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History condensed on a plate—OPIUM

Anyone who has been to Asia knows that you have to go back many times to get a taste of the culture the continent’s countries. Browsing through history books just doesn’t cut it; to discover the real dynamics, you need to visit new countries, get to know the

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The rule is that there are no rules—MÓR24

I think it is safe to say that eating is a complex experience. It’s about the flavors, the sight of the food, the order of the courses, but also in what environment we eat the contents of our plates. A good recipe is not always complicated, on the contrary,

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Cozy, friendly, and Japanese | Tonari opens in Poznań

This restaurant in Poznań captures the Japanese vibe in the best possible way: it’s like stepping into a small local diner in Tokyo, where everything is in perfect order, and the almost austere interior is made playful with a handful of gags. Tonari means ‘neighborhood’ in Japanese, and the

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Y marks the spot—Teyföl

A chequered tablecloth sprinkled with gravy dots, breaded meat with potatoes, and a cheerful but firm waiter preferably with a belly—some of the stereotypes that characterize Hungarian restaurants. But if you go to Szentendre and enter Teyföl, you will realize that the gastronomy of our small country is much

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A restaurant in Kraków is the first in Poland to be awarded two Michelin stars

Krakow’s Bottiglieria 1881 managed to do what no one else in the country has done before and bagged two stars, but other Polish restaurants were also celebrating after winning the Michelin Guide Ceremony. Never before have so many Michelin stars been awarded in Poland as this week, with more

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The triumph of fire—UMO

Fire is life. Energy, birth, death, purification—if we learn to respect and handle it, it is the most useful companion, but if we underestimate its power, it is a dangerous phenomenon. Of course, for true harmony, the other three elements, earth, water, and air, whose unity is the foundation

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On the road home—Iszkor

You can never forget your roots. I think there is a lot to be gained from putting on your boots, seeing the world, and collecting a lot of useful and interesting things in your bag, but sooner or later, the past will speak. You have to go away to be

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Combining industrial heritage and modern design: introducing WERK restaurant in Bratislava

Jurkovičova Tepláreň, the only preserved industrial heritage building from the original Apollo refinery complex has undergone a radical transformation in recent years. The original structure of the multifunctional building complex in downtown Bratislava now serves as a melting pot for a new community of corporate clients, startups, and freelancers. This

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Make yourself at home | Lujza & Koriander

It is undeniable that every surprise has a certain magic to it—sometimes it’s good to step out of your comfort zone and experience something completely unusual. However, finding a balance is essential, which is why the value of places where everything is familiar, where are greeted warmly, and

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Where you find what you’re looking for | Csemege

Most of us like to discover new things, but sometimes it’s more comfortable to stick with what we know. When you know that where you’re going, there’s an open door, good vibes, and a warm welcome with delicious food and coffee that’s been tried and tested

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A gastronomic paradise under the stars—Platán

You do not need to go far away to enjoy a genuinely complex gastronomic experience: you can find the town of Tata with the famous Esterházy Palace just 50 km from Budapest. Platán offers everything a traveler seeking relaxation could dream of, and even more. So, no surprise that last

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It's not all about Budapest! Veszprém gastro-review part 1

While we love the ever-changing, vibrant atmosphere of the Hungarian capital, we cannot live with blinders on. It’s important to explore the increasingly vibrant art, design, and gastronomy scene in the country towns and cities, where endearing stories, quality products, and fantastic concepts are being created precisely to showcase

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Food inspired by music | Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel

From a very young age, I can still recall people wearing Hard Rock Café T-shirts with the name of a city printed on them. The legendary restaurant chain opened in Budapest a little over ten years ago, and in 2022 the Hard Rock Hotel opened its doors. Now we had

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Celebrating simplicity | Hétköznapok.

Naturalness, sustainability, learning, and teaching. If these are used not just as buzzwords, but as descriptors of a value system, something truly meaningful might begin. For the greatest things are not at all noisy, but rather quiet, yet significant. This is the case with Csaba Sajben, who has created a

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Practice makes perfect—Rutin and Mimi’s Sweetaway & Pâtisserie

Sometimes, you don’t want to go crazy, you just want to have a good time for a few hours, with familiar flavors and friends. If you’re lucky, hobby chefs will treat you to a casual lunch, but even if you don’t have such an invitation, don’t

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Bistro, bar, and theater: The Fitzgerald in Prague

