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you begin to think it is 1962, you will be handed your bill with prices from modern-day Mo-
scow. Ouch.
SWEDISH
SCANDINAVIA
R600-1000; ; Pushkinskaya)
In most parts of the world, Swedish cuisine is not really celebrated; in Moscow, it is. Much
beloved of Moscow expats, Scandi offers an enticing interpretation of what happens 'when
Sweden meets Russia'. A delightful summer cafe features sandwiches, salads and treats
from the grill (including the best burgers in Moscow, by some accounts).
RUSSIAN
PAVILION
R500-900; noon-midnight; ; Mayakovskaya)
Occupying the old boathouse overlooking Patriarch's Ponds, this place is hard to beat for at-
mosphere. The pavilion dates from the 19th century, but the interior has a 'high Soviet'
design and a menu to match. All the old favourites are here, exquisitely prepared, and some-
times with a surprising twist. The
samogon
(home-brewed vodka) is highly recommended.
INTERNATIONAL
TWENTY-TWO
noon-6am; ; Smolenskaya)
Can one restaurant be all things to all people? We're not sure, but Twenty-Two is sure going
to try. Downstairs, it's a cosy place for coffee and cupcakes. Upstairs, it's a slick wine bar
with a vast menu spanning the globe. Despite the lack of specialisation, the food gets rave
reviews, as do the views from the floor-to-ceiling windows.
RUSSIAN
CAFÉ PUSHKIN
R750, mains R1000-2200; 24hr; ; Pushkinskaya)
The tsarina of
haute-russe
dining, with an exquisite blend of Russian and French cuisines -
service and food are done to perfection. The lovely 19th-century building has a different at-
mosphere on each floor, including a richly decorated library and a pleasant rooftop cafe.
EUROPEAN
UGOLYOK
