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New
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Delicious New star has arrived in Tallinn –
Paju Villa Restaurant
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Manna La Roosa and Tai Boh – For Those Who Know How To Enjoy Life
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take a closer look, you will realise that everything fits in perfectly. The place has such an interesting interior that it is worth visiting just because of its design. When looking at the history of the house, it becomes obvious how the eclectic style goes perfectly with it. The house has been extraordinary
resistance of Manna La Roosa. The interior is eclectic – on the first floor you can see carefully restored wallpaper while the other wall is covered with graffiti. It may seem that all the pieces in the restaurant are just randomly there, but once you
from the beginning. When it was built, it was more spacious than the typical buildings around it. The house itself used to be a great spectacle and a rare sight with its scenic French villa-style and aristocratic planning and was built for social interaction with its
Near the Viru Square on the Vana-Viru street there is an old and greenish wooden house which stayed empty for some time. Before there were apartments and a drugstore. Despite the good location, the house waited for years until someone came and brought it back to life. Now, the house is home for two artsy restaurants – Manna La Roosa and Tai Boh. Both restaurants are renowned and for many reasons.
MANNA LA ROOSA
If you think that Manna La Roosa is just another place to eat in Downtown, think again. The restaurant can be described with four words – food, drinks, art and entertainment. The food and drinks menu is nothing unheard of but the outstanding feature
clever niches, tea corners and main hall. It was owned by a mysterious lady named Rosa la Manna. Some people say that she was quite a powerful person and had many contacts all over the world. She even supplied the prominent drugstore on the first floor. When Rosa la Manna visited Tallinn, she held outstanding parties in the house and the cellar of the house has been rumored to have been full of the best liquor. It is no wonder that the restaurant on the first floor has been named by the lady. The menu is also on par and mannaesque. Manna La Roosa offers the best possible dishes that go perfectly with the wines they have. The place is also famous for its cocktails which are interesting and probably the best ones in Tallinn as they are made with the utmost of care. Manna La Roosa also holds an event titled Yelloween. It takes place at the same time when Americans celebrate Halloween and people can
listen to music from differenet genres like jazz, soul, latin etc. The restaurant wishes to offer the best possible experience to its customers.
TAI BOH
On the second floor of the house is another restaurant named Tai Boh which also has an interesting interior design. In Tai Boh one can also find various interesting pieces that all fit together but create a rather outstanding atmosphere influencial of Indian and Thai handicraft. This is a place where historic art meets improvisation and where even the most sophisticated gastronomers will find something for their exquisite taste. Even though both restaurants are quite eclectic in style, they have a different menu. Tai Boh defines itself as a place that offers Asian fusion kitchen, meaning that they offer cuisine from Thai, Laos, Vietnam, Japan, Indo- nesia and China. The head chef of the restaurant is from Thailand and
the menu really is rich in choices – it offers meals for fish and meat lovers but also for vegetarians. The food looks colourful and fits together with the interior. The cocktail bar also has an important role in the place. The barmen have been given free hands to make all kinds of interesting mixes – traditional and Asian ones. There are also some evenings where people can also listen to a band. However, these evenings tend to be quite popular and therefore it would be wise to reserve a table beforehand. Tai Boh is a place you should visit to find out how extraordinary it is. It is a combination that would satisfy even Mick Jagger. There are also a lot of people who cannot walk by the house without going in because it just looks so outstanding and interesting. On the other hand, the loyal customers are probably gastronomers curious enough to try out everything the menu has to offer.
Restaurant Ribe – 10 year Restaurant Ribe is a two-floor establishment located in Tallinn Old Town. This year, Ribe celebrates its tenth birthday and it has been the favourite place of local gourmands and tourists visiting Tallinn since opening. This is confirmed by the fact that Ribe has been selected among the top ten Estonian restaurants every year since its opening. Ribe has been praised by many, as witnessed by five thick guest books filled cover to cover with good wishes. In the ten years, patrons have commended the food, service and beautiful interior design. While the dishes and design are often more of a question of taste, excellent service experiences is what all of the restaurant’s guests can take with them. In Ribe, all the puzzle pieces are in the right place and it is obvious from all details that everything is done with passion in the restaurant.
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Ribe’s cooking unites classic gastronomy with up-to-date trends and the offered dishes are made of fresh local raw produce according to skills and methods of the finest French cuisine.
Ribe, which was established by three former waiters, has been fronted by three chefs over the years: Jevgeni Jermoshkin, Andrei Shmakov and Rado Mitro, who is from Slovakia. Despite the fact that the styles of Ribe’s chefs have varied over time, they have all understood the essence of Ribe and the restaurant’s excellent quality level has remained unchanged. Rado Mitro, Ribe’s current chef, worked in various London restaurants, including in establishments that had Michelin stars, since 2008. Rado has also honed his skills at Noma, which has been called the world’s best restaurant. In Ribe’s ten years of operation, the menu has been updated to match
current culinary trends, but a customer never gets something they have already tried elsewhere from Ribe. The kitchen staff strives to add their own exciting touch to all that they prepare. For example, for starters, Ribe offers refreshing clear tomato consommé with goat’s cheese followed by perfectly prepared beef hanger steak with Eryngii mushrooms and fondant potatoes as the main course. Your waiter will help in selecting a wine or house beer compatible with the dishes. Fresh, maximally local and seasonal ingredients reach the plate in as original a form as possible. For instance, many herbs used in Ribe’s kitchen are grown in the owners’ herb garden and each year, Ribe’s eponymous craft beer is made and on sale by summer. The chef has compiled two tasting menus: the chef’s six-course menu for those who wish to enjoy exquisite tastes for longer, and a three-course menu for guests who want to get a splendid food experience in a shorter time. If you don’t feel like eating a main course, you can come to Ribe for a dessert, wine or snacks. The restaurant also welcomes lunchtime guests
rs have passed in a flash! to enjoy the à la carte menu at day off when help is needed, they affordable prices fitting for don their apron without much RESERVE daily specials. ado and help their colleA TABLE The restaurant’s agues. This is what constiAT WWW.RIBE.EE special drink menu is tutes caring and friendly OR BY also worth mentioning— service showered on guests TELEPHONE in 2014, it was declared from the minute they step +372 631 3084 the best in Estonia. The inside until they leave. In the 120 wines on the wine list restaurant, it seems as time have been selected with care by stops, glasses get filled before you sommelier Tanel Turk, including cham- notice that they’re empty, each detail pagne, prosecco as well as various has been considered and you need white and red wines the restaurant not think about anything extraneous. has imported. The innovative Coravin Just let the staff take care of you and technology allows to taste a glass of enjoy the stay like you were visiting wine from any vintage without getting your best friend. air into the receptacle and having to buy the entire bottle. INTERIOR DESIGN
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Since the restaurant’s opening in 2007, Ribe has charmed customers with impeccable service. Criteria that were set ten years ago are still valid today and the owners’ passion has infected the establishment’s employees as well. When there are a lot of guests, the restaurateurs enjoy serving tables themselves, and if an employee happens to stop by the restaurant on their
Even those who have never dared to step inside Ribe know the drop-shaped lamps visible from the restaurant’s windows. At least once a day, some bold patron comes to inquire about their origins. Even though Ribe is a top restaurant, you feel the atmosphere is welcoming and cosy. Even at the door one notices Ribe’s pure Scandinavian interior design and eye-catching details, some of which have decorated the restaurant since it was opened. For
example, you simply can’t look past the spoon chandelier in the centre of the room, which has been there since day one, or the grand wine rack that was procured recently.