Located in Prague’s Karlín district, The Fitzgerald Hotel’s recently renovated space offers a combination of a bistro, a bar, a theater, and a hotel. While the hotel gets its name not from the famous American writer but from the owner’s cat, the bistro and bar are named

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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 whirl of quirkiness and tradition | NÁM—Taste of Asia

Budapest’s gastronomic scene is a constantly changing and dynamically evolving universe. If one place closes, two others are likely to replace it, but there are restaurants and cafés that somehow leave an unfillable void. Chef Dániel Varga quietly returned to the capital, but his cuisine made such an impression

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Welcome home | Tati opens in Budapest

A new attraction has emerged in Budapest’s 7th district: the farm-to-table restaurant Tati has brought a cozy atmosphere, Hungarian dishes emphasizing natural flavors, and surprisingly fresh cocktails to Dohány Street. Tati’s founder, Barbara Poisson Angeli, has long dreamed of bringing the goods from the countryside right to our

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Food design inside and out #3—Edible gifts

If you need some last-minute creative edible gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place! In our pre-Christmas selection, we brought you a range of delicacies from Hungarian chefs, pastry chefs, and manufactories that will look great on your table, thanks to their clever looks. Whether you’re in

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A character shift at the Kopaszi Dam—the SHO has landed

Have you ever been to a restaurant that when you left, you felt that you wouldn’t be bored, even if you stepped back in just a few hours later? These days, it’s an act of bravery to open a place that combines several styles and characters and aims

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Brazilian flair in Gdańsk: introducing Manioca

Botanical elements, wood, and the colors of smoky pink and terracotta define the atmosphere of this restaurant in Gdańsk. The eatery, dreamed up by a Brazilian-Polish couple, brings the rich cuisine and culture of Brazil to the Polish city. The interior was designed by the PB / STUDIO team. The design

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Michelin-starred restaurants in Eastern Europe | TOP5

Restaurants that are ‘starred’ by the Michelin experts year after year light up the imaginary sky. And it is even more rewarding that more and more restaurants in the gastronomic world of our region receive this recognition. Let’s discover their astonishing culinary talent! Babel | Hungary Babel, which was founded

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Like a local Bratislava 2 | FACH, SUVENIR, Chez Balzac

Ahoj! In this gourmet edition of “Like a Local” in Bratislava, we’ll guide you through places that are more than meets the eye, that have hidden value, and where you can, as we say in Slovak, “kill two flies with one blow.” Anyway, let’s start in the heart

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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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Unity in Diversity—Latin America with a touch of Hungary, Part II

Last week, we featured some of the iconic restaurants of the Latin American community in Budapest, but there are so many exciting places in this city that we decided to continue: here come two more lovable restaurants! Whether it’s breakfast or lunch, a nutritious sandwich or empanada is always

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Unity in Diversity—Latin America with a touch of Hungary, Part I

Somewhere far far away, or rather across the Atlantic Ocean, an incredible continent awaits visitors to the Land of Paradise. While for us, Europeans, it’s hard to imagine a world so interconnected yet so diverse, we might get an impression from all the different characters that one finds in

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A mixture of Japanese minimalism and street food: introducing CUDO

After Poznań, CUDO vegan sushi restaurant opened its doors in Wrocław too. The aesthetics of the new location were inspired by Japanese minimalism, the atmosphere of street food bars, and the restaurant’s colorful sushi rolls. The orange-infused interior was designed by polish designer Ewa Dulcet. Let’s see! The

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Tallinn, the culinary paradise - Hypeandhyper's favorite restaurants

Estonia’s capital is a culinary hotspot. We have delved into the mysteries of Slavic, Russian, and Estonian cuisine to bring you three of Tallinn’s best restaurants. Our recommendations from the Jewel of the Baltic, Tallinn. Tallinn is a magical city, as is the whole Baltic region. In the

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From fermentation to the philosophy of making ramen soup | Piqniq pack—Part 14

How to ferment with the help of mushrooms and bacteria found in nature? When does a gastronomy enterprise communicate properly? What are the tasks of a restaurant owner’s everyday life? What is the philosophy of making ramen soup? Here is the fresh Piqniq pack part with questions and answers!

