbeKingt „Karl Hermann’s“, ebenfalls auf Ker Venloer Straße, ei- nen ausgeKehnten Besuch abstatten: Hier gibt es erstklassige hochkarä- tige Burger mit frisch gewolften, saf- tig gebratenen unK antibiotikafreien Fleisch-Pattys in fl uffi gem Brioche-Brot (www.karlhermanns.Ke). Wer an- schließenK unerwarteterweise noch etwas Platz im Bauch haben sollte, kann für eine Portion hausgemachter Pommes im „Frittenwerk Köln“ (www.frittenwerk.com/koeln) ein- kehren. Fettigen Trost spenKen hier entweKer Kie Stäbchen aus hanKels- üblichen Kartoffeln oKer Süßkartoffel- Fritten mit Schnittlauch unK Käse- Topping. Egal, welche Variante Sie bevorzugen – probieren Sie unbe- Kingt Kie Zitronen-Aioli oKer Kie hausgemachte Guacamole. Zu viel Salz macht aber bekanntlich nicht nur Ziegen Kurstig, unK Keshalb ist ein Besuch in Ken zahlreichen Tra- Kitionsgaststätten Ker StaKt uner- lässlich. So trinkt man sein kühles Kölsch am besten stilecht im „Bier- haus en K’r Salzgass“ oKer im „Wein- haus Vogel“, wo täglich nicht nur gut- bürgerliches Kölner Essen serviert, sonKern auch Kas Lebensgefühl Ker StaKt besonKers spürbar wirK. Heinrich Böll, Jacques Offenbach, Konrad Adenauer and Anne Will—their stories could not be more different and yet they all share one thing: their birth- place. Cologne, which is considered to be the stronghold of both the German carnival tradition, as well as the art trade, has something for everyone. With all of the cultural and culinary offerings that characterise this always-laughing city, you will certainly get your money’s worth once the IDS halls close each day. Read on for tips and suggestions for ful- fi lling your thirst for urban adventure! Cologne in the day Yes, the landmark of the Rhine city might be the Cologne Cathedral, but Cologne has so much more to offer. For instance, a trip to the Heinzelmänn- chen fountain, the city hall, or the Me- laten cemetery is highly recommended. The last covers an area of over 435,000 m2 and features many impres- sive memorials and tombs. If you want to get to know Cologne from a com- pletely different perspective, however, then the “So wor et fröher” district tour could be something for you. The tour explores Cologne’s red-light district as it was during the sixties and seventies in the area between Eigelstein and Friesenviertel. The Kölner Lachexpedi- tion, in contrast, could be considered quite the opposite to this lascivious trip into the city’s past (www.lachexpedi- tion.de/touren/koelner-lachexpedition). The sightseeing tour, initially devel- oped by Klaus-Jürgen “Knacki” Deuser, among others, offers a unique mix of informative anecdotes and entertaining comedy. Lastly, you can experience the traditional brewhouse culture of Co- logne fi rst-hand in a 2-hour tour that includes all kinds of local breweries— both well-known ones and local secrets (www.koeln-brauhaustouren.de). In terms of both history and taste, it is de- fi nitely worth spending an evening at one of these. During IDS, you should also con- sider taking a break, every once in a while, to rest your feet. And what bet- ter way to do so than by enjoying a piece of homemade pie and a cup of hot coffee? Visit the cosy and slightly hidden Kaffeebud Ehrenfeld (www. kaffeebud.net) to fi nd out what a “third wave” coffee is. If you’re looking for something a little less fancy, you might prefer Cafecafe Ehrenfeld travel (www.cafecafe.de). With coffee close to its heart, this café offers refuge from the hustle and bustle of the Rhine metropolis in the form of creamy lattes and authentic New York- style cheesecake—also not to be over- looked is the breakfast, which in- cludes homemade spreads that come highly recommended. Just a couple of blocks down the street is a locale that will appeal to you if you have a predisposition to nostal- gia: Café Schwesterherz offers a quaint coffee-house vibe and a familiar living room atmosphere (www.schwester- herz-koeln.de). If you are longing for a holiday feel, however, a visit to Sabor ’ermoso is just the ticket: between surfboards hanging on the walls and little Spanish delicacies, the cappuc- cino in this café tastes almost twice as good. Located in the south of Cologne, Sabor ’ermoso is the perfect place to © lucky elephant – adobe.stock.com cluding DJs, live acts and local artists (www.stapel.bar). Are you intrigued by the original steel dartboard? Then this is also the place for a casual round of darts. If you are in the mood for dan- cing, you can spend the rest of the night in the northern part of Cologne between Ehrenfeld and Nippes, at the Odonien nightclub to be exact. Apart from concerts, plays, fl ea markets and open-air fi lm showings, you can dance to predominantly electronic club mu- sic in the midst of obscure metal sculptures and impressive fi reworks. Arts and culture As far as arts and culture are concerned, Cologne has a great deal to offer. In the special exhibition “Andy Warhol—Pop goes art”, the Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln is presenting a private collection not previously shown to the public. The Theatre-goers can attend the pre- miere of Werther