A visit to Heftig Cidre
We met Bruno Bucher from Heftig Cider for a chat in the old Lehmann's butcher's shop, where he now produces his cidre. We are big fans of cider. Cider is a great alternative to wine. Its complex flavor makes it a wonderful accompaniment to food, and it's lighter than beer. There's no chance of a headache the next day. We have been selling Heftig Cidre at SUPPER in Kitchener for several years and were happy to finally meet Bruno to learn more about his cider.
Kitchener Items - Made in Portugal
What makes the Portuguese textile industry unique is the fact that all segments of the value chain can be found in the northern region around Braga and Porto, this concentration of "know-how", the local proximity and the associated short distances give it a great competitive advantage.
A visit to Barbara from Tomelo
Tomelo makes soaps from donkey's milk. Donkey milk from the only Portuguese donkey breed, the Burro de Miranda. The Burro de Miranda is now threatened with extinction. Barbara von Tomelo breeds this breed and uses it to make soaps.
Meet La Paz
La Paz is one of 2 Portuguese labels that we carry in our range alongside Portugiese Flannel. André, one of the two founders of the brand, has actively supported us in organizing this trip to Portugal. We meet in Porto in the Foz do Duro district, where we live. André grew up here in this district, which is located just outside the city center right by the sea.
A visit to the Burel Factory
The Burel production facility is located in the middle of the village on the Rio Zezere. This is where Isabel Costa founded Burel together with her husband João Tomás. Burel's mission is to preserve and revitalize the industrial heritage and deep knowledge of the wool industry that has lasted for generations and the unique culture and traditions, the people and their history that characterize this place.
Kitchener Vintage
Bring back your old garment. We think here, in our store where you originally bought it, your old clothing has the best chance to find a new loving home. Find out more about our vintage Program.
A visit to STRUNK
It is a sunny autumn afternoon and we visit Magali & Maruska from Strunk. We have been stocking Strunk's preserved vegetables for several years and are big fans of their restaurant, which they run for a few months each winter. We meet in their restaurant in Murifeld in Bern, an old bakery in the residential district.
A studio visit at Laurin Schaub
It is not easy to find Laurin Schaub's studio. But then, tucked away right next to the railway tracks in Bern's Lorraine district, we find him in his studio, which is part of a studio community. Neatly lined up on the walls are the plates, cups and bowls we know from our assortment.
Meet Gorilla Gardening
It is raining cats and dogs as we set off to visit Raffael and Severin from Gorilla Gardening. We meet them in an old butcher's shop at the foot of Gurten, Bern's local mountain.
A visit to the laflor chocolate manufactuary
We meet Laura from the chocolate manufacturer laflor at her production facility in the provisional premises on Uetlibergstrasse in Binz in Zurich. We are impressed by the lively and creative atmosphere of dasProvisorium.
Meet Franziska Luethy
We find Franziska Luethy in the former Brieger Areal in the middle of Zurich. Franziska's studio is part of a larger studio community. She shares her space with two graphic artists. There is a knitting machine on the wall, a work table with a computer by the window, and an ironing board with an iron on it next to it.
Soeder x Kitchener
Give your home more personality with a unique item from GRAFFI, an interior design pop-up store opening April 22, 2022, in the Kitchener Gallery. For 4 weeks, GRAFFI will be offering a carefully curated selection of vintage, second-hand and patched-up furniture and valuables at fair prices. Investing in a slow-grown home is sustainable, distinctive and fun.
GRAFFI Pop UP
Give your home more personality with a unique item from GRAFFI, an interior design pop-up store opening April 22, 2022, in the Kitchener Gallery. For 4 weeks, GRAFFI will be offering a carefully curated selection of vintage, second-hand and patched-up furniture and valuables at fair prices. Investing in a slow-grown home is sustainable, distinctive and fun.
TOAST
After many years of being devoted TOAST customers we are more than happy to announce that TOAST is now available at Kitchener Bern.The British brand TOAST began with loungewear and nightwear, designed in a farmhouse in Wales. Originally founded by James and Jessica Seaton in 1997, the collections reflected a sense of ease and a slower, more thoughtful way of life.
The Kitchener Catalogue 2022 is here
Our new catalogue is here. Packed with products that make great sustainable gifts to yourself or loved ones. How do we stay inspired and how do we nourish body, mind and soul in times of conditional possibilities? That is our theme for this year's catalogue. Let us take you on a journey to the fabulous Casa Alba in Ottone, located in a wild area of Emilia Romagna on the Strada Statale 45, which leads from Genoa to Piacenza. The village lies on the Trebbia River, surrounded by forests.
SUPPER
SUPPER is the name of our new shop concept. SUPPER was created during the second lockdown. It housed our range of daily necessities, i.e. our range of groceries, soaps, socks and whatever else was on the BAGS list.The few people who ventured downtown and the customers who came to pick up their webshop orders were delighted. We also liked the family atmosphere of the new concept.
Kitchener Daily Essentials
We have reshuffeled our store and are offering you an alternative to the big department stores from Wednesday to Saturday, even during the lockdown. Kitchener Daily offers you everyday items from small and independent producers. In addition to our assortment of mostly organic food and kitchen utensils, we also offer a wide range of sustainable cosmetics and care products.
Kitchener Catalogue
This year's catalogue is all about the incomprehensible and sensual: about scents and feelings, about taste, memories, and thoughts. And yes, there is even talk of fungi, hormones, and bacteria. Let yourself be inspired and seduced by the more or less secret ingredients that make life easier and more pleasant. Enjoy the reading experience!
Time for change
Over the past weeks and months, it has been brought to our attention that the use of our logo is offensive and no longer in keeping with the times. This, because we have been using an image for commercial purposes which is historically loaded – by the long history of the genocide on the Native American population of present-day USA, and the persistent and systematic dispossession and marginalisation of Native American peoples which continues to this day, and is indeed being encouraged under Trump.
Aarebag x SOS MEDITERRANEE
#TogetherForRescue.SOS MEDITERRANEE is a European, maritime and humanitarian organisation for the rescue of shipwrecked people in the Mediterranean Sea. We teamed up with the organisation in order to raise awareness to raise awareness of the humanitarian catastrophe in the mediterranean and support the important work they are doing.