Taste the century-long tradition at a legendary spot For visitors with culinary and intellectual curiosity, lunch or dinner at Vígvarjú is unmissable to absorb the Pest experience. With a combination of elegance, good taste, and affordable prices, Vígvarjú represents a standard in gastronomy that is hard to come by even in the bustling streets of
1. N28 wine bar and kitchen With the opening of N28 Wine Kitchen, the dream of two famous Hungarian wineries came true. Károly Barta and winemaker Vivien Ujvári makes world-class Tokaj wines in Mád, while József Szentesi is the leading winemaker of the northern part of Lake Velence. Their duo gave birth to
What makes a good wine bar? It is time to find out, because spring is here and we just can’t wait to sit outside on a terrace by a glass of soda wine, even though in the evening we still like to settle ourselves in our favourite places of the winter. Besides the offer, their
Is it possible to revamp the world of home-style cooking food outlets which has lately stooped to the level of oilcloths and the rattle of bottled drinks? I still don’t despise these establishments, even though their allegedly domestic food made mostly with flour and lard goes entirely against modern dietary standards to say the least,
“We’ll get him a bottle of booze!” is a remark often voiced when talking about what gift to get for the occasion of a get together, birthday or other celebration. Then you start wondering: should it be a bottle of wine, champagne or some less expensive cognac? (That is rather prestigious, isn’t it?) Perhaps we
At last we see the light at the end of the tunnel. I grew up in the countryside where long, cold winters were only natural for me, but I’ve never had to cope with such winters in Budapest. I admit that this season has its merits as well, but I’m out and out a summer
When it comes to sausage, it most probably conjures up the image of the heavily spiced version known and used in our country. It’s a real “heavy” foodstuff which one doesn’t simply cut a few rounds off to add in a sandwich. Let’s forget about this variant for the time being and instead of the
Whenever foreign friends come for a visit to Hungary, they’ll surely ask what is worth seeing, where they should stay or go to. Everyone can find the sights of Budapest in guidebooks or the internet, while at the same time, it is much harder to navigate on the sea of restaurants and bistros without competent
“I ate the best goulash soup in Szentlőrinc, outdoors at Miklós Szemere’s target practice festivities. It was made from four different kinds of meat, sirloin, loin, roundtip roast and steak. There was no need for any flank steak, brisket or bones. Yet there was a time when one could also purvey a fine goulash soup
With the coming of spring more and more people take out their barbecue kits because it’s great to grill meat, but it’s awesome to barbecue them. In our previous article, we showed you the difference between grilling and BBQ. We also showed you what type of oven to buy and what kind of firewood you
One thing’s for sure if we’re talking about barbecue. It’s not a genre where we just decide to hold a barbecue on the weekend because the weather’s good. It’s more complicated than just going to the store for some meat and throwing together a lunch with what we have at home. Of course, we can
Ecuador is to chocolate cognoscenti what Bordeaux is to wine-lovers. Most of the milk chocolates contain cacao from the Ivory Coast or Ghana, but the cacao de arriba grown in the region running from the Pacific Ocean to the foot of the Andes is something else entirely. It’s flavor is more robust and has subtle
Before our trip to Basque Country I often read about Mugaritz, its chef and the experimental kitchen there. To be honest I was curious to see what a place is like that’s been part of the world’s 10 best restaurants in the past decade according to the San Pellegrino list. Culinary trip instead of a’la
We were able to taste the heavenly dishes of Sebastian Holmes, better known as Sebby Holmes, last summer in Budapest thanks to Globalist Kitchen. His iconic eggplant salad is still a fond memory. But why is London in love with this 27-year-old kid? He opened his street food joint, Farang next to Borough Market and
Elena Arzak, one of the most successful chefs of Spain, lives and works in San Sebastian. We’d have a hard time deciding who we like more, her or Anne-Sophie Pic. But we have to admit that her combination of talent, charm, and ability is pretty cool. Elena told 1843 about the meals she eats on
French toast is the easiest breakfast to make but we’ll show you how interesting it can be. Lajos Lutz the creative chef of the Zsidai Group applies small but significant changes to this everyday dish to make it more special. Let’s get to it and make it for the whole family. Or if you feel
