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Family success story underpins one of Budapest’s oldest Italian restaurants, Trattoria Venezia

It's a family affair at the Trattoria Venezia, one of Budapest's most enduring and endearing restaurants, attracting regulars and tourists for the last 30 years.

Mon, 3 Jan 2022

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Find healthy breakfasts in the heart of town at Twentysix Budapest

Start the day the healthy way at Twentysix Budapest, an urban jungle and contemporary kitchen with a fresh Mediterranean approach to breakfast thanks to a star Neapolitan chef.

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400 square metres of contemporary Scandinavian design – Velkommen, Home of Solinfo!

Find cool, contemporary examples of Scandinavian design at Home of Solinfo, recently opened on Rumbach Sebestyén utca in Budapest city centre.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021

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Skates for dancing shoes – we try out Ice World at Budapest Park

Get your skates on at Ice World, where summer nightspot Budapest Park has been transformed into a winter wonderland, with a rink, Alpine-style hut and warming winter drinks.

Fri, 10 Dec 2021

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New Year’s Eve party at Párisi Passage

The New Year’s Eve party at the Párisi Passage, The Show Must Go On, involves artists, jugglers and musicians, plus a splendid five-course meal with champagne, all in the atmosphere of bohemian Paris.

Wed, 8 Dec 2021

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Quality time together – Slow Advent Sunday brunch and Christmas feasts at the InterContinental Budapest restaurant

Treat the ones you love to Advent brunch at the ARZ Lebanese restaurant in the riverside InterContinental Budapest, where dinner on Christmas Eve and breakfast on Christmas morning are also available.

Mon, 6 Dec 2021

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20 years of the National Dance Theatre – take a look backstage!

Two decades, more than 7,000 performances and nearly one and a half million spectators later, Hungary's National Dance Theatre is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exciting range of events.

Sat, 4 Dec 2021

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Raising a glass on Bartók Béla – DiVino sets up on Budapest’s trendiest boulevard

Surrounded by the lively cafés of Bartók Béla út, DiVino Bartók serves quality wines, classy lunch menus and tasty platters – you can also reserve your own cosy private space.

Fri, 3 Dec 2021

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The Smokey Monkies empire – there’s never enough BBQ with juicy brisket served in five places

Five outlets around Budapest now serve the divine brisket and other meaty treats prepared by the Smokey Monkies team, their BBQ technique based on authentic experiences in the States.

Tue, 30 Nov 2021

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Writing his own story – we interview painter Gergely Gyuricza

Art therapy helped painter Gyuricza find his creative self and produce original, non-abstract pop art currently being exhibited in galleries abroad. We speak with the artist to see how it all evolved.

Wed, 24 Nov 2021

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Juicy, irresistible and plant-based – Jimmy’Z is not just a vegan favourite

You can't believe it's not meat – savour a delicious plant-based burger at Jimmy'Z, a busy spot in District VI, with a takeaway outlet now in operation offering vegan pizzas in District VII.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021

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Gundel for all – the secrets of Budapest’s top restaurant from pretzels to gourmet cuisine

Soon to reopen, Gundel, Budapest's most legendary restaurant by City Park, can look back on more than a century of gilded gastronomic history. Here are some of the highlights!

Thu, 18 Nov 2021

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Sail, cruise and peruse the city – we try out TIER rental e-scooters

Zip around town for work or sightseeing pleasure thanks to the new TIER e-scooters, chunkier and more durable than their local counterparts.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021

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Blue Agori – authentic Greek street food now available at three locations

You can now sample delicious and authentic Greek meat dishes with fresh vegetables and trimmings sourced from the southern Balkans at three Blue Agori outlets around Budapest.

Tue, 26 Oct 2021

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Where Hungarian and French cuisines dovetail – Párisi Passage Café & Brasserie raises the bar with premium local ingredients

Crafted by executive chef Lajos Lutz, the exciting new menu at the Párisi Passage Café & Brasserie combines Hungarian and French flavours at the Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021

Mon, 4 Oct 2021

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Meet The Locals – new Culinaris video series goes behind the scenes with domestic producers

The crew at discerning delicatessens Culinaris has created a series of videos focusing on the stories of small-batch producers whose wares stock their shelves: Meet The Locals.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021

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Never an empty stage – new season opens at the B32 Galéria és Kultúrtér with theatre and music shows

Catch the new season at the B32 Galéria és Kultúrtér, cultural flagship of Újbuda, with challenging live theatre, excellent concerts and family-friendly festivals.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021

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Popping Pét-Nat, wine tastings, pitmasters and outdoor BBQs – VinoPiano offers guests new experiences

Visit the VinoPiano wine bar for bubbling Pét-Nat, fine tapas and lively social gatherings in the heart of gentrifying District IX – alternatively, book its lovely terraced room for private events.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021

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Art cavalcade of time and space at the B32 Galéria and Karinthy Szalon

It's all happening in Újbuda, where the B32 Galéria és Kultúrtér and the Karinthy Szalon are staging a whole range of cultural offerings this autumn.

Thu, 9 Sep 2021

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Dance celebration at the Millenáris – here comes the Budapest Dance Festival!

Major companies from Geneva, Rotterdam, Pécs and Szeged, among many others, take the stage for the Budapest Dance Festival, hosted at the Millenáris between 18 September and 9 October.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021

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King and queen for a day – we stay at luxury hotel, the Matild Palace

Be king and queen for the day when you stay at the Matild Palace, Hungary's first Marriott Luxury Collection hotel, fashioned from an actual palace first built for a princess in downtown Budapest.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021

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Soul shows, Hasidic rap and revived temples – Synagogues Week promises an exciting programme for all

From a celebration of classic dish cholent to a first show in Hungary by Afro-American Hasidic rapper Nissim Black, there's plenty for everyone at Synagogues Week, between 27 August and 5 September.

Mon, 9 Aug 2021

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Find the finest falafel at 13 hummusbar restaurants across Budapest

There's fantastic falafel and smooth hummus on offer at the 13 outlets of hummusbar around Budapest, where service is speedy, prices affordable and the fare fresh and healthy.

Tue, 3 Aug 2021

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Treasure hunt created by UrbanGo and Eurohandball runs through key points in Budapest

UrbanGo and the organisers of the European Handball Championships, to be co-hosted by Budapest in January 2022, have got together to create a great treasure hunt game around the city.