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30 Apr

HUNGARY’S 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN UNIO.

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Venue: Downtown Erzsébet (Elisabeth) Square – Budapest

Sunday, May, 11. 2014.

It all started Ten Years ago  …  The celebration starts at Ten  A.M. …

Ten kilometer on the run!

This week-end, the weather will be in favor for outdoor programs, so the weather guru spread the news, and having had said that, hopefully there is nothing to spoil by enjoying the ray of sun and having a splendid time with family members and friends.

Hungary joined the European Union on May, 1. 2004. and as to celebrate  this event a 10-kilometer run kicks off at 10 a.m. The route planned through one of the most beautiful areas of Europe…  the center of Budapest and the River Danube. Rolling by the emblematic venues … the Margaret Bridge, passing the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, the Rudas Baths, Castle Garden Bazaar and so forth will be a superb occasion for foreigners staying in Budapest to have a glance and better on take a full visit to these highlights of the Capital. These routes were completed by developments of ten major European Union funding. The performers in a ten-year-old Hungary’s run will receive a symbolizing medal.  So for the „roadrunners” pretty sure this a good news … The run is free of charge. Only needed to register before the start off at the competition’s website:  http://bbu.hu/eu10/content/12

The start and the results will be published at the Downtown Erzsébet (Elisabeth) Square. This venue will stand for the day as  Fesztival on the “Day of Europa Day”.  Family programs will be throughout the day. Outlining some program as: kids puppet show, the ester chain fairy band, kids bouncy castle (to loosen their redundant energies), arts and crafts, slam poetry competition, international jazz concert, culinary delights. Needn’t have to worry all your sensory organs will may be filled on the spot.

Beside the 10 years anniversary celebration held in Budapest further additional cities in Hungary are holding Europe Day celebrations between the May, the 1st and 16th. 2014. Here are some dated and cities, if you around these places: May, 1. –Békéscsaba, May, 3. – Somoskő, Szekszárd and Pécs, May, 8. – Kaposvár, Nyíregyháza and Gyöngyös, May, 9. – Kecskemét, Szolnok and Szomnbathely, May, 10. – Dunaújvros, Szeged and Debrecen, May, 11. – Budapest, Veszprém and Miskolc, May, 16. – Győr, Tatabánya and Zalaegerszeg.

A joint sensational jazz concert with 10 awesome musicians, 9 arriving from other European Union countries to celebrate with Hungary the 10th anniversary.  Also the High Mountain Underground, the last but not least the 30Y concert will close the program of the day with guest Jenő Menyhárt.

At the Podium Stage … “100 years, 25 years, 10 years shown through a photo exhibition turning points in Europe”. On display André Kertész, Lobenwein works  of Thomas  and the EU accession in 2004 documenting with photos. In connection with the theme of the day Eph Stephen Zambo will hold a presentation titled: “Iron Curtain in Europe and beyond”.

The Europe Day stands for as European celebration of peace and unity. On this day of historical significance “Schuman declaration” anniversary. This year’s Europe Day celebrations will also be commemorating the history of Europe which is also an important determinant of events. Ten countries joined in 2004 and are celebrating the accession of the ten-year anniversary including Hungary. Most sure many may remember, or should I say will never forget the Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain came down 25 years ago, and the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, as well.

The is of the European Commission Representation in Hungary and Széchényi 2020 program supervisor Prime Minister on behalf of the Vienna-Bratislava-Budapest runs BB Ultramarathon organizers. Other supporters of the event are the European Parliament Information Office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Update by Aggie Reiter

 

 

 

28 Mar

CHEESE FESTIVAL – WHALE CENTER – MARCH 27 – 29 – BUDAPEST

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This week-end hitting two birds with one stone …what a coincident … two venues having Cheese Fairs in Budapest. So no need to squeeze the enthusiasm speaking about the soft, hard, round, aromatic, pitted popular dairy products when the cheese is discussed. Here mention the venue to take place at the Whale Center – Budapest. The Whale actually will be a very cheesy event, promises to be entertaining as well as tasting, not to mention the Spring have knocked on our door. The weather, venue and tasting all sorts of delicious food will higher the event.

