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  • My Game Plan for Summer in St. Petersburg

    How do I plan to spend my summer in St Petersburg? Besides catching up with friends and mushroom hunting, here’s what’s on my list:

    10.06.2019

  • Speak Like a Russian: Digging In

    ​Not so long ago, we did an article about the greasy, hearty pleasures of Russian fast food. So, how about some Russian words that you can describe it with?

    13.05.2019

  • The Celebrity Fish of St. Petersburg

    It’s tiny. It smells like cucumbers. It only shows up in the spring. Yet koryushka (smelt) is a true St. Petersburg culinary tradition, and right now you have a rare chance to try it.

    22.04.2019

  • Hot, Greasy, Delicious: Russian Fast Food to Make You Happy

    Comfort food is never about the calories. And almost never about the money. It might be about the simple science of sugar and fat coming together to trigger the hormones of happiness. But we like to believe that it’s about reconnecting to our younger selves and our cultural identity in general. Could the key to the mysterious Russian soul be found in a... pyshka?

    16.04.2019

  • Make Blinis Like a Russian

    This week, all the talk is about the Russian pancakes called blinis. Feel like hosting your own blini party?

    04.03.2019

  • Snack Like a Russian

    Ever wonder how Russians deal with the munchies? We’ve got the skinny.

    25.02.2019

  • Vegetarian & Vegan St. Petersburg: Shops

    We’ve covered restaurants, we’ve covered cafes and street-food spots, and now it is health-food shops that we’ll be spilling the beans on. As the places all of us tend to frequent on a nearly-everyday basis, picking the right shop is something you can make the most difference with, both for personal well-being and the well-being of the planet. So here they are, the vegan-shop heroes of St. Petersburg, in all of their eco-friendly glory!

    08.02.2019

  • Sweet Ways to Treat a Cold

    Catching a cold is virtually mandatory during winter in Russia but it doesn’t have to be all bitter pills and fake cherry syrups. How about some traditional (even if unscientific) remedies that have long become part of the local culture? The best part - they’re sweet!

    04.02.2019

  • Vegetarian & Vegan St. Petersburg: Cafes and Street Food Spots

    What comes to your mind when you think of vegetarian or, heaven forbid, vegan street food? Plain, flavorless veggies wrapped in pita bread? Boring green salads? Falafel with hummus if you’re lucky? We know, hunting for street food can be especially tricky for vegetarians and vegans. To help you with that, we made a list of the best vegan and vegetarian сafés and street food spots in St. Pete; visit at least one and you’ll never look back at a regular fast-food joint wistfully!

    01.02.2019

  • Vegetarian & Vegan St. Petersburg: Restaurants

    Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or just someone wanting to lead a healthier lifestyle, plant-based foods are always a good idea. Apart from being chock-full of vitamins, nutrients and other goodness, as well as a more ethical way to eat, these are also mouth-wateringly level of tasty. Don’t believe us? Here’s a series of articles featuring a comprehensive overview of vegetarian and vegan eateries and shops of St. Petersburg that will certainly make you change your mind. This first installment is dedicated to restaurants: big and small, upmarket and less so. Tuck in!

    25.01.2019