DREAMS FULFILLED IN TEN YEARS
To celebrate ten years of operation, Ribe organises surprises for its friends all year round. The greatest event of the year, the three chefs’ dinner, will be held on 14 October, when the restaurateurs will take the role of waiting staff, being former waiters. Successful ten years show that the entire undertaking has paid off by now. The service has always been excellent and even the changing of chefs has not harmed the restaurant’s quality. Ribe has been indisputably popular since opening its doors and it has always offered that certain something other restaurants lack. Everything works, greatly owing to the owners’ great passion. Ribe’s owners came to offer people great food, just like Danish monks from the town of Ribe came along Vene St to propagate religion a long time ago.
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Brothers – All from The Same Family but Still Different
Have you ever found yourself thinking that you need something delicious and tasty? Something that would not only feed your body but your spirit, too. Maybe you have been thinking about going out to eat something good but just have not found the right place. The kind of place where you and your partner would discover new tastes.
NOA RESTAURANT
The first restaurant we bring out is NOA, opened in 2014 and it is a three-storey house. The restaurant is located between Tallinn and Viimsi and it seats 80 customers. Moreover, you can enjoy splendid view of the silhouette of Tallinn which is dominated by Dome Hill and Old Town. Restaurant menu varies, offering customers fish, meat, and dishes for vegetarians. NOA is also one of the best 50 restaurants of Estonia 2014 and 2015 and a recommended restaurant 2017. Definitely a place worth paying a visit to. For more information, visit www.noaresto.ee or visit the restaurant at Ranna tee 3.
NOA CHEF’S HALL
This is a restaurant in a restaurant which is called Chef’s Hall and it has gained popularity all over the world. The restaurant was listed as one of the 50 best restaurants in Estonia 2014 and 2015. Although Chef’s Hall is a part of NOA, it is the private and elegant part of the restaurant which presents fine dining experience at the seaside of Tallinn. The restaurant provides five to seven course degustation menus – OM-
NIVORE and HERBIVORE. Therefore, the restaurant is perfectly suitable for vegetarians as well. The menus have been composed by renowned chefs Tõnis Siigur and Orm Oja. It is also worth mentioning that the men are working in the kitchen on daily basis. For more information, visit www.noaresto.ee or visit the restaurant at Ranna tee 3.
OKO RESTAURANT
Maybe you happen to have some extra time and feel the need to leave your daily routine just for a moment or two? The solution is simple – only a couple of kilometres away from Tallinn in Kaberneeme you can find a beautiful restaurant called OKO which was opened in 2011. Kaberneeme is outstanding for its idyllic nature and calming sea. One can find peace and quiet there even though it is only half an hour’s drive away from Tallinn. The restaurant has repeatedly been chosen as one of the best restaurants in Estonia and it offers Estonian as well as international cuisine. OKO seats 60 people and a hundred more during summer thanks to their wonderful summer terrace. Who wishes to throw a party, it can be done in OKO Partyhouse which seats 60 people and which is reconstructed from old boat house. Moreover, various concerts are held in OKO and while enjoying music the guests can also fancy a four-course dinner. For more information, visit www.okoresto.ee or visit the restaurant at Sadama tee 1.
TULJAK RESTAURANT
In the summer of 2015 legendary and renowned restaurant Tuljak re-opened its doors. The building is under heritage protection and it was erected in the 1960s. As a matter of fact, the edifice is one of the oldest restaurant building in Estonia and it was given the annual award by Estonian Heritage Society and award for outstanding interior design. The restaurant is spacious and seats 150 guests. Moreover, it has large terraces and grill area which seats up to 150 guests. The heart of the house is a powerful kitchen, offering new, old, and nostalgic tastes. Tuljak is also different from his brothers. While OKO is like a fancy tavern and NOA is a seaside casual dining restaurant then Tuljak is a classic old school restaurant. For more information, visit www.tuljak.ee or visit the restaurant at Pirita avenue 26e, Tallinn.
PAJU VILLA RESTAURANT
Paju Villa is the youngest of the family but it does not mean that it would not be on the same level as the other family members. It is worth mentioning that the owners of the restaurants promised after opening Tuljak that this will be their last one in Estonia. Nevertheless, they received numerous offers and decided to go and take a look at one house in Nõmme which was being renovated at the time. While visiting the place they instantly fell in love with the house and decided that they are you going to open another restaurant there. After five months Paju Villa opened its doors to guests. The building is
elegant in every possible way and has outstandingly beautiful interior design. There are two storeys and guests can appreciate meals from carefully composed menu while enjoying homely interior. During the summer, customers can also take pleasure in sitting on the garden terrace and there is also a playground for children.
When it comes to the menu, there are various dishes, meaning that everyone will find something for their taste. There are meals for the ones who love classic dishes and for those who wish to try out something new and rather spicy. Paju Villa is certainly a place to visit with your family and friends to enjoy a nice evening. Nice atmos-
phere is the key to everything. If you have the right lighting, table setting, music, artwork, and service, it is a perfect combination and Paju Villa has it. For more information, visit www.pajuvilla.ee or visit the restaurant at Vabaduse boulevard 88.
NOA RESTAURANT
TULJAK RESTAURANT
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PAJU VILLA RESTAURANT
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OKO RESTAURANT
It is safe to say that people running these restaurants are at it with passion. Despite of their promise not to open any new restaurants, at the time of writing this article a new lease was signed for a new beach restaurant to be built in Haabneeme. It will be opened for guests hopefully later this year.
