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Lea January 30, 2007 at 2:08 pm

I’m looking to buy a vetgtable named Sorrel can anyone tell me where I can buy it??

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Masha January 30, 2007 at 3:30 pm

Lea,

Here is one place I found:
http://www.herbalremedies.com/gardensorrel.html

Regards,
Masha

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Pawel Rogocz May 11, 2007 at 7:26 pm

A new store just opened in South San Jose –

Kalinka
5025 Almaden Expwy
San Jose, CA 95118

408-723-1861

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Z May 24, 2007 at 10:26 pm

M&M Food–very nice deli/bakery/grocery store (“kulinariya”) in Studio City (Ventura and Coldwater Cn). If you know what “lepeshka” or “samsa” is, you must come to this place. Food is fresh and amazingly delicious. They have a good variety of food. They also accept orders for banquets, and such. In addition, the people there are very nice. I go there almost everyday :) ))

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SP June 3, 2007 at 10:33 am

Premier

12743 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. weekends only. (818) 623-8844. This cavernous restaurant in Studio City can feel empty when not packed with a party crowd. Avoid this fate by coming late on Saturdays, when the chicken Kiev is hot and the crowd dances the night away to live Russian music. A dress code (no jeans) is enforced (for men, anyway).

Il Paradiso

15627 Ventura Blvd., Encino. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. weekends only. (818) 730-6246. If you are seeking a true wild Russian night in L.A., look no further than Il Paradiso. This otherwise nondescript restaurant attracts a well-heeled, good-looking crowd on weekends (late at night usually). Don’t be intimidated by the veal-tongue salad, the Glock-toting security guards or the BMWs out front — just dress to impress and dance the night away.

Crystal

7901 Santa Monica Blvd., 2nd floor, L.A. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. weekends only. (323) 654-1188. An authentic modern Russian dining experience awaits above a Starbucks. The restaurant has only one seating per night, so calling ahead is recommended (bar seating is possible later). In between courses, well-dressed (and increasingly tipsy) diners hit the dance floor. Dress code is enforced (no jeans) and there is a $20 cover charge.

Bar Lubitsch

7702 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. (323) 654-1234. Although not Russian-owned, this bustling hot spot pays homage to its West Hollywood location with Soviet-inspired design. Cocktail waitresses here are decked out in Pravda red, and 1930s posters hang next to mirrors etched with Cyrillic to flesh out the Soviet chic concept.

Russian Nights

13325 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (till 2 a.m. on weekends). (818) 981-0089. Appearing more like a strip club than a restaurant, Russian Nights’ bizarre design scheme will amuse some. The odd pairing of neon (both outside and inside) and murals depicting rural Russian 18th century life gives diners a bit of kitsch with their chicken Kiev.

Little New York

7316 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. weekends only. (323) 874-0727. Located near a busy Trader Joe’s, Little New York caters to a younger Russian crowd on weekends. But this hidden gem is mostly known as a cozy getaway that serves up classics like sturgeon and pelmeni, set against a somewhat garish wall mural of the New York skyline.

Red Square

17209 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Noon to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (till 2 a.m. on weekends). (818) 783-6300. Red Square offers up Russian fare such as hearty mignon stroganoff and sweet wild black cherry blintzes. A one-man band sings Russian Top 40 songs with the help of a laptop and reverb-laden microphone on weekends, when things can get wild.

Russia Restaurant

1714 Ivar St., L.A. Noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday (till 2 a.m. on weekends). (323) 464-2216. New owners took over this Hollywood restaurant, which sits adjacent to the famed Knickerbocker hotel, in 2005. On Saturday, Las Vegas-style showgirls take over the stage. Popular food choices at Russia include Chicken Tabaka and Karsky (lamb chops). Massive historical wall murals of Peter the Great stare down diners.

Barin

6020 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana. Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (till 2 a.m. on weekends). (818) 776-8474. A youngish crowd frequents Barin on weekends, feasting on Chicken Tapakan while eyeing the opposite sex in one of Barin’s multiple dining areas. Exposed brick walls line the restaurant’s dance floor, but it is so dark inside you won’t notice.

— Charlie Amter

Traditional dining

Troyka

7300 Sunset Blvd., L.A. Noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. (323) 851-5531. Open for more than a decade, Troyka is located in an otherwise nondescript strip mall. The menu offers an array of Russian and Ukrainian food — from solyanka soup to blinchiki (pancakes with red caviar). Other popular dishes include vareniki (stuffed dumplings), Ukrainian borscht and cold herring salad.

Roubo’s Place

1651 1/2 N. La Brea Ave., L.A. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. (323) 876-4646. Cab drivers and office workers alike fuel up for lunch at this humble Hollywood restaurant. Lamb khashlama and pork dishes are popular here with the Armenian set, as are the cold starters like their Stolichnaya salad.

