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Find spring surprises at Vietnamese café Caphe by Hai Nam
Spring's here, time to sample the sassy new menu at popular Vietnamese café Caphe by Hai Nam, where Eggs Benedict comes with a zingy exotic twist.
Thu, 19 May 2022
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A slice of Hawaii in Hungary – Pokito opens to offer authentic fish poké
Visit Pokito, a traditional poké bar in downtown Budapest, and sample Hawaii's signature dish with fresh, healthy ingredients.
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Bohemian ambience and family-friendly idyll amid chestnut trees – welcome to the Gundel Garden
Dine alfresco at Budapest's legendary Gundel restaurant this summer, where kids can play on a vintage carousel, dogs are prepared special meals and adults can relax in a leafy garden.
Tue, 17 May 2022
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Smoking up a storm – UMO Garden opens at the foot of the Buda Castle
Tuck into grilled delights alfresco at the UMO Garden, part of a burgeoning gastro hub in the shadow of Buda Castle.
Mon, 16 May 2022
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New small-batch produce market sets up in a Buda greenhouse
Visit the Greenhouse Market in leafy Buda for small-batch produce of the finest quality, from strawberries to Jerusalem artichokes.
Thu, 12 May 2022
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Hot dog! One man and his rescue pup open original street-food outlet SliceDog
Get a hot dog with a difference at SliceDog, where Dávid Könyves and his trusty companion Jack Sparrow, a one-eyed rescue pup, offer frankfurters and a world of flavours in a crunchy baguette.
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Budapest chocolatier Ghraoui to be presented at Cannes
Based in Budapest, Ghraoui artisanal chocolates created by a venerable Syrian merchant family will be presented to guests and celebrities at the Cannes Film Festival this month.
Tue, 10 May 2022
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Virtual or real? NFTs come to Hungary in the form of a 3D burger
Try the first NFT burger at Bamba Marha outlets across Budapest. The innovation of digital burger tokens has arrived in Hungary, with Bamba Marha the first to introduce them.
Fri, 6 May 2022
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Heavy metal latte? Lemmïng café opens in Óbuda
Sip a Casino Mocca espresso tonic and snack on a pastrami bagel while surrounded by all kinds of weird figures at the Lemmïng Café in Óbuda.
Tue, 3 May 2022
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Jónás comes out of the Whale – top craft-beer bar moves from Bálna to Bikás Park
From the Bálna events centre in south Pest to a duckpond at Bikás Park in Buda, Jónás has not only moved locations but upped the ante on food, particularly a breakfast selection of Hungarian classics.
Mon, 2 May 2022
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Top Budapest chefs reveal their own personal stories in new series of Michelin videos
Tamás Széll of Stand talks fishing, Szilárd Tóth of SALT walks through nature and Tiago Sabarigo describes the culinary marriage of Essência – see the personal stories of these Michelin-starred chefs.
Fri, 29 Apr 2022
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Top chef opens pop-up roof terrace eatery at Fény utca market
Relax on top of Fény utca market this weekend as star chef Lajos Bíró opens a stylish pop-up terrace restaurant at one of Buda's most popular shopping destinations.
Thu, 28 Apr 2022
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Indulge in your own floating island – new outlet Tejmadár opens in Budapest
Tejmadár, a place dedicated mainly to the dessert of floating island has opened its doors at a main location in Budapest. Try it and you'll discover another sweet treat to enjoy!
Tue, 26 Apr 2022
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Humble hübrisbeer&pizza, home of small-batch brews, shandy and canotto
From Székesfehérvár with love – hübrisbeer&pizza sets up in downtown Budapest, offering craft-quality brews from home, plus Neapolitan-style canotto and a winning strawberry cheesecake.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022
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No sweeter weekend treat – try brunch at FELIX Kitchen&Bar
Head to FELIX Kitchen&Bar for an ideal brunch menu this spring, best enjoyed on the terrace overlooking the Danube in the shadow of Buda Castle.
Thu, 21 Apr 2022
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For any evening out – Forni di Napoli, award-winning Neapolitan pizzas on Szent István körút
Grab a classic pizza at Forni di Napoli as part of your night out, either while passing along busy Szent István körút or for a relaxed rendezvous over Neapolitan delights.
Wed, 20 Apr 2022
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Hard Rock Hotel Budapest takes the stage on the city’s Broadway
Check in at Hard Rock Hotel Budapest just opened on the city's Broadway, check out the rare music memorabilia, pick up limited-edition merchandise and learn to play a Fender guitar in your hotel room.
Thu, 14 Apr 2022
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Easy holiday shopping – Easter delicacies at the Hegyvidék Shopping Centre
Select a few favourite treats for Easter and spring picnics with a visit to the Hegyvidék Shopping Centre, where you can also relax over a lazy breakfast or an Italian lunch after you shop.
Mon, 11 Apr 2022
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A coffee and a poem, please! Legendary literary landmark, the Centrál Cafe, reopens
Welcome back, Central Cafe! Budapest's historic literary coffeehouse reopens, with a little French flair given to the décor and the menu.
Mon, 4 Apr 2022
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Authentic Turkish delights served from breakfast to midnight at Boğaziçi
There's more than kebabs to Turkish cuisine, as you'll find out when you visit the authentic Boğaziçi restaurant in a busy business quarter of Budapest.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022
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Orient Café Budapest – a taste of the East by Keleti station
Slav drink kvass, tasty croissants and espresso tonic are all on offer at the exotic Orient Café Budapest, right opposite Keleti station otherwise lined with cheap, bland eateries.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022
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I’d like a fried pickle and a defibrillator, please! We pay a visit to Kaptafa
Find the perfect breakfast over cool music to suit your mood at Kaptafa – where you can also party late at weekends.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022
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From hops to HopTop – the secrets of small-batch brewing in Kőbánya
Tip-top craft brewers HopTop use a delicate process to create their fine beers, perfected over the past seven years. We visit Budapest'sformer Royal Brewery complex to see how it's all done.
Mon, 21 Mar 2022
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Legendary Kádár restaurant to reopen?
The revered Kádár restaurant, in place on Klauzál tér since 1957 and closed in 2020, may yet reopen, if the latest signs aren't just wishful thinking.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022
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Palack in Újbuda offers a cosy home from home for home office during the week
Relax over coffee and snacks while doing home office at the Palack wine bar by the Gellért Hotel – then enjoy a few drinks afterwards as the evening takes hold. Dogs also welcome!