The organizers, in addition to a special craft beer is made ​​for the festival. Aquarius, called India Pale Ale is a Belgian Trappist Chimay yeast was 8.2% lager specialty. The hop floral, slightly fruity flavor is added to the typical beer trappist beers strong scent and taste, which can be tasted by the visitors for the first time at the Cheese Festival.

The three-day culinary festival, free admission, as well as the first one thousand guests are invited to taste the Toulouse fruity cheese soup cooked on the spot.

 

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

12 Mar

DAY3 – BOCUSE D’OR – PRE-OLYMPICS OF CHEFS – SIRHA EXHIBITION – HUNGEXPO – METRO CO. LTD. – BUDAPEST – 2014.

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A little summary of the past three days adventure in the culinary world. The HUNGEXPO held the SIRHA Exhibition out on 20 thousand square meters. A total of 300 exhibitors participated and nearly sixty lectures and conferences were held. This was perfect in timing to arrange the SIRHA, previously to the forthcoming international event of the Bocuse d’Or, to be held in every two years in Lyon – France. Other parts of the world also have pre-competition for chefs, such as in Istanbul, Shanghai and Geneva as well.

The Hungarian team in terms of preparation is extremely important to have a professional partner(s) in supporting to have the training period of the European Final of fish raw materials. The METRO  Co. Ltd., supplied the Sea-Food to the Bocuse d’Or competition from  France three products, the Belon oysters. From Scotland the Bouchot shell, and from Japan’s deep Sea arrived the coal-fish in a high pressure traveling 9,000 kms. from Japan to Budapest.

Last fall, at the Tradition and Evolution  has been selected the six candidates, who on March,12., enter  the “chefs-in-kitchen-world” with the ingredient materials provided by the Metro Co. Ltd. The Hungarian Bocuse d’Or finals each year tries to surprise and cook off the jury and this time they surely did. The preparation and training have begun several months ago. The last run was at the Metro Court Academy with Serge Vieira – French chef, the Bocuse d’Or winner in 2005, who  spent a couple of days training the competitors, and most probably the lads had to experience blood, sweat and tears. For the  Hungarian team in terms of preparation is extremely important to have a professional partner in supporting in also having during the  training period and at the European Final  fresh fish raw materials. The grand partner in this case was the Metro Co. Ltd.

Although the Hungarian gastronomy experienced chefs can prepare fish in many ways, but a particular challenge for them was not really Hungarian cuisine made which was  cooking ​ oysters, cod and muscles. However, seeing the eye-catching bowls, does not seem to have caught them on the job .

Bocuse d’Or chefs is an unofficial Olympics Game, but in this sence a Olympics of Chefs, whereas the same job goes for all the participants.

The winner of the Hungarian Bocuse d’Or was recognised by professional chefs received the award statue along with a cash prize given by the METRO Co. Ltd.

Many visitors made it to the Bocuse d’ Or day’s competition to be a part in  following the chef’s cooking day and  last but not least to find out who will be the winner to  represent Hungary by attending at the European Bocuse d’Or competition to be held this year in May at Stockholm.

The Bocuse d’Or is undoubtedly the world’s most prestigious chef competition. In 1987. Mr. Paul Bocuse  had a dream and when he woke-up   he turned his dream into reality by selecting 24 chefs from 24 countries to measure their imagination in creating spectacular culinary dishes. That wasn’t all, i.e.  … not enough to be the best, but must also ensure compliance with the strict rules, as preparing the dishes in the given time, with the amount of predetermined ingredients and having two dishes made: a meat and a fish, within the length of time of five and a half hours.

The competition hold his name: „Bocuse d’Or” and is arranged once every two years in Lyon – France.

