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A chilly beginning of autumn came over Bucharest in the second week of October. In half a day, we went from summer to winter, from a warm and friendly sun to a harsh, bleak wind, accompanied by cold rain as well. It is well known that frost has purifying virtues, but some of us shudder even at the thought that winter is coming. A unique event in the history of Romania also happened on that very day: for the first time since the fall of Communism, a government was discharged through the democratic procedure of a censure motion. 254 members of the Parliament voted against the government, while 176 voted in its defense. Simplifying things, the Romanian political scene currently looks as follows: the majority party is the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL), which claims to be a center-right party. The two major parties in the parliamentary opposition are the Democratic Social Party (PSD - left) and the National Liberal Party (PNL - moderate right). The former was part of the governing coalition with the PDL until October 1st, when it left its previous ally and joined the opposition. The censure motion that removed the PDL government, which was led by prime-minister Emil Boc, from power was initiated by the liberals and was supported by the social-democrats. The opposition accused the government of incompetence, claiming the government was acting “against” Romania’s interest. Who will lead the new government and what will be its structure - these are the questions running through everyone’s minds. The PDL would like the government to be led by the financial expert Lucian Croitoru, but the name found on the tip of everyone’s tongue and the person enjoying wide popular support among all opposition parties is Klaus Johannis, the current mayor of Sibiu. As a result of the consultations that have been taking place in Cotroceni Palace, president Traian Basescu accepted the former, Lucian Croitoru. The new primeminister and the government he forms will be subject to a vote by the Parliament. In less than 45 days, i.e. by November 28th, Romania must have a governing team. All this while we have presidential elections scheduled on November 22nd! Things are obviously taking a complicated turn. The opposition’s agreement on the future prime-minister – the PSD is supporting Johannis, the candidate proposed by the PNL - suggests a potential alliance between the two parties for the presidential elections as well. If a run-off election is needed, as indicated by current polls, it would take place on December 6th. At that point president Basescu, so far the favorite in the race, would face competition from a candidate supported by both the liberals and the social-democrats, without even considering the support which could come from smaller parties. Basescu could lose the presidential seat in the run-off elections, after just having lost a loyal prime-minister, who, together with all his ministers, was part of Basescu’s party and base of power. November will bring us, if not a new president, then certainly a new government.

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NEWS, EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS Are you ready to go out to the skating rink? Or maybe are you going to ski, at least for the weekend, if not yet on holiday? The weather forecast for the beginning of this month speaks only of rain in Bucharest, but in the mountains the snow has already started to fall. Moreover, the presidential elections will roust many Romanians out of their homes towards the end of November. In the end, whether you are running for president or not, one thing is for sure: if you stay in Bucharest you won’t get bored. Just read this! ROMANIAN NATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Despite the fact that it is called “national”, The National Theater Festival (FNT), which takes place between October 31st and November 8th, is a truly cosmopolitan event. Bulgakov’s Zoya’s Apartment, The Epic of Gilgamesh, Carlo Gozzi’s Princess Turandot, The Tempest, King Lear and The Winter’s Tale, Georg Buchner’s Danton’s Death, Psychosis 4.48 by Sarah Kane and the Three Sisters by Chekhov, the latter being presented in two different enactments, one of which is in Hungarian, these are only a few of the well known masterpieces that the festival offers you. The grand surprise is the La Cantatrice Chauve play by Eugen Ionesco, under the direction of Jean Luc Lagarce, a production of the Les Intempestifs company, present in Bucharest this year with the French Institute’s support. In order to celebrate Ionesco, marking 100 years from the famous Romanian play writer’s birth, the Festival is dedicating a special section to him. The program will also include a series of film screenings with theater shows, documentaries and portraits of artists from around the world. Another novelty of this edition is a section entitled Opera Revival, including five operas presented by famous theater directors and which incorporate a high dose of theatrics. At the Opera in Bucharest, you will be able to see Evgheni Oneghin and Macbeth, at the Opera in Cluj you will see Othello and Gianni Schichi, and at the Bulandra Theater, Orpheus and Eurydice. The program is complemented, as usual, with a series of other events: conferences, publication releases and debates with up to date topics. A series of presentations and discussions will take place, organized in collaboration with the International Association of Theater Critics, which the theater field’s professionals will contribute to, and a selection of the presented works will subsequently be published in a bilingual volume. The festival’s full program, together with the place and time of each event can be found on the FNT site, which is also available in English: http://www.fnt.ro/en

JAZZ RECITAL AT THE ATHENAEUM If the end of Bucharest autumns is bleak, cold and rainy, in other corners of the world the sun warms the sand of beaches in between palm leaves. You don’t have to go there if you miss warm summer days; you can get almost the same feeling in an evening spent at the Athenaeum. And you can also visit The Big Apple! Four young Romanian

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artists invite you on a musical journey through three cities of the world, in a show called “Bucharest – New York – Rio de Janeiro” which will take place on November 3rd, at 19.00 hours, in the Small Hall of the Romanian Athenaeum. Irina Sarbu – vocals, Puiu Pascu – piano, Ciprian Parghel – bass, Alin Constantiu – clarinet will sing interbellum

ied there or immigrated to Norway. Through different means of artistic expression, painting, installations, the word “Norwegianness” is given different meanings, while simultaneously representing a cultural binding element, an exercise of cultural communication and integration from four different artistic visions.

E-MARIAGE FEST The first marriage fair exclusively dedicated to the 2010 season will take place on the 6th to the 8th of November in Constitution Square. The spring edition continues in the autumn edition – the former takes place in spring and closes the wedding season for the year and the autumn fair kick-starts the wedding season of the next year. Therefore at this edition you will find among the exhibitors newly launched wedding locations and their unbeatable offers, wedding agencies that present the latest trends in the field, the latest collections of wedding gowns, firms that provide photo-video services, sound services, transportation, etc. Couples will learn out the season’s trends first hand, and visitors will witness many more surprises.

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music in Bucharest, jazz in New York and samba and bossa nova in Rio.

NORWEGIANNESS – AN UNUSUAL EXHIBITION The Royal Norwegian embassy in Bucharest, together with UNAgaleria, the exhibition space of the Bucharest National University of Arts, have organized the Norwegianness exhibition, where four Norwegian and Romanian artists display their works: Nirmal Dhunsi, Nomzi Kumalo, Cristina David, Merethe Røstad. The exhibition opened in October and can be visited until November 7th . The word “Norwegianness” doesn’t exist as such in English, but it is representative for the message the exhibition wishes to convey: the influence globalization exerts on art as well as on our own identity. The artists who have works on display have their own connection with Norway, whether they were born there, stud-

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Under the guidance of the Mariana Nicolesco soprano, a new premiere of SEOB (The Ballet and Opera Experimental Studio) is inviting you on Tuesday, November 10th, at 18.30 in the Yellow Foyer of The Romanian Opera in Bucharest. “Gemma di Vergy” by Gaetano Donizetti is a lyric tragedy inspired by a play by Alexandre Dumas-the father, with an intrigue based on the suffering of the heroine who falls prey to jealousy. The event is part of the Opera Rara project.

EXPOMIL 2009

DENTA – THE 22ND EDITION

The 6th edition of Expomil will take place on the 11th to the 14th of November, in the Romexpo exhibition centre, an exhibition of military technology organized by our country every other year. The institutions and organisations that collaborated in organizing this showcase event which is already inscribed on the circuit of specific international affairs, are The Ministry of Economy, The Ministry of National Defence, The Ministry of Administration and Interior, The Romanian Intelligence Service, ANCEX, Romexpo S.A., The National Company Romarm, as well as patrons associations PATROMIL and OPIAR. Companies from the Romanian defence industry and well known international firms will display military products and equipment in the Romexpo’s Central Pavilion, including equipment in use by fighting forces in military operation theatres. For the manufacturers, taking part in the exhibition represents an excellent opportunity to show advanced technologies and modern equipment, as well as to establish direct contacts with the business people present in the stands. For the delegations of specialists, participating at the event represents an opportunity to be informed of novelties in the defence industry, to estimate the possibilities for purchasing high performance special products and to forecast strategies to design purchase programmes in their own countries. The exhibition can be visited by specialists from November 11th to 13th, from 10 AM to 6 PM, and by the general public on November 14th from 10 AM to 4 PM.

During its two annual editions – one in the spring and one in autumn, DENTA shows the achievements and innovations by dental medicine professionals in Romania. It is also an international exhibition of equipment, instruments, accessories, materials and chemical-pharmaceutical products for dentistry and oral hygiene products, open at Romexpo, from the 18th to the 21st of November. Continuing the long tradition it has had so far, DENTA will be accompanied by a rich program of scientific lectures which are a part of the continuous training program of dentists in Romania. The success of the exhibition is insured by two factors: a variety of participants (212 firms from 16 countries participated in the autumn 2008 edition) as well as the target audience towards which the efforts of the organisers are channelled. More than 10,000 invitations have been sent to dentists and dental

technicians to come and check out the displayed products and equipment. Also, following the tradition, this is a sales exhibition, and it is the decision of the participating firms, according to their sale policy, whether to sell from their stand or just present the products. The pavilions in which the exhibition will take place are 14, 16, 17 and 18. DENTA 2009 – the Autumn Edition will be accompanied by a Congress organized by the Romanian Society for Oral Rehabilitation (SRRO) on the subject: “Dental medicine – between standards and common practice”

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS Sunday, November 22nd, presidential elections will take place in Romania. Those running for office are the current president, Traian Basescu, from the Democrat-Liberal Party, Mircea Geoana from the Social Democrat Party, Crin Antonescu proposed by the

BETTING ON SHORTS The international short film festival Betting on Shorts – More than a Eurovision of Short Film will take place on Saturday, the 14th of November, starting at 8.30 p.m., at The Ark premises – the Stock Exchange, (196 A Rahova Road). Betting on Shorts (BoSs) is a competitive short film festival that takes place every year simultaneously in Athens, Barcelona, Bucharest, Istanbul, London, Maribor, Naples, Novi Sad, Paris, Poznan, Stockholm, Thessaloniki, and Wiesbaden. Every year, the organisers invite all film makers in the world to enter their short films in the competition. The films may not exceed 10 minutes. After an initial selection, ten to fifteen short films are chosen to participate in the final competition, an event that takes place at the same time in all the cities involved. This year the festival is organised by the Romanian Cultural Institute in partnership with The Ark – The Creative Merchandise Exchange. All 12 films will be screened simultaneously in all the partner locations of the project. In Bucharest, presentation will start at 9 PM. At the end of the projections, juries from every partner city, made up of film makers and film critics, will select the local winner. After collating the votes from each location in London, the winner of the competition will be announced on the same night. What makes this competition stand out from any other of short films is that the public becomes a major part of the project, as viewers have the opportunity to bet on the winning film. Five people from among those who bet on the final winner, as well as five of those who bet on the film voted by the local jury, chosen by drawing lots, will receive prizes offered by The Romanian Cultural Institute and the partners. www.bucurestiwww.ro

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National Liberal Party, the independent Sorin Oprescu, Corneliu Vadim Tudor from the Romania Mare Party, Gheorghe Becali from the New Generation Party and Kelemen Hunor from the Magyar Democratic Union. Unless one of the candidates gets one vote more than 50%, which seems unlikely with the large number of candidates running, a run-off poll will take place on the 6th of December. Voters can go to the polls starting with 7 AM and can vote to 9 PM in the town they live, at the voting site assigned to their place of residence.

FACETS OF MODERNISM The National Museum of Art of Romania, in collaboration with the B&M Theocharakis Foundation from Athens and the National Art Gallery from Sophia are organizing the “Facets of Modernism. Painting in Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, 1910-1940” exhibition. This exhibition is an integral part of the “Balkan Modernism” project, initiated by the Theocharakis Foundation in Greece and financed through the “Culture 2007 – 2013” program of the European Union. The project hopes to bring to the attention of the public the ways in which modernism was assimilated and interpreted in the Balkan region. The exhibition includes 120 works from painting and graphics and is structured in three large sections: “A new modern vision” (space, landscape, still life), “History in a modern vision” (national identity, divine inspiration, echoes of classical Greece), “Human presence in modern art” (portraits, the human body). Among the 18 artists chosen to represent Romania are both well established personalities of the avant-garde (Marcel Iancu, Victor Brauner, Max H. Maxy, Hans Mattis-Teutsch, Jules Per-

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ahim, Corneliu Michailescu), as well as artists associated with less violent artistic tendencies (Petre Iorgulescu-Yor, Margareta Sterian, Sabin Popp, Merica Ramniceanu). The exhibition

Opened in October can be visited until the 29th of November. GAUDEAMUS BOOK FAIR The 16th edition of the Gaudeamus International Book and Education Fair will be presented by Radio Romania in the Central Pavilion of Romexpo Exhibition Centre from November 25th to 29th. The fair consists of the following specialized and traditional sections: The 12th Education Salon - higher education institutions and formative organizations; “Ion Creanga” 6th Salon of Books for Children - exhibitors and interactive activities and workshops, an Internet Café, recreational and educational areas; The 8th National Salon for

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Youth Design and Inventions – to exhibit inventions and ideas, creation mini-workshops for young people, in sciences, technology, culture and arts; The Contact Desk – an innovative setting for communication among professionals - publishers, agencies, writers, translators, the press, and a venue for addedvalue events. To celebrate the European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009, the fair will organize and house the Exhibition “Gutenberg Landmark - from Macarie Missal to Nichita Stanescu's poems”. This bibliophile book exhibition by Romanian artist Mircia Dumitrescu will display an illustrated history of the Romanian printing tradition and literature. Engravings, sculpture and graphic art works by Mircia Dumitrescu designed and made of paper, wood and canvas will also be exhibited in a dialogue between the verb and visual arts.

GEORGE ENESCU PHILHARMONIC The Romanian Athenaeum 1-3, Franklin Str, Tel: 021-315- 0024, www.fge.org.ro

All concerts begin at 19 hours and are held at the Romanian Athenaeum Concert Hall

Tuesday November 3 Organ recital Ilse Maria Reich Program: J.S.Bach and F.M. Bartholdy

Anca Iarosevici – viola da gamba Verona Maier - harpsichord Program: J.S. Bach – Integral of sonatas for viola da gamba and harpsichord

Tuesday November 3, The Small Concert Hall

Thursday November 12&Friday November13

Tuesday Evening Series Musical Journey: Bucharest, Rio de Janeiro, New York Irina Sârbu – voice Alin Constantiu - clarinet Puiu Pascu – piano Ciprian Parghel – bass

Thursday November 5&Friday November 6 The Symphony Orchestra of the “George Enescu” Philharmonic Conductor: Horia Andreescu Soloist: David Grimal Brahms – Concerto for violin and orchestra Mihai Maniceanu – Tempo risoluto Sostakovici – Symphony no. 9

Tuesday November 10, The Small Concert Hall Tuesday Evening Series Early Music recital (I)

The Symphony Orchestra and the Chorus of the “George Enescu” Philharmonic Conductor of the chorus: I.I. Prunner

Saturday November 14, The Small Concert Hall Violin recital Tania Nicolae Pianist: Clementina Ristea Ciucu Program: Handel, Beethoven, Yasaye, Sarasate

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Thursday November 19& Friday November 20 The Symphony Orchestra and the Chorus of the “George Enescu” Philharmonic Conductor: Urs Schneider Beethoven – Missa Solemnis Soloists: Irina Iordachescu, Ruben Muresan, Marius Bolos Conductor of the chorus: I.I. Prunner

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The Symphony Orchestra of the “George Enescu” Philharmonic Conductor: Yasuo Shinozaki Soloist: Mihaela Martin Negrea – From Apuseni Mountains Prokofiev – Concerto no. 1 for violin and orchestra Bartok – Concerto for the orchestra

Saturday November 28 Chamber recital Sarah Gerber – organ Alexandru Morosanu - cello

BUCHAREST NATIONAL OPERA 70-72, M Kogalniceanu Blvd. Ph: 021-313-1857; Fax: 021-315-7849 www.operanb.ro

Sunday November 1, 11.00

Thursday November 12, 18.30

Peter and the Wolf

Cinderella

Sunday November 1, 18.30

Friday November 13, 18.30

Macbeth – The Romanian National Theater Festival

Cinderella

Saturday November 14, 18.30

Wednesday November 4, 18.30

Samson and Delilah

Aida

Sunday November 15, 18.30

Thursday November 5, 18.30 Giselle Anniversary performance - Doina Acsinte (50 years)

Friday November 6, 18.30 Evgheni Oneghin – The Romanian National Theater Festival

The Fantastic Symphony

Tuesday November 17, 18.30 The National Theater and Film University – The Ballet and Opera Experimental Studio – the yellow foyer

Thursday November 19, 18.30

Saturday November 7, 18.30

Giselle

Don Pasquale

Friday November 20, 18.30

Sunday November 8, 11.00

Rigoletto

Il barbiere di Siviglia

Friday November 27, 18.30 Lucia di Lammermoor

Puss in Boots

Saturday November 21, 11.00

Saturday November 28, 18.30

Sunday November 8, 18.30

The Girl of the Sea – the yellow foyer

Anna Karenina

The Fantastic Symphony – The Romanian National Theater Festival

Saturday November 21, 18.30

Saturday November 28, 17.00

Le Nozze di Figaro

Tuesday November 10, 18.30

Sunday November 22, 11.00

Gemma di Vergy – rare opera The Peles Castle

Gemma di Vergy – rare opera – premiere the yellow foyer

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Sunday November 29, 11.00

Sunday November 22, 18.30

Peter and the Wolf

Wednesday November 11, 18.30

La Boheme

Sunday November 29, 18.30

La Traviata

Thursday November 26, 18.30

Macbeth

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TITAN-BALTA ALBA One face of the new city of Bucharest

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It had been an area of small houses and large gardens filled with fruit trees. All this gravitated around lake Balta Alba, a muddy and dangerous area, with wild vegetation and reeds. At the far end there was a very famous talcioc (bazaar), a place where later you could buy and sell anything, from cars to needles, but in the ‘50s you would find the treasures of the old elite of Bucharest.

oday Bucharest is not only the capital but also the largest city in Romania. It developed from one small village in the 15th century to an agglomeration of villages in the 18th and 19th centuries, and through urban planning became the city you can see now. The way it developed may be one of the reasons why there is a certain independence and separation between neighborhoods and why Bucharest has sometimes been seen as “a place where people have gathered”, not as a single whole. If you are a visitor who would like to see more of the city than the old center, then you might go for a walk around one of the newer neighborhoods such as Titan-Balta Alba, which lies in the south east of the capital. It was built during communist times and the name Titan suggests the magnitude of the building project: this neighborhood is one of the largest in the city. Of old it was called Balta Alba after the large lake that is still a focal point of the area.