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Past and present come into play in the concept of the Lithuanian restaurant Nineteen18

Interior design and gastronomy—two phenomena that link Lithuania’s historical past and modern present in Vilnius’ city center. The uniqueness of Nineteen18 comes from this contrast while drawing attention to the natural beauty of seasonal eating. 1918: the year Lithuania regained its independence—in honor of which Nineteen18 was

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Portugal’s flavors and colors in a restaurant in Wrocław | MARTIM

Polish BUCK.Studio designed a marvelous interior for the restaurant opened on the Odra riverbank. Both the colors and textures in MARTIM’s interior represent Portuguese identity, allowing us to experience the Portuguese vibe already before getting a taste of the wines and meals. A part of newly opened MARTIM

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When the present embraces tradition | Urban Betyár

How can one of the most exciting phenomena of the Hungarian myth world, being an outlaw, be put on the map of contemporary gastronomy? The Urban Betyár mixes elements of folklore and modern cuisine in an unconventional way, while providing a unique experience for visitors. In the recently reopened restaurant,

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If you’re a fan of olive oil, this restaurant is for you—Oliva

It is really worth adding Warsaw to the bucket list of our destinations, as there are constantly more and more cool facilities, including restaurants, on the list of places worth visiting. In today’s article, we show you the Oliva restaurant, which has reopened after a temporary closure with a

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Ancient ruins and the extravagance of contemporary architecture in a Valencian Greek restaurant

Although the arts are constantly evolving, developing and changing, it can be observed that they occasionally reach back to the works of past ages for a little inspiration. This natural process is as typical of contemporary architecture as it is of music or painting. However, the question arises, how can

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A new favorite spot for pierogi fans, Syrena Irena, opens in Warsaw

A new location has been added to the gastronomy map of Warsaw. Syrena Irena awaits those who would like to try traditional national food in combination with special ingredients with the redesigned dishes of the classic Polish pierogi. When Syrena Irena was founded, the aim was to find delicious pierogies

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Katinka Hosszú’s superfood restaurant “koool” has opened

Katinka Hosszú and her fiancé, Máté Gelencsér’s restaurant “koool” has opened. The multiple Olympic, world and European champion swimmer is not only the owner and the brainchild of the restaurant, but also participated in the development of the menu as a nutrition consultant based on her own experieces. We

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Relaxing on the rocking waves of the river—event boats in Eastern Europe | TOP 5

Sparkling sunshine, cooling breeze, and rocking waves: this idyllic setting is perfect for sipping a cocktail or enjoying your favorite dishes if you decide to try something new and venture out on the water instead of the usual downtown setting. Of course, we do all this figuratively, as the most

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Kikapcsolódás a folyó ringató hullámain – rendezvényhajók Kelet-Európából | TOP 5

Szikrázó napsütés, hűsítő szellő és a víz ringató hullámai: ilyen idilli környezetben ihatunk meg egy koktélt vagy fogyaszthatjuk el kedvenc fogásainkat, ha úgy döntünk, hogy a megszokott belvárosi környezet helyett kipróbálunk valami újat, és vízre szállunk. Persze mindezt csak képletesen tesszük, hiszen a régió legnépszerűbb rendezvényhajói Kelet-Közép-Európa nagyvárosainak kikötőiben állva

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TASTE | Tibor Rosenstein & Róbert Rosenstein

They have hosted guests such as Robert de Niro, Steven Spielberg and Mark Ruffalo, but that’s not the only reason Rosenstein Restaurant is legendary. It’s not just a place to eat, it’s a place to be—a genuine family-run restaurant where guests have been welcomed with a

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Fine dining, specialty coffee, juicy wines—in fabulous gardens | TOP 5

Weather is warming up, which means we can spend more time outdoors. This is also thanks to restaurants and cafés opening their terraces. In our regional selection, we collected places that welcome us with fabulous gardens. Pajta | Őriszentpéter, Hungary Besides its amazing landscapes, it’s also worth visiting Őrség for

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Like a local #6—Normafa Delikát, 4minutes café, Mazel Tov

At the top of a hill, through the winding streets of the Castle Quarter, or in the middle of the party district—if you’re browsing around Budapest, you’re likely to find authentic, charming places that have a story and a common purpose behind them, where hours pass unnoticed.