CRU – 5 years of great emoti Walking along Tallinn Old Town you will come by a restaurant with a wonderful courtyard on Viru Street. Once you have stepped in, familiar surroundings will instantly change and you will feel as if you are in Southern France. The flowers on colourful walls, the long courtyard basking in the sunlight and smiling waiters are exactly what you have been looking for. This year, signature restaurant CRU celebrates its fifth birthday. The soul of the restaurant is Dmitri Haljukov— the owner, head chef, husband and a father of two girls. He achieved 8th place at chef championships Bocuse d’Or Europe and 14th place in the grand finals. CRU is a place where guests take time to celebrate important events in their lives or to simply enjoy themselves. When the mood is right, everything else follows. The restau-
rant’s team is there to aid with great spirits, service, food and drinks. The important thing is not to chase after trends, but to create a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. Dmitri has always had the desire to create and experiment. Once there is passion and courage, things tend to move along in the right direction. CRU’s head chef is one of the few in Estonia who has taken part of Bocuse d’Or chef championships and been rather successful at that. It is a
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major acknowledgement and one can take pleasure knowing one of Dmitri’s dreams has come true. The experience taught a lot in many different ways. Dedication to detail and the practice and analysis of each movement was a great challenge. It was a wonderful experience of a lifetime.
ACCORDING TO DMITRI HALJUKOV, THE RESTAURANT HAS REACHED ITS PRIME.
Dmitri finds inspiration everywhere for creating new dishes and tries them out with his team. Dmitri enjoys pure flavours and CRU specifically offers that kind of classical cuisine with a modern touch. Nothing makes it to the menu by accident. Everything is
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ions and wonderful flavours! carefully tested until the results are satisfactory. The menu is regularly updated twice a year. Additionally, dinners and receptions with special menus are also organised. The main menu is renewed according to the changing seasons. From October to April, the options are heartier. Upon the arrival of autumn, our bodies want more nourishing food. The fresh produce varies as well. The second main season arrives in the spring along with the sprouting asparagus. Naturally, Dmitri prefers to use as much local Estonian produce as possible, but it is not so simple. Without doubt, the menu includes game and fish from our own farmers. The passion of main chef Dmitri never dies away. Having put his heart into it,
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it is safe to say that CRU has reached its prime. The desire to offer an even grander experience grows every year. Let the flavours dance on our tongues! At the same time, Dmitri will never forget his favourite childhood dish. At home, he prepares it with great pleasure for his family. The dish is mashed potatoes with patties and a salad made of tomatoes and cucumbers harvested in August, dressed with sunflower oil. It can indeed be said that CRU reflects Dmitri’s nature. It is, without question, Dmitri Haljukov’s signature restaurant. Before leaving CRU, it is good to look back over your shoulder to store an image of this wonderful courtyard in your memory. Come back here,
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even just for cake and coffee, to once again capture this exquisite experience reminiscent of Southern France. Even Estonians can feel like kings in the crowded streets of their city.
Mack Bar-B-Que –
a decade worth of flavours
It is clear that if one wishes to get genuine and pure American food in our corner of the world, then you better head to Mack Bar-B-Que. We offer good flavours with a side dish of friendly American service, genuine smiles, large portions and a pleasant mood. The authentic American restaurant on Tartu maantee in our capital city has provided joy to our clients for the past 10 years. It is a piece of America on a plate, and by that we do not mean only flavours. The carefree atmosphere and smiling waiters of Mack Bar-B-Que help generate a pleasant mood for our clients. The best compliment for us is the development of a new generation – a client that first crossed our doorstep at 25 years of age now comes here with his/her entire family. But we do call ourselves a family friendly restaurant, because it is created for
everyone – both parents and children. Kids have plenty to do here, and parents can peacefully enjoy their meal. And, our kids’ menu is one of the most affordable in Estonia. The menus are revised once per year. And it is done only once because one of the reasons for coming here is our familiar and delicious food – the client knows what he/she wants and also expects to get it. The menu is sufficiently extensive, thereby encompassing novel options as well as the proven goodies. The favourites are of course always on the menu – everyday! The portions are large here, which means that we often get regulars who state that this time they wish to start with the dessert, because they would be too full otherwise! The main focus is placed on barbeque, but the menu also includes pizzas, pastas, soups and even filling meals for vegetarians.
Our menu’s TOP 10: OUR FAMOUS AWARDED BBQ BABYBACK RIBS BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS BBQ HONEY WINGS VEGAS BURGER BACON WRAPPED JALAPENO POPPERS PULLED PORK BACKYARD PIZZA CORONA CHICKEN BALCKENED FISH TENDERLOIN STEAK CAESAR SALAD NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
DIRECTLY FROM AMERICA – FLAVOURS, TRADITIONS AND DESIGN
Most of the especially delicious and authentic flavours – sauces and ingredients – are imported directly from America, since originality has an important part here. The chicken, pork and fish is acquired from domestic producers, but beef, the most genuine of steaks, is imported from Brazil. We have received compliments from for example the Americans visiting Estonia – they say that Mach BarB-Que shows the flavour of Las Vegas! What could be a better comparison than one of the most fun places in the world. All of the authenticity is supported by our employees’ annual trips to USA, where they acquaint themselves with the local traditions, food and culture. And this is how a piece of America arrives in Estonia. Our atmosphere is also supported by the interior design. We have tables, a bar and a high number of TVs, but we have also brought along many unique furnishings and other items from the faraway great land. It is quite usual that we have so many people visiting us that the new guests must wait in our comfortable bar. This is quite unfamiliar to Estonians, but even our most modest clients have become accustomed to it. And we should mention that it is a child-friendly bar right in the dining hall. Usually our guests meet much unfamiliar traits when visiting Mack Bar-B-Que, but one becomes accustomed to it quickly, and it is rather fun. Also, companies come to enjoy our jolly mood, and we have also hosted stag nights and other parties and birthdays. Our special attractions are different tests – we have plenty of spicy flavours on our menu, and it is exciting to watch how much spiciness a birthday boy/girl can handle.
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AT SUMMER IN PÄRNU
10 years is a kind of achievement, and for this reason Mack Bar-B-Que has decided to open a restaurant within the light mood of the summer capital city – people surely want to eat at a summertime restaurant when going to or coming from the beach. Glass walls and ceilings bring a summer mood to the inside of the building. And in colder weather, it provides warmth and protection from the
winds – to ensure a summer feeling in any situation! Mack Bar-B-Que is a place that treats its clients as friends – as someone you only want to treat the best. So that people keep returning to enjoy the same company! Visit us in the capital city: at Valge Maja on Tartu mnt 63, at Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre and at Mustamäe Shopping Centre.
