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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
Domino is a large Russian food store in Brooklyn, NY. It was recommended to me by a Russian food and culture guru who has lived in New York for many years. I was told that Domino has a great selection of grocery products and great ready-to-eat meals. Things like salads and pastry is something that is worth trying at Domino.
Russian Tea Room in New York is one of the oldest famous Russian restaurants in the United States. It was opened in 1926 by former Russian Imperial Ballet members. The restaurant has changed a few owners, was closed down a few times, and has recently reopened under a new owner but unchanged decor and atmosphere. New York Magazine article describes the interior as “vibrant red-and-green room with its samovars, its Christmas-all-year excess”. History has been happening in the Russian Tea Room and I would strongly recommend visiting it, if ever in New York.
“Primorski is located in Brighton Beach, “Little Odessa”, Brooklyn. Primorski is one of the oldest and finest Russian Restaurants in New York. In reality, Primorski is both a Russian Restaurant and Georgian Restaurant. Primorski’s cuisine has a Georgian flavor. This is due in part to the former owner, Buba Khotoveli, who is from the city of Kutaisi. Georgia is one of the 15 republics of the former USSR, and is located near the Black Sea. We cover our tables in a delicious smorgasbord of Cold appetizers, hot appetizers, Shish Kebabs, and of course the Russian Vodka. We also carry a large selection of Georgian Wines for the light drinkers. Primorski is also one of the most happening Russian Nightclubs in New York. At night, Primorski becomes a bustling Russian Nightclub. We have live music every night. Primorski also has a large dance floor so that you can dance the night away. So enter into the fun, delicious, and exciting world of Primorski. Book your next birthday, anniversary, or just come and party at Primorski.”
Based on the links and reviews I found about “Rossiya” it is a well-known place in Brooklyn. They offer a wide selection of authentic Russian food dishes along with entertainment, and well-designed interior. When I was looking at the pictures of “Rossiya’s” website I immediately thought of “Ivan Vasilievich Menyaet Professiu” movie. The clothes that the waiters are wearing in the pictures and the decorations are all very similar to czar-times Russia. The food looks good in the pictures, maybe it tastes good as well and one day I will try it.
One of the best Russian restaurants in New York. “Firebird” got a few quite positive reviews. This place is great for a romantic dinner, very cozy, serves high quality food, and has a very pleasant atmosphere. It seems like the decorators tried to replicate the 18th century Russian home atmosphere and succeeded. “Firebird” is located in the heart of New York City. I would strongly recommend it for a relaxed dinner with good food while in NYC.
Firebird Russian Restaurant www.firebirdrestaurant.com
365 W 46TH St Ste 9 (Cross Street: 9th Avenue)
New York, NY 10036-3810 (212) 586-0244 Directions
“Welcome to The St Petersburger. A place where you will find a vast collection of Russian gifts such as matryoshkas, watches with the Soviet and Russian symbols, porcelain, linen, fascinating stone decor, Faberge eggs, Khokhloma, Gzhel - and the best of Russian souvenirs and handicrafts.” - This is an excerpt from the home page of The St Petersburger - Russian memorabilia, food, and souvenirs store. Although this is not a specialized groceries online store there is still a wide selection of various Russian delicacies. What I found to be the most interesting detail about The St Petersburger is that among food and souvenirs they offer Faberge eggs.
The website description says “Russian Food Online, Affordable Prices, Huge Selection”. It reflects the content pretty well, I must say. I like the design of this store - everything has a Russian spirit in it: the fonts, the images, even the layout. This store would be more convenient for people on the East coast, because shipping to the West coast states is extra $10.
This internet store of Russian foods features a great selection of authentic Russian dishes and drinks. This website is very well organized into sections and categories that allows for easy browsing and finding what the consumer is looking for. My personal favorite is the Cosmetics section. It features the Dead Sea line of cosmetics that makes me nostalgic and brings back memories of my hometown stores.
Here is another online Russian food shop. It is specialized in canned and other long-term storage food items such as dills, candy, canned fish, etc. They even have borsch soup for sale. This store has a flat rate for shipping to anywhere in the world. The website adress looks a bit suspicious I thought, but I double checked - it is http://www.eroticuniverse.co.uk/
Why limit my site to physical stores and restaurants? There is a great deal of Russian food portals online, which are not worse, and even better sometimes that the walk-in-able ones. Here is a great example: http://www.russianfoods.com/ . It has all the necessities like groceries, pharmacy, Georgian wine, flowers and souvenirs, books, videos, and other very useful Russian things. The only inconvenience about this type of store is you’d have to pay for shipping and wait for your food for a couple of days.
Anyway Cafe is one of my friends’ favorite place to relax. It is a small and very cozy cafe with a couple of tables and bar. Sometimes there is live music on the weekends. It is located in the heart of Russian community in Brooklyn close to everything.
Anyway Cafe
1602 Gravesend Neck Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11229 www.anywaycafe.com
Russian Style Ravioli, a. k. a. Harchevnya in Brooklyn. NY is a good value restaurant. It has a variety of Russian, Ukrainian, Uzbekistanian, and other dishes for affordable price. It is famous for it’s “Home style eggplant” and Ukrainian vareniki.
Russian Style Ravioli
(718) 714-4525
2568 86th St
Brooklyn, NY 11214 Directions
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