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Like a local #5—Budapest Coffee Stand, Gerlóczy Café, QUÍ 貴

With the first rays of the spring sun, we get the urge to discover the hidden corners of the city. In our new series, we present venues that are not located alongside the Grand Boulevard, but are still popular spots in the gastronomic scene of Budapest for the more exploratory

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Everyday food in a luxurious setting—this is what a steak kitchen and butcher shop looks like, transformed from a bank

The Ambiente restaurant experts from Prague saw the location of their next project in a 19th century bank: a steak kitchen connected to a butcher shop. The interior of the Kantýna restaurant was transformed by the Rudolf Netík architectural studio. In fact, Kantýna can be divided into three main sections,

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The unforgettable interior design marvels of Ukraine: Virgin Izakaya Bar Odessa

We can’t stop thinking about Ukraine. We usually write about the projects of talented designers, but now everything seems to have lost its meaning. We trust that this is not the case, so we would like to show as much of our solidarity as we can by presenting the

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On the threshold of a new universe—ANIMA project

When we sit down to have dinner in a restaurant or eat a plate of food, it’s not just focused on eating. It’s about much more: how and where the ingredients come to us, how they are prepared, how they affect us now and the planet in the

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We need no glamour, but reality—Behind the scenes: Antonio Fekete, food photographer

There is a good chance that those who follow the gastro scene in Hungary have already met Antonio Fekete; they just might not know about it. Striking details, a clear, vivid look and the message that shines through, a quest for perfection—these are just a few of the things

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How to build a restaurant in 7 days with zero cost and zero ecological footprint?

The question posed by the title may sound like a completely unrealistic goal at first, but the Estonian Kuidas.works has refuted the skeptics: in the summer of 2021, they have essentially turned bare earth into a usable pop-up restaurant with a naturalistic aesthetic in a single week. In February

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A cavalcade of colors, smells and tastes—Indian culture in Hungary

Those who once experience India’s unparalleled cultural and gastronomic cacophony can never escape it—but in a good sense. Even though the world’s second-most populous country is far away from us geographically, it is still easy to enter the world of South Asia from across the border, thanks

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From the consumer of the future to the unique vegan canteen | Piqniq Pack—Part 4

The vegan diet is gaining ground, but can a canteen tuned exclusively to plant-based ingredients work in the long run? How can we run our business if the initial enthusiasm fades, we take off the rose-colored glasses and the challenging weekdays begin? What should we pay attention to if we

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All about the fish—the newly opened Halkakas Fish Shop & Fish Bar in Budapest

Although Hungarian rivers and lakes are rich in the most diverse fish species, and there are many responsible fish farmers, Hungarian people consume notoriously little fish. There is interest in the genre, but many people are afraid of “puddle-tasting dishes,” others are unsure of what to try and how to

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From serving design basics to service design methodology | Piqniq pack—Part 3

What’s the secret to a perfect dish, beyond the harmony of flavors? What’s the Hungarian fish market like? Or what should a restaurant owner do when faced with the warning signs of employees being burnt out? Lastly, what does gastronomy have to do with service design? A lot,

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From sustainable gastronomy business to Hungarian rice | Piqniq Pack—Part 2

What can a restaurant do if it wants to operate in a sustainable way? How and what should a manager communicate to their employees if they want to make their business a success? What is the secret to exciting biscuits and what is the potential in the seemingly distant rice?

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Endless alternatives—outstanding vegan cafés in the region | TOP 5

Many people imagine vegan cafés with limited options, when the opposite is true: countless options, cakes and dishes made with special ingredients, creativity, dedication and, last but not least, love and respect for animals. Although the philosophy is gaining popularity, it is still a challenge to open a vegan café—

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The building blocks of a new era—ONYX Workshop Foundation Series

When the concept of the Workshop and the Creative Community was born within the walls of ONYX a few months ago, they set themselves the goal of rewriting everything that the profession and the public think about fine dining and ONYX. Although many questioned where it would all end up,

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From the Dunakeszi specialty café to the perfect fisherman’s soup experience | Piqniq Pack—Part 1

How to start a gastro blog? Is it worth opening a café or bakery in the agglomeration? What place to visit if you want a culinary experience at Lake Tisza? And what do you need for the perfect fisherman’s soup? You can find out all from the fresh and

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Hundreds of mentees get free gastronomic knowledge | Piqniq 2.0 is launched

After the success of the Piqniq Budapest and Mastercard 2020 Learn, improve!—Big picture of gastronomy campaign, Piqniq 2.0 was born, with an emphasis on sharing knowledge and experience. The campaign targets both professionals and those who have a higher level of interest in gastronomy with their content, including

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Like a local #2—Culinaria Italia, Tökmag Vegan Street Food, Flow

Our series continues, where we present the best gastronomic places in Budapest, more precisely our current favorites, where you can often see us. In the first episode, we visited a sourdough bakery in Buda, sipped basic stock in the shade of the Mammut shopping malls, and checked the shelves filled

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Gifting strudel is always a good idea—The First Strudel House of Pest celebrates with a new identity

