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You only have to wish—Sweet City
Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries—just a few occasions where one thing is for sure: they can’t happen without a celebratory cake. But a delicious cake doesn’t need a special occasion, you just have to believe you deserve it. It’s at these moments that we wonder how great it
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Designer cake as a concept? Interview with Zsuzsanna Ötvös
Although it may seem easier to define gastronomy than the various food-related design disciplines, it is becoming increasingly understood and accepted that designing a cake requires as much attitude and professional background as designing furniture or clothing. The ‘building’ process that is fostered by creativity, the attempt to harmonize the
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A treasure trove of desserts— Mon Petit Dessert Boutique
Have you ever thought of a dessert as your most precious treasure? A pastry can be more than just a couple of sweet bites, especially if it is placed in the setting it deserves—that’s why it is such a delight that Mon Petit Dessert Boutique has begun its
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Like a local #8—Minus11, Cioccolatte, Bon Dia
A perfect summer day can have a lot of features—warm, sunny weather, light breeze, good vibes and refreshing delicacies. But even in a heatwave, we cannot go wrong with a good ice cream. The domestic ice cream scene has been dynamically growing in the past years, so it’s
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Touchable dessert experiences | The collaboration of Naspolya Nassolda and Renáta Zsiga
We’ve known for a long time that we don’t only eat with our mouth. The look and smell of the food and the environment where we consume it, or the tableware are just as important. The Hungarian ceramic scene is dynamically growing, which is why it’s especially
gastronomy
Like a local #7—SOLID, Moto Pizza, Hearty Vegan Cakes
Long summer days can be enjoyed in the most different ways, if we only stay at the Budapest gastro scene. We can drink wine and taste unforgettable, authentic dishes in SOLID’s rooftop restaurant, enjoy the pairing of San Marzano and buffalo mozzarella at Bartók Béla Road or pick up
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Perfect minimum—Behind the scenes: pastry chef Attila Menyhárt
These days, many people choose confectionery as a career. Some, however, are not content with just learning the basics, but are constantly looking for challenges and inspiration, constantly improving and then aiming for the stars. Attila Menyhárt, or Meinhart Patissier as he is known internationally, has been working with desserts
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Like a local #4—Mantra Specialty Coffee Bar, Hokedli Pottage Bar, Iran Confectionery
If something is typical of Budapest, it is the many winding streets that fill the city center. Walking through these, one can easily walk in front of a shop window, although if we wander slowly, we can come across real surprises. In our monthly recommendation, we show real “hidden treasures”
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Büfé Xmas—Christmas dishes
Although gastronomy has changed a lot over the past decades, with new trends emerging almost weekly, the delicacies on the Christmas table somehow seem to remain constant. We look for flavors that we grew up on and the dishes we can enjoy together, regardless of generation. In this special edition
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From cocoa beans to bars: the old and new history of chocolate
It is no exaggeration to say that chocolate is known and loved all over the world. Although cocoa beans are only grown in special climatic conditions, thanks to their processing methods, they have spread worldwide. Over the centuries, we have moved far away from what was originally consumed, but it
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A fragrance to savor | Auguszt Confectionary x 7scents
A cake can do many things. It can make you smile, make you think, bring back memories, give you a delicious experience or help you reward yourself. At other times, it invites you to new adventures, like taking you to a tropical island, while evoking the scent of an exciting
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Celebrating confectionery | Borkonyha Dessert Dinner
When we hear the word dessert, we associate it with a dish that follows the starters and main course, its role is to complete and crown the menu, usually with sweet flavors. But why shouldn’t dessert be the protagonist of our meal? And why not plan a whole dinner
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Büfé #7—Ice creams, popsicles
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better to cool you (and your spirits) down than one, two, or three scoops of ice cream. Our love affair with the icy treats is nothing new; they were a source of pleasure in the days of our parents and grandparents. But
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Favorite places #6 | Márk Gelley
We all need a place where we can hide from prying eyes and refresh ourselves with a good coffee and a cake. The XII district is not only loved for its rich greenery, but also for the wonders you can find in the most unexpected places. Such as Nuance lunch&
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Dessert, that gets you to the Moon | Borkonyha Desszert Műhely
Desserts can rightfully take the spotlight, even in a Michelin-starred setting — especially when they are made by people such an expert and full of humility and love as Anett Béres, the dessert chef at Borkonyha. Desszert Műhely, which is only open until the end of August, has become a must-visit
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Success at SALT: “derelye” and “csöröge”, the Hungarian classic pastries among the best in the world
Anyone who follows the work of pastry chef Csenge Dusha knows that her cakes are always a subtle harmony of childhood memories and the flavors of nature created by using premium kitchen technologies. Csenge has long been enchanting guests with her dessert plates at SALT fine dining restaurant (as an
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Three bites of wonder for everyone—The vegan collection from Chez Dodo
Delicate small shells filled with delicious special creams—macarons have stolen the hearts of many with a sweet tooth in recent years. Despite their size, creating macarons is a complicated process and only a handful of people are able to make them flawlessly. Luckily, Chez Dodo has been at the
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Favorite places #5 │ Noémi Viski
There’s nothing better at the end of an exhausting day than to reward ourselves with a divine piece of dessert or a tasty ice cream, especially if we can do so in one of Budapest’s finest confectioneries. This time, our editor Noémi Viski presents her favorite place, Erdős
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The noble simplicity of luxury | Nour – Art of desserts
Many people can bake desserts—however, only a very few don’t settle for good but aim for absolute perfection instead. Nour – Art of desserts is a dream fulfilled with meticulous care and compromise-free perfectionism about how a piece of dessert becomes a true work of art.
I have always
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Hungarian brands put together a joint gift box for Mother's Day
Flowers, greeting cards and cakes: they are perfect for Mothers’ Day celebrations even individually, but now they come in a package, all made by Hungarian brands. You can order the special packages of Bloom Flowers, Neked Cake and Brown Budapest until April 29.
This year, for Mother’s Day, three
gastronomy
In the realm of éclair doughnuts | French Revolution
Glaze on the outside, soft filling on the inside: Éclair doughnuts entice everyone with such simple tools. You can find French Revolution stores in four locations in Bucharest: none of them will disappoint doughnut lovers.
The selection is rich with a wide variety of flavor combinations to choose from. In
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Virus and vaccine in the cake counter | Černá Madona
There is no doubt that the coronavirus epidemic has turned the world completely upside down. The changed circumstances present us with more and more challenges, which often give rise to very creative solutions—a confectionery in Prague, for example, came up with coronavirus and vaccine sweets.
In the center of
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Büfé #3 - Wafers
It’s only good if it’s crispy, but then it’s really good—the different salty and sweet wafers are a favorite of generations to this day. Although we can find many imported brands on the shelves of grocery stores, the Hungarian hit products have not worn out, in
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Dessert in a tube | Kolatch
Graphic designer Michal Slovák combines moderate awareness and a premium feeling in the design of the new Kolatch tube.
Kolatch is a cream dessert made from quality ingredients and produced in Slovakia without the use of artificial flavors: as simple as its packaging. One of the main distinguishing features of
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Experience ritual instead of sweet whim | Zaandra Cake x Elevate
Is it possible to make a lactose and gluten-free or vegan cake that looks and tastes exactly like the original version made with sugar, cow’s milk and wheat flour available in a classic pastry shop? There is a little cake shop in Győr, Hungary, where it is, indeed, possible,