The Hungarian Bocuse d’Or Academy was founded in 2009, being responsible for (in addition to domestic and international representation) the Hungarian gastronomy, also organization and management and preparation of selecting students to the Hungarian competition in Europe, Stockholm, and to the Lyon final.

The six selected young man in the finals cook  and gave the peak of the Hungarian gastronomy. Here are the first three winner chefs: Award winner Gábor Molnár’s. He is currently working in Hungary, but  is the chef at the Munich Geisel’s Vinothek.  His dish won the award as „The Best Fish” : Confit of cod, mussels tartar, fish avocado cream. Grilled oyster ravioli and jelly brown butter – sabayon. Organic field crops on the plate: yarrow, nettle, chickweed, violets, wild garlic stems, Eiskraut. Filled blood sausage, apple puree jelly. Fried bacon, herded potato cream hog. Foot-knuckle ravioli, salad seasoning. Beetroot. Other elements on the plate: pork leg chips, pickled melon, green herb oil. Rank the Second was  Daniel O’Shea, in „Best of serving” winning a special prize. He is an Irish-Hungarian man, chef at the  Alabárdos restaurant’s Budapest, Daniel’s dish looked as a still life painted on canvas. Well done! His dish was: Black cod with algae, fresh garden herbs and forest. Nettles Veloutee shell, black shell, black pudding cigar. Apple and onion in shell, oysters. Hufton pig, Mangalitsa bacon, leg, shank stuffed pasta. Blood ginger, tofu, Beetroot, cranberry, plum. Rank the Third: Árpád Győrffy, chef at the Café Pierrotin Budapest. His dish was: Black cod, oysters and zucchini. Marinated vegetables (asparagus, cucumber, shallots, carved radish) different textures. Green mussel stew with asparagus, citrus fruits, shellfish espuma. Pork Frikando bear with onion, thyme, truffle mousselinnel. Blood pudding beetroot and apple green, nail and knuckle stew. Braised cabbage apple compote. Cognac jelly.

At the Olympics of Chef’s, the Hungarian Tamás Széll achieved to finish the contest in the tenth place at the previous Bocuse d’ Or in Lyon.

Let’s have high hopes for the Hungarian Gábor Molnár to get even closer to the first place!

The chef’s dishes in the competition can be seen in the slide show.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

11 Mar

DAY2 – “SIRHA” INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION – HUNGEXPO – COOKING AT THE METRO KITCHEN – BUDAPEST

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To-day was the Day of Chocolates, not that the day before and the following closing day the choco will be missing. The main attractions were making deserts in teeny-weeny glasses, choco decorations with presentations of invited professional presenters. Zoltán Kolonics – Pastry Ambassador of SIRHA Budapest

The international pizza baking contest took place during the late morning hours. It is a competition of who prepares the best pizza. The representatives of „Giropizza of Europe” will be the jury of who’s pizza is the best. Giropizza of Europe has established its brand and is well-known throughout Europe.

The Vador booth was elegantly organized with their products well-known in the Hungarian families. product offerings are primarily processed poultry carcasses cut-through product from the downstream products of highly processed, frozen, baked products and many others. Also their goose liver blocks are known abroad. Poultry meat, as duck, turkey are produced Allergen Free. Canned, Portóis Foie Gras Block and gift products are on the market.

In addition to the professional lectures the Metro Academy awaited the previously signed individuals to take  get ready for shopping int he late afternoon hours. Went ” to the market” with István Gálicz professional chef at the METRO Trading Ltd. At the METRO booth a modern market venue was just about a step away from the  booth where the cooking workshop was to take place. After selecting the meat and veggies Tamás  Bereznay professional chef at the METRO who also holds cooking classes at the METRO Ltd. led the candidates to let their imagination fly high in preparing a delicious lunch.