Restaurant NOOT – People visit Pärnu both owing to its great sandy beach as well as the town’s pampering historic spas. No matter what’s your reason for visiting Estonia’s summer capital—it is a fact that sooner or later you’ll get hungry and want to find something to excite your taste buds. Instead of queuing for an eternity at the town’s popular pizza bar, come to a restaurant that takes you on a fascinating nostalgic trip with the tastes it has to offer. ESTONIA Resort Hotel & Spa located in the vicinity of Pärnu beach park is one of tourists’ favourite places to stay in all seasons. The patriotically named hotel’s first floor houses restaurant NOOT—a homage to the Estonian nation—on the one hand, Estonians are a mariti-
me people who have always enjoyed catching fresh seafood for their table; on the other hand, Estonians are a singing nation who gathers in the capital city every couple of years to prove that we have love of song in our blood. The restaurant’s name Noot signifies both (a seine used for fishing and a musical note in Estonian). Restaurant NOOT was opened in the historic resort hotel of Estonia back in 2015. The kitchen is headed by celebrated chef Rudolf Visnapuu, recipient of the Estonian Chefs’ Association’s highest acclaim—the Cordon Bleu. Under Visnapuu’s leadership, customers are offered modern Estonian cuisine—classic dishes in a new key. For example, the menu features toffee corn puff cake, an Estonian childhood favou-
rite, which has undergone a makeover with the help of the chefs. People who love hamburgers should also go and visit NOOT. While hamburgers used to be the specialty of fast food joints, they are nowadays offered by many fine restaurants; it seems that chefs like to experiment and offer customers their interpretation of what a proper burger is like. NOOT does not fall behind from the rest and the chef’s burger is the most popular dish in our menu in the summer season. It may be that the burger is irresistible because of its pitch black bun that is coloured with active bamboo charcoal. The burger includes a classic ground beef patty, marinated onion and pickles, fried onion mayonnaise, barbeque sauce and a side of vegetable chips with dip.
classics in a new key In the winter period, the customers’ indisputable favourite dishes are the duck and white fish with light vegetables and carrot sauce. The latter—albeit without the fish—is also extremely popular with vegetarians. We also recommend that you try the Nostalgia dessert, the ingredients of which vary a little from menu to menu, but it is popular nevertheless. Actually, it does not matter what dish you choose—the restaurant’s food is as beautiful as it is delicious. For example, the salmon salad is plated in such a beautiful manner that one does not even want to dismantle it with a fork at first glance. Unlike many other hotel restaurants, NOOT offers a three-course a la carte menu instead of a buffet to its guests, so that everyone could choose
food that is to their liking. Customers say that NOOT’s portions are larger and more richly garnished than other a la carte restaurants’ offerings. The restaurant confirms that their chefs indeed enjoy serving food beautifully. NOOT is often visited by large companies, owing to which it would be prudent to call ahead and check whether tables are available for the evening if you want to enjoy the restaurant. The carpeting of the a la carte restaurant NOOT features patterns inspired by motifs found in Estonian national handicraft that fit in perfectly with the general atmosphere of the hotel; tables and chairs as well as their placement are fairly classic in terms of design. The interior is light and minimalist in the Scandinavian style; it lacks
nothing and there is no excess. In addition to food, NOOT attracts guests with live music. In summer, the restaurant has an outdoor terrace where mellow concerts are organised quite frequently. What could be better than sitting at a restaurant with a name that sounds like music and listening to Estonian musicians? If we add sunshine and the fact that the great sandy beach is just a short walk away from the restaurant, one can see that it is hard to find an equal to NOOT in Pärnu.
Restaurant NOOT A. H. Tammsaare pst 4a, Pärnu 440 1012, noot@spaestonia.ee
SENSO – A Place Where Generations of People Have Enjoyed Their Meals In the 1980s an iconic building was constructed in the centre of Tallinn – Hotel Olümpia. On the second floor is a restaurant Senso, offering a chic and sophisticated atmosphere. At first, there was a café, then brasserie, and now there is a restaurant – Senso has reached its level through continuous progress. Lauri Rool, hotel’s food and drink manager tells that the restaurant’s menu offers a range of Mediterraneaninspired dishes prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients. When it comes to fine or casual dining, they always choose produce which is of prime quality and tries to avoid over-experimenting which is popular now. Andres Rahula, chef de cuisine has developed restaurant’s menu and kitchen so much that they have regular customers who eat at Senso since the Nineties. However, the menu offers a wide range of dishes, meaning that everybody finds something for their taste – those who love burger and pizza and those who opt for more sophisticated dishes.
BREAKFAST IS MORE THAN SCRAMBLED EGGS AND BACON
Senso’s breakfast table offers everything and offers dishes to vegans and people with allergies as well. You can feel the conveniences of international hotel chain as you can order from a special menu as well as help yourself to a buffet table – a perfect complement to one of the finest breakfasts in Tallinn. The menu is looked over twice a year to ensure that everything is prepared with fresh seasonal ingredients.
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On working days from 12.00 – 15.00, Senso offers lunch to those who value their time, comfort, and good food. The emphasis is more on quality than on price. When it comes to price, Senso is cheaper than people think because there are multiple buffets. All food is freshly made on spot. Who wants to enjoy pastry, should bear in mind that Senso offers famous Café Boulevard’s cakes and pies as well. Who is in a hurry can also pre-order food. What Senso does not have is a standard menu – everything is constantly changing and a very popular feature among visitors is chef de cuisine’s special menu and recommendations.
SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH FAMILY
Hotel Olümpia was one of first ones who introduced brunch culture to Tallinn. When the typical meaning of brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten usually late in the morning to early afternoon, then Senso has developed it into a cosy time
where you can be with your family in comforting atmosphere. The brunch menu changes five times a year according to the latest food trends. For instance, now Senso offers street food inspired menu but in the autumn, they opt for Italian cuisine. Why not to take advantage of the ever-changing menu? You can have your birthdays, lovely get-togethers with friends and so on at Senso. Brunches offer a wide buffet selection of delicious cold and hot dishes and desserts. Children can enjoy themselves in the play area. If you book a table for at least for 8 people you’ll receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine!
BANQUET HALLS
Restaurant Senso and its two banquet halls are suitable venues for different events. The halls are perfectly suited for festive events like wedding receptions or smaller private gatherings. Everything is customer-friendly and comfortable when it comes to the planning part just sit back and relax.
