It’s long been a favored lunch stomping ground for Moscow model and editorial elite located near the intersection of Neglinnaya Street and Kuznetsky Most �" one of the capital’s chicest hoods. With interiors that match its stylish name, English designer Ann Boyd pens a decadent space that mixes creamy white plaster walls with bold black upholstery and dark woodwork that give the feel of a grand New York eatery. Walls are adorned with prints from Lillian Bassman and various Vogue cover shoots with a mix of wide-eye businessmen and models dressed to the nines ready for their lunchtime close-up amongst Moscow elite.
The Food
A continental menu by Russian chef Yriy Rogkov mixes elements of Japanese and French cuisne to create one of the healthiest lunches you can have in any international capital. Appetizers include a lengthy sushi and sashimi menu that doesn’t reinvent the wheel followed by more delectable tuna and salmon tartares. A lengthy salad list includes Nicoise and Caesar options with meaty mains that vary between roasted chicken and fish dishes to hefty grilled meats.
Last Word
Moscow media and fashion elite descend on glittery eatery that's recently become popular again with local businessmen and housewife elite.
