Alexis Karolidis and Samson Moisidis: We’re making Greek cuisine trendy in Russia Greek food is taking over the world. In the past couple of years, trendy restaurants have opened in London, Monaco, Hong Kong, Miami, and Dubai. Moscow is no exception. And the main reason is that Greek cuisine is healthy and simple at the…
Andrea Galli: A plate needs to be minimalist: elegant, beautiful, neat Andrea Galli was born in 1970, near the port city of Ancona, Italy. He graduated from IPSAR A. Panzini. Throughout his career, he has managed to work in some of Italy’s best restaurants – in Milan (Aimo & Nadia, 2 Michelin stars) and on the Ligurian…
Massimiliano Montiroli: Russians like the real Italian classics – pizza and pasta Massimiliano Montiroli started his career in the kitchens of Italy and France. He first ended up in Moscow in 1998, when he came at the invitation of Portofino – one of the few restaurants that started the development of Italian cuisine in Russia in the…
Elgiz Abdulhakov on gastronomic shows and Flemish cuisine Elgiz Abdulhakov used to be the chef at the famous restaurateur Mikhail Zelman’s acclaimed project Goodman. He has also worked as a consultant, and his workshops were highly anticipated in just about every corner of the country even back when chefs weren’t trendy public figures of the restaurant…
TASTE AND GOOD CONVERSATION: From dusk till dawn For over 200 years, linguists haven’t been able to figure out where the word “cocktail” comes from. There are so many versions, it’s easy to get confused. But the Mercedes Bar in Moscow, which is located in the very beginning of the elite Kutuzovsky Prospekt, is no…
DANTE Kitchen + Bar: A flavor rainbow “Flavorful, delicious, positive” – these words are a great summary of everything about the restaurant DANTE Kitchen + Bar, which opened last spring in the center of Moscow, on Kuznetsky Most 3. Its cozy interior is pleasing to the eye, and the unusual food is a treat for everyone.…
BOCHKA: A meat feast and medieval music The very beginning of Ulitsya 1905 Goda Street probably has more outstanding restaurants than any other location in Moscow. All of the establishments in this area are constantly looking for ways to outdo each other. But Bochka, which belongs to the famous Moscow restaurateur Andrey Dellos, stands out even…
SAXONE+PAROLE: Everyone who comes becomes a friend In order to open a restaurant in the center of Moscow, where there is unbelievable competition, you need to be brave and sure of yourself. This is precisely the kind of person that the experienced restaurateur Brad Farmerie and his Moscow partners are. Five years ago they opened…
Uwe Lindner: A beer intermediary between Munich and Moscow Many people are of the opinion that, while Russia has a lot of good Chinese, Japanese, Italian, and French restaurants, an authentic German restaurant is hard to come by. This isn’t true. To find a real German restaurant in Moscow, just visit any Paulaner Bräuhaus establishment,…
Mircko Zago: Modern Russian cuisine is similar to European cuisine in many ways Mircko Zago is an excellent example of a person who brings his talent, energy, and enthusiasm to absolutely everything he does, not just his job. He started his career early, working as a chef in different restaurants in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and…