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Traveling
to Russia most tourists head for Moscow and St. Petersburg and notice there is
a vast difference between these two great cities. Where Moscow is hectic and
fast-paced the more sedate St. Petersburg is renowned for its historical
buildings and its culture.
St. Petersburg is
also recognized for its excellent cuisine, and the fine restaurants of the city
are now creating classic dishes but re-interpreted for the modern palette. Here
are some of the very best places to eat in this great old city.
Palkin
One of the oldest
eating establishments in St. Petersburg is Palkin, and it still exists
in its original location on the Nevsky Propspect. Many famous people
from Russian history have dined at this restaurant including, Tchaikovsky,
Leskov, Dostoevsky, and Chekov.
Palkin oozes charm and opulence with its palatial
interior bedecked in glittering chandeliers, polished wooden floors and unique
wall frescoes. Diners immerse themselves in dishes that represent the cuisine
of the Russian aristocracy.
Abajour
Quite
different to our first auspicious restaurant, Abajour is a cozy cafe
that you can settle back in and make yourself at home. The interior is modern
and stylish and the staff have been well trained to provide the best service
without being too obtrusive.
The food at this
great laid-back establishment is mixed, offering great crispy salads and tasty
appetizers to some of the best cooked steaks in the city, which are made from
prime cuts of meat to produce the most juicy and flavorsome steaks.
Chekhov
If you were to
picture in your mind a typical Russian restaurant then think of Chekhov. The
dark wooden interior is complimented with round wooden tables and chairs and
lamps above to illuminate each dining area.
Stepping through
the doors you are transported back to 19th Century Russia and the
food complements the surroundings. Chekhov serves classic Russian
cuisine so you can expect to be delighted with jellied pork legs, fried potatoes
with porcini mushrooms, cabbage with apples and cranberries, sturgeon and ruddy
pies, and of course smoked pork ribs.
Philibert
Philibert can be found on Kolomenskaya, and is
an establishment that focuses on Provencal cuisine. The cafe has a very modern feel to it,
with large panoramic windows giving great city views. The furniture is of
modern design made from light wood, and large wrought iron mirrors hang from
the walls that reflect even more light into the airy dining room.
The cuisine is
mainly French, and typically detailed so you can actually find five different
types of quiche on the menu. To add more French flavor there are succulent frog
legs that are stewed in a tangy citrus flavored sauce. And no Provencal
restaurant would be worth its salt without Salad Nicoise on the menu, and Philibert does not
let you down.
St. Peterburg is a
culinary delight, many restaurants pay homage to classic Russian cuisine, but
there are other cafes, bistros and diners that have embraced other cuisines
from around the world and give a more modern interpretation of what they think
Russian food should be.
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