"Art Rukav" in Moscow brings together art and dining. I am difficult to surprise, but this unique place has achieved that again and again...

"Chai-Cofe" shop in Moscow is built inside the 'Chinese house', built 1895-96. Today it's a cafe that smells amazing and has my favorite fresh cakes.

"Zvezda" is a cinema in Moscow unlike other cinemas. I generally don't like going out to see movies with friends, but this one is so cozy, it's changed me.

"Eliseevsky Store" was opened in Moscow in 1901. While it's now more or less an ordinary supermarket, you can tell it used to be a palace of princesses...

"Kotofeynya" Moscow is a time cafe, so visitors only pay for the time spent there. The real stars though, are its 9 cats. They're antidepressant, I'm sure.

"Powerhouse" Moscow is one of my favorite hangouts/bars. Whether to enjoy a cocktail or participate in some cool event, it's worth checking out...

"Palais des Thés Tea Shop": one of the most prominent tea houses in Moscow. When I visited it for the first time, I recognised how little I knew about tea.

"Pivbar" in Moscow (literally "beer bar") is one of the coolest drinking establishments and my favorite watering hole. Packed and buzzing even on weekdays!

"Friend Function" in Moscow is an urban shop that mixes up local brands with international ones, drawing inspiration from the city's iconic history...

"Nook" in Moscow is a cozy third-wave coffee shop that offers six alternative brewing methods. I recommend getting a cup of Raf here, a local specialty.

"Burger Heroes" has been born from Moscow's recent obsession with burgers - this restaurant, though is my favorite for the big, no-nonsense patties with...

"Clean Ponds" is quite a famous place in Moscow and with a history. Despite how popular it is, I can call it my favorite green oasis in the megalopolis.