Travel with us and let’s take a look at the international dessert market! There’s no accounting for tastes. There are at least as many dessert, as there are countries and they range from the simplest to the most complex. Take a trip around the globe with us and let’s explore the most typical snacks people
Berlin has been on my potential destination list for quite a long while and it was high time I did something about that. I already knew that the end of winter was not an ideal time to travel to the city that can have some nasty weather but there were a lot of things that
We started a sweepstakes on Instagram! What do you have to do? Show us what you’re cooking, eating and where you are! Take pictures and upload them to Instagram and Pierre will choose a winner every month. If he likes yours the best we’ll reward you with a breakfast for 2 at Baltazár Budapest. Although
Macaron Day is coming with a lot of new concepts on the 20th of March – the organizers are putting more emphasis on charity this year and this time we can go directly to the pastry shops for our loot. Macaron Day is being held for the sixth time in Hungary as part of the
Amsterdam is youthful, hip and full of restaurants. Of course it’ full of tourist-trap places just as any other big city so it’s advisable to have a guide book with you so you know what where to go and what to try. Especially if you’re there for a long weekend. If this is the case
In secret or not between the two holidays (Christmas and Easter) many of us think about if it we’re possible to relocate the whole family togetherness and cooking to somewhere else. In an effort to relieve the workload many of us turn to restaurants or food ordering. But why stop there? Why not go on
Even though we are supermoms, wives, and makers of Sunday lunches, sometimes it’s good to get out of the kitchen and let someone else do the cooking. Or we could be in a situation where we need to give advice to relatives or foreigners so it’s always wise to know what’s open on a Sunday.
Italian is always a good choice if we’re talking about cars, clothes, design item, soccer teams, guys, and especially restaurants. We’d like to give you some tips in the latter mainly because unlike Italian guys, these restaurants won’t let you down for sure. Without further ado, here are the 13 Italian restaurants we like best
I must confess my life wasn’t always about food. As a teenager, I was more fascinated by the world of fashion. Even then I liked good foods, but I was more excited about good shoes than the culinary adventures of Csongrád County in 2000. The world has changed a lot since then (at the expense
Fresh air is not the only thing that’s recommended at the foot of the Alps. Here you will find 5-1 culinary specialties from Sopron. While taking in the sights around the city, we should eat, drink wine, go to bistros or just sit down for a piece of cake somewhere. Harrer Chocolate and Confectionary While
One of the most challenging times of the day is when we get home with the kids from school. They have to start their homework, we have to start making dinner, but they’re already hungry because the snack they had at school wasn’t to their taste. We’ll show you three crowd-pleaser recipes that are a
Ok, there are moments where we don’t care about the company we’re in because there’s a slice of happiness in front of us. This is not exaggeration because as soon as sugar hits our system our dopamine levels rise which in turn creates a feeling of happiness. Thus we set out to find the 5
Its name is linked to a particular legend that says the Teuton knights witnessed that bears often ate Ramsons just after they woke up from winter hibernation to regain their strength. But the fact that ramsons is healthy and delicious is not a myth and it’s getting more popular every year in Hungary. It’s not
Be it a pianist, a DJ, or a jazz duo live music can elevate our mood by light years. A little live beat can add value, but the dinner has to be just as outstanding as the music. We too have our favorites in the live music category, here’s our top 7. Pierrot A real
Marcus Samuelsson is originally from Ethiopia but grew up in Sweden and it was in New York he became a renowned chef. His dished combine the gastronomy of Africa, Europe and the United States. He learned this recipe from his grandmother and it’s made its way onto the menu of his restaurant in London. Ingredients
If you feel the tediousness of everyday life after the party of New Year’s Eve, then you simply have to party on! We’ll give you a few tips as to where to go with your friends at night or even in the afternoon and where to start or finish as dawn breaks. To be in
“Heavily salt an old hen on the inside and out…” This is the opening phrase of Mariska Vízvári’s Hundred specialties cookbook released in 1914. Anything goes! Not only do we respect the talent of the lifetime member of the National Theatre we also respect her exceptional cooking skills. Her every gesture was unique and her
