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R270-450; noon-midnight Sun-Thu, noon-6am Fri & Sat; Chistye Prudy)
The woodwork interior makes it look like a pub or even a Gothic chapel, but the menu is
best described as Eurasian in the non-Soviet sense of the word. It's a bit of a culinary ping-
pong with Japan and China on one side of the table and Italy on the other.
On the menu, Italian pasta sits next to Asian noodles, while risotto meets Thai curry in
the same section. DJs play all night on Fridays and Saturdays.
DELI
KARAVAYEV BROTHERS CULINARY SHOP
8am-11pm;
Chistye Prudy, Kitay-Gorod)
It's a deli and it's easy to use. Take a ticket at the entrance, then - while waiting for your turn
- browse the ready-made meals on display and take your pick. Russian classics, such as
vinegret
beetroot salad, mingle on the menu with Western European and Asian favourites.
It's a popular chain, so you may see other outlets elsewhere in Moscow.
VEGETARIAN
AVOCADO
10am-11pm;
; Chistye Prudy)
With a slightly austere interior, Avocado has a diverse menu drawing on cuisines from
around the world. Meatless versions of soups and salads, pasta and
pelmeni
(dumplings) are
all featured. Vegans and rawists will find specially dedicated sections on the menu.
GEORGIAN
DARBAZI
R390-860; noon-midnight; ; Taganskaya)
The vast majority of Georgian restaurants focus on the most popular, tried-and-true fare,
such as shashlyk and
khinkali
(dumplings). This classy place goes far beyond these, listing
less well-known delicacies with almost encyclopedic meticulousness. Our favourite is
chakapuli
(lamb cooked in white wine with estragon) and
Megreli kharcho
(duck in walnut
sauce).
Definitely go for one of the desserts, such as
pelamushi
(red grape mousse).
CHINESE
KITAYSKAYA GRAMOTA
495-625 4757; ul Sretenka 1; mains R300-900;
noon-midnight)
