Russian food and dining

Zveri Concert

Masha — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:59:10 +0000

Russian rock/pop band called Zveri is coming to San Francisco bay area on May 12th. One of my favorite songs is called “For you”. You can watch the video and listen to it here . If you are interested in Russian culture at all, I’d recommend checking it out.

Paradise Garden Restaurant

Masha — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:01:18 +0000

Paradise Garden Restaurant offers fine dining of Russian and French cuisine in an extraordinary atmosphere in what is one of the greatest indoor spaces in Brooklyn. Multi-level dining allows everyone to have the best seat in the house. We offer fine dining of Russian and French cuisine in an extraordinary atmosphere with a live band nightly on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Spend one enchanted evening gliding on the dance floor in the center of paradise. The Band plays dance music ranging from Swing to Latin, as well as popular Russian and American songs, so you are sure to have a one of a kind experience. An extra touch of romance in the air guaranteeing a magical night you will never forget. From family get-togethers to corporate events our flexible plans will conform to your needs. Paradise Garden will accommodate private dining for groups of 20 to 350+, making it the ideal location for birthday celebrations, weddings, office parties, client receptions, and numerous other events.

www.paradisegardenny.com
Russian Garden Restaurant
2814 Emmons Ave (at 28th St)
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 891-2020

Slavic Shop

Masha — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:05:12 +0000

Couple of people mentioned Slavic Shop to me and I finally got to posting it here. Slavic Shop is a convenient neighborhood Russian store that has a neat deli section along with your traditional Russian grocery products. The cheese selection is pretty good. Also, I found a few mentiones of the chopped chicken liver and borscht being exceptional. Slavic Shop is conveniently located on Saratoga Ave in San Jose.

1080 Saratoga Ave
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 615-8533
Directions

Passion Cafe

Masha — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:36:33 +0000

Someone recently told me about the Passion Cafe in Brooklyn. It is a cozy lounge that has a Russian style interior. There is belly dancing on the Friday and Saturday nights. Ladies get buy one, get one free drinks every night. Passion Cafe serves Russian salad along woth a variety of other appetizers. They also have Russian speaking staff.

Passion Cafe
167 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY, 11223
Directions

Cheburechnaya

Masha — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:07:20 +0000

Cheburechnaya is a restaurant in the heart of Queens that serves traditional Russian and Middle Eastern dishes. It has been around for over 5 years and has gained a great reputation along with a large crowd of regulars that love the place. Cheburechnaya can accommodate a party of any size because of it expanded interior. The menu features chebureki, soups, salads, fish, meat, and even breakfast foods. A few people recommended me to try this place when I’m in New York.

Cheburechnaya
http://cheburechnaya.com/main.htm
9209 63rd Dr # A
Flushing, NY 11374
(718) 897-9080
Directions

Babushka European Deli

Masha — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:53:26 +0000

Babushka European Deli in Lynbrook, NY is a small family-owned deli. They always have fresh home-made food - everything from deserts to pelmeni and freshly cut salads. You will also find plov and other Kzahstan dishes at Babushka’s. The place is famous among Long Island residents as a local ethnic attraction.

Babushka European Deli
284 Broadway
Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 599-7070
Directions

Food Galleria

Masha — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:35:26 +0000

“Here at Food Galleria we are Connecticut’s number one spot for all your Russian needs! We offer a large variety of meats, produce, and other Russian specialty foods! From cookies to cakes and meats to fruits — we have it all and we are always glad to see you!”

- http://www.foodgalleria-ct.com/

Family friends visiting from Connecticut recommended me Food Galleria as one of the better quality Russian grocery stores. The store features a great variety of products and choice of traditional Russian dishes. The food is always fresh, the prices are reasonable - will save you a trip to Brooklyn.

Food Galleria
212 Main St
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 846-6810
Directions

Samovar Deli and Bakery

Masha — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:42:00 +0000

Samovar is located at 1077 Independence Ave in Mountain View. It is a cozy deli cafe that usually has fresh bakery along with salads, traditional Russian foods such as buckwheat, bird’s milk candy, and pelmeni. The selection has greatly improved over the past year and definitely has great value. There is also the Russian Club bookstore/movie rental place in the same space. I find it very convenient - get some pirozhnye Kartoshka then rent a Russian movie that recently came out and maybe get a nice book to read.