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Bucharest experienced a never before seen expansion after World War II. The communist authorities wanted to create a great city, and in just a few short years the capital was transformed by tall apartment buildings which surrounded the old buildings in the center, creating a belt of new neighborhoods. Balta Alba was one of the better areas, protected from floods, with a large lake at the center and once construction started the scenery went through an amazing transformation. The neighborhood starts beyond Soseaua Mihai Bravu, once the limit of the old city but now a part of a central ring road of Bucharest. People who moved there in the ’60, at the beginning of the building process, remember there were but a handful of apartment buildings and corn fields could be seen outside the windows. It had been an area of small houses and large gardens filled with fruit trees. All this gravitated around lake Balta Alba, a muddy and dangerous area, with wild vegetation and reeds. At the far end there was

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a very famous talcioc (bazaar), a place where later you could buy and sell anything, from cars to needles, but in the ‘50s you would find the treasures of the old elite of Bucharest, now destitute and without any other source of income. The fair was usually on Sundays and sellers and buyers came from all over the city. Tables were set on the dusty ground for the grass was long gone due to all the traffic. Sellers with sweet tongues tried to convince you to buy and you quickly became skilled at negotiating if you wanted not to be cheated. The talcioc was a long standing tradition which transformed, survived, and still exists today as a fair for used cars. By 1984, 90,000 apartments had been built and Titan had become one of the largest neighborhoods in Bucharest. In 1981 the metro started serving the area with the Titan metro station being the most interesting of the new stops. It is a large station with a curved ceiling designed to resemble a sports hall. Many changes took place over the last twenty years. Hypermarkets were developed and the old commercial center was renamed Titan Mall but still stands guard over the area, next to the metro station. Street names changed as well, their old names of Stejarului (Oak Tree Street) or Catelu (Puppy’s street) were changed to more formal names of painters and events in Romanian history. The old folk still call them by the old names, the many changes having led to some confusion and resistance among the population. Other places were named in the local folklore for their shape or remnants of the construction period. Such is the case with the land marks of Potcoava (Horseshoe) block and Macarale (Cranes). The focal point of the neighborhood is lake Balta Alba. Although it is now in a park and its muddy past is but a memory, its depth makes it a dangerous place to swim. There have been some who tried and not always succeeded, a danger of a naturally formed lake, unlike many in Bucharest. Today, after much renovation works, the lake and the park surrounding it, now called Alexandru I. Cuza, after one of the greatest

rulers of 19th century, is considered one of the most beautiful in the city. It is divided into two parts by Titan Bridge and the wide boulevard leading to Titan Mall. The part that can be entered from Campia Libertatii street is very well maintained, no blade of grass out of order, music and plenty of space to sit and relax. During warm summer evenings shows take place and generally the kids of the neighborhood gather here. The young ones are brought in their prams while the older kids try their hand in the roller-skate area. It can get quite crowded, and so many people have started jogging in the evening that it can become an obstacle course. It’s still easy and pleasant to jog around the lake as the scenery is always changing and once you have moved past the Campia Libertatii area and entered the so called Titan area, the park gets a bit wilder. It is less crowded and from place to place reeds have grown tall yet another souvenir of its wild indigenous nature. Less local but thriving is a tortoise community. Apparently people left them there during the summer and now they call the Titan side of the lake home together with the ducks. Local stray dogs also hang out in the park sometimes, especially in the winter. If you want other activities, you can rent a kayak and explore the lake and its islands, or play football on one of the specially designated sports fields. Titan was a green neighborhood, created in times of relative wealth so the apartment buildings are a decent distance from each other, and patches of trees separate them. There is also a commercial area every here and there with shops and benches for people to gather and communicate. The plan was to create a community and to a certain extent it did. In the post communist years, the commercial areas have been transformed and now there are coffee shops, restaurants, pastry shops. Many of the green areas between buildings have survived the change in political regime but others have disappeared only to be replaced by villas and new shops. The neighborhood is expanding both outwards, toward the exit to the Sun Highway that leads to the seaside resorts, and towards the city center, creating a problem with overcrowding. Still, it remains one of the greenest

neighborhoods in the city and in the warm evenings it can seem like the whole neighborhood is taking a stroll. There is also a bit of a feeling of seaside added by seagulls which have made some of the building roofs their home. They came up along some of the rivers and by now are true Bucharesters. The spirit of community was helped by the fact that the early residents of the area were a mix from the old houses and newcomers from outside of Bucharest. Sometimes a whole street was moved into an apartment block and they brought with them the attitude of the mahala (the old periphery, the slum), together with their old customs and squabbles. Even today, old men and women sit on benches in front of the blocks and watch the passers-by, generally well informed as to what is happening in their area. They retire rather early in the evening and their place is taken by the young generation, people who have played together as little children and now they flirt in the hallways of the blocks and hang out in front, on the benches vacated by their elders. The people of the neighborhood are very fond of eating out, the area offers many places to relax, drink, eat and watch football games on big TV screens. Some are hidden among the trees and others are on the main streets. Italian food is popular and because some of the restaurant owners have lived in Italy, the food is quite tasty. The one thing missing is dance clubs, which are mostly in the center of the city. There is a large community swimming pool and a number of markets serve the area. One noteworthy thing is the new churches. They weren’t included in the original communist building plans but many have been built in recent years. The most memorable one is in the park, close to the Titan Mall. It was made of wood in the style from Maramures (north west Romania) and the 45m tower can be seen from around the park. Titan-Balta Alba may have been created during communist times, but while the blocks look as boring as in many other newer cities of Eastern Europe, it is a green and vibrant area, with a large beautiful park and people who enjoy living here, a very attractive area of the city.

Metropolis Center and Starlight Suiten open their gates Bucharest, October 7th – Metropolis Center, developed by the Austrian Soravia Group and located downtown on Iancu de Hunedoara in Dorobanti area, and Starlight Suiten Hotel, the first 4* apart-hotel in the area , open the gates for all guests Metropoplis Center is developed around a beautiful historical monument, the former printing house “Casa Romaneasca”, the oldest printing house in Bucharest, built in 1919. All the beauty of the masonry façade facing boulevard Iancu de Hunedoara was kept and has been revitalized in accordance to the national monuments authority requirements. Thus the building now presents a remarkable combination of modern and classic architectural styles for the 29,500 sqm of the building representing a mix of spaces used for A class offices spread on 7 levels, a retail area at the ground floor and a 4* apart-hotel for travelers. It also benefits from an underground parking of 186 places. Opened this May, Metropolis Center is the third project of Soravia in Romania and represents an investment financed by Bank Austria. With its 78 suites, out of which 72 suites have one living and one bedroom and the other six have one living, one bedroom and one of-

fice, it is the largest Starlight hotel in the chain. “Our 4-star hotel is a niche product as we offer the same price as for a normal 4 star hotel room and the guest benefits of a complete suite,” said Robert Jöbstl, the owner of the hotel chain. A restaurant and a coffee shop are soon-to-be-opened as part of a larger retail gallery, located at Metropolis Center’s ground floor. A standard suite includes facilities like: two phones, two TV sets, cable Internet connection, mini bar, tea & coffee making facilities, microwave and dishes. For lunch and dinner the hotel offers food delivery from two agreed restaurants nearby. The 18 people team, led by Georgeta Grecu, a manager with more than 15 years experience in hotel industry in Romania and Europe, provides customers with 24 hour Café, a sauna and fitness centre. The guests will benefit from promotional prices until the end of this year: 90 Euro/ suite for single, 111 Euro/ suite for two. Prices include all taxes, buffet breakfast and free access to the fitness room and the hotel sauna. Free Internet and underground parking for 10 Euro/ 24 hours.

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real estate The “George Enescu” Fe s t i v a l a nd I n t e r n a t i o n a l C ompe t i t i o n PREPARATIONS FOR 2013! The organizers of the „George Enescu” International Festival, headed by Mr. Ioan Holender - the prestigious event’s president, are making long-range preparations for the 2013 edition!The Europe Opera organization’s Conference took place in Budapest, between October 16th and 18th, join-

ing professional touring companies, musical theatres and festivals from the opera field. Over 200 delegates from 28 countries participated in it, and on this occasion, Mr. Ioan Holender had the honour of giving an opening speech in the very famous building of the National Opera in Budapest (ALAMI OPERAHAZ), which turned not less than 125 years from its founding. Within the Europe Opera Conference, it was announced that the “La Monnaie” Opera in Brussels will co-produce the “Oedipus” opera by George Enescu in its next theatrical season together with the “Teatro Liceu” Opera from Barcelona. Thus, we will be offered an international co-production that is truly European! On finding out the news, Mr. Ioan Holender immediately declared that he wants to undertake the common production in the “George Enescu” Festival and Competition as well, on its 2013 edition!

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Betting on Luxury - Extra v On the opportunity to invest in luxury residential properties Evelina NECULA, Marketing Manager, DTZ Echinox •

A lot of stir has been caused while talking about the largest transaction with a private property in the world, but the subject is filled with enough fascination for us to approach it today as well, in the context of an article dedicated to luxury properties. We are talking about the Leopolda Villa, situated in the Villefranche area on the Côte d'Azur, built in 1902 for the Belgium king, Leopold the 2nd, which was sold for the record breaking sum of 496 million Euros to Mihail Prokorov, a Russian billionaire. The villa’s value is based not only in its location, appearance or in the residence’s impressive size, but in a mix of details with a strong emotional charge modeling the property’s unique profile. Its noble origin is what contributes the most to its value, a universe of notable names which are included among its owners or its supposed owners, as well as the impressive gardens, through its landscaping, size and design. According to “Forbes”, a land area like this, exceeding 20 acres, is unique on the French Riviera, and it can only be obtained by joining two neighboring properties. The above mentioned glamor doesn’t seem to have just about anything in common with the local market specifics, however the same valuations also form the basis of large transactions in our local residential market. The properties’ intrinsic characteristics - location, area, style, facilities - intertwine with status and visibility, and they are spiced by their “folklore”, whether it is fashionable, aristocratic, picturesque or anything similar, in order to create a unique combination, of interest to a certain style of buyer.

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a vagance or Investment? Naturally, such transactions most often remain out of the public eye, hidden by confidentiality contracts, however they consolidate the owner’s image among his peers, in his business environment, or they offer a hint of refinement to a purchase portfolio. A diversity of actors participate in these deals, from private persons (the so-called „high net worth individuals”) and families with a long-established tradition, to foreign investors and local or international companies (especially among those for whom image is essential - legal firms, consultancy companies, etc.). What brings them together is a high liquidity level, a special affinity for beautiful buildings, repositories of stories and traditions, as well as a deep understanding of the market’s dynamics and cycles. A very current theme in the crisis’ context is these properties’ resistance to the devaluation marking the entire residential segment. The extent to which such properties still represent an investment and still have a real value is currently being discussed. The discourse is as complex as it is subjective. When dealing with luxury properties, especially classical ones, the stakes are seldom strictly pecuniary. Most properties or most individuals who are interested in buying them show an attachment to this type of purchases, aiming to obtain emotional benefits, at least to the same extent as financial ones. Furthermore, the high liquidity level and their low borrowing dependence make the participants in these transactions less vulnerable to the crisis’ pressures. This explains why many of the deals which were closed on the luxury residential segment have not registered price reductions. Furthermore, in the context of the difficult access to credit and of the continuously higher financing costs, important purchases from the trade segment are blocked. Investments of tens and hundreds of million Euro are on stand-by for over half a year, thus making small properties, whose value does not exceed ten million, an interesting alternative for placing short and average term liquidities. Despite the fact that they are competing with other average level or B class office or commercial buildings in this segment, luxury residences have the advantage of a better preservation in time, especially due to their unique character. We can conclude the above mentioned ideas with the assumption that many of the properties with an excellent valuation, irrespective of whether they are from the Dorobanti area or on the French Riviera, shall not change their owners too often. Nor any time soon. They continue to remain investment opportunities, as well as remarkable portfolio pieces for a refined investor.

World renowned artistic enamel jeweller, FREY WILLE opened its first flagship store in Romania. The jewellery design with enamel has classified FREY WILLE as the leading company in the world of artistic jewellery, offering collections that combine elegance and artistic value as pieces of art. The

new FREY WILLE shop in Bucharest - once called “Little Paris ”- meets the high standards of design and quality that characterizes the company worldwide. Close to The National Museum of Art and The Romanian Athenaeum, the FREY WILLE boutique seems to be a reference point where history meets the present and fashion blends with art. You can find FREY WILLE on Calea Victoriei 118 – enjoy the luxurious experience!

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ESSENTIAL INFO • HOTELS • MUSEUMS • SHOW BIZ CULTURAL INSTITUTES • CITY MAP Rely on these pages for guidance on where to go and what to do during your visit. All telephone numbers are in area code 021, unless noted, and the letter/number combinations at the end of listings are coordinates for the map (page 22). For subway map see also page 22. ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Police - Like all cities, Bucharest too has dangerous spots; however, it is considered a safe city in European terms. The city center is usually safe, but at night be careful in parks and peripheral areas. Emergency Police number: 955;

General Emergency number: 112 for Police, Ambulance & Fire Department Health Services - Dial 9611 for the ambulance public non-stop service. There are also private ambulance services: dial for Puls 9737 or 021-2431333, for Doris 978 or 021-335-5065, for SOS Medical and Ambulance Services 9761 or 0722-333-000, for Village Medical Clinic Ambulance 0723-343-219.

TELEPHONES The payphones in the city are phone card operated. When calling into Romania, you need to dial the international access code (00), country’s code (40), the city code (without the initial 0 - 021 for Bucharest), then the subscriber’s number. When dialling a mobile number from abroad, the initial 0 is also dropped. Romanian city codes (selected): Brasov (0268), Constanta (0241), Bucharest (021), Cluj (0264), Sibiu (0269), Sinaia (0244), Timisoara (0256). International country codes (selected): Australia (61), Austria (43), Belgium (32), Canada/US (1), Danmark (45), France (33), Germany (49), Greece (30), Hungary (36), Irealand (353), Israel (972), Italy (39), Japan (81), Moldova (373), Netherlands (31), Poland (48), Romania (40), Russia (7), Spain (34),

TRANSLATORS Translingua: 306, Calea Mosilor, Bl. 56A, Ap. 11 Ph.: 021-211-70-46, 0722-250-908; Fax: 021-211-70-46. www.translingua.ro

Prosper - ASE Language Centre: 2, Calea Grivitei St., 2nd floor, room 4211; Ph./Fax: 021-211-78-00. www.prosper.ro Diamondo Interpreters & Translators: Ph.: 021-230-95-17; Fax: 021-231-99-20. www.diamondo.ro Central European Translation: 19, Unirii Blvd., Bl. 4B, 1st Entr., 4th floor, Ap.13; Ph.: 021-336-28-25; Fax: 021-336-27-24. www.cet.ro Serious Business: 3, Corneliu Coposu Blvd.Bl. 101, 1st floor, Apt. 17. Ph.: 021-321-46-41; Fax: 021-320-33-13. www.serious.ro

POST OFFICES The Central Post Office is at 10, Matei Millo St. (near the Phone Company building on Calea Victoriei). www.posta-romana.ro Open: 7:30-20:00. Closed Sunday.

MONEY Money can be exchanged at banks, hotels and private offices (Casa de schimb valutar). There can be major differences in rates, especially between the banks and the private exchange offices. Changing money in the street is illegal and inadvisable. Bank notes are in the following denominations: LEI 1,00; 5,00; 10,00; 50,00; 100,00 and 500;00. Coins: Bani 1; 5; 10; 50. Banks are open weekdays from 8:30 to noon and from 14:00 to 16:00.

VISAS EU and American citizens with a valid passport can visit for 90 days with no visa requirement. All other visitors will need a visa. Visas should be obtained prior to the arrival, from Romanian Diplomatic Missions’ Offices in your country. A list of the nations for which a Romanian visa is required can be found at www.mae.ro.

Three day transit visa: US$ 15/25. One entry visa: US$ 25, multiple entry visa US$ 60. For a few exceptional situations a 10-day special visa can be obtained at customs, entering Romania. For visa extensions and other information go to the passport office at 29, Nicolae Iorga St., near Piata Romana.

