Borscht, dumplings, vodka: where to eat in New York our way

It became cool outside, and many remembered how great it is to keep warm in our way. Gather your comrades together over a plate of steaming borscht, drink some strengthening vodka and feel the warmth return to your heart, advises Boo York City.

Russian Tea Room (150 W57 St)

Founded by the members of the Russian Imperial Ballet in 1927, the Russian Tea Room has always provided a luxurious backdrop to the high life of New York's artistic and intellectual elite.

Dustin Hoffman sat here on red leather benches as Tootsie. Woody Allen talked about the abundance of beautiful women within its walls. And Madonna worked as a cloakroom attendant.

Mere mortals can enjoy lunch and dinner here, fine dining and an excellent selection of vodka.

KGB Bar (85 E4th St)

Former club of Ukrainian socialists, KGB Bar is a literary establishment. Its walls are lined with authentic propaganda posters, photographs and paintings from the collapse of the Soviet empire.

Readings of authors and poets are held here. Admission is free, drinks are cheap. He also has his own magazine and “radio hour”.

Above the KGB is a cool little cafe called the Red Room. It used to be Lucky Luciano's Palm Casino, built during Prohibition. Now, probably as then, burlesque, jazz and cocktails are represented here.

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Caviar Russe (538 Madison Avenue

White-gloved waiters serve you in a magnificent, semi-modern, semi-historical space. And soon after that, you will empty your bank account.

A tray with three different types of caviar costs $225. A prix fixe dinner is $95. Yes, it's per person.

If you like to overspend, drink champagne and taste caviar like an oligarch, then this might be your favorite place.

Anyway Cafe (32 E 2nd St)

Anyway Café is a cozy, friendly little restaurant and bar in the East Village.

Enjoy great live music, taste traditional Russian dishes: dumplings, beef stroganoff, first courses with caviar, as well as black bread and homemade pate.

The highlight of this place is the range of infused vodkas. Every flavor imaginable, from apricot to lychee, is available in shots, large or small decanters.

Mari vanna (41 E 20 St)

This place is always filled with the most beautiful people in the world, especially the wait staff. It is famous for its excellent cuisine and friendly atmosphere.

Delicious treats such as artichoke salad and eggplant caviar are served in an antique luxury setting with dimmed lights.

Prices range from $12 for chicken broth to $435 for three types of black caviar and a decanter of vodka.

Russian Vodka Room (265 W 52 St)

Bravely battling the trend of outrageously expensive downtown bars, the Russian Vodka Room is doing it right.

Firstly, there is an excellent pianist who performs works by Mozart, Beethoven and Chopin.

Secondly, they serve amazing vodka with all imaginable flavors - from strawberry to garlic-pepper-dill mixture.

Thirdly, it is friendly and full of locals, not tourists.

Russian Samovar (256W 52nd St)

This place is famous for the movie "Sex and the City". This is where Carrie goes on a date night with the "Russian" played by Mikhail Baryshnikov. "Russian Samovar" is partly owned by a former ballerina.

A collection of antique samovars, polished to a shine, gives the establishment an air of grandeur, and the staff gives visitors a warm welcome.

Most of the evenings there is live music. And on the menu, of course, you will find borscht and dumplings, as well as a dozen vodkas with herbs and fruits. A relaxing place to come to get away from the crowds.

Korchma Taras Bulba (357W Broadway)

This Soho restaurant is famous for its delicious Ukrainian cuisine and homely atmosphere.

It serves familiar dishes such as chicken Kiev, pancakes and beef stroganoff. There are also more complex dishes, such as cow's tongue, which can be washed down with a rich selection of flavored vodkas.

However, it is best known for its immensely friendly staff. And also - traditional flower headbands, which they gladly provide to clients for photos.