Tomorrow, at the SIRHA exhibition the day starts early. The Bocuse d’Or competition will be the highlight of the SIRHA event. The Bocuse d’Or printed its name throughout the world in history of chef’s competition more than twenty years ago. It is a contest where their works are prepared in front of the audience and no time for relaxing because the dishes have to be prepared within the given time..The jury is less non famous of the world’s greatest chef. After the success achieved by Tamás Széll in 2013. This year the SIRHA in Budapest, will bring on stage the previously selected Hungarian chefs to show their very best in their business. This year’s competition began in January when six chef preparatory training started. Be ready to keep in mind the constituent elements of the menu which will be the Swedish pig, oysters, scallops and black cod.

Time and date of this unique event: Wednesday, March, 12. from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  A place to be for locals and  foreigners visiting the chef’s competition, cause the Bocuse d’Or Hungarian qualifier also promises to be exciting.

The participants in the competition are: Daniel O’Shea, Árpád Györffy, Szabolcs Barhó, Gábor Molnár, Zoltán Szűcs and Gábor Galcóczi. The winner will participate  at the European finale in May – Stockholm to compete for being in 2015 at the finals in Lyon.

Finally, it is important to mention that the Hungarian Bocuse d’Or Academy submitted an application to the organize Bocuse d’Or of 2016. Final year European settlement and is included in the short list of Budapest. The chef competition venue will also be within the SIRHA exhibition at the Hungexpo in Budapest – Hungary.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

6 Mar

WHALE CENTER – FIRST PICNIC BY THE RIVER DANUBE – BUDAPEST

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District IX., 11-12 Fővám Square – Budapest.

Finally Spring is knocking on our door to say move out and enjoy the ray of the sun, but more to it Budapest is holding for the first time  „The Big Danube Bank Picnic”.  This will be a 4 days adventure having  much to see and taste at the  „Bálna” – „Whale” Center, standing  aside at the River Danube.  This festival  is basically filled with traditional Hungarian yummies, as the Hungarian fish soup – mild and bloody hot – as you like it and more  dedicates. Of course  after a fine meal the Hungarian hand craft beers and other beverages will spice up your day. During the 4 days festival exotic dishes will be to taste, just like the fried crocodile  and another cheeky taste, the kangaroo stew. The granulity hunters: spices, wine, pálinka, sausage … you name it …. looking for Hungarian special flavors will surely find what they are looking for.

Be ready in the forthcoming 4 days to visit these rich programs …  for the new starters  to gain experience with the wooden spoon to cook their  own tasteful delights will be an organized fish cooking  competition. As for the culture … theater performances, pop concerts and a street party will fill the air, here just mentioning a couple of  to be in interest.

On the  first  day … Thursday shoots off  with Hungarian food of all kind with the prices reduced to 50%. This is connected in having  once or twice/year the Hungarian tradition for now existing a couple of years, the so-called: „Gluttonous Thursday”.  On Saturday – Ladies Day … celebrating  the International Women’s Day where and when they will be enjoying the sophisticated surprises. Throughout Sunday  the  Eco-center from Poroszló will be holding a presentation on indigenous and the modern varieties of  fish.

In addition to the Fish Bazaar at the „Bálna – Whale”  an exhibition can be seen of hand-carved models of Budapest, several paintings and photographers. For the small kids a  playroom, drawing-room and an exhibition titled „Sky” can be visited.

Enjoy time out at this coming week-end in Budapest.

The entrance is free of charge.

Update by Aggie Reiter

5 Mar

NEWSFLASH … MADISON PERFUMERY – BUDAPEST – INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY

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WOMAN'S DAY

“NO ONE IS BORN AS A WOMAN … SHE BECOMES ONE” – Simone de Beauvoir

Madison  Perfumery – (Opera Patika) – Budapest – District VI.,  36. Andrássy Road

http://www.madisonperfumery.com

The International Women’s Day is just around the corner  and the Madison perfumery wish to  add something on this special day by having in preparing some treats for the Ladies already lovely and to be more gorgeous.
On the 8th of March the store’s gift is packed with unique treat. A 30% discount on some lines of By Terry products and 20% on some of the Deborah Lippmann nail polish shades.