PRIVATE CLINICS & EMERGENCY HOSPITALS

Biomedica International: 42 Eminescu St., Ph. 021-230-8001

Emergency Clinic Hospital: 8, Calea Floreasca, Ph. 021-317-0171; 021-317-0121 Medico Clinique: 9, Visarion St., Ph. 021-650-7060, 021-315-5426 /27 www.medico.ro Medicover Medical: Centre96, Calea Plevnei, Ph. 021-310-4410 Ophthalmology Emergency Clinic Hospital: 1, Piata Lahovari, Ph. 021-319-2753

Unirea Medical Center: • 57, Unirii Blvd, Ph. 021-327-1188 ; • 2, Staicovici St, Opera Center. Ph 021-412-0110 • 12, G Enescu St, Ph. 021-316-5876/77/78

NON-STOP PHARMACIES There is no problem with finding a pharmacy in your neighborhood, no matter where you are in Bucharest. Here are some pharmacies with nonstop service: Farmacia Verde: 15, Calea Dorobantilor, Ph. 021-230-1451 Sensiblu: 65, Calea Dorobantlor, Ph. 021-211-1127, Farmadex: 19, N Titulescu Blvd, Ph. 0744-650-078 MedFARM: 34, I.C. Bratianu Blvd, Ph. 021-315-2309

DENTISTS Alpha Dent Company: 300, Calea Calarasilor St., Ph. 021-321-3099 Dent Elysee: 51, J.L. Calderon St., Ph. 021-312-3300; 0723-380-498 Dent Estet: 15, Aviatorilor Blvd. Ph. 021-222-1108 7, G. Alexandrescu St, Ph. 0723-602-020

HEALTH CLUBS & SPA BUCHAREST Crowne Plaza Hotel:1, Poligrafiei Blvd. Ph.: 021-224-0034; Open: daily 6:30 - 23:00 Massage: Mon-Fri 17:00 - 21:00 Diplomatilor Club: 1, Minovici Alley. Ph.: 021-222-8497; 0722-328-758. Open: daily 9:00 - 18:00 Eden Spa: 39, Primaverii Blvd., Ph.: 021-316-8148; 0721-321-294. Open: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 21:00 . Sat 9:00 - 18:00 Grand Hotel Continental Spa: The Spa is a calm and peaceful retreat with relaxation facilities including a maxi jacuzzi, massage salons and sauna, providing an extensive range of body beauty and care treatments. Indulge yourself in one of these therapies and renew your energy. You will enjoy fitness and aerobic sessions with guidance from personal

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trainers available by appointment. C.C. accepted. Location: Basement. Grand Hotel Continental, 56, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: +40 372 010 300. Open: Mon.- Sat. – 07:00 –21:00. Hilton Health Club: 1-3, Episcopiei St. Athénée Palace Bucharest Hilton; Ph.: 021-303-3777 ext.6808 Open: Mon-Fri 6:30 - 22:00. Sat-Sun 8:00 - 21:00 Intercontinental Hotel: 4, N. Balcescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-310-202; Open: Mon-Sat 6:00 - 20:00 Magnolia Spa: 20, Sperantei St. Ph.: 021-311-2779; Open: Tue - Fri 12:30 - 20:00 Sat: 10:30 - 18:00; Sun - Mon closed Novotel Wellness Centre: Indoor swimming pool with artificial waves, fitness centre, gym, massage, hammam, Power Plate and golf simulator. C.C. accepted. Secure paying parking lot. 37B, Calea Victoriei. Phone: 021.308.85.61. Open daily: 06:00 - 22:00 Ramada Plaza Hotel: 3-5, Poligrafiei Blvd. Ph.: 021-549-2000; Fax: 021-549-2330; Open: Tue-Sun 10:00 - 22:00 Sports Club 2000: 3-11, Gabriela Szabo St. Tennis, Swimming, Fitness Ph.: 021-434-3572; Kineto & Physiotherapy Ph.: 0723-573-028 Beauty Center Ph.: 021-434-1741 Open: Mon-Sun 08:00 - 22:00 World Class Health Academy: • 90, Calea 13 Septembrie - JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Ph.: 021-403-0900/01; 0730-848-707 Open: weekdays 6:00 - 23:00, weekends 8:00 - 21:00 • 63-81, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-313-1104 • 103 bis, Erou Iancu Nicolae St. Ph.: 0723-691-544

CONSTANTA COUNTY

13, Republicii St. - Hotel Europa (Eforie Nord) Ph.: 0241--702-840 / 841; Fax: 0241-741-720 Open: Mon - Sat: 09:00 - 18:00. Sun: 09:00 - 15:00 e-mail: sales@anaspa.ro; www.anahotels.ro

PRAHOVA COUNTY Pro Estetica Sana Bali Spa: 349, Stadionului St., Cornu; Ph./fax: 0244-367-053. Open: 8:00 - 22:00

DRIVING IN ROMANIA The legal speed limit is 50 km/hr in cities, 90 km/hr outside the city and 120 km/hr on highways. Driving above these limits will result in fines with the possibility of losing your license. Most international driving licenses are accepted in Romania, but check with the rental company to be sure. Some rental car companies also provide the service of hiring a car with a driver. A blood alcohol level of any kind is not tolerated, and talking on a cell phone while driving is also prohibited.

RENT A CAR Cars can be rented in a variety of places. Several offices are available in the Arrivals Hall at the Otopeni International Airport and most upscale hotels. Major cities in Romania are also covered for both pick-up and collection services. Active Rent a Car: Reservations: Ph.: 0727-644-644 www.active-rentacar.ro Avis: Reservations: Ph.: 021-210-4344, 021-210-4345; Fax: 021-210-6912. www.avis.ro; reservations@avis.ro Bavaria Rent a Car: Reservations: Ph.: 021-201-4534; 0730-333-705. www.bavariarent.ro

Reservations: Ph.: 021-335-7533; Fax:021-335-7532 reservations@hertz.com.ro; www.hertz.com.ro

AIRPORTS Henri Coanda International Airport: – for international and domestic flights. Ph.: Switchboard: (+4021) 204-1000 Customs: ext.: 1514 ; Lost luggage: ext. 1043 Airport Police: ext.: 1523 Aurel Vlaicu Airport (Baneasa): – for domestic and international flights. Ph.: (+4021) 9371, 021-232-0020 ext.: 131.

Transportation to/from Henri Coanda Airport: RATB: City Bus #783 Connecting Otopeni to the City center. Important stops: Pullman Hotel, Piata Victoriei, Piata Romana, Piata Unirii.

TAXI SERVICES Airport taxis are available at the arrivals hall but they may charge you 3 to 10 times as much as a Bucharest regular taxi. Euro Fly Taxi is the official airport taxi, and they are queued outside Henri Coanda Airrivals terminal. If not, call 9440. The average price from Haenri Coanda Airport to Bucharest: 15 Euros.

CITY TAXI SERVICES You can olso call a city taxi by phoning one of these numbers: 9427, 9439, 9451, 9425, 9435, 9444, 9422. Prices vary from one taxi company to another.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Relatively safe and efficient, Bucharest’s public transport system covers the entire city with buses, tramways, trolleys and metro (subway) services, operating from 5 a.m. to midnight. Tickets and magnetic cards can be bought at RATB kiosks, located on the main thoroughfares in the city, for ground transportation, and in every Metro station for the underground network. Bus, Tram, Trolleys – LEI 1,30 per ticket, LEI 8,00 for one-day pass, LEI 50,00 for a monthly pass. EXPRESS buses use a magnetic card. Metro – LEI 2,20 for two-fare pass, LEI 8,00 for tenfare pass, LEI 4,00 for one-day pass, LEI 23,00 - for a monthly passcard.

SHOW BIZ Concerts usually start around 6 pm except for Opera and Musical Comedy matinees which start around 11 am. The Music University of Bucharest presents mostly classic recitals which are usually free of charge. The Opera has an extensive repertoire and enjoys international renown. The Athenaeum hosts concerts featuring the Romanian National and International Philharmonic Orchestras. The Romanian Radio Society organizes concerts in its two halls starting at 7 pm; Generally, individual tickets for opera shows and classic music concerts range between 5 - 15 RON. In Bucharest, cinemas change program every Friday. Movies are shown in their original language with Romanian subtitles. The majority of cinemas show American movies, but one can also find European movies at the French Institute Cinema or the Cinemateca. The row and set number is indicated on your ticket or separate stub. Ticket prices vary from Lei 5 - 35 RON

OPERA & CONCERTS

6 D 1, Franklin St. Ph.: 021-315-6875; 021-315-2567 National Opera: 7 D 70-72, Mihail Kogalniceanu Blvd. Ph.: 021-314-6980; 021-311-5254

Atheneul Roman:

Head Office: Ph.: 021-312-9857; 0744-586-724; 0744-638-292. Fax: 021-312-9982. www.compact-rentacar.ro Compact Premium: Head Office: Ph.:021- 312-9857; 0744-586-724; 0744-638-292. Fax: 021-312-9982. www.compact-rentacar.ro

Sala Radio (Romanian Radio Society):

60-64, G-ral Berthelot St. Ph.: 021-303-1153; 021-314-7770. www.bucurestiwww.ro

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Sala Palatului: 6 D 1, Cretulescu St. Ph.: 021-315-9710 / ext. 761; 021-315-7372 Teatrul National de Opereta “Ion Dacian”:

National Cotroceni Museum: 7D

2, N. Balcescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-313-6348. 6 D 1-3, Franklin St. Ph: 021-315-0024; Box Office: 021-315-6875

George Enescu Philharmonic:

MUSEUMS Bucharest is a city of history and arts. It probably has more museums per capita than any other capital in the world. Below you’ll find a list of selected museums. Usually there is a nominal entrance fee. Multilingual guides are typically available on request at no charge. Most museums are closed on Mondays.

National Museum of Art of Romania:

49-53, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021-314 81 19; 021-313 30 30. Visiting hours: Wednesday-Sunday 11.00 –19.00 (May-September); 10.00 – 18.00 (October-April); Closed: Monday, Tuesday, 1st January, Easter Sunday, 25th December. The National Museum of Art of Romania is housed in the former Royal Palace which is located on Victoriei Avenue, in an area of great architectural and historical value. The European Art Gallery includes painting, sculpture and decorative art. The most important schools of European art are well represented by works of Domenico Veneziano, Lucas Cranach the Elder, El Greco, Pieter Breughel the Younger, Rembrandt, Monet, Sisley, Rodin and other great names. The Gallery offers an overview of the most important artistic movements that marked art history from the early Renaissance till the first decades of the 20th century. The Medieval Romanian Art Gallery displays works from the 14th to the 19th century: frescoes, icons, embroideries, manuscripts, silver and gold objects and sculptures. The Romanian Modern Art Gallery illustrates the development of Romanian fine arts from the first decades of the 19th century till the second half of the 20th century. It includes works of Aman, Grigorescu, Andreescu, Luchian, Tonitza, Pallady, Petrascu, Brâncusi, Paciurea.

The Village Museum:

28-30, Soseaua Kiseleff. Ph.: 021-224-2759. Open daily 9:00 – 17:00 Monday closed. One of the most valuable ethnographic museums in the world. A creation of sociologist Dimitrie Gusti in 1936, the outdoor museum covers 30 hectares with over 70 exhibits of houses, 99 auxiliary buildings, churches and traditional techniques and utensils (water and windmills, oil presses, etc) from all of the country’s provinces. Folkloric art collections and souvenirs.

Art Collections Museum:

111, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021- 211.17.49, 021- 212.96.41. Visiting hours: Saturday- Wednesday 11.00 –19.00 (May-September); 10.00 – 18.00 (October-April); Closed: Thursday, Friday, 1st January, Easter Sunday, 25th December. Founded in 1978, the museum houses previously private collections that have been donated to the state in the course of time. They mirror accurately the development of Romanian art in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries giving a fair view of the history of taste and of the economic power of native Romanian collectors. European as well as Oriental art works are also present

The Museum of Bucharest City:

2, I.C. Bratianu Blvd. Ph: 021-31025.62, 021-3156858. Open daily 10.00 -18.00, Closed: Monday and Tuesday. In the heart of the Capital, very close to the University Square, the outstanding building of Sutu Palace, a monument dating back to 1838, hosts this Museum of Bucharest City's History. You will find here collections of archaeology, numismatics, photography, maps, documents, paintings, drawings, funeral stones, coats of arms, furniture, uniforms, flags, costumes and many others.

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1, Geniului Blvd. Ph. 021-430-4485. Open daily 9:30–17:30 ; closed Monday.Reconstructing the atmosphere of the Mediavale Cotroceni Church (17th Century) and the old Royal Residence of King Ferdinand, Cotroceni Museum is a valuable architectural and historic site. Works of art for sale.

“George Enescu” Museum:

141, Calea Victoriei. Ph. 021-212-9649. Open daily 10:00–17:00; closed Monday. Houses collections illustrating the history of music composition and documents from the life of eminent Romanian musician and composer George Enescu. 5 D 21, Lascar Catargiu Blvd. Ph.: 021-212-9644. It includes both a science fiction and an astronomic club. This small museum of Romanian history of astronomy is worth visiting.

The Observatory:

CINEMAS CinemaPro: 3, Ion Ghica St. Ph.: 031-824-1360 Cinemateca: • Sala Eforie. 2, Eforie St. Ph.: 021-313-0483 • Sala Union. 21, Ion Campineanu St. Ph.: 021-313-9289

Cityplex: 5, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-315-1334

Corso: City Mall, 3rd floor; 2, Soseaua Oltenitei. Ph.: 021-319-8226

Europa: 127, Calea Mosilor. Ph.: 021-314-2714

Festival: 34, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-315-6384

French Institute “Elvira Popescu”: 77, Dacia Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-9930 Glendale Studio: 9, Cotroceni Ave. Ph.: 021-316-3286 Hollywood Multiplex: Bucuresti Mall. 55-59, Calea Vitan; Ph.: 021-327-7020 / 22 Movieplex Cinema: Plaza Romania. 26, Timisoara Blvd.; Ph.: 021-407-8300 Patria: 12-14, Magheru Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-9266 Scala: 2-4, Magheru Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-6708 Studio: 29, Magheru Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-5526

CULTURAL INSTITUTES Learning French, English, Italian or German is what you wanted for so long but you never had the time to do it? The cultural institutes in Bucharest have language classes to suite your learning appetite. Many of them also have impotrant libraries and mediateques highlighting the culture they represent. Subscriptions to the cultural centres’ libraries can vary from 10 to 30 Euro. British Council 6 D : 14, Calea Dorobantilor, Ph. 021-307-9600. Fax: 021-307-9601/01 Open 09-19, Sat. 09-13, Sun closed. 6 C : 22, Henri Coanda St. Ph. 021-311-97-62; 021-311-97-82. Fax: 021-312-05-85; Open Mon - Thu 10-18, Fri 10-15. Free lending library program. German language courses available.

Goethe Institut (German Institute)

6E: 77, Dacia Blvd. Ph. 021-316-38-36; 021-316-02-24. Fax: 021-316-02-25; Open 10-20.30, Fri 10-14. Sat, Sun Closed. Theatre & film hall Elvire Popesco. Exhibition hall. Huge books, magazines, CDs and videotapes libraries. Internet café. French bistro. Language courses available. Instituto Cervantes (Spanish Institute) 7 E : 12, Serghiescu St. Ph. 021-210-27-37; 021-210-47-27; 0921-210-6777; Fax: 021-210-77-67; Open Mon-Fri 09-19. Sat & Sun closed. Library & Spanish language courses available

L'Institut Français (French Institute)

HOTELS See our list featuring a growing number of hotels in Bucharest, from top-of-the-line, five-star international hotels to local Bed & Breakfasts. All telephone numbers are in area code 021 (+4021 if calling from abroad). See map (page 22) for the letter/number coordinates.

ALEXANDER ★★★★★ 1/VI, Pipera Blvd. ph: +40-21-569-5120; fax:+40-21-569-5119

AMBASADOR ★★★ 6 D : 8-10, Magheru Blvd. ph: +40-21-315-9080; fax:+40-21-312-3595

ANGELO AIRPORTHOTEL BUCHAREST ★★★★: 283, Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni. ph: +40-21-203-6500; fax: +40-21-203-6530 7 E : 112, Calea Mosilor, ph: +40-21-312-0477; fax: +40-21-312-0406.

ARMONIA ★★★★

ATHENÉE PALACE HILTON BUCHAREST ★★★★★ 6 D : 1-3, Episcopiei St. ph: +40-21-303-3777; fax: +40-21-315-2121. 7 E : 5, Piata Rosetti ph: +40-21-312-5784; fax: +40-21-312-6547.

BANAT ★★

CAPITOL ★★★ 7 D : 29, Calea Victoriei ph: +40-21-313-9440; fax: +40-21-312-4169 CAROL PARC HOTEL ★★★★★

9 D : 23-25, Aleea

Suter , ph: +40-21-336-3377; fax: +40-21-336-3736 2 E : 164A, Barbu Vacarescu St. ph: +40-21-208-6100; fax: +40-21-208-6101;

CARO ★★★

CASA CAPSA ★★★★★

: 36, Calea Victoriei

ph: +40-21-313-4038

CASA VICTOR ★★★★ 4 C : 44, Emanoil Porumbaru St. ph: +40-21-222-5723, +40-21-222-9626 fax: +40-21-222-9436 CENTRE VILLE APARTHOTEL ★★★★

6D:

George Enescu St. and Luterana St. crossing ph: +40-21-305-3666; fax: +40-21-312-0927

CENTRAL ★★★ 7 D : 13, Brezoianu St, ph/fax: +40-21-315-5636/37. 1 B : 30A, Gârlei St. ph: +40-21-233-2814; fax: +40-21-233-2886

CLASS ★★★★

CONFORT OTOPENI ★★★: 255A, Calea Bucuresti ph: +40-21-350-4110 - 16; fax: +40-21-350-4117 - 18. 7 F : 55, Traian St. ph.: +40-21-308-3153/4; fax: +40-21-308-3155.

CONFORT TRAIAN ★★★

2 A 1, Poligrafiei St. ph.: +40-21-224-0034; fax: +40-21-318-1302

Crowne Plaza ★★★★★

DALIN ★★★ 9 D : 70-72, Marasesti Blvd. ph.: +40-21-335-6306; fax: +40-21-336-6284 DALIN CENTER ★★★

: 33A, Soseaua Stefan cel

Mare. ph.: +40-21-211-0070 6 D : 33, Dacia Blvd, ph: +40-21-317-4186/87/88; fax: +40-21-317-4189.

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EURO HOTELS INTERNATIONAL ★★★

4, Ghe. Polizu St. ph: +40-21-316-88-39; fax: +40-21-316-8360

EURO HOTELS INT’L TRIUMF ★★★ 4 B : 32-34, Maresal Averescu Blvd. ph: +40-21-224-5496; fax: +40-21-224-5554 1 + 2 D : 27, Av. Alex Serbanescu St., ph: +40-21-232-6856, +40-21-232-6857. fax: +40-21-232-6527.