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Breaking the habbit? No place for women near the stove! A freshly opened restaurant Mehed Köögis (Men in Kitchen) is a truly masculine restaurant in historical Hinke Tower, located in Old Town between Pärnu road and Müürivahe street. The restaurant is run by chefs Martin Ludvig and Robert Piho. We went to visit them to find out what are these special things they are doing that women cannot handle, thus breaking the old Estonian saying that only women belong next to a stove. The aim of the restaurant is to offer Nordic-cuisine influenced food which is fresh, seasonal, and healthy. When composing the menu, Martin and Robert try to ensure that there would be food for all kinds of moods. Seasonal chanterelle risotto – check. Juicy duck breast – you’ve got it. Maybe you want
to eat some zucchini with goat cheese and yoghurt instead – just say it. Basically, they offer everything you have ever wished for and they never stop to surprise people with new and surprising tastes and flavours. The chefs say that after all the most important thing is that the food has to simply be tasty.
“Perfect meals come from co-operation. When one partner is dreaming too much then the other one has to be realistic.” Martin
Men in the Kitchen. Why did you pick a name like that? Martin: We have been working with Robert and other friends for a long time and we have created a nice atmosphere which lets us to try out new
foods. If we do not like something, we can say it out loud and nobody feels offended. For us developing new recipes and trying out new tastes is like repairing cars in a garage for other guys. This is just something we do and enjoy. Of course, women are very important to us, too, because they are inspiring and give us honest feedback. Moreover, I think that sometimes it is fair that men do all the work and women enjoy their cocktails and snacks.
“We have our own vibe in the kitchen. Women inspire us and we appreciate that!” Martin
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Mallukas, an Estonian blogger likes: STARTER: Generous selection of starters for two and spinach-made green pancakes MAIN COURSE: Entrecote or slow cooked lamb rump DESSERT: Passion & rhubarb Food bloggers The Hungry Four like: STARTER: Spinach-made green pancakes with whitefish and trout roe MAIN COURSE: Slow cooked lamb rump DESSERT: Little mushrooms
When you are making a menu what are the main points you take into consideration? What is it that Estonians want and would like to eat? Robert: As much as there are different people, there are different preferences. I believe that we should make the food that we would like ourselves. Besides, I think that it is also important that whenever you eat, it should be something more than just filling your stomach. Our menu is a fusion of Scandinavian and Russian cuisine and all our products are fresh. Every morning I visit the market with Martin to buy the freshest meat and other quality goods available. Freshness is the most important factor when buying products. How can a team of guys work together in one kitchen? How important is personality and working habits? Martin: Robert is usually the one who talks and I’m the one who brings ideas to life. Because of that our kitchen works so well – this is our
formula for success. Everyone has their own role in the kitchen and we co-operate as well when developing new recipes. It goes like that – someone comes up with a new idea and then we try it out together and discuss what to add and work with the details. Robert is usually the dreamer and I’m the realist. What are the MUST TRY meals? Robert: During the summer, I recommend lighter meals. People like
our cold soups. For example, we offer light and tasty sour milk cucumber soup. Another popular choice are various salads. Nowadays, eating healthy is popular and in the summer people also like to eat fish. Moreover, customers enjoy spinach-made green pancakes served with whitefish and trout roe. Another popular starter is salted fish salad with beetroot, couscous, and rice popcorn. We have vegan plates as well. Most importantly
“Whenever you want to offer something delicious to your friends, I recommend eating at our restaurant first to find some new ideas. If you like something so much that you would like to make it at home, ask us right away and we give you some tips.” Martin
We have been talking a lot about salty foods. Can people get something sweet as well? Robert: Oh, well. I believe that desserts are Martin’s forté as can be seen by looking at him. Martin: When it comes to desserts, summer is the best time for that! We can use all sorts of berries and other fresh products. Our menu consists of numerous tasty desserts you must try. We have, for example, blueberry cake, passion & rhubarb, little mushrooms, and a selection of sorbets. They are all worth trying.
Heading off for an exciting journey of flavours at Beer Garden! Beer Garden, one of the favourite eateries of visiting tourists as well as local Estonians, has been located in Tallinn Old Town for already six years. Here, fine flavours, friendly service and pleasing interior are combined into a whole, ensuring a memorable experience. Beer Garden is not exactly a restaurant, yet calling it a pub would also be an understatement as the dedicated chefs with long-time experience are so good at their work in the kitchen that no one will leave with an empty stomach. Thought is given to the hungriest of guests, as well as those who simply prefer to enjoy refreshments with their beer. Children, vegetarians, lactose and gluten intolerant customers are not forgotten either.
SATISFIED CUSTOMERS KEEP SPIRITS HIGH
FRESH AND DELICIOUS!
The delicious meals prepared in the restaurant’s kitchen are made from mainly home-grown produce and include, among other things, the capital’s finest boletus soup (which Beer Garden has offered since the very first day) burgers, grilled pork loin and homemade elk sausage. After savoury meals, the sweet-toothed guests are also offered the restaurant’s signature cake, ice cream and apple strudel. These meals, prepared with love and care, will guarantee the guests a true feast of flavours. There is no debate—in terms of price vs. quality ratio, Beer Garden is a cut above many other restaurants in the capital. Therefore, it is possible that food might not arrive at the table as fast as is characteristic of pubs, but customers can always be sure that their ordered meal is prepared with genuine dedication and it tastes great. Head chef Tõnis Neigla also confirms that a loyal team that does its
job well is behind the great quality. Although the menu is updated twice a year, it still includes dishes that have been customer favourites for years.
AN INFINITE DRINKS MENU
To quench one’s thirst, Beer Garden’s drinks menu offers 14 different varieties of draught beer, the last of which is a guest beer changed over time. Currently, the guest beer is La Chouffe Belgian Golden Ale, although the next time you visit something entirely new and exotic may have taken its place. In addition, beers from Estonia, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Germany are also available, as well as women’s particular favourite Belle-Vue Kriek (sweet cherry beer). The abundant drinks menu also offers liquor, 24 different bottled beers, various wines and champagne.
Considering everything mentioned above, it is no wonder that Beer Garden has received a lot of positive feedback, with more and more happy guests coming by each week. In February, the restaurant also went through an extensive remodelling, as the interior was updated, a new bar was built and old television screens were replaced. Thinking of those who wish to bask in the sun, a new patio area was built for Beer Garden at the beginning of summer. Now, when the working population has returned from summer vacations and getting back into the work rhythm, Beer Garden once again offers lunch options. Daily specials at Beer Garden are exquisite and familiar, such as creamy chicken pasta with sundried tomatoes, fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese or Biff à la Lindström with new potatoes and salad greens. Lovers of both sweet and savoury will find their appetites fulfilled. Furthermore, it is possible to make an advance reservation for larger groups—whether it is for a small or big event. The restaurant can hold up to 180 guests.
