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Hard Rock Cafe offers new meatless dishes
Budapest’s own branch of this legendary rock-and-roll eatery is honoring Vegetarian Awareness Month with a selection of new burgers, wraps, salads, and juices.
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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The force (and caffeine) is strong at Budapest’s new ComiX Coffee
Take a break for hot beverages alongside the world’s most iconic heroes and villains at a freshly opened downtown café dedicated to comic-book characters.
Thu, 15 Oct 2015
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Explainer: Hungary’s savory sausages
Filled with varied types of meat and assorted spices, these hearty local delicacies have many links with Magyar culture – learn where to enjoy them in Budapest.
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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The renewed Klauzál Square Market Hall is open – on Sundays, too!
After a top-to-bottom restoration effort lasting months, the historic covered market of District VII now welcomes shoppers once again – even on Sundays.
Fri, 2 Oct 2015
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Explainer: pálinka, Hungary’s classic spirit
Whether drank at the crack of dawn or in the middle of a big night out, the traditional brandy of Hungary is a beloved fruit-based libation with a long history.
Thu, 1 Oct 2015
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The Buda Castle Pálinka and Sausage Festival offers spirited fun
Amid Budapest’s regal Royal Palace and sweeping views, this food fair features over 400 types of liquor, meaty treats, concerts, and more during October 2-4.
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A cozy new breakfast nook brightens mornings in Buda
Start the day with a visit to Törökméz – a welcoming hangout serving as a café, a bakery, and a delicatessen, found just a short stroll from Margaret Bridge.
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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Jamie Oliver to open a Budapest restaurant
We’ll have to wait until next spring for Jamie’s Italian, which will replace Hadik restaurant in the Buda Castle to exclusively serve the British chef’s dishes.
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
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Food Together: Kajahu offers tasty dishes with innovative style
Newly open this month, Budapest’s most computerized eatery employs cool technology to promote communal dining in an impressively designed space by Váci Street.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Cultivate coffee comprehension at Budapest’s Espresso College
Highly trained Hungarian baristas share their knowledge at this informal school offering in-depth java education, including English-language lessons.
Tue, 15 Sep 2015
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Lamb and Leo Bistro is a culinary lion in sheep’s clothing
Led by esteemed Magyar chef Zsolt Hampuk, an outstanding French bistro recently premiered in a serene Buda neighborhood to serve dishes of exceptional quality.
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
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Behold the Greek goods at Frappellas, home of the “pitaki”
Offering frappés, grilled sandwiches, shakes, and desserts, a new eatery adds Mediterranean zest to southern Pest’s bustling transport hub of Boráros Square.
Thu, 10 Sep 2015
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Get charged up with filling gourmet sausages at TöLTő
Just a few days ago, a brand-new gourmet sausage shop popped up on Wesselényi Street in downtown Pest, where meaty treats are loaded with quality ingredients.
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
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French Bliss: elite sweets await at Amber’s
Budapest already has French-style bakeries, confectioneries, and cafés, but there has not been a place that combines all three types of eateries - until now.
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
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Budapest star chef Krisztián Huszár takes control at Konyha
Amid its quick progression from an artsy hangout to a top-notch restaurant, Konyha surprises Budapest’s foodie community with the announcement of its new chef.
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Harbor Bites: a rowing-themed grill bar opens beside the Danube
Reflecting Budapest’s deep relationship with the river that runs through it, Céltorony welcomes boaters and landlubbers alike by a marina in District XIII.
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
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A classic Budapest café makes a comeback with modern style
Elysée was a popular hangout in the 1930s, and now it’s back with 21st-century flair to welcome guests with delicious meals and timeless elegance.
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Try Italian tastes squared at Pizza Quadra
A new eatery in downtown Budapest offers thick-crusted, fried-on-the-bottom, somewhat puffy, and very cheesy pan pizzas made with genuine Italian ingredients.
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Jégbüfé Update: the iconic sweet shop may return to Párisi Udvar
According to a Jégbüfé representative, this longtime Budapest confectionery might relaunch in the same building in March of 2017 – or at least somewhere nearby.
Wed, 26 Aug 2015
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Budapest’s iconic Jégbüfé sweet shop is fading into history
Since 1952, this old-fashioned confectionery is one of downtown’s most popular meeting places, but this weekend they’ll serve their last coffee and pastry.
Tue, 25 Aug 2015
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Sip on the shore at Buda’s Nap bácsi bar
Located just a quick trip away from downtown Budapest at riverside Római Part, this hidden treasure is a splendid spot for open-air refreshment and relaxation.
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East Meets Pest: Oriental Soup House is authentically Asian
Bowlfuls of fine pho are now served fresh in Budapest’s District XIII, providing an affordable source of Vietnamese specialties beyond the city center.
Mon, 24 Aug 2015
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New York Minute offers classic American cuisine in Budapest
Found in an unlikely location – amid Óbuda’s Soviet-era panel buildings – this newly opened diner provides Uncle Sam’s favorite flavors for low prices.
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Try Hungary’s pálinka-infused birthday cake
The sweetest tradition of Hungary’s August 20th holiday is the debut of a new national cake. We share where to find this year’s intoxicating treat in Budapest.
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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A new Budapest street-food shop makes crepes with a twist
Redefining thin pancakes to become the basis of a meal on the move, Crepeta offers a variety of filling feasts rolled up with sweet and salty ingredients.