This Saturday, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., professional make-up artist, Kinga Odorán, is there for visitors giving make-up consultations.

All the Ladies, who buy any MADISON products on Saturday, receive a complimentary make-up beauty care from Kinga, which can be fulfilled by making personally or through a call on +361-269-20-16 or +36-30-288-5833 an appointment.

Wishing a wonderful Women’s Day! – Madison  Perfumery Budapest

 www.madisonperfumery.com

District VI.,  36. Andrássy Road – Budapest

 +36 1 269 20 16

budapest@madisonperfumery.com

4 Mar

„SIRHA” – HUNGEXPO – INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, INTERNATIONAL CUISINE WITH HUNGARIAN FLAVORS

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More than 250 exhibitors from over 15 countries  at 10,000 square meters, with a variety of professional culinary programs, between March, 10-12. 2014., at the HUNGEXPO – Budapest – Hungary.

On March, 4., a  press conference was held at the Sofitel Hotel , Budapest to spread the news of one of biggest exhibition and fair to Open it’s gate at the HUNGEXPO – Budapest. The press gathering  was held by: CEO  Gábor Ganczer – HUNGEXPO Ltd.,  Imre Horvath – CEO of METRO Ltd. , dr. Peter Simon –  Deputy general manager of the Hungarian National Tourist Office , Zoltan Hamvas – President of the Hungarian Academy of Bocuse d’Or , Zsuzsanna Hermann – Editor Trade magazine, Ms. Klára Tihanyi a media partner of the exhibition, Director of the exhibition , and Zoltan Kolonics – „SIRHA”  Ambassador confectionery.  In addition to domestic firms, 20% of the exhibitors  are arriving from abroad.

Imagen „SIRHA”  as an Island of goods,  where the food, the baking and confectionery industry, the hotel and catering industry and gastronomy  comes alive at the  venue  at Hungexpo  as a new international trade fair. It is organized by GL Events , a subsidiary of the Hungexpo Ltd. After having been previously held at Lyon , Istanbul, Moscow, Geneva and Shanghai it will be the first time in our country . The exhibition to be held is worth to visit, whereas it represents the ongoing flowering and culinary excellence in our  home kitchen, these were the welcoming  words to  the invited media and professional staff by Gábor Ganczer CEO Hungexpo Ltd.

Dr. Simon Peter – deputy general manager of the Hungarian National Tourist Office highlighted the variety of offers at the AMC’s booth, whereas the Hungarian diverse range of products, including authentic „SIRHAN”  wines will be sparkling during show.

At this international forum  professional, representatives of the domestic industry will receive the utmost professional support by the key technical partner  the METRO Ltd.

The METRO Trading Co. Ltd. is looking ahead to a special and busy year  celebrating its  20th year at domestic and 50th year being available at international  venues. This  anniversary celebration will the METRO Ltd. a unique international trade exhibition , to be along at the „SIRHAN”  with the Bocuse d’Or great professionals as a partner on this Jubilee year. When the „Q” was  raised as an idea of joining the exhibition , there was no question that the METRO partner will be in the series of events , just as the Bocuse d’Or Academy, was at the Lyon World finals on along being supporting our company.  ” METRO Ltd” brings the 21st century’s culinary delights to the „SIRHAN” , where every visitor  can feel free to dip into the supply of a variety of programs , just like as a customer  at the market. Approximately  having an exhibition  and lectures, joint workshops with professional  ​​regional and national leaders, VIP lounge , barista demonstrations at an 800 square meter of booth where the guest arriving to these presentations. The international trade will play a prominent role at the “SIRHA”  in food and hospitality exhibition. said Mr. Imre Horváth, CEO – METRO Ltd.