ERBAS ★★★

GOLDEN TULIP BUCHAREST ★★★★

166, Calea Victoriei. ph: +40-21-212-5558; fax: +40-21-212-5121 www.bucurestiwww.ro

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HOWARD JOHNSON GRAND PLAZA HOTEL ★★★★★ 6 D 5-7, Calea Dorobantilor, ph: +40-21-201-5000; fax: +40-21-201-1888. 6 B : 143, Calea Grivitei, ph: +40-372-121-800; fax: +40-372-121-801 reservation: +40-372-716-464

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JW MARRIOTT BUCHAREST GRAND HOTEL ★★★★★ 8 B : 90, Calea 13 Septembrie, ph: +40-21-403-1012; fax: +40-21-403-1001.

LEV OR ★★★ 6 C : 25, Occidentului St., ph: +40-21-210-1274; fax: +40-21-319-0910. 7E : 2, Dr. Emanoil Bacaloglu St. ph: +40-21-314-0880; fax: +40-21-314-0888

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RAMADA PLAZA BUCHAREST ★★★★ 2 B : 3-5, Poligrafiei Blvd., ph: +40-21-549-3000; fax: +40-21-549-3001 7F : 159, Calea Calarasilor, ph: +40-21-320-0173 / 83; fax: +40-21-322-0811

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Must See in Bucharest Here is a selection of the most representative landmarks of Bucharest which are a must to see during your stay in the city. You will see these and much more on one of our regularly scheduled or customized tours while benefitting from the expertise and knowledge of our experienced licensed guides. For more information please see the ads inside the magazine.

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The Romanian Athenaeum: is a concert hall The Parliament Palace: is the second largest administrative building in the world (after the Pentagon) in terms of all-out surface: 330,000 m2. It was built between 1984 and 1989 by a team of architects led by Anca Petrescu. and was destined for the members of the Communist Party; Besides offices, Ceausescu planned to make personal living places, so the Palace's surface would have been bigger. The building currently houses Romania's Parliament. Visiting hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday (By appointment only)

The Village Museum: nestled on the shore of the Herastrau Lake, the museum displays 85 peasant homes, barns, churches and mills relocated there from all over Romania. Tall-roofed Transylvanian houses with beautifully crafted shingles sit alongside rustic wooden churches to form a unique neighborhood. The overall impression is that Romanian peasants take great pride in their work and homes. Everyday accessories: tools, butter-churns, hay forks, beer kegs and clothes are displayed inside the house. This museum can take a whole day to explore and, in fine weather, families settle down for picnics in the scenic grounds. Visiting hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., every day, except Monday

in the center of Bucharest and a landmark of the Romanian capital city. Opened in 1888, the ornate, domed, circular building is the city's main concert hall and home of the "George Enescu" Philarmonic and of the George Enescu annual international music festival. It has the aspect of a Greek temple with Ionic columns at the entrance. The wonderful interior with round frescoes depicts important events in Romania's history. Extensive reconstruction and restoration work has been conducted in 1992 by a Romanian construction company and restoration painter Silviu Petrescu, saving the building from collapse. Visiting hours: every day, unless concerts or rehearsals are held.

The Old Royal Court: during the early Middle

The Cotroceni Palace: is a part of the Cotroceni National Museum. The Cotroceni Palace, church and monastery reflect a three-century old history that interweaves political, military, diplomatic, religious and cultural aspects, with the general evolution of Romanian society. The palace was built in the 17th century by the Prince Serban Cantacuzino. The Cotroceni National Museum exhibits a rich range of objects of art, illustrative of the Romanian decorative art. The Cantacuzino space is most suitable for organizing presentations of old art objects that can only outline the exceptional artistic accomplishments of a distant epoch. Visiting hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday (By appointment only)

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The National Museum of Art: is hosted by the former Royal Palace and is the most representative art gallery in Romania. The Royal Palace was the official residence of the Romanian kings. Its current facade was given the finishing touches in 1937 when Carol II was King of Romania. The National Art Museum Palace is located in downtown Bucharest (in the so-called Revolution Square). The Palace displays an extensive collection of European and Romanian fine art. The European Art Gallery offers an overview of teh most important artistic movements that marked art history from the early Rennaissance till the first decades of teh 20th century. The Romanian Modern Art Gallery illustrates the development of Romanian fine arts from the first decades of the 19th century till the second half of the 20th century. Visiting hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (May - September) 10 a.m - 6 p.m. (October - April) Closed: Monday, Tuesday

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Ages, Bucharest became a commercial center; important enough to enable the XIV century princes to build the Princely Court â&#x20AC;&#x201C; nowadays known as "The Old Court" - which formed the development core of the medieval town. The first written mention of the name of "Bucharest" dates back to September 20, 1459: it appears on a document issued from the chancellery of the famous Prince Vlad Tepes (the Impaler). By the year 1599, a new Princely Court was built. Matei Basarab (1632-1654) renovated the Old Court. By 1640, because the prince's relations with the Turks worsened, Matei Basarab moved his Capital back to the town of Targoviste. Bucharest still remained a princely residence. In May 1654, Prince Constantin Serban Basarab (1654-1658), Matei Basarab's successor, left for Targoviste after a rebellion of his mercenary troops, and he ordered the Old Court to be set of fire. The Old Royal Court is an outdoor site that can be visited any time.

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A Walk on An Autumn Evening Marcela GRATIANU •

t may be that in autumn, more than at any other time, you look back, at your memories of summer, over the years… you take a walk, you look around and you remember. Following your personal map of Bucharest with no particular goal, you instinctively listen to the memories nested in your heart. As you leave Cismigiu, with its sad benches behind, you go out onto Calea General Berthelot and, after a few steps, at no. 50, you see the blue logo of a restaurant I hold dear. It is a house with an interesting architecture and a noble atmosphere, a place where I had an amazing evening in the summer. It is the “Tasty Fish”, a seafood restaurant, which just opened in February. Fans of fish based menus have already discovered it and have quickly become its loyal customers because, as its name claims, the fish here is absolutely delicious. Indeed, the friends who recommended it for its pleasant atmosphere, its special dishes, for its good music and impeccable service were not exaggerating one bit. As soon as you walk through the gate, you are on the “terasa” of the restaurant while the entrance itself lies to the left, leading to the interior two largish rooms and a former wine cellar which is now transformed into a cozy room which can hold about 10-12 people. A warm, intimate atmosphere greets you, thanks to the elegant marriage of wooden hues with straw yellow, with the sweet, restful light surrounding the high windows, the archways and the paintings offering a distinct atmosphere to the rooms. You are guided to a carefully set up table - you could have chosen the terasa, but the weather might not be on your side – you take a seat and are ready to study the menu. What is new? You find all the tasty dishes of the water world gathered here, everything that the sea or the ocean can offer: beluga, sturgeon, salmon, garfish, dorada, oysters, clams. You can order them, prepared according to classic recipes and in a healthy way, as the fish is cooked on a special grill or in a convection oven, without the use of oil, or skillfully combined with ingredients from recipes which are full of surprises - from fish broths and soups to pickled fish, fish jelly, fish sausages or fish meatballs… You'll love it! Even more so as the fish is very fresh - it is brought once every three days and it is kept in ice chips, not frozen. Another secret is the fact that the chefs are from Galati, from the Danube’s shores, where the job of learning to prepare fish is handed down from father to son. Obviously, a good fish dish is even better with a good wine, and the house wines, white or rose, accompany the culinary wonders perfectly. The restaurant also offers classical, international menus, but it would be a shame to order pizza or chicken, in a place where the fish dishes are so great. Only for the dessert, where your taste might not be so exotic that you could maintain the fish line, you can opt for “papanasi” or a cheese and raisin pie. Even though you have learned crab ice-cream exists here as well… You hide the memory of the July evening as best as you can, not to lose it somehow, and head towards the Universitatii area. You don’t know how, but your feet take you to Terminus. The club is nice, and I

mean the part downstairs, the tar coated wood ship decor, where I have buried memories of passionate kisses and numerous blue nights. What will you like about this place? First of all the music, well chosen, diversified, ranging more towards the ‘80s-‘90s. Then, that unusual, but good feeling, that someone is pressing some buttons making space immediately turn into, at our heart’s desire, either an enclosed one, in discreet booths, protecting your love at the warm candle light, either an open one, on the dance floor - which, its true, isn’t very generous, but you forget about that when you suddenly see your own moves in the mirrors scattered all over the place. Every time we came here in a somewhat larger group, everyone, and I mean everyone, even the strangers, from the other tables, has felt, especially while dancing, as though we had known each other since the beginning of time. What might you not like about this page IV

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MASSAGE: Relaxation & Healing Everyone needs to relax, to escape from the turmoil of everyday life. Although often ignored or viewed as merely recreation, the art of massage is just that, and art as well as a science, and has been growing in popularity and acceptance in our community. Massage involves systematic stroking, rubbing and kneading of the soft tissues of the body in an effort to induce a state of total relaxation. Despite some misconceptions, massage has become more accepted as a means to relieve minor physical problems. Although massage has sometimes been discredited, by advocates of modern medicine, it has recently been growing in acceptance. Massage has been shown to help maintain stability and enhance performance in nearly all of the body's major systems. The muscular, skeletal, circulatory, nervous and respiratory systems can be positively affected by massage. The theory behind massage is the relief of muscle tension, and that relaxation of the body will allow for a faster healing process. Massage can increase and improve circulation to damaged tissue areas. People who play sports know that it is important to stretch and relax muscles for peak performance, and the same idea underlies the massage process. Perhaps the greatest benefit of massage, as any amateur can confirm, is the relaxing effect it can have on tense muscles. The smooth stroking motions and the kneading of muscles relieves tension, loosens joints and improves circulation, all of which are beneficial for good health. Of course it is recommended that people not replace necessary medical treatment with a massage. Sometimes medical conditions that could easily be cured by a simple medical treatment are identified as a simple tight muscle or something similar. Although massage does have positive medical benefits, in most cases it is not a replacement for modern medicine. The history of massage dates back almost as far as recorded history. For thousands of years some form of massage or the â&#x20AC;&#x153;laying on of handsâ&#x20AC;? has been used to helpl the sick. For the ancient Greeks and Romans, massage was one of the principal methods of healing and relieving pain. Generally, if you are in good health and just feeling a little tense, a massage may be a good way to go.. www.bucurestiwww.ro

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place? That it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t open until the last client leaves, as it states. Anyway, it is the time to leave and especially so as it is almost empty now, and it is much too early. The real fun only starts after 10. You step out on Magheru Boulevard, but after a few steps, you could decide to make a right and yet again go towards the bundle of parallel streets. As you reach the Horizon Art Galleries (Galeriile de Arta Orizont), you can go down to the basement, to the already famous Art Jazz Club. And I say famous because this club is known and appreciated by both the crowd from Bucharest and the outsider. Over time, the club has hosted concerts of established artists, as well as plastic arts exhibits with the displays on sale - graphics and paintings -, and it has organized special theater and dance nights. I went to karaoke nights several times this summer. And they were very successful nights. You could choose from a generous repertoire the very song which you felt to be meaningful at least on a sentimental level if not on a vocal level, you asked for it from the guy at the booth and you set your eyes on the projected wall while giving an awkward smile to the

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audience who was on your side anyway. A bit of luck and if you actually proved to have some vocal ability you could sing with a band and back-up vocals. Even now, going down the narrow stairs, I feel like laughing as, having arrived a bit late, when the party was almost ending, I was able to witness a spectacular show, a real competition between novices in the music

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world. It must have been the Chineseâ&#x20AC;Ś beer. But an evening like this could delete all the bitterness you had absorbed the whole week from your mind. This evening, people are gathering for a new concert. People of all ages, all of whom are hopelessly in love with music, and especially jazz.

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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS United Nations Information Centre: UN House, 48A, Primaverii Blvd. Ph.: 021-201-78-77; Fax: 021-201-78-80. www.un.ro UNICEF: 48A, Primaverii Blvd. Ph.: 021-201-78-72; Fax: 021-231-52-55. www.unicef.ro World Bank: 2-4, Armand Calinescu St. Ph.: 021-201-03-11 International Monetary Fund: 7, Halelor St., 2nd floor (Unirii Sq.) Ph.: 021-311-58-33; 031-805-70-40 Fax: 021-318-14-10. www.fmi.ro European Bank for Reconstruction EBRD: 8, Orlando St. Ph.: 021-202-71-00; Fax: 021-202-71-10. www.ebrd.com Delegation of the European Union: 18, Jules Michelet St. Ph.: 021-203-54-00; Fax: 021-212-88-08. www.infoeuropa.ro

ment: 24, Carol I Blvd. Ph.: 021-307-85-00. www.mapam.ro Ministry of Communication and Information Technology: 14, Libertatii Blvd. Ph./Fax: 021-311-41-21; www.mcti.ro Ministry of Economy & Finance: 152, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-202-51-06; Fax: 021-202-5108. www.mfinante.ro Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 31, Aleea Alexandru Ph.: 021-319-21-08; 021-319-21-25; Fax: 021-319-68-62. www.mae.ro Ministry of Public Finance: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 021-202-52-34; Fax: 021-202-52-39. www.minind.ro Ministry of Justice: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 021-314-44-00. www.just.ro

Ministry of Labor, Family and Equal Opportunities: 2-4, Dem I. Dobrescu St. Ph.: 021-313-62-67; www.mmuncii.ro

LOCAL INSTITUTIONS Presidency of Romania: 1-3, Geniului St., Palatul Cotroceni; Ph.: 021-410-05-81; Fax: 021-410-38-58 . www.presidency.ro Chamber of Deputies: Palace of Parliament, 2-4, Izvor St; Ph.: 021-316-03-00; Fax: 021-316-03-34 021-414-11-11. www.cdep.ro Senate of Romania: Palace of Parliament, 1-3, Calea 13 Septembrie; Ph.: 021-402-11-11; Fax: 021-316-03-34; www.senat.ro Government of Romania: 1, Victoriei Sq. Ph.: 021-314-34-00; 021-313-15-64. www.gov.ro

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Ministry of Defense: 3-5, Izvor St. Ph.: 021-402-3400; Fax: 021-319-56-98. www.mapn.ro

Ministry of Transport: 38, Dinicu Golescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-319-61-24; Fax: 021-313-88-69. www.mt.ro

Ministry of Interior Affairs and Administrative Reform: 1A, Revolutiei Sq. Ph.: 021-303-70-80; 021-314-10-50. www.mira.gov.ro

Ministry of Education, Research and Youth: 28-30, G-ral Berthelot St. Ph.: 021-405-6200. ww.w.edu.ro

Ministry of Small and Medium-Sized Companies, Trade, Tourism & Liberal Professions: 11, Poterasi St. Ph.: 021-336-1451; Fax: 021-336-18-43. www.mimmc.ro

Ministry of Public Health: 1-3, Cristian Popisteanu Entr. Ph.: 021-307-25-00; 021-307-26-75. www.ms.ro

Ministry of Development, Public Works & Housing: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 037-211-14-09. www.mie.ro

Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development: 12, Libertatii Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-02-15; 021-316-38-74. www.mmediu.ro Ministry of Culture & Cults: 30, Kiseleff Ave. Ph./Fax: 021-224-2510. www.cultura.ro

ANAT -National Association of Travel Agencies In Romania: 16, Splaiul Unirii. Ph.: 021-312-68-43; 021-312-08-02. Fax: 021-312-19-08. www.anat.ro

The Prefect's Office of Bucharest: 47, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-312-65-25; 9866 www. prefecturabucuresti.ro Bucharest City Hall: 24, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-305-55-00. www.pmb.ro Sector 1: 7-9, Banu Manta Blvd. Ph.: 021-319-10-13 to 17. Fax: 021-319-10-06; www.primariasector1.ro Sector 2: 11-13, Chiristigilor St. Ph.: 021-209-6000. Fax: 021-209-62-82. www.ps2.ro Sector 3: 2-4, Parfumului St. Ph.: 021-318-03-23 to 29. www.sector3primarie.ro

Sector 4: 6-16, George Cosbuc Blvd. Ph.: 021-335-9230. www.ps4.ro Sector 5: 29-31, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-314-46-80; Fax: 021-311-04-65

Sector 6: 147-149, Calea Plevnei; Ph.: 021-318-0148. Fax: 021-318-01-52. www.primarie6.ro

MOVING COMPANIES AGS Bucharest: 9, Pipera St., entr. 2, 2E Building, 3rd floor, apt. 11. Ph.: 021-201-17-91; Fax: 021-232-52-89; www.ags-worldwide-movers.com Allied Pickfords: 29,Topraisar St. Ph.: 021-221-95-46; Fax: 021-221-94-42. www.alliedintl.com Corstjens Bucharest: 7-9, Intrarea Gherghitei Ph.: 021-240-37-02; Fax: 021-240-37-03. www.corstjens.com De Groot IRS: 20, Parangului St. Ph.: 021-224-25-63; Fax: 021-668-64-25. www. degroot.ro Orbit Worldwide Movers: T98, T370 Bucuresti Urziceni, Afumati, Ilfov; Ph.: 021-350-15-00; Fax: 021-350-15-01. www.beinoglou.gr

FOREIGN TRADE CHAMBERS The American Chamber of Commerce: Union International Center; 11, Ion Campineanu St. Ph.: 021-312-48-34; Fax: 021-312-48-51. www.amcham.ro

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Deutsch - Rum채nische Industrie und Handelskammer Bukarest: 35, Clucerului St., 2rd floor Ph.: 021-223-15-31; Fax: 021-223-15-38. www.ahkrumaenien.ro

Japan External Trade Organization: IBC Modern - 34-36, Carol Blvd. 5th floor; Ph.:021-310-68-01/02. www.jetro.go.jp Foreign Investors Council: 11-13, Kiseleff Ave., ING Building, Ph.: 021-222-19-31; Fax:021-222-19-32. www.fic.ro French T.I.C.C. in Romania: 4, Vasile Conta St. Ph.: 021-311-09-13; Fax: 031-8161-580. www.ccifer.ro Romania Russia T.I.C.C.: 27-29, George Enescu St. Ph/Fax: 021-311-09-13 Romania Turkey T.I.C.C.: 1, Libertatii Blvd, Ph.: 021-336-97-22 Romania China T.I.C.C.: 28, Ion Cimpineanu St. Ph.: 021-313-51-14; 0744-518-344; Fax: 021-312-13-71. Source: Bilateral Chambers of Commerce and Industry Union

NATIONAL AGENCIES T.I.C.C. of Romania: 2, Octavian Goga Blvd., Ph.: 021-319-01-14 / 18. www.ccir.ro National Trade Registery Office: 74A, Unirii Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-08-04; Fax: 021-316-08-03. www.onrc.ro Bucharest Office of Trade Registery: 1, Sectorului Entr. Ph.: 021-316-08-20; 021-316-08-24. www.onrc.ro Romanian Foreign Trade Center: 17, Appolodor St. Ph.: 021-318-50-50; Fax: 021-311-14-91. www.traderom.ro Romanian Agency for Foreign Investments: 22, Primaverii Blvd. Ph.: 021-233-9103.

