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“We’ve got some friggin’ good pálinkas!” - Abszolút Pálinka in Kazinczy Street
We interviewed András Kormanik, the manager of Abszolút Pálinka, the latest competitor in Kazinczy utca.
Tue, 28 Feb 2012
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Bagatellini Café awaits
February 2012 is greeted by a unique concept in Budapest, that of Bagatellini, the latest installment of the Villa Bagatelle team with the help of master chef Viktor Segal in MOM P...
Wed, 22 Feb 2012
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Skanzen – social smoking area with home-made beer
Skanzen in Köztelek Street opened at the same place where once Zacc was, a place popular for its prices determined by the willingness of visitors to pay. On paper it''s still not a ...
Thu, 12 Jan 2012
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Flavors put finely: Kuglóf
The shop that serves as a bakery, a café and a breakfast and lunch place is approaching its first birthday.
Thu, 5 Jan 2012
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Soup in cups? To go? – introducing LEVES.
What comes into your mind when you hear “paper cup”? Coffee? And how about “takeout”? Hamburger or gyros? Now, forget about them all, and meet LEVES Zoli and Ádám.
Tue, 3 Jan 2012
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Hungarian cooking course at Chef Parade
You are in Budapest, either visiting or living here. You wish to learn how to cook proper Hungarian food, the like old housewives would put on their families tables. What can you do?
Wed, 21 Dec 2011
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Alcohol steam warm to the soul
We asked the experienced bartender of Boutiq''Bar, Ferenc Haraszti, what he recommends for winter.
Fri, 16 Dec 2011
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Hard Rock Café opens in Budapest
It maddened masses in London, shocked crowds Paris and fascinated fans in New York - Hard Rock Café makes its debut in Budapest.
Fri, 2 Dec 2011
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Christmas of the “Purple Fig”
Even if not everybody is convinced about the necessity of the presents considered trendy, it’s probably a no-brainer that the food to be served is one of the key components of holidays.
Tue, 29 Nov 2011
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Szamos Gourmet House opened at Vörösmarty square
Szamos family opened their Gourmet House in the recently renovated Exchange Palace at Vörösmarty square.
Wed, 16 Nov 2011
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Vino Castillo: wine tasting at the right place
There’s a place in Damjanich Street, only a couple of steps from City Park, where we can feel a piece of Spain opening up before our very eyes. The atmosphere and the wines no doub...
Thu, 10 Nov 2011
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Goose fever in Budapest
We went completely mad, and went looking for the best geese in town. Besides discovering the most delicious dishes we learnt what has Martin got to do with geese, and what is a dis...
Fri, 28 Oct 2011
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Innio: and it works!
Do you like wine? Would you like to drink good wines at a good place? And this in a way that the proficient staff educates you a little if you feel like it?
Mon, 17 Oct 2011
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Hello New York, welcome to Budapest!
Capriccio: according to the original meaning used in music it refers to a piece written in a capricious, impulsive and free way.
Wed, 12 Oct 2011
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"We all play the same game, which is cooking. Isn’t it?"
Young and Portuguese, modest and professional, incredibly kind and always smiling. His passion is cooking and he was the one who firstly intoduced Hungary with a star in the famous...
Mon, 10 Oct 2011
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What pálinka can’t heal, nothing can!
Having warmed both our hearts and bodies we left the fifth Palinka and Sausage Festival in the Buda Castle we visited this past weekend.
Mon, 26 Sep 2011
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Kadarka bar Interview
In September the 6th - 7th district went out of its way to pose quite a challenge to those walking its streets, as a the number of cosy pubs, different guest alluring places, and w...
Mon, 12 Sep 2011
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Sweet Days chocolate and sweets festival in the Castle of Buda
After the grand chocolate festivals held overseas and in Europe, “Sweet Days” chocolate and sweets festival will be organised in Hungary.
Wed, 31 Aug 2011
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“Chefs with Michelin stars play soccer on a brightly lit field made of astroturf. I play the game too, just on a dirt pitch.”
We spoke to Balázs Pethö, the chef at Csalogány 26, about the gastronomic revolution and today’s restaurant culture.
Mon, 22 Aug 2011
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“A New Way of Thinking About Coffee”
Where to find a real cup of joe in Budapest – we went searching. Under one of the signs of Nagy Diófa utca, amongst thousands of books and a huge palm tree, we found Zoltán Pallai, the café manager at Massolit Books & Café.
Thu, 18 Aug 2011
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"Snobbery makes the world go round unless it''s exaggerated.”
We interviewed Lajos Bíró, the chef of Bock Bistro, and he talked about knowledge, luck, being full of oneself, and dreams to be 40 once again.
Mon, 25 Jul 2011
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“Here, everybody proves to themselves first, and then to others.” – an interview with the manager and the chef of Borkonyha restaurant
Borkonyha celebrated its half year birthday. WeLoveBudapest asked Tamás Horváth manager and the chef Ákos Sárközy about their experiences.
Wed, 13 Jul 2011
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"The good coffee doesn't need to be explained"-an interview with Tibor Várady bartender
Any watchful locals of Budapest we do like to be drawn by our nose and heart while wandering around the city.
Thu, 7 Jul 2011
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“Either menu or quality”
WeLoveBudapest has had an interview with Krisztián Huszár, the chef, and János Deli, the manager of Mák Bisztro.
Tue, 14 Jun 2011
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Laci!Pecsenye?
You really have to open your eyes in order to find this experimental restaurant specialised in lunches, however it is definitely worth to take a closer look at the place.