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June 2006

Europa Express

June 8, 2006

The store recently opened in Mountain View on Middlefield Rd. I love it – it has all the necessities for the Russian food guru and a good selection of vines and spirits. I like their salads quite a lot and there are a few types of pelmeni. The bread is always fresh and the vines - aged. Not to mention, [...]

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Cinderella Bakery

June 7, 2006

As a friend of mine said “for those of us whose parents/grandparents don’t live near by” Cinderella is the place to check out. This place is specialized in everything dough-based – pelmeni, vareniki, bliny… It’s pirozhki remind of childhood, grandma’s kitchen, something so close yet so far back in time. It is located on Balboa [...]

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Traktir

June 7, 2006

Out of all the Russian restaurants I have been to so far Traktir is my favorite. It is a small home-style restaurant in San Francisco close to Golden Gate park on Balboa and 41st. The food is very good, so is the service. The dishes have nice details added to make the food more attractive [...]

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Katia’s Russian Tea Room

June 7, 2006

Katia’s is a place to visit when in San Francisco. It is a home-style restaurant that offers good food for decent price. The service is better than average, the menu has variety of russian dishes. The atmosphere is friendly and cozy. This place is located on the 5th Ave and Balboa. I heard some good [...]

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European Deli

June 7, 2006

This is a grocery store in San Ramon. European Deli and Low Card Food is listed under different names – either the full name or just as “European Deli”. I have never been to that place, so please share your thoughts about it if you have any. European Deli (925) 820-2053 2211 San Ramon Valley [...]

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European Food Market

June 6, 2006

European Food Market in Concord is not limited to Russian food products. It claims to sell a variety of European delicacies. I heard it has a good variety for a reasonable price. The store opens at 9 am everyday and closes at 7 pm (except Saturday when it closes at 6 and Sunday at 5 [...]

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Babushka Russian Deli

June 6, 2006

A few people recommended me to visit Babushka Russian Deli and Cafe in Walnut Creek. I have only seen positive reviews of this place so far. Some day I will check it out personally if I am ever in Walnut Creek. This deli has a lot of references on the internet which is rather rare [...]

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Renata’s Bakery and Cafe

June 6, 2006

I have heard a lot of positive comments about this place but haven’t had a chance to visit just yet. Renata’s is located at 5175 Moorpark Ave in San Jose. It is close to the Lawrence Express Way and Moorpark Ave intersection. This place has a variety of nice deserts to try including poppy pirozhki. [...]

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The Story

June 6, 2006

In the first few months after moving to San Francisco bay area from Russia I was completely disoriented. Not just I did not have friends, but I could not figure out where to find my favorite food. I tried searching on Google but most of the results were not on target. I read Russian forums [...]

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Fandorin

June 6, 2006

I went to a Russian concert in San Francisco a few weeks ago. After it was over a bunch of friends and me felt hungry and craving for some pelmeni. The first name that came to mind was “Russia House” but it was closed for a private party that night. Then we decided to try [...]

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Russian Tea House

June 6, 2006

Russian Tea house is another bakery that serves traditional Russian food in Campbell (2080 South Bascom Ave). The best way to get there is by taking 880S towards 17S, then take Hamilton exit, go East on Hamilton, and make a right on Bascom Ave. I haven’t been there myself but heard a lot of good [...]

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Russia House

June 6, 2006

When driving South from San Francisco many people notice the Russia House restaurant and wonder about it. It is hard NOT to notice the Russia House. It is overlooking the freeway from the top of the hill with huge red letters going across indicating the name of this restaurant. It seems like that place picks [...]

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Nevsky’s Restaurant

June 6, 2006

Nevsky is located at 1740 Winchester in Campbell. It is a family style dining, conveniently located on the boarder of San Jose and Campbell. This restaurants holds private parties celebrations occasionally, has a nice bar and even karaoke occasionally. A bit pricey for my taste though… I have been to Nevsky’s a couple of times [...]

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Russian Cafe and Deli

June 6, 2006

Russian Cafe and Deli is a cozy place that has all the necessities: pelmeni and olivie are always in stock, fresh out of the kitchen. The deli is located at 1712 Winchester Blvd in Campbell back to back with Nevsky’s restaurant. The deli also has a nice choice of beverages for any taste – you [...]

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Royal Food Market

June 5, 2006

There is an Iranian store in Fremont that also sells traditional Russian food. It’s called Royal Food Market located at 1602 Washington Blvd in Fremont. It is hidden in a small shopping plaza alongside Washington (past 680 if going East on Washington). This store has all the traditional dishes and delicassies that one can look [...]

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