A couple of exhibitions in brief taking place at the first time on the  international  level  of „SIRHA” : Dessert Competition … The exhibition pastry Ambassador Zoltán Kolonics, Gerbeaud creative pastry chef will be in assistance at the jury staff of experts. The project aims to uptake in our country the creative confectionery, to provide a forum for progressive, multi-cultural desserts. Innovation and competitiveness …  Will be under the organization by the Trade Magazine. The exhibitors may enter in four categories with their products and their services as: food, confectionery and bakery industry, machinery and technology. Furniture and Wood Industry … Under the leadership of the Hungarian Furniture and Wood Industry Association, a wide-spread of the latest trends, different style of furniture and wood industry products will be out on display showing the visitors many features in taste and style. Future Store Innovations … This year, for groups within 25-30 people may watch the moderator about what is to be in hand for the future, and to see on the shelves the next time they come across in the stores. Food Industry Exchange … Beside  of  having  small stalls by additional exhibitors, they  will also have the opportunity  to listen, take part at the  lectures. Bocuse d’Or Hungarian Selection … The semi-final  „SIRHA” international competition will take place at the Hungexpo. The 6 chef’s training has already started its preparing in January, and already know that the constituent elements of the menu is the Swedish pig, oysters, scallops and black cod. The Bocuse d’Or has more than two decades in history naturalized throughout the world. It is a kind of racing, where you are prepared to work in front of the jury members who are already the world’s greatest chef.  Here at this point, Mr.Zoltan Kolonics mentioned an important information by saying, the Hungarian Bocuse d’Or Academy submitted the application to the Bocuse d’Or Europe 2016. Out of four competitor two remained, one is Vienna the other is Budapest… Lets  keep our fingers crossed and hope for being having the honor to organize  the international gathering in 2016. at the Hungexpo in Budapest .

Become a visitor to this huge international trade meeting where  during the three days  all sence will be awake with having the pleasure to concentrate on the current gastronomic trends , the latest solutions for the food and …  the cream on top of the cake  … on t he final day the culinary delights  will be featuring by the World’s masterful  chefs  at the  Bocuse d’Or competition with selection of Hungarian cooks to be crowned.  See  „SIRHA” food supplies of what the organizers, the sponsors will be providing on regional levels to the outstanding professionals.

The visitor registration, the exhibitor list and more detailed program information on the website of the exhibition can find: www.sirha-budapest.hu

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

27 Feb

BUDAPEST’S HALF MARATHON RENAMED TO W!ZZ AIR BUDAPEST HALF MARATHON!

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WIZZAIR

W!ZZ AIR, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced the new title sponsorship of the Budapest Half Marathon in partnership with the Budapest Sport Office (BSI). It is the first time in 18 years that the Budapest Half Marathon has changed its name. It will be held this year on  September, 14.,  as the 29th W!ZZ AIR Budapest Half Marathon.

Since the beginning of the competition in 1984 the number of participants has been continuously increasing. In 2013, for the first time, over 12.000 runners have participated in the event and for 2014 it is expected that this record will be broken in September when participants join the W!ZZ AIR Budapest Half Marathon.

In an unprecedented move W!ZZ AIR  also announced it is now one of the major sponsors of the “Run in Budapest” umbrella campaign that unites the 3 biggest Hungarian annual running events, namely … W!ZZ AIR  Budapest Half Marathon, Spar Budapest Marathon and Telekom Vivicitta Half Marathon.

Speaking in Budapest today, József Váradi, CEO of W!ZZ AIR, said: “Today we celebrate W!ZZ AIR’s hometown presence in Hungary. Over the past ten years we have continuously developed our operations, our fleet and route network. We have demonstrated our commitment to Hungary and Hungarian consumers. We at Wizz Air believe in mobility and active living. Our low fares have enabled over 2 million Hungarians to travel in 2013 for work or leisure and it is a fitting partnership to unite the Wizz Air brand with Hungary’s biggest marathons. We aim to enhance the international profile of these events by leveraging the airline’s presence in 35 countries. We call on all Hungarians to join us in the 29th Wizz Air Budapest Half Marathon. ”