Symbols of Hungarian ornamentation, quality ingredients and a sense of unspoiled countryside are mixed in the new identity of the fifteen-year-old First Strudel House of Pest. Inspired by the atmosphere of the place, the visual world of the brand was created by the Socially gastro-marketing agency in a truly twenty-first

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The colors of health—regional restaurants and cafés with superfood on the menu | TOP 5

The name superfood includes nutrient-rich plant-based foods—and certain fish and dairy products. However, there is no precise definition of what falls into this category, in fact, many say it is just a marketing ploy. But one thing is for sure: superfoods are healthy, so we need them. Exotic-sounding quinoa,

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Like a local #1—Bake my Day, Alaplé Bár, Cho Coco

Budapest is full of great delis, cafés and bakeries—especially if you know where to look. Whether it’s in the middle of the city center or in a hidden little street on the outskirts, we’ll find it. In our new series, twice a month, we’ll feature 3-3

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Pearls of Anatolia—Turks in Hungary

We used to roam the zigzag streets of Chinatown and then discovered the Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian worlds of Budapest, but there are still quite a few cultures to meet. We are now traveling all the way to Asia Minor, on the shores of the Bosphorus, to get to know

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Mama’s cooking, in Chinese | Authentic lunch at ZHU & Co.

Food connects us. Perhaps this is one of my strongest experiences since I started working on the subject. Sure, it’s good to experiment, to try new things, but it’s still different to sit down at a common table with your loved ones or your family. Everything just tastes

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NINE’s | Polish football star opens restaurant in Warsaw

The Polish star striker Robert Lewandowski’s sports bar and restaurant has opened in Warsaw. It comes as no surprise to anyone that most football events can be followed on screens at the place of the Bayern Munich player, but what’s even more interesting is that the kitchen serves

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Objective | Anh Tuan's favorite objects

The Vietnam-born Anh Tuan first burst onto the Hungarian market with his premium leather bags, and nowadays, his name is rather known in the gastronomic world: he runs, among others, Sáo, a restaurant serving Chinese dishes, and Quí, a restaurant offering specialties of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. At him, everything

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The coolest Polish restaurants of our favorites | TOP 5

In our selection today, the main role belongs to Poland, more precisely to the Polish restaurants, and not just to any restaurants: we have selected our favorites! At these places, fabulous environment and interiors, menu-resembling atmosphere, and decorations create a complete gastronomic experience. Let’s see! Nadzieja Nature’s colors

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Endre Kollár, the new chef of the St. Andrea Restaurant, debuted with a menu of game dishes

A new chapter has begun in the life of St. Andrea Restaurant: Endre Kollár, the restaurant’s new chef held his debut evening entitled Magyar Vadak. Ranked among the top 20 Hungarian restaurants for the sixth year running, St. Andrea, a Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant, will celebrate the richest season of

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HIGHLIGHTS | Did bistros used to be bistros?

Certainly, we all have heard the term bistro, which has changed a lot over the years, not just in meaning but also in many other ways. In our current project selection, we investigate the origins and present-day functions of this special place. Join us! All over the city, cafés are

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Traditional and modern elements mix in the interior of a Moscow restaurant

The interior of Moscow’s Khachapuri & Wine restaurant, a collaboration between Yelena Lokastova and Pravda Bureau, is an exciting mix of Soviet mosaics, Georgian motifs and modern surfaces. When designing the interior of the restaurant named after a traditional Georgian dish (hacsapuri), Jelena Lokasztova and the multidisciplinary design studio Pravda

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Rustic atmosphere and rising alcohol levels | YOD Group x MAD Bars House

One building, six levels and five bars—the MAD Bars House, designed by the YOD Group, was inspired by local culture and craft traditions. A place where you walk higher, the stronger the alcohol content of the drinks is. In the historical center of Lviv, an old factory building was

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Liberating rebirth—The metamorphosis of ONYX

Past. Present. Future. ONYX, Hungary’s only two Michelin-starred restaurant is going through the process of a great transformation: Not only is the establishment redefining its daily operations, but it’s also rewriting the discipline of fine dining by creating a creative community of chefs, researchers and designers, while also

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Pop-up bar in an abandoned Russian castle | THIRD PLACE

The castle in the center of St. Petersburg is being reconstructed by the architectural studio Da Bureau. The young Russian designer team saw an opportunity in its pleasant inner courtyard, so they decided to open the space for the local community during the renovation process. This is how the one-of-a-kind

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HIGHLIGHTS | It’s free to consume