LAWYERS Kinstellar: 8, Nicolae Iorga St. Ph.: 021-307-15-00; Fax: 021-307-15-55.

Mazars - Duncea, Stefanescu & Asociatii SCA: 31B, Economu Cezarescu St. Ph.: 031-229-26-00; Fax: 031-229-26-01. www.mazars.ro

Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen: Bucharest Business Park, Entr.A, 4th floor1A, Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti. Ph.: 021-201-1200; Fax: 021-201-1210. www.nndkp.com Pachiu & Associates: 4-10, Muntii Tatra St., 5th floor. Ph: 021-312-10-08; Fax: 021-312-10-09. www.pachiu.com

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Salans-Moore, Vartires & Associates SCA: 28-C, General C. Budisteanu St. Ph.: 021-312-49-50; Fax: 021-312-49-51. www.salans.com

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Wood Oltenasu & Associates SCPA: 11-13, Kiseleff Ave. Ph: 021-222-88-88; Fax: 021-223-44-44

COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Cosmote: 9-9A, Dimitrie Pompei Blvd., Building 19, Southern Wing, 1st floor; Ph.: 021-404-12-34; 0766-12-12-34; Fax: 021-413-75-30. www.cosmote.ro Orange Romania S.A.: 51-53, Lascar Catargiu Blvd., Europe House. Ph.: 021-203-30-30; 021-203-33-33; Fax: 2021-03-35-99. www.orange.ro RCS &RDS: 73-75, Dr. N. Staicovici St. Ph.: 031-400-44-40; Fax: 031-400-44-41. 031-400-60-60 for outside Bucharest Romtelecom: 1B, Garlei St. Ph.: 930; Fax: 925. www.romtelecom.ro Telemobil (Zapp): 11-15, Tipografilor St., Building B3-B4, 5th floor; Ph.: 021-402-44-44; Fax: 021-402-32-56. www.zapp.ro UPC Romania: 62D, Soseaua Nordului; Ph.: 9399; 031-100-04-00. www.upc.ro Vodafone Romania: 4A, Vasile Milea Blvd. Ph.: 021-302-22-22; Fax: 021-302-14-13. www.vodafone.ro

SCHOOLS The following English-speaking schools are located in Bucharest: International British School: 21-23, Agricultori St. Ph. 021-252-37-04, International Nursery School: 119, Sos. Nordului. Ph. 021-232-69-03, Mark Twain International School: 25B, Erou Iancu Nicolae St. Ph.0724-000-900; 021-267-89-12, Lauder Reut Kindergartden: 15, Barsch Iuliu St. American International School: 196, Soseaua Pipera-Tunari. Ph.: 021-204-43-00 International School of Bucharest: 428, Mihai Bravu St. Ph. 021-327-54-32.

MAIL SERVICES Cargus: 1, Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni. Ph.: 9330; Fax: 021-351-02-00. DHL International Romania: 85-87, Emanoil Porumbaru St. Ph.: 021-222-17-77; Fax: 021-222-17-66. Federal Express Romania: 13, Fermei St., Otopeni Ph.: 021-201-48-22; Fax: 021-201-48-27. Pegasus/Airborne Express: 13, Soseaua Iancului. Ph.: 021-250-93-60; Fax: 021-256-95-04. Posta Rapida/Express Mail: 140, Dacia Blvd. Ph.: 021-200-75-00. TNT Express Worldwide: 1A, Soseaua Bucuresti Ploiesti, BBP, Corp C; Ph.: 021-303-45-67; Fax: 021-303-45-43. UPS - United Parcel Service: 81-83, Calea 13 Septembrie, Bl. 77 AB; Ph.: 021-410-06-04; Fax: 021-410-99-10. www.bucurestiwww.ro

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AIRLINES

TRAINS Romanian railroad is very reliable. We suggest you always travel first class. Tickets can be bought at the station or from an agency (10, Domnita Anastasia, ph: 021-313-2644 [7D]). For information call 01860-0952; for reservation call special # 9522. www.cfr.ro

Dacia R366 Bucharest - Budapest - Vienna 16:10 05:32 09:00

Karpathy R388 Bucharest - Krakow - Warsaw 19:35 05:30 22:54

Muntenia R372 Bucharest - Budapest - Zagreb - Venice 00:20 14:12 23:55 09:18

Intercities Bucharest - Brasov 09:30 12:26 (IC 537) 20:30 22:58 (IC 539) Bucharest - Constanta 07:14 09:40 (IC 581) 13:20 17:16 (IC 583) Bucharest - Timisoara 05:47 13:20 (IC 591) 15:45 23:06 (IC 593) Bucharest - Cluj 13:30 20:52 (IC 531) Bucharest - Iasi 06: 00 12:29 (IC 561) 18:00 23:43 (IC 563)

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EUROJET AVIATION: 5 C 24, Sev-

port. Ph: 021-204-19-68; 021-201-45-50 AEROFLOT: 5C 5, Gheorghe Manu St. Ph: 021-315-03-14; Fax: 021-312-51-52 AIR FRANCE: 6 C 85, Calea Buzesti, 2nd floor. Ph: 021-206-92-00; Fax: 021-206-92-11. AIR MALTA (GSA): 1 B Baneasa Int’l Airport, 14-22, Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti. call centre: Ph: 021-201-18-52/2, Fax: 021-201-18-53 AIR MOLDOVA: 7 E 3, Toma Caragiu St. Ph: 021-312-08-22 ALITALIA: 1, Louis Blanc St. Ph: 021-318-76-65; 021-318-76-61. AUSTRIAN AIRLINES: 6 D 9A, Aleea Alexandru. Ph: 021-204-45-60; Fax: 021-204-84-28 BALKAN AIR (GSA): 6 D 5-7, Eugen Carada St. Ph: 021-314-39-45; Fax:021-314-39-49 BRITISH AIRWAYS: 6 D 15, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021-303-22-22; Fax: 021-303-22-11. CSA: 7 D 27, Uruguai St., 1st floor. Ph: 021-223-32-05; Fax: 021-223-08-84. DELTA AIRLINES (GSA): 5 C America House 1st floor. 4-8, Sos. N. Titulescu; Ph: 021-313-35-82; EL AL: 1, Dimitrie Cantemir Blvd. Ph: 021-317-88-60/61 Fax: 021-317-88-62 EMIRATES (GSA): 5C 57, Dr. Iacob Felix St, 1st floor; Ph: 031-403-5030

astopol St; Ph: 0745-003-604; Fax: 021-314-0893 ION TIRIAC AIR: 2 B Sos BucurestiPloiesti, Km 16,5; Ph: 021-230-6081, Fax: 021-204-2224

SAS Scandinavian Airlines (GSA): 5C 57, Dr. Iacob Felix St, 1st floor; Ph: 031-403-5040; Fax: 031-403-5049 KLM: 85, Buzesti St., 2nd floor, Ph: 021-206-9222; 0800-070377; Fax: 021-206-9211. LUFTHANSA: 6 D 9A, Aleea Alexandru, Ph: 021-204-84-10. Fax: 021-204-84-24. LOT: 6 D 41, Gh. Magheru Blvd., Ph: 021-314-1096; 021-317-4228 MALEV: 9 G PGV Tower - 6-6A, Calea Vitan, Ph: 021-326-8072/73; Fax: 021-326-8074. OLYMPIC AIRLINES: 6 D 6, Anastase Simu St., 1st floor, ap. 18; Ph.: 021-316-6360; Fax: 021-316-6365.

REGIONAL AIR SERVICES - AIR TAXI: Ph.: 0745-058-654; 0742-055-095

SN BRUSSELS AIRLINES (GSA): 1 B Baneasa Int’l Airport; Call centre: 021-201-1851/2; Fax: 021-201-1853.

SWISS INT’L AIR LINES:

All the above trains leave from Gara de Nord.

PRIVATE FLIGHTS

AEGEAN: Henri Coanda Int’l Air-

Ph: 021-312-0238; Fax: 021-212-5774 TAROM: 7 C 17, Splaiul Independentei. Ph: 021-303-4400; Fax: 021-316-44-44. TURKISH AIRLINES: 6 D 35A, Balcescu Blvd., Ph: 021-311-3210, Fax: 021-311-2920.

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BANKS ALPHA BANK: Neocity Tower. 237 B, Calea Dorobantilor, 3rd-9th floors; Ph: 021-209-2100; Fax: 021-231-6570; BANK OF CYPRUS: 187 B, Calea Dorobantilor, Ph: 021-409-9100 BANCA COMERCIALA ROMANA: 5, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph. 0801-0801-22; Fax: 021-407-4200

BANCA ITALO ROMENA GRUPPO VENETO BANCA: 1, Dimitrie Cantemir Blvd. Ph. 021-317-1311; 021-317-1314; Fax: 021-317-1316 BANC POST: 6 - 6A, Calea Vitan. Ph. 0800-110-200 Banca Romaneasca: Member of the NBG; 35, Unirii Blvd. Ph.: 021-305-9300; Fax: 021-305-9191

BANCA C.R. FIRENZE ROMANIA: 55, Unirii Blvd. Ph. 021-201-1930; Fax: 021-201-1931

BRD - GROUPE SOCIETE GENERALE: 1-7, Ion Mihalache Blvd. Ph. 0800-803-803; 021-301-6100 Fax: 021-301-6636 CEC BANK: 11-13, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021-311-1119; 0800.800.8488; Fax: 021-312-5425 CITIBANK ROMANIA: 8, Iancu de Hunedoara Blvd. Ph: 021-203-5550; Fax: 021-203-5565 CREDIT EUROPE BANK: 26Z, Timisoara Blvd. Ph: 021-406-4000; Fax: 021-317-2066 EMPORIKI BANK: 19, Berzei St. Ph. 021-310-3955; Fax: 021-310-3991 GARANTI BANK INT’L: Floreasca II Business Center, 40-44, Banu Antonache St. Ph: 021-230-8430; 021208-9260 Fax. 021-318-5690 ING BANK: 11-13, Kiseleff Blvd.Ph: 021-209-1798; Fax: 021-222-1401 LIBRA BANK: 11, Grigore Mora St. Ph. 021-208-8000; Fax: 021-230-6565 MARFIN BANK ROMANIA: 90-92, Emanoil Porumbaru St. Ph. 021-2064230; Fax: 021-206-4280 OTP BANK ROMANIA: 66-69, Buzesti St. Ph.: 021-307-5700; Fax: 021-307-5730 PIRAEUS BANK ROMANIA: 34-36, Carol I Blvd., ground floor & 3rd floor. Ph.: 021-303-6969; Fax: 021-303-6909 RAIFFEISEN BANK: 15, Charles de Gaulle Sq. Ph. 021-306-1000; Fax: 021-230-0700 ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND: 10, Montreal Sq., World Trade Center 2nd floor. Ph.: 021-202-0400 Call center: 0801-022-622 UNICREDIT TIRIAC BANK: 23-35, Ghetarilor St. Ph: 021-200-2000

VOLKSBANK ROMANIA: 171, Soseaua Mihai Bravu. Ph. 021-209-4400

EMBASSIES Albania: 021-211-98-29 Algeria: 021-211-51-50 Argentina: 021-312-17-39 Armenia: 021-319-76-04 Australia: 021-320-98-02 Austria: 021-210-43-54 Azerbaidjan:021-233-24-84 021-223-17-76 Belarus: 021-210-29-69 Belgium: 021-230-78-25 Brazil: 021-230-21-59 Bulgaria: 021-307-50-00 Canada: 021-312-73-11 Chile: 021-232-88-58 China: 0740-808-009 Congo: 021-313-03-69 Croatia: 021-211-87-95 Cuba: Czech Republic: 021-303-92-30 Denmark: 021-300-08-00 021-211-09-38 Egypt: 021-230-75-45 Finland: 021-303-10-00 France: Germany: 021-202-98-30 Great Britain: 021-201-72-00 Greece: 021-209-41-70 Hungary: 021-311-00-62 India: 021-211-54-51 Indonesia: 021-312-07-42 Irak: 021-233-90-08 Iran: 021-312-04-93 Israel: 021-318-94-15 Italy: 021-305-21-00 Japan: 021-319-18-90 Jordan: 021-210-47-05 Korea/N: 021-232-96-65 Korea/S: 021-230-71-98 Lebanon: 021-230-03-02 Macedonia: 021-210-08-80 Malaysia: 021-211-38-01 Mexic: 021-210-45-77 Moldova: 021-230-04-74 Morocco: 021-317-41-24 Netherlands: 021-208-60-30 Norway: 021-210-02-74 Nigeria: 021-312-86-85 Pakistan: 021-318-78-73 Palestina: 021-310-74-22 Peru: 021-223-12-53 Philippines: 021-224-80-70 Poland: 021-308-22-00 Portugal: 021-230-41-17 Quatar: 021-233-90-53 Russia: 021-222-31-70 Serbia & Muntenegru: 021-211-98-72 Slovakia: 021-300-61-00 Slovenia: 021-300-27-80 Spain: 021-233-91-90 Sweden: 021-406-71-00 Switzerland: 021-206-16-00 021-319-24-67 Syria: 021-313-37-25 S Africa: Thailand: 021-311-00-31 021-210-04-07 Turkey: 021-211-69-86 Ukraine: Uruguay: 021-222-58-74 021-200-33-00 USA: 021-313-94-90 Vatican: Venezuela: 021-222-58-74 021-311-16-04 Vietnam:

On the following pages, boutiques, major department stores and specialty shops and markets are grouped by the type of product they sell. Most establishments are open Monday to Saturday from 10 or 11 am to 6 or 8 pm closing time. Malls and other boutiques are also open during the weekend, though some may close earlier on Sundays.

SHOPPING CENTERS One can easily find ready-to-wear clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, watches, sportswear, lingerie, perfumes and gifts. Food courts can often be found on or near the premises. These shopping centers might be similar in many ways with those that you are already familiar with. AFI PALACE COTROCENI: 6, Vasile Milea Blvd. 7 A BANEASA SHOPPING CITY: 42D, Sos. Bucuresti-Ploiesti BUCURESTI MALL: 55-59, Calea Vitan 8 F CARREFOUR GALLERY: Autostrada Buc-Pitesti, km 11/12 CITY MALL: 2, Sos.Oltenitei.

COMMERCIAL CENTER FEERIA: 44A, Sos. Bucuresti Ploiesti

COMMERCIAL CENTER ORHIDEEA: 210 - 210 B, Spl. Independentei 6 A

ESPLANADA SHOPPING CENTER: 20, Sos. Vergului.

GRAND ARENA MALL: 12 Metalurgiei Blvd..

GRAND AVENUE SHOPPING GALLERY: 90, Calea 13 Septembrie JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel 8 B JOLIE VILLE GALLERIA: 103 Bis, Erou Iancu Nicolae St. LIBERTY CENTER: 151-171, Progresului St. 9 C

MARIO PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER: 172, Calea Dorobantilor 4 D MILITARI SHOPPING: 546-560 Iuliu Maniu Blvd.

PLAZA ROMANIA: 26, Timisoara Blvd. RIN GRAND HOTEL SHOPPING GALLERY: 7D , Calea Vitan. UNIREA SHOPPING CENTER: 1, Unirii Square 8 D

WORLD TRADE PLAZA: 10, Montreal Sq. 3 B

CASH & CARRY METRO: • Militari • Baneasa • Berceni • Voluntari

SELGROS: • Pantelimon, 90, Biruintei Blvd; • Baneasa, 55-65, BucurestiPloiesti • Berceni, 92-108, Turnu Magurele St.

HIPERMARKETS AUCHAN: 33A, 1 Decembrie 1918 Blvd. CARREFOUR: • Militari, Autostrada Buc-Pitesti, km11/12. • Colentina, Soseaua Colentina 426 - 426A; • Orhideea, 210, Splaiul Independentei, • Baneasa Feeria, 44A, Soseaua Bucuresti Ploiesti • Unirii, 2, Corneliu Coposu Blvd. CORA: • Lujerului, 19, Iuliu Maniu Blvd. • Pantelimon, 20, Sos. Vergului BILLA: • 102-104, Barbu Vacarescu St. • 23, Brasov St. • 24, Postavaru St. IKEA: 42A, Soseaua Bucuresti Ploiesti XXL: 38-40, Soseaua Fundeni

• 27-33, Magheru Blvd. 6 D • 26, Timisoara Blvd. - Plaza Romania SEPHORA: Orhideea Shopping Center CLINIQUE: 100, Calea Victoriei 6 D ESTEE LAUDER: 100, Calea Victoriei 7D

INA CENTER: • Unirea Shopping Center (ground floor) 8 E • 27, I Campineanu St. 7 D • 14-16, CA Rosetti St. 6D

• WTC Galleries 3 B • Orhideea Shopping Center 6 A • Esplanada Shopping Center • 103, Erou Iancu Nicolae St. Jolie Ville • Cora Lujerului. PRIVILEGE: • 172, Calea Dorobantilor • Mario Plaza Shopping Center 4D

• Unirea Shopping Center 8 E • Carrefour Militari Gallery, • Carrefour Colentina Gallery, • Selgros Baneasa • Selgros Berceni, • Selgros Pantelimon

FASHION BLISS: Valentino, Louis Feraud, Calvin Klein, Lorenzini; 23, Calea Victoriei 7 D BERSHKA: Baneasa Shopping City BRAY SUITE ANTHOLOGY: Bucuresti Mall C & A: Fashion for Men and Women. Militari Shopping CACHAREL: Fashion for Men. Baneasa Shopping City CASA FRUMOASA: Luxury men’s wear, handmade shoes and exquisite accessories from: Scabal, Brioni, Loro Piana, Santoni, Lorenzini. • 40, Lascar Catargiu Blvd. 5 C • Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery 8 B DISTINTO: Canali • 196, Calea Dorobantilor 4 D ELEGANCE - PARIS: Clasic ladies’ look, warm textures.