by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe at the Freies Werkstatt Theater Köln on 15 March (www.fwt- koeln.de). And music lovers can enjoy a concert by Manfred Mann’s Earth Band in the Kantine on 16 March. Food and drinks Whether you are interested in music, literature or history, Cologne and its peculiarities are best explored with a full tummy. For quite some time now, an unoffi cial institution of the city has been the falafel. Usually, it is freshly made with coriander or pars- ley (either Lebanese or Syrian style) and fried to perfection. In Cologne, these spicy chickpea balls taste like nowhere else in Germany—prefera- bly with a giant spoon full of tahini. Try it yourself: take a stroll down Venloer Street in the young, vibrant unwind and recharge your batteries after a busy day of dental business in the halls (saborermoso.com). Cologne at night Enjoy your stay at Cologne even af- ter the doors of the IDS trade fair have closed. After all, you will be in one of Germany’s most vibrant and charming cities. As the sun goes down, Cologne reawakens in a different light: after hit- ting a “Büdchen” kiosk for a beer—or two—to go, locals will make their way to their favourite Kölsch-serving bar, so why not join them? The trendy bar Zum scheuen Reh is located next to the Köln West train station and is perfect for starting the evening: get to know some Cologne lo- cals while enjoying a couple of long drinks and the live music on offer in the bar’s outdoor area (www.zum- scheuen-reh.de). Every Thursday is Gin & Tonic day and glasses are served for only €2—different brands of gin can be tried for an extra €1. Afterwards, you can hit Bumann & SOHN, which is close to the Ehrenfeld train station. It is here that beer gar- den atmosphere meets urban indus- trial vibes, and where the dynamic, al- ternative fl air of the young district can be felt best (www.bumannundsohn.de). Coming early pays off! The next destination is STAPEL. BAR, which is located within walking distance from Bumann & SOHN at the heart of the Helios district. At STAPEL. BAR, you can buy freshly brewed Gaf- fel Kölsch from the barrel and experi- ence a colourful music programme, in- exhibition features sketches and drafts and almost every record cover designed, conceptualised and pro- duced by the artist. Moreover, the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum is showing 130 loaned works from well-known collections and museums in the US and Europe. The survey exhibition “Once upon a time in America” fea- tures pieces from over 300 years of American art, including works by Edward Hopper, Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock. In addition, the “Un- der the magnifying glass” exhibition at the Museum Schnütgen is highly recommended, as is the anniversary exhibition “All under heaven”, which celebrates 40 years of the Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst Köln. However, an insider tip is to visit the Museum Ludwig at the Cologne Heinrich-Böll-Platz. The gallery, which resembles the Tate Modern in London in terms of its artistic content, is ex- hibiting works from British artists David Hockney and Richard Hamilton until April 2019. Further information on the exhibition schedule can be found online (www.museum-ludwig.de). In addition, if you enjoy watch- ing historical retrospectives, pre- views or premieres of independent fi lm productions, then the Filmfo- rum NRW is for you. The entrance is situated on the south side of the mu- seum (www.fi lmforumnrw.de). An- other highlight for cineastes is the ODEON: the cosy, retro-style movie theatre often shows interesting European art-house productions (www.odeon-koeln.de). district of Ehrenfeld and see how long you can resist the smell of the various oriental bistros and cafés. The best falafel can be found at the tradi- tional Habibi (www.habibi-koeln.de), in doughnut shape at Vegan Food Rev- olution (www.vegan-food-revolution.de), at Beirut while enjoying a beautiful view over the Rhine (www.beirut- restaurant.de) or at the authentic Libanon Restaurant (libanon-restau- rant.metro.bar). In case, however, your tastes are more carnivorous, then you should pay Karl Hermann’s a visit. Also located on Venloer Street, here you will fi nd high-quality burgers with freshly minced and succu- lently grilled meat patties—free from anti biotics—in a fl uffy brioche bun (www.karlhermanns.de). If you still have some room left after- wards, you can hit Frittenwerk Köln for some delicious homemade fries (www.frittenwerk.com/koeln). Enjoy ones made from regular or sweet po- tatoes with chive-and-cheese top- ping. Whatever you choose, make sure to also try the lemon aioli and the homemade guacamole. Natu- rally, humans are no goats and these large amounts of salt need to be counteracted somehow, which is why a visit to one of the Kölsch-serv- ing traditional restaurants is a ne- cessity. Enjoy a chilled Kölsch beer like a true local at Bierhaus en d’r Salzgass or Weinhaus Vogel, where not only simple, authentic Cologne food is served, but the spirit of the city can be experienced. 20 38 th International Dental Show 2019 • 14. März 14 March