The times when they only wanted to “get away” with feeding people in Hotels are long past. Nowadays boutique hotels seem to materialize from thin air and you don’t have to go anywhere to have a fine dining experience, they take care of it all in house. And if you live in Budapest you don’t
Brunch was invented to fill the void between breakfast and lunch. And we are so glad someone invented it! By now this hybrid meal has conquered the whole world and starts at about 11 am and lasts until we want it to last. Because of the late start, it’s usually limited to weekends, especially Sundays
Please don’t whistle to your bartender, he’s not a dog – this is the first thing you need to know. We asked the masters of the best bars in Budapest about their likes and dislike when it comes to customers. Those who have to work the nightshift have it rough. They watch how people fall
We’re not going to over-egg the pudding, but it does seem that the ethnic Hungarians living in neighbouring countries possess some kind of transcendental desire to conquer the world. Not in a military sense, of course, like a pressurised container waiting to explode, but as a talent that breaks out like a force of nature
People today are not as fond of paté as they used to be, they think of it as a retro hit. But it has tremendous potential. Many think that paté is made from cheap leftover meat, but it’s a much more sophisticated food. Preparing it is a very complicated and is best left to professionals.
Join us on our tour that lasts from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm where we take a look at the restaurants of the Zsidai Group both in Pest and Buda. Starting from March we can also enjoy breakfast pleasures inside the Opera Café. Bacon and champagne Not too wild a combination if we imagine a
Post-Christmas people tend to forget that fish can be consumed on a daily basis, not only as part of holiday celebrations. Although there are only 400 thousand fishermen in Hungary out of a population of 10 million, we have century old recipes that prove fish is the basis for many classic Hungarian dishes, plus fish
A Strong start in 2017: in one week’s time three Hungarian restaurants have been placed on the top lists of the USA. There’s also a twist in the chain of events, because one of the restaurants is in Los Angeles, and yes your read it right, the place is Hungarian but the style isn’t, just
Saké is surrounded by a veil of mystery that the Japanese people would love to shed, thus transforming it from a national drink into an international favorite. We’ll try to help them by telling you 11 things that you should know about Saké. 1. The oldest drink on Earth Saké is one of the oldest
The DOUGHNUT, with all its capital letters is what our grandmas used to make for us when we were kids. When dipped into apricot preserve the handmade, light, spongy pastry can transport anyone to another dimension. And right now is the perfect time for Doughnuts as the carnival season with its big feasts and parties
A great ingredient that’s healthy and tasty at the same time? That’s cottage cheese made from whole milk. You should try making it at home, it’s really simple, so stay away from the ones that come in a box in supermarkets. It’s no magic – cottage cheese from whole milk Let the milk curdle then
It is a special kind of pride for any country when their national identity shines on the international stage. For Hungarians, one example of this identity comes in the form of progressive Hungarian cuisine. It is a great field to excel in, especially in an environment where everyone is an expert, such as the international
In the interests of a decent night’s sleep, or even some serious late night partying, you will find yourself not just in need of a good lunch and dinner, but breakfast too. However, at the Sziget Festival, there usually comes a point where you start to lose your grip on your normal eating habits and
It was something no one expected: On 21 September, the Michelin Guide announced the list of Michelin Star winners in Shanghai and Taian Table was among them. We spoke to their Hungarian head chef, Jenő Rácz about stars, Asian culture and his plans for the future. The young chef only arrived in China seven months
Urban legend dictates that every rock star has one hit song they are utterly bored with and can’t stand playing in concert. While at first glance performing artists and cocktail makers have little in common, most bartenders share similar experiences with many of the drinks they are asked to serve. It’s the same everywhere in
The refugee crisis is the most divisive and the most passionate topic these days. I’m really tired of all the debate and I imagine I’m not the only one. These past few years I’ve dedicated a big part of my free time to my hobby which is to get as many people as I can
