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VEGETARIANS
The culinary revolution has opened up some new options for vegetarians and vegans. Most
restaurants now offer at least one vegetarian choice. Additionally, there is no shortage of In-
dian and Italian restaurants offering meat-free options. During the 40 days before Orthodox
Easter ( post, in Russian), many restaurants offer a Lenten menu that is happily animal-free.
Cook Like a Local
If you love Russian food, you can learn to make it yourself. Taste of Russia ( MAP
GOOGLE MAP ; 8-906-717 8290; www.tasterussia.ru ; bldg 4, Kazarmenny per 3; 3hr
course R3500, market tour R1500; Kurskaya) offers courses in English, as well as market
tours, wine tastings and special children's classes. Courses take place in the evening, when
you prepare the meal, then eat it together.