Arany Kaviár

Frommer's Review

This venue is a lavishly decorated Russian restaurant that brings back memories of the Belle Epoque Russia of the time of the Czars. Serving truly magnificent caviar, we think that this is the kind of place the characters of Tolstoy could have frolicked, feasted, sang, and danced in. The plush interior is decorated with Russian samovars, icons, and paintings depicting cold winter landscapes. If your pocketbook can afford it, treat yourself to a wide variety of rather pricey caviars, including Russian Astrakhan Beluga Caviar, or even more exotic Iranian varieties. Meals take a long time, and are interrupted by swigs of fine vodka, which you should only drink cold. We had a lavish cold-starter plate, rich with fish, caviar, king prawns, and other seafood delights. The strips of beef prepared to Count Stroganoff's original recipe, which served as our main dish, was almost an aside. By the time it was served, our spirits were deep in the cool Russian interior. The slowly served starters, drinks, and sumptuous fireworks of different tastes served as appetizers fulfilled its mission: to serve delicate foods as a hardy meal.

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