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Yes, IGEN serves authentic Neapolitan pizza in central Budapest
Adding to the culinary appeal of downtown Madách Square, this new pizzeria sells slices loaded with top-quality toppings like zucchini, rosemary, and truffles.
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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A historic Budapest coffeehouse returns with American diner style
The ambience of downtown’s tree-lined Aulich Street has always been special, and the recent addition of Liberté Grand Café only increases its tasteful appeal.
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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Borkonyha celebrates its 5th birthday with a high-spirited video
This top downtown eatery rejuvenated Hungarian gastronomy and earned a Michelin star – but the staff still knows how to have fun, as seen in this mini-movie.
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Slow Foodiez fuels diners with healthy breakfasts and lunches
This new eatery on Szondi Street is a heartwarming place full of new ideas for plant-based cuisine, balancing modern culinary trends with classic local flavor.
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
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“Budapest Bites” invites everyone to make modern Hungarian meals
Learn about the deliciously diverse history of Magyar gastronomy with this tasteful new English-language cookbook by vivacious celebrity foodie Zsófia Mautner.
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Hungarian chefs qualify for Bocuse d’Or 2016 trials in Budapest
In March, the continent’s best chefs will meet in Budapest to find out who will make it to the finals of the world’s most important gastronomy championship.
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Thankfully, Mahalo offers healthy treats in central Buda
Tucked amid Budapest’s Fény Street Market, Mahalo – meaning “thank you” in Hawaiian – is a family-run confectionery that uses truly nutritious ingredients.
Fri, 11 Dec 2015
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Hard Rock Cafe imagines the world without hunger
The legendary cafe chain joins forces with Yoko Ono Lennon and the WhyHunger organization to support a great cause yet again, aiming to end hunger worldwide.
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
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Chocolate gems dazzle taste buds at CASCA
In this new “chocolate bar” near Oktogon, we encounter incredible flavor combinations like truffles-cherry-dark chocolate or sea salt-caramel-dark chocolate.
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Karaván adds a vegan food truck to its culinary convoy
Downtown Budapest’s increasingly popular alfresco food court on Kazinczy Street welcomes Green Paradise, which uses absolutely no ingredients of animal origin.
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Apropó pours uncommon Hungarian wines at a cool corner on Király
A newly open downtown hangout is a sleekly rustic eatery founded by some of the city’s veteran foodies, focusing on outstanding wines and tasty tapas.
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Green Space: Hungary’s top community bank opens a Budapest café
An indoor garden welcomes guests at this unique blend of an eco-friendly coffeehouse with a full-service branch for a 100% Hungarian-owned bank.
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Dine in the hideaway of a former whiskey smuggler at Fat Mo’s
Discover the spot where smoky steaks arrive under huge cognac glasses, 58 kinds of whiskey line up behind the bar, and swing music plays in the background.
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Try tasty Taiwanese street food from an indoor food truck
Located by Budapest’s upscale Szabadság Square, BAOTIFUL has opium-den vibes and succulent Taiwanese bao treats filled with all kinds of Oriental goodness.
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Fat Mama fills bellies with hearty treats on Kazinczy Street
A barbecue party is now going on all year long at a new low-key eatery on the liveliest lane of urban Pest, serving slow-cooked meats with homemade sauces.
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
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Pest’s Lumen Café stars in a new BBC video
Britain’s renowned news service produced a report encapsulating the evolution of this urban hangout – including just a bit of sensationalism with its headline.
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Vicky Barcelona tapas bar opens in Budapest
We love Spanish wines and Mediterranean fiesta vibes – and now we can enjoy all that and more amid an exceptionally stylish ambience here at Gozsdu Udvar.
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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Corso Gourmet provides fresh meals for fair prices on Váci Street
A special unit of the Príma supermarket chain claimed four floors of a monumental downtown building. We explore it from the wine cellar to the top-floor eatery.
Thu, 19 Nov 2015
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Beautiful bloggers add spice to meals at Macesz Bistro
At the next event of the popular Gastro Tour series, the lovely ladies of 11ground team up with the resident chef to create a splendid multiple-course feast.
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Cuts Above: a top Budapest butcher opens a stylish steakhouse
Sited in downtown just steps away from Váci Street, the new MészárSteak eatery entices with exquisite meats, reasonable prices, and a casual bistro ambience.
Thu, 12 Nov 2015
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Try Vai Me for low-priced Georgian cuisine in downtown Budapest
Discover authentically spicy flavors of the not-too-far East at this new eatery with an open kitchen, found just a few steps away from St. Stephen’s Basilica.
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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Feel the American groove at Classic Rock Coffee in Corvin Quarter
Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell”, guitars, and album covers on the wall – these are the first impressions you get at this first European site of a USA-based chain.
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
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Protest In Pink: Hard Rock Cafe raises breast cancer awareness
To close out Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Budapest’s Hard Rock Cafe hosts a charity-benefiting event tonight as part their annual Pinktober campaign.
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Kávétársaság offers an energizing blend of delight and knowledge
Try specialty coffees from around the world at this unique café and education center, providing Budapest with both top-quality beans and their backgrounds.
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Dramatic Improvement: a new café and bar opens at the Opera House
Modern gastronomy shares a stage with old-world grace at a new eatery welcoming the public within this landmark venue, while a revived bar serves opera viewers.