FEEL HUNGRY? SEE THE MENU AT WWW.BEERGARDEN.EE AND MAKE A RESERVATION VIA INFO@BEERGARDEN.EE OR BY TELEPHONE 688 0013. SEE YOU THERE!
Welcome to Sagadi!
Sagadi — 500 years of hospitality!
Sagadi manor’s idyllic restaurant offers a unique menu that focuses on provisions foraged from the forest and game meat: • a la carte • buffet • group catering • catering
Only an hour’s drive from Tallinn! Restaurant open daily from 12 to 22
RMK Sagadi Forest Centre, Sagadi, Vihula rural municipality, Lääne-Virumaa, telephone 676 7888 www.sagadi.ee
Enjoy delicious tastes at the historic Hüüru Mill! A short car ride from Tallinn in the middle of thick brush, there is (and has been for 14 years) an outdoor kitchen next to a small pond where (according to customers) the best fish dishes in Estonia are cooked. Years ago, the owner of Hüüru Mill became obsessed with the idea to open a real Estonian tavern. He travelled around Estonia, looking for the right place, and finally found Hüüru. Back then, the old mill had been totally engulfed by brush but the building with its surviving fittings and wonderful location was charming. That is where the Hüüru Mill Trout Grill was established. You can try your hand at trout fishing and fill your belly with delicious and affordable dishes served in large portions at the tavern with a historic atmosphere located in a beautiful natural setting. In addition to enjoying a meal, you can explore the centuries-old mill and its equipment as well as draw strength from the walls of the old mill and the gurgle of the river. In
winter, guests can relish the look and feel of a wood-burning fireplace. All guests are welcomed as friends, just like they were visiting a home.
FOOD MADE WITH LOVE
Hüüru Mill’s most legendary food is undoubtedly their lightly smoked fish – over the years, they have understood that this is the best method for preparing trout. The Grill’s lightly smoked trout is so delicious that many people who do not eat fish have been encouraged to try and did not regret it. Although fish breeding was not the initial plan when the Hüüru tavern was built, the owners decided to dig a trout pond to the garden and brought fish to live in it. So it seemed natural that fresh fish should be on the menu. One can see from the open-plan kitchen next to the pond how Hüüru’s excellent grill chef fillets and prepares a tasty trout right before the customers’ eyes. Fresh trout can be had at the tavern or you can take it home and cook the fish yourself. While at first Hüüru Grill only had a small indoor facility open for guests, where they could get a side of salad and fries with their fish, by now the restaurant has a second floor and a full menu with a wide selection of dishes. Since there are so many restaurants that offer foreign cuisine in Estonia,
it was decided Hüüru should offer Estonian cooking, and you won’t find overly fancy food from the Grill today either. Even people who do not eat fish at all will find something to their liking because the menu includes, among other things, mutton fillet, potato and barley porridge as well as pork fillet with sauerkraut. Naturally, light salads and soups, mouth-watering snacks and delicious desserts are also available. (Upon pre-order, Hüüru bakes home-made Veskikivi [Mill stone] cakes with proper quark, real whipped cream and cherries – they’re to die for!) The beverage selection includes various non-alcoholic drinks, wines, beers, ciders and liquor – something for everyone!
THE VENUE ACCOMMODATES MANY PEOPLE Indeed, the yard and building of the Hüüru Mill is big enough for up to 250 people, and birthdays, weddings, christenings and wakes have been held at the tavern. In winter, companies can gather at the cosy building of the mill, in summers, guests can enjoy the sun on the terrace next to the pond. Hüüru is a truly stylish place suitable for all kinds of celebrations. You can either reserve the entire mill, book the second floor or the necessary number of tables.
RESERVE NOW WWW.HYYRUVESKI.EE/BRONEERIMINE OR CALL +372 607 1430
THE QUARTER ...local dishes with a modern twist. Tornimäe 3, Tallinn, Estonia For reservations: www.thequarter.ee Quarter.Tallinn@swissotel.com
Contemporary Russian Cuisine Most of the people who are heading to Port of Tallinn do not know that next to passenger terminal D is a restaurant Masha which offers contemporary Russian cuisine – and that does not mean classic dumplings only. When you enter the renovated warehouse where the restaurant is located, you will be amazed. The milieu and interior is wonderful – every single room is worth looking into. The contrast between the old and new is designed superbly where even the most minute detail has been given consideration. Masha is cute, spacious, and cosy – the kind of place which were not completed urgently but carefully over the time. There are pictures and other things that has been added there year after year. The interior design is antique-loving shabby chic with little hints of Russian-style woodcarvings
– hand-carved wooden chairs and highly decorated ceiling boards. In every way, this makes romantic interior which is luxurious. The restaurant seats approximately 200 people – large hall seats 150 and small one 50-60 people. Masha also has an open-air summer terrace with a spectacular view of the Port of Tallinn. The restaurant’s menu is plentiful and offers Russian cuisine classics like home-made pickles and marinated forest mushrooms, pancakes with shrimp salad and salmon caviar, and meat dumplings with oyster mushroom sauce which are oven-cooked under a lid of dough. Masha also has tasty appetizers. For instance, snacks for vodka which include pickles, house bread, smoked bacon, marinated mushrooms, pickled cabbage, pickled onions, salmon caviar and herring. Just like the restaurant promises, it offers contemporary cuisine, meaning
that you can order smoked cheese stuffed chicken Kiev on the chives flavoured mashed potatoes or perhaps sea bass fillet with sprat sauce that comes with baked artichoke and fresh fennel. If that still does not impress you, there is also sous vide cooked salmon with asparagus and parsnip cream. Restaurant Masha offers feasts, too – a table lavishly laid with various tasty snacks. And when they say lavishly, they really mean it. Therefore, Masha is an ideal place where you can organize a company event. Marina, manager of Masha says that they have organized small and big events for various companies. Even the biggest Estonian banks have held their parties there. The restaurant offers a lot of perks for those who wish to throw a party there – free parking in Downtown, bands, large hall with good acoustics and so on. Masha is also a wonderful place for a wedding party.
RESTAURANT MASHA LOOTSI ST. 14 INFO AND BOOKING - HTTP://WWW.RESTORANMASHA.EE/#ENG
Splendid Mediterranean flavours and a lovely selection of wines meet up at Enoteca Lucca!
Vahemere köögi parimad palad ja hiilgav veinide valik kohtuvad Enoteca Luccas! Lisaks igapäevastele lõuna- ja hooajalistele õhtusöögi pakkumistele toome Sinuni ka degustatsioone, veiniõhtuid sommeljeega ning sünnipäevade ja firmaürituste korraldamist.