Romanov Restaurant

12229 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. (818) 760-3177. Restaurateur Mikayel Israyelyan’s new high-end Russian steakhouse has been impressing L.A. foodies of all stripes since it opened in March. Twenty-four-carat gold-leaf ceilings gleam above; Russian haute cuisine dishes like quail Kiev dazzle below. If you have a craving for real Osetra caviar, this is the place to get your fix.

Versai Restaurant

349 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Weekends only, call for hours. (323) 653-2475. Now better-known for its adjacent deli, this Fairfax fixture offers up what its calls “the finest European food in town.” Unfortunately, the restaurant is now open only on weekends. Even then, it’s best to call ahead in case the space is booked for a private party. Try the pork kebab or beef stroganoff, or simply stop by the deli and grab some chicken piroshki for a dollar.

Odessa

18525 Burbank Blvd., Tarzana. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. (818) 705-6630. Don’t let the tacky décor fool you; Odessa’s limited menu of fish and meat kebabs keeps the faithful coming back year after year. The adjacent deli also is a must for those seeking real red Russian caviar from Kamchatka and other assorted imported foods.

Palm Terrace

531 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Weekends only, call for reservations. (323) 653-7820. This second-floor eatery (open only on weekends; call ahead) has been open since 1971, serving lavish Russian fare such as baked flounder fillet to thousands over the years. Banquet-style dining only, so reservations are a must (usually $45-per-person minimum).

Ohotnik (formerly St. Petersburg Restaurant)

7998 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. Hours vary; call ahead. (323) 650-5657. Ohotnik is Russian for “hunter,” so vegetarians consider yourselves warned. This small restaurant is not much for ambience, but its limited menu will appeal to the hearty. Usually open only on weekends, when a small stage hosts even smaller bands.

Traktir

8151-A Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. Noon to 10 p.m. daily. (323) 654-3030. This popular WeHo restaurant boasts a large patio overlooking Santa Monica Boulevard popular with cigarette-smoking ex-pats from Moscow. Patrons swear by the kharcho (tomato-based lamb soup), pelmeni and the grilled sturgeon. The friendly wait staff is a bonus for those new to Russian cuisine.

Uzbekistan

7077 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. (323) 464-3663. Massive portions are the norm at Uzbekistan, where Russians, Armenians and curious Hollywood tourists “man up” to tackle hearty fare like plov with chicken and manti (steamed Uzbecki lamb dumplings). Live bands play on weekends.

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edl June 13, 2007 at 10:18 pm

This site has peaked my interest in Russian food in the bay area, I must go out and try some for the first time. Thanks for compiling all the info. in one easy to navigate site. best regards -edl

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Olga Crawford June 21, 2007 at 8:36 am

Thankyou for including our lost little place on your website, we do get touring people from the States that have found a mention of us on the internet, and stop by to check us out. We have just five guestrooms so despite the grand title (PORT ROYAL HOTEL) we are just a village inn where the “pub” now serves fine Russian food as well as good grog. There is a national UK newspaper for the catering trade called The Morning Advertiser. Without our knowledge they visited us last year and published this:
http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/news_detail.aspx?articleid=11043
When we heard about this we sent for a copy and read with great intrepidation as they regularly slate establishments they found wanting. You might like also to see an article “48 hours in Bute” in the two million circulation Sunday paper in the UK, The Sunday Mirror:- http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4161/is_20060423/ai_6213543
With all good wishes
OLGA

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Brian June 30, 2007 at 9:14 pm

I am moving to vegas and my poor wife is nervous that there will not be any Russian grocery stores or Restaurants. Any suggestions?

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Masha July 2, 2007 at 9:23 pm

Brian,

There is a Russian restaurant in Vegas called Eliseevsky (just added it to the main page as well).

There also might be a store called “Las Vegas Deli, Delicatessen”, which offers Russian food among other dishes, that you might want to check out.

Hope this helps!

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Casey July 7, 2007 at 4:30 pm

I am recruiting for a Russian restaurant / night club for opening in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Looking for it to offer excellent food, such as a 5-7 course dining experience, and offer an after dinner floor-show of Russian / Slavic dancing or Russian Jewish dancing. Restaurant space is 3500 sq. feet – two floors.
Please email me at: tigeroverflow@yahoo.com for more information. Thank you.

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PiroshkiInNewYork July 23, 2007 at 12:51 am

Does anyone know where I can get piroshki in New York other than Brighton Beach? I am looking Russian deli in Manhattan but can’t find one.

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Fedor July 29, 2007 at 4:05 pm

I have Russian -European gourmet food store in Manhattan.
801 west 181 street New York ,NY,10033
212-7407397

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Erin August 1, 2007 at 12:06 pm

Does anyone know where to get good Georgian food in the San Francisco Bay Area? I’m talking about Khachapuri, Lobio, Chakhokhbili, and those awesome eggplant rolls stuffed with crushed walnuts and served with pomegranate… *sigh*. We’re expats living in Russia, about to move back to the States, and we’re distraught at finding our favorite foods when we return!