DEPARTMENT STORES Old department stores in Bucharest are in a transition period. Besides specialized departments, it is not unusual to find a large number of small private “Turkish-bazaar” type stands inside. Crowded but convenient because of their diversity, the Bucharest department stores offer low- to mid(sometimes even high-) quality products. GALERIILE VICTORIA: 17, Calea Victoriei 7 D BUCUR OBOR: 2, Soseaua Colentina 5F

SUPERMARKETS There are stores in each section of town that present a complete range of products, from European to American, Arabian and Asian. Many worldwide brands are available. Prices may differ slightly because of the location of the store (downtown – periphery) or the availability of products. GIMA: Bucuresti Mall 8 F MEGA IMAGE: Every neighborhood has one!

COSMETICS & BEAUTY

BEAUTY SHOP: • Bucuresti Mall 8 F www.bucurestiwww.ro

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L’ARMOIRE - Concept Store: Special evening & office clothing, limited series or even uniques created by Romanian designers such as: Lena Criveanu, Wilhelmina Arz, Elena Perseil, Irina Marinescu, Dorin Negrau, Sepala by Mihaela Glavan, Kinga Varga, Ludmila Corlateanu, Zasha. 1, Intrarea Noptii with 18, Ion Mihalache Blvd. 5 C LOUIS VUITTON: 90,Calea 13 Septembrie (Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery) 8 B

• 90,Calea 13 Septembrie (Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery) 8 B •118, Calea Victoriei 6 D

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA - Flagshipstore: Ermenegildo Zegna, Z Zegna, Zegna Sport 63-81, Calea Victoriei 6 D GANT: • 52, Calea Victoriei 7 D • Bucuresti Mall • Baneasa Shopping City

GUESS: 87-89, Calea Victoriei 6 D J. KRISTENSEN: Luxury women’s fashion & accessories from: Blumarine, Brioni, Emanuel Ungaro, Strenesse, Vicini; 63-81, Calea Victoriei 6 D KENVELO: Bucuresti Mall 8 F LANCEL: • Feeria Shopping Center; La Perla: 122, Calea Victoriei 6 D

Specialized men’s apparel • 118, Calea Victoriei 6 D MANGO: • Bucuresti Mall 8 F • Plaza Romania MARELLA: 21-23,Calea Victoriei 7 D MARIELLA BURANI: • 21-23, Calea Victoriei 7 D MARKS & SPENCER: • Bucuresti Mall 8 F • Orhideea Shopping Center MAXMARA: 122 A, Calea Victoriei 6 D MENGOTTI: Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Etro, Prada, Alessandro dell’Aqua, Cesare Paciotti, Balli, Loro Piana. 4-50, Calea Victoriei 7 D MODA & STYLE: Valentino, Red Valentino, Love Moschino, D&G, Class Roberto Cavalli, Emanuel Ungaro, La Perla, Ferré, Love Sex Money, Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, DONNA KARAN, Roccobarocco, Moschino, Karl Lagerfeld, Stuart Weitzman, Cerruti, Lanvin.

JOLIE VILLE GALLERIA - 103 bis Erou Iancu Nicolae St., first floor. C.C. Accepted. Tax Free. MOTIVI: • Baneasa Shopping City • Bucuresti Mall 8F • Plaza Romania NAUTICA: Latest collection. • 35, N. Balcescu Blvd. 6 D • City Mall, 1st floor 2, Soseaua Oltenitei • Bucuresti Mall, 1st floor -55-59, Calea Vitan • Baneasa Shopping City - 42D, Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti • “No 36” Shops PAL ZILERI: 63-81, Calea Victoriei 6 D PEEK & CLOPPENBURG: Armani

DAVID SANDU JEWELRY: 30, Smardan St. 1st floor 7 D

FOLLI FOLLIE: Jewellery, Watches & Accessories. • Baneasa Shopping City • City Mall - groundfloor FREY WILLE: Framed in 18 carat gold or gold-plated settings, each piece is a work of art in itself: the integrated design sets can be collected as one might collect fine art; also silk scarves and leather handbags, as well as men accessories: cufflinks, leather belts and silk ties. 118, Calea Victoriei 6 D GMT Everytime: Men & women watches: Omega, Mont Blanc, Longines, Revue Thomen, Tissot, Tag Heuer, Rado, Sector, Calvin Klein 172, Calea Dorobantilor 4 D (Mario Plaza Shopping Center) HELVETANSA: Swiss watches: Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Movado, Longines, Piaget, Tissot, Rado, Vacheron Constantin. 88, Calea Victoriei 6 D ZEN DIAMOND: Baneasa Shopping City

OPTICIANS OPTICA MALAGA: Large selection of top designer’s frames. 26, C.A. Rosetti St. 6 D OPTIPLAZA: Collezioni, Hugo Boss, Vogue, Burberry, Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein Jeans, DKNY Jeans • Baneasa Shopping City PULL & BEAR: • Baneasa Shopping City RIVER WOODS: • Orhideea Shopping Center 6 A • Mario Plaza Shopping Center. 4 D

SEROUSSI, PIERRE CARDIN, BRUNO SAINT HILAIRE: • Bucuresti Mall. 8 F • Plaza Romania • America House - 4-8, N. Titulescu Ave. 5 C • 241, Calea Mosilor (Outlet) STEILMANN: • 1-5, Magheru Blvd 6 D • Plaza Romania • Bucuresti Mall 8 F TERZOATTO: Italian Fashion. 172, Calea Dorobantilor 3 B TIMBERLAND: Latest collection. • 35, N. Balcescu Blvd. 6 D • Baneasa Shopping City • Plaza Romania • City Mall, 2, Soseaua Oltenitei • Bucuresti Mall, 1st floor - 55-59, Calea Vitan ZARA: • Baneasa Shopping City • Plaza Romania

Top designer’s frames, sunglasses, accessories. • Bucuresti Mall 8 F • Orhideea Shopping Center 6 A • Plaza Romania SOVER: • 102-110, Calea Dorobantilor 5 D • Unirea Shopping Center, Central wing ground floor. 8 D • 18, Vergului St. Cora - Esplanada Shopping Center Granitul • Galeriile Victoria 17, Calea Victoriei 7 D • Sover Medlife 365, Calea Grivitei • Cora - Lujerului • Sover Bucur Obor, 2, Soseaua Colentina

FOOTWEAR CESARE PACIOTTI: •101, Calea Victoriei 6 D • 118, Calea Victoriei 6 D

DEICHMANN: • Militari Shopping • Grand Arena Mall

ECCO: Men, women, kids & perform-

FASHION FOR KIDS KID SELECTIONS: Geox, Harmont & Blaine, Mariella Burani, Phard, Primigi, Tru Trussardi. Commercial Center Feeria Z: Kids fashion. • 112, Calea Victoriei 6 D • Bucuresti Mall, 1st floor 8 E • Orhideea Shopping Center 6 A • Unirea Shopping Center 8 D

JEWELRY Gold jewelry with precious and semiprecious stones, silver jewelry, watches, purses and other similar goods from famous designers. CELLINI: Italian art in jewelry • 1-3, Magheru Blvd. 6 D • 16, N. Balcescu Blvd. 7 D

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ance footwear. • Commercial Center Feeria • Baneasa Shopping City GEOX: • Plaza Romania • Bucuresti Mall 8 F HUMANIC: • Baneasa Shopping City • Militari Shopping MIHAI ALBU: Selling his own creations of leathergoods and Deluxe

footwear. Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery 8 B OTTER: • Plaza Romania • Bucuresti Mall 8 F • Unirea Shopping Center 8 D • Commercial Center Feeria • Orhideea Shopping Center 6 A • Militari Shopping • Grand Arena Mall

BOOK STORES NOI: 18, N. Balcescu Blvd.

INTERIOR DESIGN & DECORATION ANATOLIAN CARPET BOUTIQUE: Massive silver objects, Romanian Handicraft, glass objects, home life collection. • Carrefour Colentina. 8 D • 31, Soseaua Kiseleff. 4 C • Unirea Shopping Center. CASA MIA: • Mario Plaza Shopping Center. INNOVA: Crystal, design home accessories, home textiles, Christmas decorations, Limoges porcelaine. • 4, Patriei St. 7 D

HERVIS SPORTS: • Liberty Center.

GALERIA NUMISMATICA: Coins, medals, banknotes-expertise & sale. 35-37, Academiei St. 7 D

• Militari Shopping INTERSPORT: 39, I.C. Bratianu Blvd. 8D

HANUL CU TEI - ANTIQUES, ART GALLERY & AUCTION HOUSE: 7 D

KAPPA: City Mall LACOSTE: • Baneasa Shopping City

Antiques, furniture, porcelain, art glass, jewelery, paintings, decorative art, Oriental carpets, old coins, medals, clocks, ikones & collectibles. The knowledgeable staff graciously assists beginnin collectors, corporate interests & seasoned connoisseurs. C.C. accepted. 63-65, Lipscani St., 1st floor.

• Bucuresti Mall. 8 F LOTTO: • 225, Calea Mosilor 6 F • Auchan - 33A, 1 Decembrie 1918 Blvd. • City Mall NIKE: • 25, Magheru Blvd. 6 D • Bucuresti Mall. 8 F • 95, Stirbei Voda St. PUMA: Unirea Shopping Center. 8 E SERGIO TACCHINI: Carrefour - Autostrada Buc.-Pitesti km. 11-12 UMBRO: City Mall

ART GALLERIES

ANTIQUES Make sure you get a signed receipt when buying antiques in Romania. Ask about an export permit as well.

ADIDAS: • 28-30, Magheru Blvd.

ROMARTIZANA: 18-20, Calea Victo-

53, Calea Victoriei

ter • Mario Plaza Shopping Center 4 D • Bucuresti Mall 8 F TOTEM: Handicrafts & decorations from South-East Asia, India, Africa, South America; Aromatherapy items; Jewelery & fashion accessories; Personalized gifts. • Bucuresti Mall 8 F • 1, Unirii Square 8 D

63-65, Lipscani St., 1st floor. HILTON GOLD ART: 1-3 Episcopiei St. Athénée Palace Hilton. ORIZONT: 23A, Nicolae Balcescu Blvd. SIMEZA: 20, Magheru Blvd.

• Bucuresti Mall. 8 E • 116-122, Calea Dorobantilor 5 D DECATHLON: Militari Shopping DIADORA: Auchan GBS - WORLD OF BRANDS: Samsonite, Lacoste - accessories, Showroom: • 71, Soseaua Panduri. 8 B (JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel) • World Trade Plaza (Sofitel Hotel) 10, Montreal Sq. 3 B • Henri Coanda Int’l Airport

4, Patriei St. 7 D

CAMINUL ARTEI: 16, Biserica Enei St. GALLERY OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART OF ROMANIA: 49HANUL CU TEI - ANTIQUES, ART GALLERY & AUCTION HOUSE:

SPORTS EQUIPMENT & TRAVEL

INSIDE-forever gifts by INNOVA:

riei 7 D

SARRA BLU’: • Unirea Shopping Cen-

ROMANIAN HANDICRAFTS

GIFTS

ART GLASS: 9-11, Selari St. 7 D “CRAII DE CURTEA-VECHE”: Furniture, artifacts, photography, art deco, documents from the last period of the 19th century. 14, Covaci St.

MARKETS IN BUCHAREST

One of the unique and more pleasurable forms of food shopping in Bucharest are the outdoor markets. Due to transportation difficulties, supplies are often copious at one market and non-existent at another. Of the markets listed here, Amzei market has the best selection and prices. It is advisable to bring your own shopping bags when shopping at the outdoor markets.

5 F A huge covered market located behind the Bucur Obor Department Store at the intersection of Calea Mosilor and Calea Stefan cel Mare. Although the selection of goods is big, the market is crowded and appears dirty. Watch your pockets and bags. If you’re looking for a truly Romanian market experience, this is your spot. Pets, including aquarium supplies, are available, as are fishing needs (including live worms, poles, lures). Wooden and woolen goods, ceramics, clothing, as well as plants cut and growing, are available. A large pedigree dog and cat market at least once a month on the street nearest Mosilor is a fun experience.

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• PIATA AMZEI:

OBART: Vases, glassware and contemporary icons. 20, Magheru Blvd.

STICEROM: Authentic glass artifacts made on the spot at Curtea Sticlarilor, a courtyartd dating back to 1857. 9-11, Selari St.

TOBACCO SHOPS

Located between Calea Victoriei and Blvd. Magheru near Piata Romana. The selection is somewhat better than other markets. There is a large and lovely flower section in a separate building at the edge of the outdoor section. Small buildings selling meats and imported items surround the outdoor market. Many kitchen utensils and housewares as well as personal care items can be found here. Recently the Market has started opening all night.

• PIATA 1 MAI: 5 C Located near La Fourmi on Ion Mihalache Blvd. It is a small market but has a good selection of fruit, vegetables and flowers. As with all the above markets, clothing, shoes, and household items for cleaning and cooking may also be found. Honey and other bee byproducts are a national pride of Romania and are found at all of these outdoor markets. 4 D Located indoors on Calea Dorobantilor north of Calea Stefan cel Mare. It offers produce and flowers. The quality is better than Amzei, but the prices are olso higher. Out of season exotic fruits and vegetables can be found here. There are several other stores in this area. The meat market inside is particularly good.

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LA CASA DEL HABANO: Large selection of original Cuban cigars; accessories. 1-3, Episcopiei St. (Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest) 6 D

LIQUOR SHOPS VINLUX: Large selection of special Romania & Imported wines, cognacs, champagnes, whiskies, etc. 8, Libertatii Blvd., Bl. 115, ground floor 8 C

To make your choice a bit easier, we have selected a number of places for you. The following restaurants currently advertise in B3W Magazine or are otherwise worthy of note. Each listing has a code corresponding to the gridded area on our visitor’s map. Hours, prices and entertainment are subject to change.

ASIAN CUISINE

FRENCH CUISINE

Benihana Teppanyaki Restaurant & Sushi Bar:

Casa Vernescu:

Flavors of Japan & world class Asian Chefs, preparing the food right in front of your eyes, tantalize all your senses in Bucharest’s Premier Teppanyaki Restaurant & Sushi Bar. 5-7, Calea Dorobantilor. Ph.: 021-201-5030. Open: 12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:00 last order. Cafe' Shangrila: Thai, Filipino, Chinese and Japanese food prepared by world class and versatile Asian chefs. Also serves choices of continental breakfast, salads, selection of wines and beverages. A place to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and have a taste of the scrumptious cake selections. Take out food service available. 172, Calea Dorobantilor (Mario Plaza Shopping Center) Ph.: 021-230-47-69. Open: 10:00 - 21:00 Maiko: 2 C One of the most fashionable Restaurant, Bar & Lounge. The ethos behind Maiko is that the true aims of cooking are to give pleasure and satisfaction to guests, to communicate trough each individual ingredient emotion, personality and culture; to create a special event with every dish, to produce a series of little surprises that invariably introduce a new flavour. The restaurant is always delighted to host your Business Lunches, daily between 12:00 and 15:00, and to offer you the perfect 25 Euro meal for such an occasion ( Includes Salad, Rice, Miso Soup, Meat or Fish Dishes). 2729, Grigore GafencuSt. Ph.: 021-233-2633, 031-805-3985, 0751-262-465, 0730562-456; Open: daily 12:00 - 24:00 Mandarin: Explore the exotic flavor of the Asian with Mandarin cuisine. Come join us and taste! C.C. Accepted. Guarded parking. JOLIE VILLE GALERIA – 103 bis Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, first floor. Ph.: 021206-8066. Open: 12:00 – 22:30 pm (22:00 – last order) Orasul Interzis (The Forbidden City): 6E “Orasul Interzis” is the first luxury Chinese restaurant which aims at offering a true gastronomic experience due to the specialties that feed both the body and the soul. The restaurant as well as the terrace can host private and corporate parties, business lunch/ dinner, work groups, meetings and other events, in a selected and refined ambiance. Enjoy the exotic menu and the business lunch special offer, Monday to Friday, 12:30 to 16:00. For those of you who are very busy but still want to flatter their senses by trying these dishes, this little Asian gastronomic paradise can come to their homes. C.C. accepted, wireless Internet, air conditioned, smokers/ non-smokers area, home delivery. 3, Silvestru St. Ph.: 031 425 47 47; 0720 99 3333. Open: 12:30 – till the last guest

FUSION/CONTEMPORARY CUISINE

Exquisite restaurant in a historical building, hosting Casino Palace. Luxurious interior. Also Romanian cuisine. C.C accepted. 133, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-311-9744; Fax: 021-311-1645. Open: 18:30-01:00. L’Estaminet: 6 B French restaurant, within the new Ibis Continental Nord Hotel. CC accepted. 143, Calea Grivitei. Open: 7:00-22:30. Heritage: 6 D The restaurant located on 19, Polona Street was built in 1920, serving as residence to Gheorghe Tatarascu, Romanian prime minister in the 30s. It is a place that impresses through its architecture and elegant refinement. The Heritage Restaurant is aiming for going on top of the "fine dining" restaurants in Bucharest with a traditional French menu, a fine selection of wines and a relaxed atmosphere. Ingredients are carefully chosen by the chef himself as proof of their freshness and quality. Restaurant. Wine cellar. Private & Corporate Events. Thematic Events. Gourmet Events. CC accepted. Guarded parking lot. Ph.: 021 210.88.50; Open: Mon. Sat. 12.30 - 24.00 (22.30 last food order). Hilton Brasserie: 6 D The brasserie of the Hilton Hotel. Specialized in French cuisine. C.C. accepted. 1-3, Episcopiei St. Ph.: 021-303-3777. Fax: 021-315-2121; Open: 12:00-24.00. La Bastille: 5 D Down the Caderea Bastiliei St. c’est la France qui vous acceueille... French specialties mastered by the Chef Philippe Faynot, served in refined atmosphere accompanied by a perfectly balanced choice of execelente french and romania wines. Special business menu (12:00 - 16:00). C.C. accepted. Air conditioning. Ph.: 021-310-7359; Fax: 021-310-7360. Open: 12:00-24:00.