About Wizz Air … Wizz Air is the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, operates a fleet of 45 Airbus A320 aircraft and offers more than 300 routes from 19 bases, connecting 96 destinations across 35 countries. At Wizz Air, a team of over 1,700 aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low ticket prices making Wizz Air the preferred choice of over 13.5 million passengers in 2013.  Data based on Innovata, regarding of scheduled departing seat capacity for the year ended 31 March 2013 (“FY 2013”) and the six months ending 30 September 2013 (“H1 2014”). 1. Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is a region comprised of Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine. PRESS RELEASE BY W!ZZAIR

Update by Aggie Reiter

19 Feb

NATIONAL RESTAURANT WEEK! – ROLLING NOT JUST IN BUDAPEST BUT THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY BETWEEN MARCH, 19 AND 23. 2014.

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Talking about Hungarian food … many miss their Mum’s cooking, needn’t have to be sad, cause most of the restaurants during the National Restaurant Week will prepare their dishes  that will  bring back the home tastes which haven’t been forgotten.

HUNGARY WILL BE IN THE MOOD TO GO ON A RIDE, ENJOYING THE HUNGARIAN AND INTERNATIONAL DISHES DURING THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT WEEK!

MARCH, 17 – 23. 2014.

To-day, press and media representatives were called to participate at a hearing, held at one of the most beautiful venues in Budapest at the Robinson Timeless Kitchen  since 1989.  A place to visit, not just to eat and drink, cause at the Robinson your other senses are generated as well such as: a breathtaking view of Mother nature’s City Park and  in between the Robinson  a wide pond splits apart the area from the Vajdahunyad Castle, which is at an arm distance to watch the day-goes-by through the restaurant’s wide windows while enjoying the yummy delights.  A venue which cannot be left out to visit by tourists or foreigners staying, living in Budapest.  After this short intro of the Robinson whereabouts, coming back to the topics regarding to the press call whereas,  László Árpád – owner Robinson restaurant, Balázs Csapody – owner Kistücsök restaurant, Attila Kaszab – business director Godunov Russian-European restaurants, and Tamás Borbély – owner Borbély Family Winery at  Badacsonytomaj … “A land of fiery wines and volcanic flavors!”  welcomed the press representatives. The Borbély winery won the Hungarian Wine Academy award in 2012 and 2013.  László Árpád spoked about the National Restaurant Week around the World. There are DiningCities beside Hungary around the World in South Africa, Austria,  Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Romania which holds their local national restaurants week specialities. Beside Budapest, throughout the country list of five best Hungarian speech-enhancing wines will be in company. At the Robinson  the meals  will be in company brought from the Borbély Family Winery. The Robinson Timeless Kitchen has just opened after the building’s renovation with also adding an extra upstairs floor.   Again, this year more than a 100 top and mid-range restaurants will be offering visitors, usually 3-4 kind of starters or typical Hungarian thick soups, main course and the sweet tooth lovers will be flying high tasting mostly Hungarian cakes and satisfying confectionery delights for all ages.  Booking a table in advance is easy as 1,2,3, at the http://www.etteremhet.hu website.  “The 50 Best Hungarian Restaurant” participating in the program will do their best to serve their guests, so cut-off  dreaming. cause the mouth-watering  menu for lunch or supper is awaiting their guests.  The DiningCity international restaurant recommendation in March for the 6th time this year  in Hungary which is organized by the increasingly popular.  The event ‘s popularity indicates that in recent years has multiplied the number of visitors, as last recorded number was 19.227 visitors choosing the high range (in 2011, the number of guests  were 4,427). Great opportunity to get to know not just the sights-and-sound of Budapest – Hungary, but to find your special taste enjoying high quality, 3 course lunch or supper menu for only the price of 3300HUF. All you have to do is just select from the list of the participating restaurant, hit the date and the number of persons you wish to spend  some time to enjoying Hungarian or International food.  Dispatch Guests with bookings will receive instant confirmation of booking by e-mail, reflecting the reservation has been successful. Can not reserve a table by hand, nor via telephone . The online bookings system is only holding the registration at the above website and on the same website the cancellation can be made as well.

