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As sampled by Will Smith and Arnold Schwarzenegger – Smokey Monkies sizzles top burgers

A meat feast fit for Will Smith – Smokey Monkies has just opened another outlet in Budapest's bar zone of Király utca, sizzling a new type of burger not found elsewhere in this popular city chain.

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Too nice to slice – order your own beautiful cake from Mon Petit Dessert Boutique

So delicious you almost can't slice into them – order an ornate cake from Mon Petit Dessert Boutique, where confectionery is created according to the finest French techniques.

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Sunday Brunch at the Sofitel is back!

If it's Sunday, it must be Sunday brunch at the Sofitel! This family-friendly weekend tradition is back, an essential attraction of any Budapest summer!

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The glittering history of the world’s most beautiful coffeehouse – Budapest’s New York Café

The golden age of Budapest is personified in the New York Café, a legendary landmark on the Grand Boulevard, reborn after the building was converted into a luxury hotel in the early 2000s.

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Jelen Bistro does it again with new location on Ráday utca

Comfortable atmosphere, fine drinks and plenty of outdoor seating mark the opening of Jelenke, the second location of the popular Jelen Bistro.

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Popular ice-cream outlet Fragola opens Italian restaurant in leafy Buda

Ice-cream specialists Fragola branch out with a great Italian restaurant up in Buda, serving trattoria-style dishes, quality wines and, of course, delicious desserts.

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Budaörs Fish Market now sells online

No need to trek all the way out to Budaörs for your crab or catfish – the Fish Market has set up a webshop to deliver fresh seafood to your door, right here in Budapest.

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BigFish now offers top seafood at new downtown outlet

Bigfish Lánchíd opens just behind the Gresham Palace, offering prime seafood on a convivial terrace. Make sure to ask about the catch of the day!

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Budapest’s bars and restaurants to open indoor spaces

With bars opening their interiors from today, Friday 29 May, the city is seeing its nightlife industry come back to life – but many, such as Memories Pub Crawl Budapest, need foreign visitors back.

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Child-friendly and retro with it – Normafa Delikát opens amid Buda greenery

Now open! Family-friendly Normafa Delikát launches, offering superb breakfasts, lunches, and early-evening wines and nibbles, surrounded by Buda greenery. And that little touch of retro.

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Cheers, Budapest! FIRST Craft Beer to hand out 10,000 free pints when the city reopens

Free beer is on the menu for 10,000 lucky residents of Budapest, says a local brewery, as soon as quarantine measures are lifted!

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Fast food in Budapest back in the day – snacking on trains and at grill bars

See how Hungarians ate on the hoof back in the day – on trains, at stations, at holiday resorts and from grill outlets set up all around Budapest.

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Michelin-star chef leaves Onyx for Felix Kitchen & Bar team

Twice winner of two Michelin stars, chef Ádám Mészáros will be handling the creative direction at the Felix Kitchen & Bar group, after many years at Onyx. We caught up with him over the dining table.

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Top Balaton confectionery to open in Budapest

Indulge in delicious Hungarian treats from the shores of Lake Balaton, now available in Budapest. Mónisüti offers prime cakes and pastries, available to takeaway customers for the time being.

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Order Mediterranean delicacies put together by top Budapest chefs from the Mediterrán Foods webshop!

Bring a little Mediterranean sunshine into your home by ordering top-quality products from expert suppliers Mediterrán Foods, who now deliver to your door.

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Tasty, colourful Med dishes to brighten up quarantine – order home delivery from Pata Negra!

Bring a bright, tasty slice of Spain to the table when you order from tapas experts Pata Negra, their Mediterranean delights now available for home delivery!

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Spring has sprung – time to make your own traditional Hungarian fruit soup!

Hungarian fruit soup is a little sweet, a little sour – and a must now that spring is here. Here's how to make it at home.

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Fast food through history – how Budapest ate on the hoof in years gone by

A century ago, many in Budapest bought lunch from an automated vending machine, the legendary Quisisana, first set up in the city in 1899.

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Kádár Étkezde due for closure as Budapest loses another legendary venue

Farewell, Kádár Étkezde – a classic Hungarian eatery in the heart of Budapest's Jewish Quarter, recently seen sporting a For Sale sign on its window.

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Pizzica Due now produces prime pastas!

Order a meaty or vegan-friendly pasta dish from Pizzica Due – made with the same fresh dough that went into its Roman-style pizzas.

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Cook traditional Hungarian plum dumplings in your own kitchen

Try this traditional Hungarian favourite, perfect as a dessert, a side or even a meatless main dish!

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Fork Tales: Buda’s garden restaurants of yesteryear

Where hikers and villa owners gathered amid greenery a century ago – we tell the tale of two classic Buda garden restaurants, whose legacies are part of local gastronomic lore.

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Order original California-style pizza thanks to Rub & Roll Barbecue!

Order special pizzas from Rub & Roll Barbecue, created California-style using sophisticated kitchen technology.

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Unicum: how a herbal liqueur became a national treasure

The Unicum brand is synonymous with Hungary today, but how much do you know about its history?

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Putting the zing in quarantine – best beers, wines and spirits for home delivery

When you just need that lovely glass of red, refreshing craft beer or winning cocktail to celebrate a birthday under lockdown – here's how to get them delivered to your door.

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