RESERVEERINGUD JA INFO: tel: +372 58 031 872 | info@lucca.ee Terase 16, Tallinn 10125 | resto: T-L 12-23 | veinipood: E 12-18; T-L 12-22
7ÜRTI — Tastes from around the world! 7ÜRTI is a small and cosy restaurant on the outskirts of Kadriorg welcoming patrons since May 2016. The restaurant is special because it’s truly a small, snug and comfortable place where everyone is welcome – you can visit 7ÜRTI if you want to take a quick but high-quality lunch break or you can come with a date in the evening to relax in the calm atmosphere for an hour or two, enjoy a glass of wine and the place’s delicious dishes. The restaurant is open daily, it values top-quality food and service and considers customer satisfaction the most important factor of them all!
HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCE AND RESPECT FOR CLIENTS – THE KEY TO SUCCESS
Restaurateur and Chef Janek Villermann has worked as a chef in various restaurants for more than 20 years. Finally he got the idea of opening his own place. Janek has travelled the world, collected many splendid recipes and believes that combining various spices and raw produce as well as using these in a skilled and novel manner can reveal new, thus far unknown tastes, even in the case of dishes we know well. It is in fact the quality of raw produce that can be said to be highly important and fundamental for the chef – he treats the matter seriously, responsibly and with great respect. Guests of 7ÜRTI can be certain that they will be served healthy and delicious food made of high-quality ingredients. The restaurant consistently asks for customer feedback to find out what guests liked, and what they would like to see and taste in the future. Naturally, customers get to choose whether they want spicy food and how spicy they want it; moreover, in case of various dietary preferences the restaurant can replace certain ingredients or alter dishes according to the guests’ wishes. It is also remarkable that the restaurant uses neat little crates
full of mushrooms, apples or gingerbread—depending on the season—as an interior design element. Customers can enjoy the snacks while waiting for their meal!
SOMETHING FOR EVERY TASTE FROM ACROSS THE WORLD
The menu focuses on and changes according to the seasons. The chef also takes a look around at the market— when there is something fresh and extremely good available, it will be used in cooking. At the same time, raw produce is also ordered from abroad; e.g., fresh fish is imported straight from France 2–3 times a week. Everything is done to guarantee pure, fresh and lavish taste experiences. If we view the menu more closely, we can see that the selection includes something from all corners of the Earth; all guests can pick something to their liking. At the same time, there are not many dishes – just a sufficient number. The menu is prepared according to the experiences and vision of the chef; it includes all the chef’s favourites, while many very exciting dishes are still waiting for their turn, as the menu is constantly updated. Thus, the selection includes delicious picks from here and there: guacamole from Mexico, borscht from the Ukraine, paella from Spain, risotto from Italy, and even buckwheat, which is so familiar in the Estonian cultural space. It is worth mentioning that food should be prepared with great passion – which is what 7ÜRTI definitely does. The name of the restaurant – 7ÜRTI (7 herbs) – derives from the fact that they use a lot of herbs and create various luxurious tastes. Although one can order customary soft drinks at the restaurant, many things are made on the spot according to the restaurant’s own recipes. Each morning, fresh bread is baked and juice drink prepared. Various desserts highly praised by customers are also made on the spot.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEB PAGE OF THE RESTAURANT: WWW.7URTI.EE OR YOU CAN GO AND SEE THE PLACE YOURSELF AT J. VILMSI 45 IN TALLINN.
“7ÜRTI is meant to offer pure and sensational taste experiences. High-quality food is the foundation of life, just like healthy eating is the prerequisite of an able body and good mood. I therefore invite you to come and visit us!” – Janek Villermann
Steamship Katharina, christmasship, christmas parties for companies!
Pride of our area: CAFÉ MUST PUUDEL Must Puudel is a café in the Old Town of Tallinn with a rich and diverse menu, heavenly cakes, delicious drinks and the coolest parties in the city. Small on the outside, big on the inside. The café space has been divided into several independent halls, so we welcome lovers seeking a quiet corner to have a chat as well as larger parties. The café has a quiet and sweet backyard, where one can seek refuge from the city noise. The interior is fabulously eclectic, thereby mixing newer and older design classics. On weekdays in Must Puudel, you will meet studious people working at
their laptops and ordering their third latte, for whom the café has become a comfortable home office. But on weekends, Puudel parties! Vinyl records are spun, and people dance until the early hours. Must Puudel is known for its simple, delicious and affordable foods. One might say that this is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch locations in the Old Town. Through out the years, Puudel’s beef burger along with our spicy coconut milk soup have been especially popular and have received high praise. We have also thought of vegans, as well as people who are gluten or lactose intolerant. There is a separate menu for children.
And we should also mention the café’s rich selection of beer, and of course our cakes, cakes, cakes! Yes, Must Puudel’s cakes are renowned. The hospitable and smiling waiters also welcome your four-legged friends. So, it does not matter whether you have a start-up, you mend watches or manage a bank. The menu and musical programme of Must Puudel suits you and your image. The heart of the city is not where the expensive tourism areas are. The heart of the city is where the city’s residents and tourists hang out. The heart of the city is located at Müürivahe 20. Come in, take a seat and grab something delicious to eat!
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Please also follow and like the Facebook page of Must Puudel, which displays our lunch offers and allows you to keep an eye on weekend parties.
Café August: COFFEE, COCKTAILS, MUSIC Café-bar with an appealing interior in Tallinn Old Town, on the corner of Müürivahe and Väike-Karja. Café August is warm, cosy and sunny, as is also characteristic of the month. The interior includes colourful cushions, chairs and lamps, and a lot light. Sitting on the comfortable window sills, guests can enjoy coffee and watch people walking past. August is the favourite spot for music lovers. No matter if you drop by on a quiet morning, busy afternoon or after a workday to relax—terrific music is always playing. Who is responsible for that? Who makes these playlists for the café? No idea, but on weekend evenings even DJ’s can be seen playing records at café August. Guests can directly and personally thank them for the great music. August stands out for offering breakfast all day! On a Sunday brunch,
guests can easily order banana pancakes or stuffed oven-baked omelettes with Parmesan and salad greens. Additionally, the menu has a wide selection of refreshments, soups, pastas, salads, hearty main dishes, smoothies and desserts. Vegans and people who are sensitive towards specific ingredients especially praise café August’s menu. Chefs have also thought of those with gluten or lactose intolerance. The café does not have a courtyard or a patio, but there are chairs in front of the place for guests to rest. Since August is located exactly in the heart of the city, there is a certain metropolitan vibe in the surroundings. Follow and like August’s Facebook page, which shares information about music nights at the café as well as daily specials. Don’t walk past August! Come in, indulge yourself with a piece of cake and enjoy the good music.
