


	Remember me on this computer
	Forgot your password?
	Register

MT news

The Moscow Times Moscow Guide – Winter 2008

Since the middle of autumn one of the most important topics of discussion, could only be … no, not the financial crisis… New Year! The winter issue of The Moscow Times Moscow Guide is entirely devoted to New Years celebrations. Seven great ideas for celebrating the “Night of Nights” will help readers finalise their plans and choose how and where to party, give fresh ideas and lots of practical advice.

And don’t forget – problems will come by themselves, but happiness and luck need an invitation. That why the more cheerful and light-hearted your celebration of the coming holiday is, the happier and more successful 2009 will be for you.

The Crisis: Signs of a Kremlin Fearful Of Unrest
Sociologist Yevgeny Gontmakher has painted a disturbing picture of what might emerge from the financial crisis, forecasting continued unemployment, huge protests and spreading violence.

Market Matters: Huge Grain Harvest No Boon for Farmers
This year Russia is enjoying the biggest grain harvest it has ever seen -- and farmers couldn't be more worried.



Thursday, January 08, 2009 Updated at 31 December 2008 22:36 Moscow Time.

The Moscow Times » Issue 3911 » Dining

Nathan Toohey / MT

Le Pain Quotidien's rustic style suits its prime Garden Ring location.

Baking the Daily Bread

28 May 2008By Nathan Toohey / Staff WriterThe Le Pain Quotidien chain certainly has lots of buns in the oven. In less than a year, it has expanded across Moscow, opening bakery cafes not only in new shopping centers, but also in more appealing locations, such as the pedestrian-only Kamergersky Pereulok. The latest addition to the stable of eateries is also a free-standing one, this time located on the corner of Novy Arbat and the Garden Ring. It takes good advantage of its corner setting with huge windows allowing for lots of natural light and great views out to the busy urban goings-on just outside.

While its location might be ultra urban, the interior is thoroughly rustic. The raw-wood furnishings are heavyset and chalkboards display the specials of the day. The collection of condiments on the tables extends beyond salt and pepper to include jams and preserves.

The menu features mainly baked goods, and the specials of the day change regularly. There is a large selection of gourmet breads -- rye (45 rubles), wheat (45 rubles), nut (85 rubles) and five-grain (85 rubles) and various other rolls and buns. A basket with a selection of the different breads costs 250 rubles. Toppings to go with bread include roast beef (120 rubles), Italian prosciutto (120 rubles), Greek olives (120 rubles) and Norwegian smoked salmon (140 rubles) among other options. There is a large variety of tartine open sandwiches, such as the hot vegetarian zucchini, eggplant and mozzarella (235 rubles) and chicken breast with tomato and mozzarella (295 rubles). For those with a sweet tooth, there is also a large range of French pastries, such as croissants (75 rubles).

Le Pain Quotidien sells alcoholic beverages, which can't be said of every bakery-cum-cafe around town. There are two bottled beers, Hoegaarden (155 rubles for 330 milliliters) and Stella Artois (145 rubles for 330 milliliters). Wine by the glass starts from 150 rubles or 650 rubles a bottle.

Le Pain Quotidien: 7 Novinsky Bulvar, 229-6674, 7 a.m.-11 p.m., M. Smolenskaya.