We hear the news one after the other that, thanks to the success of the vaccination campaigns, terraces, pubs and cafés can be opened all over Europe. These developments suggest that we will soon be back to our everyday lives, that is, we can sit in a cozy place to

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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy

Our gastronomic series is coming to its end soon, but luckily we still have a few inspiring stories up our sleeve. Why is it important to have a hangout? What makes a good vegan restaurant? And does it matter if the restaurant manager brings your favorite dishes to your door

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Georgian culinary journey | YOD Group

The meeting of clay and wood with traditional Georgian cuisine: the interior of the restaurant designed by Ukrainian architecture studio YOD Group is not only breathtaking in its design, but also invites guests on a true culinary journey. Restaurant Puri Chveni is located in the heart of Kharkiv, in a

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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy

In the seventh episode of our series, we present the fixed star of Őriszentpéter, where they cook from what nature gives, may it be thorn or baby cones. The Michelin star chef who left the buzz of the capital for Tata to create something lasting right next to the Eszterházy

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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy

There are many gastronomy business in Hungary with a unique story. The people behind them are many times perceived as “weirdos”, but in reality they “only’ do what they do passionately and they are not afraid from the irregular and the unknown. The sommelier who left the Michelin star restaurant

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Where tradition meets freshness | Blue Agori

Traditional meals served with a slight twist and distinct graphics, or a new take on Greek street food: Blue Agori, the popular restaurant in Budapest has already opened a second unit, and the third one is also on its way. We not only love the restaurant for its unique flavors,

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Where things have a soul | QUÍ Budapest

Instinctiveness, honesty, love of traditions, environmentalism… the values along which Quí was created only make us appreciate the otherwise already perfect Thai and Vietnamese dishes more. Two out of the founder trio, Nguyen Thuy Phuong and Anh Tuan shared their thoughts about the philosophy of the place, their values and

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The classic and contemporary face of Japan | Nebuta

Designed by Mhdesign, aka Manna Hábenczius, Budapest’s new Japanese restaurant boasts with a mainly modern interior, however, traditions also pop up here and there in the place. There are many different ways to evoke Japanese living – Nebuta restaurant in Nyugati tér opted for the clean and simple approach. The

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Natural all the way | Sejribizli bistro, Budapest

Budapest’s first zero waste bistro, Sejribizli opened under the leafy trees of Falk Miksa utca, where naturalness is key in every aspect. Even though it was only opened a week ago, Sejribizli seems like it has been a part of Falk Miksa utca forever. Based on the atmosphere of

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Portugal’s flavors and colors in a restaurant in Wrocław | MARTIM

Polish BUCK.Studio designed a marvelous interior for the restaurant opened on the Odra riverbank. Both the colors and textures in MARTIM’s interior represent Portuguese identity, allowing us to experience the Portuguese vibe already before getting a taste of the wines and meals. A part of newly opened MARTIM

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The era of no-contact menus might start soon | SpeedPro

No more printed menus – SpeedPro proposes a solution allowing us to access the menus online with the help of an NFC sticker and our mobile phone. The Denver-based large format printing company developed a new hospitality system built on NFC and QR codes. They had started development long before the

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Madame Pho debuts a new design

As if we were walking on the streets of an Asian metropolis, yet we are inside a restaurant in Budapest. Hungarian gastro-marketing agency Socially gave an Oriental, neon-infused atmosphere to Madame Pho using fibre cement, neon signs and glass. Gastro-marketing agency Socially [https://www.socially.hu/] designed an interior for

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Family and tradition | An Nam

The portfolio of studio NUR [https://studionur.com/] already gave away that they have a thing for Asian restaurants and culture; they created the visual identity of SÁO [https://studionur.com/sao], Baobao [https://studionur.com/baobao] and Khan [https://studionur.com/khan] restaurants in Budapest, and also that of

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Nadzieja restaurant | Poznan

Condensing the Bauhaus architecture of Tel Aviv into a 80 square meter Polish restaurant? This is what Agnieszka Owsiany took on – let’s admit – successfully. Agnieszka Owsiany [https://www.agnieszkaowsiany.pl/] approached the design task from a perspective completely different than before – instead of clichés, the interior designer decided to

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IASAI Bar | Bratislava

IASAI food bar located in Bratislava’s historic old town gives you much more than a simple culinary experience. Its atmospheric space swallows the guests, so they can leave the outside world behind during the dinner, and they can only concentrate on the present. The IASAI Japanese food bar [https: