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• Cakes vs. Tortes: Do Carbs Like a Russian

  Brownies, muffins, maybe even crumbles, and for sure, cheesecakes, are starting to make their way onto dessert menus in St. Petersburg. But at home, locals are likely to serve you their favorites: tortes, pirogs and bulochkas.

  10.12.2018

• Eat, Swallow, Digest: Medical Journalist Talks Healthy Eating

  The human digestive system is a long labyrinth of twists and turns. But how does it really work? How do you know that you’re hungry? What is hidden hunger and why is it dangerous? Should you drink water while eating? These and other questions were discussed at an open lecture by Irina Bode, a medical journalist and the author of the Darth Biology channel (in Russian).   

  29.10.2018

• Vegan’s Survival Guide to St. Petersburg

  It's an ordeal familiar to any vegan: you're coming to a new city and it's all terribly exciting, but at the back of your mind there's this nagging, existential question of where (and whether) you're going to get your daily fix of oat milk and should you bring a spare suitcase packed to the brim with tofu. Don't worry – we’ve got this covered; being vegan in St. Petersburg is not mission impossible. If you’re vegan and dreading moving to the unknown or just want to eat more plant-based in St. Pete, here are our top tips and tricks!

  23.10.2018

• Get Skinny Like a Russian

  Ever wonder how Russian girls maintain their supermodel looks? Here's how to give it a shot too.

  08.10.2018

• Stolovaya: Eating Lunch Like a Russian

  A Russian lunch goes with stolovaya like bread and butter. It’s a perfect place to fuel up, to try out classic Russian dishes and to catch up on school news. And it’s seriously inexpensive. And pastries are fresh and yummy. You can’t get an espresso there, but then you can’t have everything, right?

  17.09.2018

• Best Places to Eat in Saint Petersburg: Ed Picks

  We at the ITMO.NEWS editorial office love to eat. We have smoothie weeks at the office and share homemade goodies. But more than anything, we love to go out for grub and find new, sumptuous culinary experiences without spending a fortune. Here’re some of our favorite places in St. Petersburg.

  11.09.2018

• Ice Cream Lover’s Guide to St. Petersburg

  Despite Russia’s reputation for harsh winters, summers in St. Petersburg feature spells of scorching heat that make you wish you were somewhere colder. Thankfully, we humans have come up with a way to introduce a bit of winter into even the sunniest day. And if you’re tired of the same classic store-bought flavors, we present a comprehensive list of the most unusual, delicious and mind-blowing icy goodness you can get in St. Petersburg. Enjoy - and stay cool!

  24.07.2018

• Drink (Soda) Like a Russian

  Ever sipped tarragon? Or poured liquid bread? Summer is a perfect time to try refreshingly unique Russian soft drinks. 

  16.07.2018

• Food Chemistry: “Natural” Doesn’t Always Mean “Good”

  Do you know that cucumber bumps contain poison? Actually, most of the natural products we eat are not as harmless as we believe them to be. It is just that in the course of their evolution, they failed to learn to escape from the meanest predator - the human being. Sergei Belkov - chemical engineer,  flavourist , and blogger - explains why everything that we eat is chemistry, and there’s no use in seeking to use “natural” products only.

  09.02.2018

• From Russia with Gifts: Foods to Bring Home

  From caviar to cranberries, Russia offers lots of scrumptious treats that you can share with friends and family. If you’re in Russia now or planning to visit in the future, you’re probably wondering what to bring home with you - how about traditional local delicacies that Russians love?  

  30.01.2018