Across the street Niko’s Greek restaurant has started taking in its outside seating – just about half the tables left now to catch the intense autumn sun that might come our way. Greek restaurants in the west were really popular after the wall came down because of the fairly meat-heavy menu. Berlinsider has a soft spot for the mixed cold starters – little portions of stuffed vine leaves, taramasalata, white beans in vinaigrette, feta cheese, roasted peppers, sheep’s cheese with chilli and a brilliant marinated sea-food salad. Washed down with a good cold white wine. April to October is about the season for eating outside in Berlin, and there’s food all day everyday everywhere you go, all with table service. About half a dozen people are out there enjoying their lunch right now … maybe they might be joined by one more. After all, it is a day for celebrating …