Hidden away in the quiet streets off the Stary Arbat is a cheap haven for eastern food. Eastern in Moscow means food from Central Asia and the Caucasus rather than the Middle East with kebabs and laghman – a meaty noodle soup – among the dishes on offer. Most of the food is meat-based although there are some tasty stuffed peppers, good lavash bread and the almond cookies with raisins are a must. One room, usually reserved for private parties, allows you to lounge in Eastern style on luxurious.
Eastern Court
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New Music Marathon 2000
10 10 2009One of the Czech Republic’s most forward-thinking music fests kicks off with a bang this weekend at Prague’s Archa Theatre. The Prague Philharmonia opens the gala on Friday with new classical works by John Adams, Heiner Goebbels, Terry Riley and John Zorn. On Saturday, workshops discussions with composers run throughout the day, followed by an evening concert of Polish, Czech and Icelandic ensembles. On Sunday it’s another international night jam with the Agon Orchestra, Art of Brass Wien, Icebreaker London and the Veni Ensemble. Expect pieces by everyone from Gordon McPerson to Frank Zappa.
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