At the end of the press gathering, László Árpád – owner Robinson restaurant  invited  the participants to a taste the full selection of 10 …  yes …  ten  delights of the house to be served during the National Restaurant Week.  Appetizer: Chili-coconut milk flavored, pumpkin cream soup, marinated pike perch, blueberries …  Beef carpaccio, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese …  Buffalo chicken wings, blue cheese sauce, celery. Main courses: BBQ spare ribs, Robinson steak potatoes … Pappardelle, gorgonzola and pears, stripes of beef tenderloin … Chicken ”stew”, cottage dumplings, cucumber salad. Desserts: Floating islands … Chocolate cake, dried apricots with vanilla … Robinson profiteer.

Last but not least, after each-and-every dish ,  noble wines  from the Borbély Family Cellars were supplied to the invited press individuals. Must say a grand selection of wines.

These dedicates at the Robinson can be chosen by the guests from the list of meals and everyone can create  their own 3-course menus.  So grab your chance, get into the mood to learn about the places and restaurants thus enrich new impressions and experiences in Budapest – Hungary.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

9 Jan

REBORN OF THE LEGENDARY „SZIMPLA KERT – ROMKOCSMA” IN BUDAPEST

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SIMPLE RUINPUB 

Not only the beer taps will be open, but the Simple RuinPub  on the Kertész Street comes back to where it started in 2001 … being on the Beers Street again!

Saturday, January, 11. 2014.

Berlin Craft Beer Bar

District VII., 48 Kertész Street – Budapest.

The Simple Garden – Szimpla Kert ), was one of the first RuinPubs – RomKocsma to be opened at Budapest. The reason why it was named “RuinPub” in the first place, was of its building, being vacant and abandoned. The idea was to open a pub in that venue and that’s where it all started and then after named “Simple RuinPub”. Had large open-air inside garden with many rooms previously  functioned as  housings. During the weekdays worked as a Pub, but on the week-ends the garden was arranged for the thrift hunters and picnic tables for guests to loosen up. The place became pretty soon Budapest’s highlight for hundreds of people to come along, feel-good, having a beer, wine, cocktail and a bite of light food, in other words enjoying company and to dissolve of a weary day.  Was pretty popular by of  its trend-settings, a real cult place for locals and to visit by travelling youngsters to pop by for a pint of delicious home-made cool beer. Also the middle age folks frequently visited the place.

Saturday night the place will be officially re-open, whereas previously a whole generation of young adults grew up and revel in the culture blend of the pub. As time went by … on the first hand, it became one of the main tourist attractions of Budapest. On the second-hand, the place became the birth of the venue of gastronomic and beer delights.

The Simple was once again forefront with new trends and when teamed up with the members of the FőzdeFesztivál – BreweryFestival together exported the Hungarian revolution brewing to Berlin. The Hungarian home-made beer in Berlin is known as „Braufest Berlin”. In couple of days, the Braufest experience will be brought to Hungry, introducing the Hungarian and German relations by hosting beer lovers this coming Saturday, January, 11., at the Berlin Craft Beer Bar …at  the old Simple Garden venue … District VII., 48 Kertész Street- Budapest.

Upon the re-opening there is going to be a list of delicious tap and bottle beers, special beer menus. The newly reconstructed Simple RuinPub has six new original taps of which cool ongoing national and international craft beers will be served.  Also small ala carte delicacies imported from Italy will be available, but needn’t have to be disappointed from missing the Hungarian food known from the old days … Simple hadn’t forgotten them and  still can go for them.

The highlight of the evening will be unveiling the modern Hungarian painter Gáspár Gombos epoch-making work  titled: “Beer Revolution in Pest-Buda”.

The Simple RuinPub sends a call out to locals, foreigners staying in Budapest to be their guest for a glass of Hopfanatic “Campania Cervisia”  … Beer champagne on the night at the reborn Simple RuinPub!

Update by Aggie Reiter

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