We finally survived the winter and waited for Maslenaya, the most joyful week of the year. During this period, you can eat pancakes without regret, as if summer will not come soon.
Our ancestors believed that the more pancakes one eats that year, the more happiness and wealth there will be. So who are we to play with fate?
We have already talked about how to cook the most delicious pancakes at home. Now it’s time to talk about Moscow restaurants that bake the most delicious and unusual pancakes especially for Maslenitsa.
Disclaimer: Be careful, after reading this material you may suddenly want to make reservations in all listed establishments at the same time.
Let’s start the selection with a not-so-obvious dish for Maslenitsa. Layerz Bakery prepared a special pancake cake for the holiday. It consists of 20 thin chocolate crepes covered in delicate buttercream with coffee extract and white chocolate. And they decorated it with handmade dark Belgian chocolate crumbs.
How much does it cost: a piece – 515 rubles, a whole – 5145 rubles.
Address: st. Novoslobodskaya, 73, p. one
For the classics you should go to Capito. There chef Alexander Arkhipov decided to succumb to nostalgia and repeated the pancake recipe from his childhood. Therefore, the holiday meal here is the most traditional. Each serving includes three pancakes and you can choose from a variety of toppings, including Nutella, sour cream, condensed milk, guacamole, red caviar, salmon and bacon.
How much does it cost: 390 rubles.
Address: 3rd street Yamskogo Polya, 2, room 12
Another place on the map suitable for lovers of classic pancakes is the gastronomy bar Valdo on Mayakovskaya. Here you can start the morning with an impressive wine list, but since we are talking about Maslenitsa, we turn to traditional snacks. For the holiday week, the chef prepared thin pancakes, which he suggested eating with honey, sour cream, home-dried salmon and homemade cherry jam.
How much does it cost: 150 rubles.
Address: 1. Tverskaya-Yamskaya street, 2, p. one
Dr. It is difficult to imagine any Russian holiday without it. Zhivago. The whole atmosphere of the project is conducive to celebrating Maslenitsa the way it should be, with a samovar, caviar and a big pile of pancakes. Therefore, do not be surprised that the restaurant’s new chef, Andrei Kolodyazhny, has added some 15 types of pancakes to the special menu, so to speak, for every taste. Here you can find game with red and black caviar, mushrooms with potatoes and blueberries. In general, no one will remain hungry.
How much does it cost: from 420 rubles.
Address: st. Mokhovaya, 15, 1st floor of the National Hotel building
I’m sure you’re aware of the existence of pancakes made with milk and kefir, but what if you add beer to this list? Used for testing purposes only, not for direct purchase. Maslenitsa in the Jan Primus restaurant will be intoxicating – lager and boiling water are added to the pancake dough to make the pancakes tastier. The chicken version was made quesadilla style. And for sweet crepes with cream, the chef made apple jam.
How much does it cost: 280 rubles.
Address: Gruzinsky Val, 11, p. 3
Hands neo-bistro restaurant in Khamovniki prepared several varieties of pancakes for Maslenitsa. From hearty ones with meat and French demi-glace sauce to caramel ones with fruit sauce. This week, there are even classic fluffy and delicate pancakes for those who prefer the classics. All you have to do is book a table.
How much does it cost: from 590 rubles.
Address: st. Pogodinskaya, 2/3
During a week in Tbilisi, guests will be able to try the special Maslenitsa menu, which includes both classic combinations and Georgian accents. It seems that our favorites will be hearty savory products, for example, Maslenitsa-style “Penovani” – pancakes with spinach and boiled eggs, pancakes with salmon and cream cheese. For fans of traditional Russian dishes, the chef has prepared thin pancakes with various fillings.
Address: emb. Taras Shevchenko, pier “Hotel “Ukraine”
Source: People Talk
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