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July 30, 2008

Dear reader, I have been writing my reviews for over 2 years now. I asked for your help in reviewing restaurants and adding new ones to my blog. There are, however, a few questions that I have not asked you yet: Is there anything that I can do, in your opinion, to improve my reviews [...]

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Russian Food Direct

July 7, 2008

Not too long ago I was notified of a new internet Russian food store russianfooddirect.com It has a great selection of all the necessities and more. The prices are reasonable, shipping is almost free or very discounted across the US. The categorization is great, it even features kosher and diet selections. Share This! Hide Sites

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Moscow On The Hudson

July 7, 2008

Another great Russian food store in Manhattan. Named after a TV-famous store, this one carries a broad selection of foods, drinks, herbs, and souvenirs. This store also delivers and caters around NY area. The website is http://moscowonhudson.com/ If you are in Manhatten and not sure where to go for the Russian food – I would [...]

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Russian Restaurants in British Columbia

July 2, 2008

Here are a few Russian restaurants in British Columbia district in Canada: The Borscht Bowl This aptly named restaurant specializes in the Russian cabbage based borscht and other Russian cuisine. Also serves pizza and subs. Open: Monday – Saturday until 5pm. Address: Box 1679, 258 Market Avenue Grand Forks  BC  V0H 1H0 Telephone: 1 250 [...]

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Rasputin Russian Cuisine

July 2, 2008

I visited a friend in Vancouver last year and stopped by at Rasputin restaurant for dinner. I would definitely recommend checking it out if you are in BC area. Besides the traditional Russian dishes, Rasputin features some great former USSR delicacies. I would recommend trying  borshch and starters to really appreciate the cuisine. Rasputin Russian [...]

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Russian restaurants in Beijing

July 2, 2008

Here are some more Russian restaurants in Beijing (from thatsbj.com): “Moscow Restaurant Moscow Restaurant’s ambiance is the War and Peace to Traktirr’s Dead Souls. This one-time ballroom is grand, epic even, with soaring ceilings and oh-so-Soviet pillars. Located in the barrens of Xizhimen, Moscow opened back in 1954, and was Beijing’s first foreign restaurant. Though [...]

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Little Birch Western Restaurant

July 2, 2008

Little Birch restaurant is a high-end spot with exquisite cuisine without the Yabao Lu glitz. With its clean feel, it’s the spot for a quiet dinner with your comrades, or dining alone with Anna Karenina. thatsbj.com rates this restaurant as 4/5, with cheap to moderate pricing. Update: Thanks to Vanja, I found out that the [...]

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Kiev

July 2, 2008

According to thatsbj.com, stars of Ukraine’s opera scene have somehow ended up performing at Kiev restaurant. They saunter among the tables dressed in military uniforms, belting out everything from Italian arias to Russian folk songs. You can request your favorites for RMB 50 a pop. The vodka kebabs and the indulgent Kiev pudding, which really [...]

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The Elephant

July 2, 2008

The Elephant is a good place to eat out of proportion and get drunk without the pretension of uppity, hyper-designed restaurants. This restaurant features good Russian food, especially the appetizers. I would recommend trying stuffed mushroom caps. The floor show was akin to Eastern Bloc Lakers’ girls wriggling out to Shakira. Located in a small [...]

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Wiltons

July 2, 2008

Wiltons is a caviar store open Monday through Friday except holidays. Russian caviar is considered to be “the food of Gods”. It is the roe of the sturgeon and can be served with variety of dishes, such as blintzes, toasts, eggs, and simply by itself. This delicacy is supplied to Wiltons by “Kings” – the [...]

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Perestroyka

July 2, 2008

Perestroyka is a Russian supermarket in Leicester, UK. It’s a one stop shop for wine, champagne, traditional grocery items, and Russian food dishes. This place actually has a feel of Russian supermarkets in times of perestroika. It is highly recommended if you are craving for some good wine and pirozhki. Perestroyka 351 wellingborough road Northampton [...]

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Russian Fairytale

July 2, 2008

Russian Fairytale, established in June 2000 as a Russian delicacies shop, is a large Russian center in Oxford. The restaurant serves exceptional food with a wide variety of salads, soups, home baked pastries, traditional Russian dishes, and beverages. Russian gifts, toys, and souvenirs are offered for sale in store and on the website as well. [...]

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Tsar’s Bar

July 2, 2008

Tsar’s Bar is conveniently located close to Oxford Circus station in London. The restaurant menu features beef stroganoff, borscht, salads, smoked salmon, blinis and soups. Bar is famous for a wide variety of vodka brands, including home-made flavored ones. Vodka is served in a shot glass in a bucket of ice. The smatterings of oil [...]

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Baltic Restaurant

June 29, 2008

Baltic restaurant is located opposite of Southwark tube and 5 minutes from Waterloo station, Tate Modern & South Bank. The restaurant is open for lunch 12:00-15:3, dinner 18:00-23:15, and for drinks 12:00-24:00. It is a cozy place to relax after work and during the weekend. The seasonal menu consists of a variety of food items [...]

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The Russian Restaurant

June 29, 2008

The restaurant is conveniently situated in the heart of Bradford’s city centre on Manor Row, directly opposite the city’s registrar office and less than a minute’s walk away from the Forster Square train station. Open Tuesday-Thursday 17:30 – 23:00, Friday: 17:30- 00:00, Saturday: 17:00-01:00 and Sunday: 16:00-22:00. The Russian Restaurant Website: rurest.co.uk 01274 733121 15 [...]

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