6 D Attentive waiters, a fine dining atmosphere, gourmet fusion cuisine that tackles your senses, make dining at Avalon an unforgetable experience. Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel. 5-7, Calea Dorobantilor. Ph.: 021-201-5030. Open for rich breakfast and a la carte lunch & dinner, between 7:00-22:00 till last order. Mju: A glamorous destination restaurant has opened in Bucharest. Modern French and Asian cuisine with breathtaking décor gives MJU a class of its own among Bucharest's elite. "MJU- so trendy that it hurts". Lunch set menu and all-day long discounts. Summer terrace. Air conditioning. CC accepted. 29, Vasile Lascar Street (intersection with Batistei Street) Ph: 021- 313-0015, 021-313-0016 Open: Mon.-Sun 12:0024:00.

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GERMAN CUISINE

5 D Traditional German cuisine, drinks and atmosphere. C. C. accepted. 9, Stockholm St. Ph.: 021-233-9462, 021-230-1120 0722-284560. Open: Mon.-Sat 15:00 - 23:00. Sunday closed.

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INDIAN CUISINE

Agra Palace: From the City of Agra, once capital of the famous Mogul Empire, where the white marble of Taj Mahal guards the banks of river Yamuna, among the Hibiscus flowers and majestic archways, chef Arun Kumar has brought the essential: the mysterious taste of India. C.C. accepted; Free Wi fi internet access; Guarded parking lot. Open: 12:00 .- 24:00 Sos. Pipera-Tunari nr. 47. Ph: 021-350.31.14 Karishma: 6 F Traditional & contemporary Indian cuisine; finest Indian ingredients; Indian Chef native of New Delhi; Young, friendly well trained staff. Large selection of fine wines and cocktails. C.C. accepted. Parking lot. 36, Iancu Capitanu St. Ph.: 021-252-5157. Open: 12:00 - last guest (Mon. - Sat.) 15:00 - until the last guest (Sun.)

BELGIAN CUISINE

La Belle Epoque: 4 D The largest selection of Belgian beers in town. Belgian and international cuisine. Air conditioning. C.C. accepted. 6, Aviator Radu Beller St. Ph.: 021-230-0770; Open: 11:30 - 24:00. Waterloo: 7 F Original Belgian recipes with Belgian Beer. C.C. accepted. Guarded parking. 188, Traian St. Open daily from 12:00 - until the last guest leaves (24:00 last order)

BULGARIAN CUISINE Balcic: Wide range of Bulgarian appetizers and meals. Try spitted mutton & rabbit specialties! Nice decorated location. Smokers & non-smokers areas. C.C. accepted. 1, Stefan cel Mare Ave. (Perla block), Ph.: 021-230-5535. Open: 11:00 – till the last guest www.bucurestiwww.ro

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Taj: 8 B Indian cuisine. Genuine Northern Indian menu creared by Indian chef. Special brunch offer. Indian live show, Fri & Sat. Indian decoration, soft music, pleasant atmosphere, separate smoking area. Air conditioned; terrace. C.C. accepted. Parking lot. 127-131, Calea 13 Septembrie. Ph.: 021-410-1820. Open: 12:00 - 02:00.

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE Allegro: Enjoy the flavors of International - Mediterranean refined cuisine superbly executed and served with professionalism. Cosmopolitan and casual atmosphere at breakfast & lunch and more elegant overtoues in the evening. CC accepted. 44A, Daniel Danielopolu St. - Ramada Bucharest North Hotel. Ph.: 021-233-5000. Open: breakfast 07:00-10:00; lunch 12:00-15:30. dinner 18:30-23:00. American Beer House: 7 G American-style decorations, first - class service. Also Romanian cuisine. CC accepted. 92, Drumul Taberei St. Ph.: 021-444-1777. Open: 11:00 - midnight Arcade - Atmosphere & Gourmet: 4 C Finest culinary experience in a charming setting surrounded by paintings from a well-known art gallery. Refined atmosphere, excellent service. Two private rooms, non-smoking area, Guarded parking lot, CC accepted. 8, Prof. Ion Cantacuzino St. Ph.:021-260-2960; 0753-999-333; Open: 12:00-24:00. Balkan Bistro: 7 D The enticing dishes you will find here offer you the perfect Balkan saveur. The restaurant welcomes you with a modern atmosphere dominated by the red and black colors (specific to all Balkan countries). The menu offers traditional specialties allowing you to sense the gastronomic specificity of the countries which belong to this particular area: Albania, Greece, Romania, Turkey, Serbia and so on. Not only that the dishes are very tasty, but they have original and musical names which give any gourmand a hint of what is to be expected: Dolmasi, Sis Kebab, Adana Kebab, Dolmades, Pasticada, Fasulye Piyazi, Papricas, Lokma, Kadayif, Kolacki and many more. C.C. accepted. Location: Basement. Grand Hotel Continental, 56, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: +40 372 010 300. Open: Breakfast 06:30 – 10:30 weekdays; 06:30 – 11:00 week-ends. Lunch 12:00 – 3:00; Dinner 7:00 – 11:00 Cafe Theatro Restaurant: 7 D Enjoy a simple and generous cuisine in our restaurant. Summer Terrace. C.C. accepted. Secure paying parking lot. 37B, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-312-5114. Open week days: 06:00 - 10:30; Lunch: 12:00 - 15:00; Dinner: 18:00 - 23:00 (last order). Open weekends: Breakfast: 06:00 - 11:30; Lunch: 12:30 15:00; Dinner: 18:00 - 23:00 (last order) Caredy * Casa Ardeleneasca: 4 C Transylvanian & International cuisine restaurant, placed in an esquisite villa. Large offer and special selection of wines. C.C. ccepted.Guarded parking lot. 1, Sofia St. Ph.: 021-2302769. Open: 11:00 - until the last guest leaves. Casa Capsa: 7 D Established in 1852, Casa Capsa is the symbol of the Romanian high-life society. The founder, Grigore Capsa (1841-1902) introduced from the very beginning the occidental standards of quality and refinement. He made Capsa's name a well known commercial brand all over the continent. Having a very good position, this old and famous restaurant is placed right in the focal point of the Bucharest historical center. CC accepted. 36, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021-313 40 38 Open: 12:00-24:00 Casa Doina: 5 C Large villa dating from the 19th century transformed into a very nice restaurant. Wine cellar. Terrace. C.C. accepted. 4, Soseaua Kiseleff. Ph.: 021-2223179. Open: 12:00 - 01:00. Casa Doina La Parc: 5 C Within Ramada Plaza Convention Center Compound in a green island, Casa Doina is offering a luxury location, fully air-conditioned and a brand which is providing a special evening. With a adjoining playground for kids and terrace. C.C. accepted. 35, Poligrafiei Blvd. Ph.: 021-549-2541. Open: 12:00 - 23:30. Chez Marie: 6 D Try the wide selection of international cuisine and special wines in this recently opened restau-

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rant located in the heart of the city. 48, Dionisie Lupu St. Ph.: 031-107-2033; 0721-376-118. Open: 12:00 - until the last guest leaves. Concerto: 7 D Take your time to indulge in the special dishes of this fine dining restaurant. Open from Monday until Saturday, exclusively for dinner, the restaurant offers 56 seats. Guests can appreciate the fusion cuisine concept based upon French and Italian dishes with an Asian touch. The wine list is complex, including selections from all the regions of our country but also from France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, North and South America. A professional team will counsel you regarding the dishes and the wine types, accompanying you through the whole evening. C.C. accepted. Location: Ground Floor. Grand Hotel Continental, 56, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: +40 372 010 300. Open: Mon. – Sat., 19:00 – 23:00 Corso Brasserie: Take your business downtown and treat yourself and your partners to a special mix of international and Romanian cuisine, buffet or à la carte in the Corso Brasserie. The spectacular view onto Bucharest’s busiest boulevard is complimentary! 85 seats Air conditioned. Free parking. InterContinental Hotel, 4, Nicolae Balcescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-310-2020; Open daily: 06:30 - 23:00; Business Lunch Buffet: Monday-Friday, from 12:00 to 16:00 hrs. Every Sunday, from 12:00 to 16:00 hrs. we offer a top quality “Brunch on the Boulevard”. Kids’room with entertainment. Crowne Plaza “Brasserie”: 2 A The “Brasserie”will entice you with its casual ambiance, great homemade specialties, numerous theme buffets and entertaining atmosphere. C. C. accepted. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd. Ph.: 021224-0034; Open: 18:00-23:30. Cupola: 8B At the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Cupola is an all-day International dining restaurant. Great American breakfast buffet, modern classics evening menu and mouth-watering Sunday brunch. CC accepted. Calea 13 Sept. 90. Ph.: 021-403-1903; Open: for breakfast (06:30-11:30) & Sunday Brunch (12:00 - 16:00) Dacia Felix: 6 D Group restaurant within Radisson SAS Hotel for 224 persons. Terracce available. 63-81, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-311-9000; Super Breakfast Buffet: Mon.-Fri. 6:30 - 10:30, Sat. & Sun. 7:00 - 11:00, Sunday Brunch 12:00 - 16:00. Hotel Marshal Restaurant: 7 E From the glassy salon, the open kitchen and the charming covered terrace, Marshal Restaurant is waiting for you with delicious dishes carefully selected and prepared in front of you. Our secret: the charcoal grill. Fresh imported Argentinean beef and New Zealand lamb. C.C accepted. Air conditioned. Guarded parking. 2, Dr. Emanoil Bacaloglu St.; Ph.: 021-314-0880; Open: 07:00-01:00 ici et La: Philippe Dupré, French chef, welcomes you in a warm ambience ideal for business lunches or family dinners. The restaurant has an open kitchen and a view to Piata Romana, where you will taste our specialties: home made smoked salmon, beef tartar or even a French cheese and charcuterie plate. Special evenings every Thursday. 43, Mendeleev St. Ph: 0731-453 608 Open: Mon.-Sat.10:00 to 23:00 Jadoo: 7 E Mediterranean & International cuisine restaurant. Special lunch offer - 20% discount (food only). Wood oven baked pizzas. Catering services available in neighborhood (12:00 - 15:00) Smoking and nonsmoking areas. Parking lot available. C.C accepted. 3, Nicolae Racota St. - entrance from Clucerului St.; Ph.: 021-222-0502; 0724-365-583. Open: 12:00-until the last guest leaves (23:30 - last order) La Boema: Enjoy the European cuisine, the selected French dishes in the "La Boema" Restaurant. The relaxing atmosphere and the delicious dishes will make you realize why it is called "La Boema"... And if you have not understood yet, we bring especially for you an entire collection of refined wines. C.C. Accepted. Air Conditioning, parking. Calea Vitan Barzesti 7 D ; Ph.: 031-106-1111 ext. 345 Open: 11 am - until the last guest leaves. Madrigal Restaurant: We offer a full à la carte menu with our famous, suculent prime Argentinian beef cuts

as our signature dishes. International cuisine at its best! 65 seats. Air conditioned. Free parking. InterContinental Hotel. 4, Nicolae Balcescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-310-2020; Open: Monday - Saturday,18:00 -23:00 . Majestic: 7 D Classic, luxurious restaurant with an intimate atmosphere, café-concert music. Snack bar and catering services. Major C.C. accepted. 11 Academiei St. Ph.: 021-310-2720; Open: 12:00 - 23:00. Manolo: Elegance, refinement, finesse, good taste, privacy and discretion, an ideal place for meetings. Top chefs spoil their guests with specialties and are waiting for you with delicious pizza made in the oven with wood. 97, Pache Protopopescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-252-4513; 0724-263-271 Poem: 9 D Modern European Cuisine. Indulge in the intimate and classic atmosphere, enjoy a refined menu and quality service. Offering breakfast, lunch & dinner, business lunch. Special wine collection and drinks at the Tower Bar or the Piano Club. C.C. accepted. Guarded parking lot. 23-25, Suter Entr. (Carol Parc Hotel) Ph : 021336-3377; Open 07:00 – 1:00 Prime Steaks & Seafood: 6 D Grill Steak & Seafood restaurant within Radisson SAS Hotel for 44 persons. Red glass for show kitchen, walk in wine cellar set-up in a hot, relaxed and upscale mood. 63-81, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-311-9000; Lunch: Monday to Friday 12:30 - 15:00; Dinner: Monday to Sunday 18:30 - 23:00. Sangria: 5 D International menu, few Spanish dishes, nice atmosphere. Open/covered terrace! C.C. accepted. 78, Caderea Bastiliei St. Ph.: 021-211-2276; Open: 12 pm 12 am. Times Restaurant: 7 G Panoramic view restaurant with great Romanian and International cuisine at Golden Tulip Times Hotel. C.C. accepted. 19, Decebal Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-6516. Open: 12:30-23:00. The Harbour: 6 D You’ve come a long way... you need to relax... dock to The Harbour where you will find a buffer zone, the taste of the finest international cuisine and maybe an acquaintance just to make you feel you belong... Terrace and parking. C.C. accepted. 10-22, Piata Amzei; Ph.: 0724-388-686; Open: 11:30 - until the last guest leaves. The Sunlight Restaurant: The culinary world of the angelo Airporthotel Bucharest is provided by this restaurant. A copious buffet breakfast, a gala dinner and a variety of Romanian and international dishes are at your disposal every day. The Sunlight Restaurant has a capacity of approx. 110 persons. For special events such as cocktail parties, anniversaries or dinner parties, the conference rooms can be turned into functional restaurant rooms. And the stylish live music may even put you in the mood for dancing. CC accepted. 283 Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni. Ph: 021 20 36 500; Fax: 021 20 36 530; Open 24 hours a day. White Horse Business & Events: Situated in the Northern area of Bucharest, the new established business district of the city, the restaurant offers carefully prepared traditional and international specialties for daily lunch while being in the same time the perfect location for corporate & private events. 12 years of experience, professional services and equipment and the dedicated staff assigned complete the fine quality of the taste. C.C. accepted. Baneasa Business &Technology Park, Building B, wing B2, 42-44, Soseaua Bucuresti Ploiesti, Ph.: 031-620-8412; Open: Mon - Fri 09:00 - 18:00

ITALIAN CUISINE

6 D Northen Italian Menu restaurant within Radisson SAS Hotel for 126 persons. Enoteca, espresso bar, pizzeria, salumeria, gelateria, pasticceria in a fresh, natural, urban and contemporary mood. Terracce for 96 persons available. 63-68, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-601-3436.Open: 11:30 - 23:30. Caffe & Latte: 7 C Wine Restaurant. Our Italian chef will remind you the taste of the real Italian food from the north of Italy, accompanied by the best Italian wines. Rooftop with park view - Cismigiu - in spring/summer. C.C. accepted. 35, Schitu Magureanu Blvd. Ph.: 021-3143800; 0744-333-100. Open: Mon. - Sat. 12:00 - 23:00.

Caffé Città:

8B At the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Authentic Italian food served in rustic surroundings. Fine choice of wines. Calea 13 Septembrie 90. Ph. 021-4031902. Open: 12:00 - 15:00; 19:30 – 23:30 De Gustibus: 6 F Restaurant, Terrace & Pizzeria. A menu dedicated to only the most simple, appetizing and brilliantly executed Italian dishes, mainly with a Tuscan twinge. Happy Hours 11:30 - 16:00, From Mon. to Fri. 10% Off. Air conditioned. CC accepted. Parking lot. 10, Marcel Iancu St. Ph. 021-211-1449; 0744-520106. Open: 12:00 - 24:00 Roberto’s: 6 D The main restaurant of the Hilton Hotel. Specializes in Italian cuisine from various Italian regions, including Tuscany, Rome and Venice. With a genuine Italian Chef. C.C. accepted. 1-3, Episcopiei St. Ph.: 021-3033777; Open: 06:30 - 24:00. Trattoria “Il Calcio”: 6 D Extensive menu of Italian dishes. Large selection of wines, beers and spirits. Nice interiors, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff. 14, Mendeleev St. Ph.: 021-312-2430; 0722-134-299. Open: Sun - Thu: 12:00 - 24:00, Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 01:00. Zigolini: A taste of Italy in Zigolini Ristorante! A deliciously intimate dining experience nestled in the most elegant Galleria of Bucharest! C.C. Accepted. Guarded parking. JOLIE VILLE GALLERIA – 103 bis Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, first floor. Ph.: 021-2068069. Open: 12:00 – 22:30 (22:00 – last order).

Cucina:

MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE Alfresco - Restaurant & Lounge: Famous dishes from Portugal, Italy, Spain, Marocco, Greece and France, such as : Skate Wing, Cataplana, Sea food risotto, Fillet of Turbot, Grilled Calamari with chorizo sausage, Surf & Turf, Tiramisu Savoiardi. Excellent service, great atmosphere! C.C. Accepted. Air conditioning, parking lot. 11, Uruguay St. Ph./Fax: 021-222-7700 / 01. Open: 12:00 - 24:00 Il Giardino: Exclusive atmosphere; exotic cuisine; exquisite ambient. C.C. Accepted. 19, Clucerului St. Ph.: 021-223-1978; 0723-671-657. Open: 12:00 - till the last guest. Les Oliviades: 2 B Stunning decoration recreating a typical Provençale home, for an experience of relaxation, with the delight of quality Mediterranean dishes. 10, Montreal Sq. Ph.: 021-318-3000. Open: 06:30 - 24:00. Valencia: The Spanish House. Spanish & Int’l cuisine, Paella and Sangria like matadores have it. A discrete and intimate place, ideal for passionat encounters. Air conditioning. C.C. accepted. 12, Dr. Leonte St. Ph.: 021-312-8196; 0722-204-884. Open: 11:00 – 24:00.

MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE

7 E Best Turkish restaurant in town. Full range of kebab dishes, Turkish aperitifs and traditional sweets. Catering service available. 18-20, Hristo Botev St. (near C.A. Rossetti Square). Ph.: 021-314-2825; 313-2833. Open: 12:00 - 24:00.

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ROMANIAN CUISINE

Burebista Vanatoresc: 6 E Traditional Romanian cuisine & Venison dishes. CC accepted. 14, Batistei St. Ph.: 021-211-8929. Open daily: 12:00 – 24:00. Caro: 4 E Caro Hotel’s Romanian restaurant. International cuisine. Wine cellar and terrace. C.C. accepted. Guaranteed parking. 164A, Barbu Vacarescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-208-6100. Open: (restaurant) 16:00 – 24:00. Sunday closed, (wine cellar) 12:00 - 14:30 Caru’cu Bere: 7 D Historical restaurant (established 1879) in the old town district, behind the National History Museum. Original German style interior. Live music and dancing on weekends. CC accepted. 3-5, Stavropoleos St. Ph.: 021-313-7560; Open: 10:00 - 24:00. Casa Romaneasca: Authentic Romanian culinary delight in the traditional setting of a Romanian mansion with a splendidly decorated terrace, rich wine-cellar, large selection of Romanian wines, traditional Romanian customs and hospitality. CC accepted. 285A, Calea Bucuresti. Ph.: 021-236-1510; Ph./Fax: 021-236-1511. www.bucurestiwww.ro

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Count Dracula Club: 7 D Unique theme restaurant, with a cozy atmosphere. Transylvanian and venison dishes. C.C. accepted. 8A, Splaiul Independentei. Ph.: 021-312-1353; 0788-312-878. Open: 16:00 - until the last guest leaves. Decebal Rustic: G 7 Exquisite Romanian dishes. C.C. accepted. 17, Decebal Blvd. Ph.: 021-321-67-00; 0723515-009; Open:. 10:00 until the last guest leaves Decebal Classic: D4 NEW !!! Traditional Romanian cuisine, folk music band, select atmosphere, terrace. Business meetings, special events. C.C. accepted. 51, Barbu Vacarescu St. Ph: 0724 891 819; Open:10:00 until the last guest leaves Hanul Hangitei: 7 D Traditional Romanian cuisine. Daily special lunch offer. 16, Gabroveni St. Ph.: 021-314-7046. Open: 11:00 - until the last guest leaves. Locanta Jaristea: A genuine taste of Romania, both food and atmosphere, a real part of the city’s history. C.C. accepted. Reservation neccessary! 50-52, George Georgescu St. Ph.: 021-335-3338; 0744.240.126; Fax: 021-301.98.45. Open: 11:00 - 02:00. Vatra: 7 D Romanian cuisine. Air conditioning. 23-25, Brezoianu St. Ph.: 021-315-8375; 0721-200-800; Open: 12:00 - 24:00.

VEGETARIAN CUISINE

Vegetarian and Fish Cuisine. Organic Ingredients and Wines. 25, Banu Manta Blvd. Piata Victoriei area, near sector 1 Town-Hall; Ph.: 0788-788-111

COFFEE SHOPS Caffe & Latte:

Italian Coffee Bar & Pastries Shop. One of the best cappuccino in town, just like in Italy. You may come and try it with our homemade pastry. 35, Schitu Magureanu Blvd. Ph.: 021-314-3834. Open: Mon. - Sun. 08:00 - 22:00. Cafe Klein: 7 D At Rembrandt Hotel mezzanine, Café Klein is an intimate and pleasant place for all guests who want to enjoy either a delicious breakfast or just a glass of wine. Open 12:00 – 19:00 also for those who are not the hotel's guests. The bar is for non-smokers. Free wi-fi internet inside the bar for all clients. 11, Smardan St. Ph/Fax: 021-313-9315; 021-313-9316 Grand Cafe Galleron: Large selection of drinks & coffes, quality simple food. Charming interiors, cozy atmosphere. Located in the heart of the city close to Atheneum in a superb old villa. C.C. accepted. Air conditioning. 18A, Nicolae Golescu St. Ph.: 021-312-4565. Open: 09:00 - 24:00. Hard Rock Cafe Bucharest: Over 1500 sqm building; one of the largest HRCs in Europe, the new Hard Rock Cafe Bucharest has inside seating for 300 guests plus an outside terrace with a view over the lake and additional seating for 150. 32, Kiseleff Avenue. Ph.: 021-206-6261. Open: 12:00 - 23:30

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Hilton Le Bistrot: 6 D Cosy, friendly atmosphere, perfect for enjoying sastey snacks, drinks and the French Style pasty counter. 1-3, Episcopiei St. Ph.: 021-303-3777. Open: 12:00 - 24:00 Jolie Cafe: Ideal venue for a coffee break or a business meeting. C.C. accepted. Guarded parking lot. JOLIE VILLE GALLERIA - 103 bis, Erou Iancu Nicolae St., groundfloor. Ph.: 021-206-8067. Open: daily 12:00 - 22:00. Geisha Cafe: High quality coffe in a very popular downtown location. 10, C.A. Rosetti St. Ph.: 021-315-7298. Open: 08:30 - 24:00. Kartell Cafe - Lounge: Nice cafe located downtown in historical part of the city. Friendly staff. Small summer terrace. St. Smardan 7. Ph.: 0749-057-770. Open: 10:00 - till last customer. Tekaffe: 6 B The ideal atmosphere for your portion of energy. Large selection of coffees, cocktails, sandwiches, salads and delicious desserts. Within Hello Hotels. 143, Calea Grivitei. Ph.: 0372-121 821; Open: week days 11 am- 2 pm; Sat-Sun 11 am- 22 pm Times Cafe: Large selection of coffee, cocktails and fancy drinks, sandwiches, salads and deserts. Summer terrace. Within the Golden Tulip Times Hotel. C.C. accepted. 19, Decebal Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-6516. Open: 09:00-23:00. Vienna Cafe: 8B At the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Chocolate, pastry and cake lovers, this is the place for you - known to be so good that ladies go there for a lunch of cakes only! Viennese and International desserts, freshly baked tarts, cakes and pastries. Wedding cakes on order. Calea 13 Sept. 90. Ph.: 021-403-1901; Open: 09:00 - 23:00.

PUBS, COCKTAIL BARS & CLUBS

Bar “37”: 7 D A trendy and dynamic bar, placed in the main hall of Novotel Bucarest City Centre Hotel. Secure paying parking lot. C.C. accepted. 37B, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-308-8500/ext.7600. Open daily: 07:00 - 02:00. Dreamer’s Pub & Restaurant 6 C Real pub atmosphere! Draught Guinness, live sports, darts and a wide variety of pub and international food. In the summer we invite you on our amazing terrace located on the roof of the pub and enjoy our large selection of fine wines and cocktails. 111, G-ral Berthelot St. (close to Casa Radio). Ph: 0744.366.350, 0723.112.200. www.dreamers.ro Open Mon – Fri: 10 AM - until the last guest Sat & Sun: 2 PM - until the last guest Dark Bla Bar: 6 D Cognac & cigars bar within Radisson SAS Hotel for 34 persons. Single Malts, Cognacs & Cigars in an upscale & late night mood. 63-81, Calea Victorie. Ph.: 021-311-9000; Open: 17:00 - 02:00. Light Bla Terrace: 6 D Outdoor, atrium bar within Radisson SAS Hotel. Beverages, cocktails, cakes, pastries, snacks in a chill, cool stuff and contemporary mood. Terracce available. 63-81, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-311-9000; Open: 12:00 – 02:00.

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6 D Ice bar within Radisson SAS Hotel for 108 persons. Vodka, Cocktails, Beverages & Snacks in a hear, feel and taste mood. 63-81, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-311-9000; Open: Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 02:00; Sunday 09:00 till midnight. Champions: 8B At the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. The American Sports Bar and Restaurant. A place for good food, good times and good sports. Live TV Sport coverage on 27 flat screen TV sets. Calea 13 Sept. 90. Ph.: 021-403-1917;Open: 17:00 - 01:00 . Crowne Plaza “Lobby Bar”: 2 A Crowne Plaza Lobby Bar is the best place for an apperitif, a glass of wine or beer (every time with peanuts and snacks) and for a cocktal. The professional bartender is happy to fulfill your every wish, creating a special cocktail for you. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd. Ph.: 021-224-0034. Open: 06:00 - 24:00. Centro Bar & Lounge: 6 D In the throbbbing heart of Bucharest, be part of the city center action in Centro Bar & Lounge, while savoring your tailor made cocktails in the hospitality of our experienced bartenders. Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel. 5-7, Calea Dorobantilor. Ph.: 021-201-5030; 021-224-3000; Open: 09:00-23:00 last order. 2nd Centro Bar & Lounge: 2 A It is a great inner city Bar & Lounge newly opened. It was made with the finest furniture and design, to look very trendy indeed. The greatest cocktails and coffees are made here. The food is just fantastic! The menu is filled with interesting dishes, crammed with fresh ingredients. At every lunchtime you can find also a menu of the day. The crowd is super cool; you can party late in the night weekends. Friday & Saturday DJ Y-lau is spinning tunes and setting the groove. 239, Calea Dorobantilor; Ph.: 021-331-5533; Open: 8:0024:00. The Dubliner Irish Pub: 5 B Genuine Irish atmosphere. Draught beer. Air-conditioned. Very popular among the members of the English speaking community. 18, Titulescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-222-3737; 021-222-9473. Open: 12:00 - 02:00. Gaia Bar & Lounge: Perfect place for special parties. Interior design made by well known Romanian fashion designer C.C. accepted. 40-44 Banu Antonache St. Ph.: 0726-327-061. Open: Thu. - Sun. 22:00 - till morning, Green Hours 22 Jazz Café: 5 C Hip and unique. Enjoy exotic cocktails and coffee in a neon-lit, tube-shaped bar, with live, trippy jazz-rock on one end and cozy couches on the other-like spending an evening in a surreal submarine. Also a relaxing outdoor patio that's packed on weekend nights. Music most nights after 9 pm.. Morning coffee or nightly cocktails. 120, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 0722-234-356. Open: non-stop The Sky Gate Bar: This bar of the angelo Airport hotel Bucharest offers a pleasant and relaxing environment where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, an afternoon tea, a refined cocktail or simply a cigarette in pleasant company. The hotel’s professional bartenders are always there just when you need them. Located right beside the lobby and restaurant, the bar offers its guests an intimate, private area. CC accepted. 283 Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni. Ph: 021 20 36 500; Fax: 021 20 36 530; Open 24 hours a day. The Harp Irish Pub: 8 D Very popular Irish hangout with great selection of beer, a warming atmosphere downstairs complete with fireplaces candle-lit tables and extensive seating upstairs. Guaranteed to be packed with younger Romanians and expats alike any weekend evening. The second Irish hangout in Bucharest. Air-conditioning. C.C. accepted. 1, Piata Unirii. Ph.:021-335-6508. Open: 09:00 - until the last guest leaves. Hilton English Bar: 6 D Within the Hilton Hotel. C.C. accepted. St. Episcopiei 1-3. Ph.: 021-303-3777/ ext. 3962. Open: 11:00-02:00. Intermezzo Bar: After a meeting or before a concert relax and enjoy the live piano music. 50 seats. InterContinental Hotel. 4, Nicolae Balcescu Blvd. Ph.:021310-2020 Open daily: 08:00 -01:00 Onx Pub: 6 A Lot of fun, karaoke, live concerts & special parties. 290, Splaiul Independentei, Regie P16 Open: 12:00 - until the last guest leaves.

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Orange Bar (lobby bar): If you are looking for a place to enjoy the highest standards, a perfect coffee, fresh sandwiches, sft drinks and the best cognac in town, you most go high, go North! C.C. accepted. 44A, Daniel Danielopolu. St. Ph.: 021-233-5000 Open: daily 10:00-24:00 Pavilion Lounge: 8B Within the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Your favorite drink, accompanied by Chef’s choice of canapés, in a relaxed atmosphere. CC accepted. 90, Calea 13 Septembrie. Ph.: 021-403-1904. Open: non-stop. Trafalgar Pub: 5 D Beer, wines, spirits and snacks. Close to Turkish Embassy on Calea Dorobantilor. 4A, David Emanuel St. Ph.: 021-211-3151. Open: 11.00 till last gues. Twice: 8 E Your only vice. Cocktail bar & exquisite club. Two floors, two music levels, two art galleries. The ideal place to meet a friend or to see a celebrity. 4 St. Vineri St. Open: 09:00 - 05:00. Victoria Club: 7 D Classic mahogany furniture, leather Chesterfield sofas, warm beige nuances, exquisite services... these are the fine details that will catch your eye and soul in the English Bar – Victoria Club. Here you can taste some delicate brews while engaging in succulent conversation during traditional English afternoon tea time, taste some of the delicious snacks or try something from the list of over 30 spirits. Cigars are available to round off your evening. C.C. accepted. Location: Ground Floor. Grand Hotel Continental, 56, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: +40 372 010 300. Open:10:00 – 02:00 White Horse: 4 D Pub & Restaurant. English & International cuisine. Wide selection of draught beers. CC accepted. 4A G. Calinescu St. Ph.: 021-231-2795. Open: 12:00 - until the last guest leaves.

OTHERS

Madrigal: 7 D Piano Bar on the 2nd floor of the Intercontinental Hotel. Quiet Club for pleasant cocktails. 4, N. Balcescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-310-2020. Open: 09:00- 23:00. Beverly Hills Bistro: 8F Rafined Int’l menu. 55-59, Calea Vitan (Bucuresti Mall, 2nd floor). Ph.: 021-321-0086. Open: 10:00 - midnight. Café Royal: 6 D Brasserie, Pastry shop and French Bistro at the ground floor of the Hilton Hotel. CC accepted. 1-3, Episcopiei St. Ph.: 021-303-3777. Open: 08:00-24:30 Bistro, 12:00-24:00 Brasserie. Kentucky Fried Chicken: 6 D Chicken-based food. Summer terrace. CC accepted. 28-30, Magheru. Ph.: 021-312-0023. Open: 10:00-23:00. Pizza Hut: 6 D The same menu across the world. CC accepted. 1-7, Calea Dorobantilor. Ph.: 021-201-1755. Open: 11:00-23:00.

DISCOS

Blue Night: 6 A This is the place for joy and fun. 290, Splaiul Independentei. (Complex Regie R3). Ph.: 021-222-8821. Open: 22:00-05:00. Club A: 7 D The hang-out of architecture students, a good choice for Monday nights. Air conditioning. 14, Blanari St. Ph.: 021-315-68-53. Open: 20:00-05:00

THEY DELIVER... Jerry's Pizza: Ph. 021-327-4040. Open daily: 11.0023.00. Fri. -Sun. 11.00-24.00.

Mike’s Delivery: Oriental & European dishes. Ph.: 021-320-2030. Open: 10.00-24.00. Wu Xing: Chinese menu. Phone: 021-222-2126. Open: daily. 10:00-22:30. The Editor: We decline the responsibility for any changes in the schedule.

We have compiled for you a list of the nicest places in Bucharest for nightlife relaxation to help you lose your daily stress. For more details please read our Bucuresti by Night supplement, in the middle of the magazine (where available). NIGHT CLUBS Bamboo: 39, Ramuri Tei St., www.bamboosportingclub.ro Ph.: 0722-132-283, 0788-296-776 Cuando Club: 35-37, Academiei St., www.cuando.ro; Ph.: 0722-505085 Disco Club Maxx: 290, Splaiul Independentei, www.clubmaxx.ro; Ph.: 021-223-00-39 Embryo: 3, Ion Otetelesanu St., www.embryo.ro Ph.: 0727-379-023 Fuchsia: 18, I. Brezoianu St., www.fuchsia.ro Ph.: 0727-315-713 Gossip: 9-11, Lanariei St., www.clubgossip.ro Ph.: 0721-GOSSIP Kristal Glam Club: 2, J.S. Bach St., ww.clubkristal.ro Ph.: 021-231-21-36, 0721-993-988 Music Club: 31, Baratiei St. Ph.: 021-314-61-97 The Office: 8, Tache Ionescu St., www.theoffice.ro Ph.: 021-211-67-48 Posh Club: 19, Orhideelor Ave., www.clubposh.ro Ph.: 0751-157-575 Session: 47-49, Elefterie St., www.session.ro Ph.: 0729-292-541, 0721-151-649 Studio Martin: 41, Iancu de Hunedoara Blvd., www.studiomartin.ro. Ph.: 0722-399-228

Temple: 25, Splaiul Independentei, www.clubtemple.ro; Ph.: 0748-881-086, 313-35-75, 0727-297-610

MASSAGE PARLOURS Erotic Massage: 50 passion girls in 5 locations same quality and services for your sensual and relaxing moments. www.erotic-masaj.ro J’Adore: Phone: 0735-885-522 VIP Zone: Phone: 0735-885-511 Thai Passion: Phone: 0730-331-133 Jade Palace: Phone: 0730-881-188 Exotique: Phone: 0735-885-500 Illusion Massage: Luxury salon Erotic Massage. Phone: 0735-750-991; www.illusionmassage.ro Ibiza Massage: Erotic, Double, Body and Relaxing Massage. Phone: 021-316-9929; 0727-239-744; www.ibizamassage.ro Karma Massage: Erotic body & relaxing massage. Hotel visits or free car to the downtown salon and back (in 20 min). Free minibar. Open non-stop. By appointment, Ph.: 0722-699-488; 021-327-3884; www.karmamassage.ro Perfect Massage: Erotic, Double, Body and Relaxing Massage. Phone: 0733 571 690 www.perfectmassage.ro www.bucurestiwww.ro

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