Ana Maria Dutu (1986)

So, I am ”a” food lover. I admit. And Bacania Coco is, without any doubt, my favorite grocery shop. Each and every product inside has been carefully chosen to meet the demands of an experienced consumer, in search for healthy, high-quality alternatives. The shop offers a wide variety of products, most of which belong to small independent producers.

There is also a kitchen inside, in which amazing cakes, cookies, pies and quiches are made every day, early in the morning, according to original recipes.

Irrespective of the initial purpose of your visit, you will certainly end up going home with a bottle of wine, cider or a couple of beers, as well, to go with that meal of yours. They have an impressive selection of any of those mentioned above. And if you are planning a party and are eager to impress, you can place an order, a couple of days in advance, for any of the original products by Bacania Coco.

I will always remember every visit to Bacania Coco, not only because of all those choices I’ve made on the spur of the moment, which I absolutely loved, but also because through each and every detail that gives it shape and consistency, this place conveys passion, dedication and strong beliefs. And so do its owners, who will probably never forget that Wednesday in August, when they could finally say out loud, with so much joy and excitement: ”Welcome to Bacania Coco! Is there anything we can do for you?”.

I do not usually have enough time for home cooking. Yet, I am not a big fan of take-away food. But frufru has easily become one of my favorite spots for a quick snack and even a complete meal.

Apart from being one of the friendliest and most joyful eating spots in the city, it is always a healthy option for breakfast, lunch and dinner: fresh ingredients only, simple and tasty recipes, 100% organic sweets and snacks, a young and colorful brand identity, good service. Recommended for vegetarians, vegans and even raw.

My favorite options in the menu are the mushroom low bread, the 4 pesto pasta (4 formaggi and pesto) and the tomato soup with basil.

The nice and enthusiastic people behind this successful brand encourage the consumers to be ”fru fru” themselves. Because being ”fru fru” is all about good food and fun eating.

If I’ve managed to capture your interest and you’ve already decided you want to be ”fru fru” too for at least one day, there are various places where you can experience the frufru positive vibe: 2 venues, numerous fresh corners in office buildings and one home delivery service.

My frufru is, of course, close to home, in the University Square. You can find your own frufru by checking the website.

Enjoy your healthy meal!

Personal quote of the day:

If you don’t want to ruin my day, please don’t mess with my food!

You wake up, you go to work, have a cup of coffee, grab a sandwich for breakfast and then your day goes on as usual, with variations involving small/big, good/bad surprises.

And then, before you know it, it’s lunch time already. Deep inside, you’ve waited for this from the moment you made the great effort of getting up early to make it to work on time. And somehow, all of a sudden, you’re confronted with a dilemma. And now what?

If the description fits you as well, then why not try Omnivore’s Dilemma? One’s daily consultant in culinary dilemmas, a small food bar with a big soul, good answers and friendly prices.

This place has recently made my day in such a way that there was no more place for dilemmas the next couple of days in a row. It all started early in the morning with pictures on Facebook. I am going to name only two of the subjects here: Mrs. Lasagna with Spinach and Soft Cheese & Mrs. Semolina and Dried Apricot Tart.

Every day, dear vegetarian/vegan or meat lover, your dilemma is answered to by this lovely food bar and the people behind it with one soup, three main courses, three different sandwiches, two salads and three desserts.

So this is to simple and attractive menus for happy days with excellent culinary experiences!

I have a confession to make: yes, summer is great, summer is fun, but winter is and will always be my favorite season for various reasons. And one of those reasons is the fact that I discover most of these special urban places in winter, because this is when I feel the need to reinvent myself most. A multi-sensory experience is part of the process and winter delights, such as flavored chocolate, cookies, tea and hot chocolate are my special tools.

This is why I chose to recommend another shop under a brand originated in Britain: Whittard of Chelsea, a unique opportunity to indulge your senses with a wide selection of traditional British tea, winter tea, hot chocolate, lovely teapots and mugs and delicious biscuits.

My favourite Whittard of Chelsea shop in Bucharest is the one located in Cocor Store, because it is close to my place, but mostly because of its lovely and welcoming window facing I.C. Bratianu Boulevard.

This week’s pick: Lemon Meringue White Hot Chocolate, light, citrusy and seductively sweet.

Every once in a while, we all feel the need for a different weekend experience. In my case, this usually involves a more exquisite approach. Champagne definitely has to be part of it, as well as a little black dress and high heels.

M’ora Champagne Bar Boutique is a trendy and glamorous place, where you will certainly feel in the limelight if you put the right attitude on.

I can guarantee you will be impressed by the delightful champagne cocktails in the menu. Make sure you try them all if you get the chance!

This is the right place to celebrate success, to have a good drink and a good laugh, together with close friends and business partners, as well as the perfect warm-up for a classy long night out.

M’ora often hosts special events with refined food and music, so I recommend you make a reservation in advance. Check out the webpage for a virtual tour and the Facebook account for good teasers and regular updates.

Cin-cin!