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ASIAN, ITALIAN
BALKON
noon-last custom-
er; ; Smolenskaya)
On the 7th floor of the Lotte Plaza, this trendy spot has the requisite outdoor terrace (the
largest in the city) and superb city views. But it also gives you something to look at right in
the dining area: various islands of activity give a glimpse of the preparation of different
kinds of food - a 'gastronomic show'.
FUSION
GALEREYA KHUDOZHNIKOV
noon-midnight; ; Kropotkinskaya)
This fantastical restaurant next to the Tsereteli Gallery lives up to its name, which means
'Artist Gallery'. The huge, light-filled atrium is wallpapered with stained glass and primitive
paintings. The menu is a fusion of European and Asian influences. Though it is secondary to
the art, the food is well prepared and, appropriately enough, artistically presented.
Khamovniki
RUSSIAN
GOLUBKA
R300-500; 9am-11pm; ; Sportivnaya)
Opposite the entrance to Novodevichy Convent is this sweet place where you can snuggle
into big armchairs, enjoy the view out the picture windows, and feast on fresh bread, hot
soup and other old-fashioned goodness. The menu is mostly Russian cuisine, but includes
pasta, sandwiches and other international favourites.
CAFE
STOLLE
9am-9pm;
;
Sportivnaya)
After wandering the grounds and examining the graves at Novodevichy, an energy boost is
usually in order. The perfect place for this is Stolle, specialising in tasty Saxon pies. Choose
from the selection of savoury and sweet pastries sitting on the counter, or order something
more substantial from the sit-down menu.
AMERICAN
BLACK MARKET