Not that long ago Samovar started a catering service as well as “cooking on demand” - they will make fresh dishes upon request. There is also a new banquet room that is available on the weekends.

http://www.bestrussianfood.com/

Samovar Deli & Bakery
(650) 969-5327
1077 Independence Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
Directions

Marvel Food & Deli

Masha — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:56:54 +0000

Dear reader, thank you for recommending Marvel Food and Deli in Auburn, WA. I have found a few quite positive reviews about this supermarket. This store has a variety of foods including produce, dairy, and deserts. There are also daily lunches that serve $1 pirozhki.

“Marvel Food and Deli, located in the heart of downtown Auburn, is a 4,200 square-foot gourmet food store that specializes in European foods from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Germany, Italy, France, and more. We pride ourselves in not only carrying an extensive variety of foods, but also knowing what every product is, how it should be prepared, and how it is to be served.

Our main drive for business is our customers. After all, without them- we wouldn’t exist. Every member of our organization makes it their top priority to satisfy each customer’s needs and wants. Our deepest desire is for every client to leave with a lasting and pleasant impression of their visit at Marvel Food and Deli.” - http://marvelfoodanddeli.com/

Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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

Russian Atlanta

Masha — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:34:21 +0000

I have recently tried to find Russian food stores and restaurants in Atlanta area. I have found quite a few on the following website: http://www.russianatlanta.net/business/

When I tried calling the stores a lot of them either do not answer or have old phone numbers listed. I would greatly appreciate if Atlanta residents could recommend me some stores and restaurants that are good and open.

I am particularly interested in the information about the following businesses:

Arbat (Арбат)

(770) 368-9030
6470 Spalding Dr
Norcross, GA 30392

Baltica

(770) 446-5161
7050 Jimmy Carter Blvd
Norcross, GA 30092

A & S International Food Deli
(678) 482-0245
(former Gastronom Central)
(former Little Russia / Semen’s)

95 Crestridge Drive, Suite 400
Suwanee GA 30024

Golden Key (Золотой ключик )
Tel. (770) 638-1101
Hours: Mon - Sat: 11a-8p
Killian Hill Crossing Plaza
4760 Lawrenceville Hwy Suite A3

European Deli
Tel. (770) 518-5944
Hours: Mon:12p-8p, Tue-Fri: 11a-8p, Sat:11a-6p, Sun: 11a-5p
Loehman’s Plaza
8610 Roswell Rd., Suite 470

European Deli II
Tel. (770) 664-4999
Hours: Mon:12p-8p, Tue-Fri: 11a-8p, Sat:11a-8p, Sun: 11a-5p
7 Winds Plaza
11950 Jones Bridge Rd., Suite 114-B
Alpharetta, GA

Kalinka
Tel/Fax: (770) 518-1005 2000
Holcomb Woods Parkway, Suite 33
Roswell, GA 30076

Patak Meat Products
Tel. (770) 941-7993
4107 Ewing Rd
Austell, GA 30106

New Odessa
Tel. (770) 622-4870
Hours: Tues-Fri: 11a-8p, Sat: 10a-8p, Sun:10a-6p Gwinett Prado II
3547 Peachtree Ind. Blvd, Suite 3
Duluth GA

New Odessa
Tel. (770) 321-3544
2793 Clairmont Rd Ne #C
Atlanta, GA

New Odessa
Spalding Woods Shipping Center
4015 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Norcross, GA 30092

International Farmers Market
Tel. (770) 455-1777 Chamblee
Tel. (770) 840-7660 Norcross
5193 Peachtree Ind. Blvd
Chamblee, GA 30341
5495 Jimmy Carter Blvd
Norcross, GA 30093

Crown Pizza - Russian, Pizza
Tel. (404) 325-2933
Toco Hills Plaza
3011 North Druid Hills Rd
Atlanta, GA 30329

Kabob House - Italian, Russian
Tel. (770) 552-6900
1530 Old Alabama Rd Suite 190
Roswell

Verdi Restaurant - Italian, Russian
Tel. (678) 646-4600
Tel. (678) 760-2111
Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11a-2pm
Dinner: Mon-Thu: 5p-10p, Fri: 5p-11p, Sun: 5p-10p 6275 Spalding Dr
Norcross, GA 30092

Nikolai’s Roof (not Russian and very $$$$)
Tel. (404) 221-6362
Fax (404) 222-2967
255 Courtland St (Intersection with Harris St)
Atlanta, GA 30303-1265