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Masha August 8, 2007 at 4:53 pm

Erin,

I would recommend Renata’s Cafe in Campbell for some Geaorgian food.

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Jenya August 8, 2007 at 5:07 pm

Masha,

Someone told me that there’s a Russian store at the intersection of N Wolfe Rd and Stevens Creek Blvd in Cupertino. Do you know anything about it?

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Qi Peng August 9, 2007 at 8:55 am

Luybochka (store-café)
959 East 3300 South, Suite A
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Tel. (801) 485-8727
LubochkaDeli256@hotmail.com

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Jonathan Solloscy September 8, 2007 at 2:55 pm

I have heard about a Russian Supermarket in Tampa, Florida. If there is such a place I would like to get the address. Thank You

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Dark Moon October 27, 2007 at 11:31 am

If you are going to visit Russia, try restaurant russian cuisine with tzar’s menu in very centre of Moscow – “1, Red Square”. They have a business lunch Mo-Fri 9 USD id est 250 roubles – nice!

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Ольга November 7, 2007 at 9:11 am

Здравствуйте Маша! Спасибо за ваш интересный и полезный сайт. Я недавно переехала в Атланту GA и не могу найти здесь русский ресторан. Все, что удалось найти через Гугль, уже на работают, или же просто имеют русское название, но к настоящей русской кухне имеют очень отдаленное отношение. А так хочется посетить душевное русское местечко и поностальгировать… Заранее благодарю!

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Grace Peters November 13, 2007 at 1:06 pm

There is a great Russian Market/Deli/Bakery/Restaurant in Auburn, WA.

Marvel Food & Deli
2 West Main
Auburn, WA 98001
253-887-8181

There is a meat deli, and bakery items. The market has fruits and vegies, frozen items and lots of dessert items, canned goods, etc. The restaurant only serves lunch, Monday-Friday. You can’t beat their Piroshky for $1. We usually buy 10 or more. We buy frozen pelmini, pastries and candy for our kids (adopted from Russia) every month. We have loved everything. Highly recommend.

Wish there were more Russian restaurants in the Seattle area!
Has anyone purchased spices from Russian Spice, on-line? Would you recommend it?

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Alex November 15, 2007 at 1:49 am

Маша,
Случайно набрел на сайт спустя много времени – и обрадовался, что сайт жив и продолжает развиваться. Успехов!
Я прошелся по нашей информации (Samovar Deli) и нашел его немножко устаревшим. А именно:
-выбор продуктов питания увеличился в 2-3 раза по сравнению со временем когда было написано ревью
- выбор готовой еды практически неограничен – особенно при предварительном заказе (наш slogan – “We cook on demand – always fresh,always just for you!”)
- при магазине открыт банкетный зал (банкеты пятница-суббота, ланч понедельник-пятница), а также концерты итд.
- соответственно мы построили большую кухню (в некоторых магазинах, предлагающих готовую еду, кухни нет)
- мы осуществляем catering – от маленьких семейных торжеств, до бизнес встреч, ланч в компании итд
- вся информация о Samovar Deli находится на сайте http://www.BestRussianFood.com
- ну и наконец, сайт на котором помещена практически вся информация о концертах в районе Залива – это http://www.gorodok.com и я бы был благодарен, если бы наш линк был бы размещен в разделе Events.

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Rick Pletcher June 11, 2008 at 7:51 pm

We are moving to the Nasville Tn. area and would like to find a good Russian restaurant and a russian foods/deli store. Thanks

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Степан July 30, 2008 at 10:17 am

Да уж Пока это у нас не сильно развито, так что придётся немного подождать.

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Architectural Renderings September 15, 2008 at 11:07 am

О, хороший сайт, тока давайте развивайте его получще плиз

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eduard October 21, 2008 at 5:46 am

Благодарю!

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Кветка December 28, 2008 at 9:28 am

Вы знаете редко сейчас кто пишет по данной тематике, очень приятно читать, я бы советовала картинок добавить еще!

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Alessandro January 5, 2009 at 5:02 pm

I’m looking to buy Russian wines in USA. Anybody know where I can find it?

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Max May 17, 2009 at 2:16 pm

I love to find a good Russian restaurant and russian foods/deli store in new jersey.
Thanks

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Елена Т June 16, 2009 at 7:58 pm

Не могу найти адреса русских магазинов в Тампе.

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Natalya November 23, 2009 at 8:44 pm

Hello,

I found a good place for ordering Pelmeni. Also they have really tasty Beef Blintzes. It is http://www.RoyalFrozenFood.com. My friend said that these items can be found in markets around los angeles also.

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