Culinary Hooligans from Kadriorg If you want to experience how is it possible to talk about food in a fiery look that is hotter than the city’s hottest grills, you should visit re-opened Salt and ask for Tiina, the hostess of the restaurant. When you are entering the small room in the cellar you will get the feeling that you are rather visiting someone’s home than a restaurant. The place is managed by Tiina Treumann who has a background in fashion and is an example that running a restaurant that leaves you an impression takes more than just a certified culinarian. It takes fractiousness and skills to find the right people for various jobs. Tiina is especially proud that she can find competent people. Even though some of them take their first steps in culinary world, but they are hard-working. The results can be seen – Nordic White Guide listed Salt in the very beginning as one of the 100 best restaurants in our region.
KÖÖK ON KUI KULINAARNE KATSELABOR
‘Salt will never be a regular fine dining place with white tablecloths where everything is perfectly set. We want to offer progressive social food which leaves customers a feeling that they were visiting a good friend not a fancy restaurant. Of course, we offer classic dishes as well, but we really like to mix things together,’ says Tiina. She adds that to keep the menu fresh they are constantly traveling the world to discover new tastes which inspire them. Tiina tells that she just arrived
from Chicago where she visited the coolest kitchens and places to get to know the latest trends in the culinary world. She collected many new ideas – for instance tempura-battered frog legs – and says that if you want to stay fresh and trendy, it is essential to know what is going on and what is in – just like in fashion. Food here really is in constant change. Everything depends on what the season offers and what are the new ideas which come up quite spontaneously. However, you can find three foods that will always stay on the menu no matter what and what clients love unconditionally– risotto, grilled octopus with crispy potato, and Thailand style mussels. When it comes to other dishes, the menu is changing and is always offering something new. Just like amusement park in a mysterious night and that mischievous park is run by Vladimir Proskurnin, chef de cuisine of Salt. Vladimir has been the chef of prestigious restaurant Kadriorg and he is also a former student of Andrei Šmakov, the most talented chef de cusisine of Estonia who is currently working at SAVVA restaurant
Extra information: ▷ Pets are allowed ▷ Interesting offers for children ▷ Pets are allowed ▷ Interesting offers for children ▷ Juice offer: every course comes with different juice ▷ One of the few places where you can taste amber wine
RESTAURANT SALT VASE ST. 14, TALLINN INFO@SALTRESTORAN.EE +372 51 88 510 WWW.SALTRESTORAN.EE
which opened in 2015 and is currently housed in the Metropol Hotel in Moscow. Moreover, Vladimir recently gained some new skills under Vladimir Muhhin in White Rabbit which is one of the 25 best restaurants in the world. He also acquired some knowledge with Salt’s sous chef in Kadeau in Copenhagen which is one of the 100 best restaurants in the world. Another good thing about Salt is that it lets customers to share food, meaning that if you do not have a lot of money or just wish to share a dish with someone, you can do it. According to Tiina, the prices are not very high as well. This means that you can enjoy a delicious meal for two for 30 euros but if you are willing to pay more it gets even more luxurious.
LINNA KÕIGE EKSTREEMSEM TERRASS
If the weather is good, Salt’s terrace is open for customers which is right behind Estonian Public Broadcasting house. However, the terrace is like restaurant’s interior – homely and you can take everything what you need to make yourself comfortable. Therefore, when given a careless look, people on the terrace may resemble a bunch of homeless people rather than one of the best street food offering place in Estonia. The terrace is open until the end of September. Salt also takes reservations, meaning that never hesitate to ask and if you want to go then just give them a call or send an e-mail. Even during the winter.
N a utl eja te P a r a d iis !
Restoran / Restaurant Korsaar info@korsaar.ee tel 5343 8366 Dunkri 5, Tallinn www.korsaar.ee
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Estonian chef
Dmitri Mägi
commands the kitchen of one of the best restaurants in the world Recently, the world’s 50 best restaurants in 2017 were announced. After a dozen year gap, the first place was once again awarded to an US restaurant, Eleven Madison Park in New York. The restaurant’s chef de cuisine Dmitri Mägi started his career in Tallinn. Eleven Madison Park swapped their last year’s third place in S. Pellegrino’s World’s 50 Best Restaurants for the first place this year. World’s 50 best restaurants have been announced once again. Among the best eateries in the top ten, there are both old familiar ones as well as newcomers. The world’s second best eatery is Osteria Francescana. The third place was awarded to last year’s second best El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain. The world’s best restaurants are roughly divided into two by how the menus have been compiled. There are restaurants that only offer specific
“meal sets”—with one serving every lunch and evening—, while the prices are the same for all food and drink courses. The other category of restaurants also has an ordinary menu, familiar to us from most restaurants, in addition to the so-called set menu. Even among the top ten of the world’s best restaurants, there are eateries that belong to both categories. The Estonian weekly Eesti Ekspress wrote at the end of last year that
Kazakhstan-born Dmitri Mägi, who is Estonian on his mother’s side, has taken a head position in one of the world’s top kitchens. He has previously worked in restaurants in Tallinn and Riga but also in the kitchen of Noma, which was the world’s best restaurant for two years in a row. Before settling in his current restaurant, Mägi worked in the famous Gramercy Tavern after arriving in the US. He is certainly Estonia’s most high-flying chef.
Modern Estonian cuisine in oldtown of Tallinn.
ELEVEN MADISON PARK (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) Eleven Madison Park has been at the top for many years. Its driving force is the fact that the intangible boundary between the kitchen and dining hall has disappeared. All the employees of the restaurant have perfect knowledge about food and chefs themselves often serve meals. In order to improve flavours, the 14-course menu was cut in half last year, yielding good results.
Attentive viewers know that the characters of the New York cult series Sex and the City also dined in the restaurant several times.
HEAD CHEFS: Daniel Humm CHEF DE CUISINE: Dmitri Mägi STYLE OF FOOD: A New York twist on modern European gastronomy PLACE LAST YEAR: 3 DINNER PRICE: 270–300 euros COURSES: 10 ADDRESS: 11 Madison Avenue, New York 10010
Retro: Cafe’ Retro – real taste of Saaremaa!
Nostalgic cafe’-restaurant in the Center of Kuressaare town. LOSSI 5, KURESSAARE
+372 5683 8400
KOHVIK RETRO
INFO@KOHVIKRETRO.EE
KOHVIKRETRO