The Global Nomad’s Guide: Mari Vanna (New York)

Por Rafael Casanova. (Haz click en el margen superior derecho de la galería para ver la secuencia de fotos). Encontrar un lugar diferente y con encanto para comer en Nueva York no es fácil. Las grandes cadenas, los locales enfocados para turistas o los que venden un falso lujo cosmopolita, donde la tarjeta de crédito acaban temblando, plagan la ciudad. Ante tanta oferta impersonal el restaurante ruso Mari Vanna es como un oasis. Un rincón secreto escondido en Park & Bway. Nacido en Moscú, y posteriormente ampliado a San Petesburgo, sus propietarios decidieron exportar todo el encanto de Rusia al otro lado del atlántico. Manteles de hilo y puntilla, vajilla de porcelana y una decoración a medio camino entre palacio y bazar de recuerdos se funden con la cocina tradicional de sabores profundos y delicados olores. Raciones familiares de ternera stroganoff, vareniki, pollo al estilo de Kiev o los exquisitos blinis con caviar o salmón ahumado. Todo envuelto en un ambiente precioso y acogedor, como de casa de muñecas. El precio medio por persona, con un entrante, plato principal, postre y bebida ronda los 45 €. Los amantes de la ciudad que nunca duerme ya tienen una nueva dirección y los que no hayan ido ya tienen una excusa más para hacerlo. Hospitalidad rusa entre rascacielos. Mari Vanna [41 E 20th Street – Nueva York / T. 212 777 1955]

By Rafael Casanova.

(Click on the top right of the gallery to see the sequence).

Find a different and charming place to eat in New York is not easy. The big chains, the restaurants for tourists or those who sell a false cosmopolitan luxury, where credit card suffers, plague the city. Against this, the Russian restaurant Mari Vanna is like an oasis. A secret spot hidden in Park & Bway.

Born in Moscow, and later extended to St. Petersburg, the owners decided to export all the charm of Russia to the other side of the Atlantic. Tablecloths of thread and lace, dinnerware made of porcelain and decor midway between palace and bazaar, melt with the traditional cuisine of deep flavors and delicate scents. Generous portions of beef stroganoff, vareniki, Kiev-style chicken or the exquisite blinis with caviar or smoked salmon. All wrapped in a beautiful atmosphere, like a doll’s house.

The average price per person, with a starter, main dish, dessert and drink is around 45 €. A place to discover and repeat. Russian hospitality between skyscrapers.

Mari Vanna [41 E 20th Street – New York / T. 212 777 1955]

By Rafael Casanova.

(Click on the top right of the gallery to see the sequence).

Find a different and charming place to eat in New York is not easy. The big chains, the restaurants for tourists or those who sell a false cosmopolitan luxury, where credit card suffers, plague the city. Against this, the Russian restaurant Mari Vanna is like an oasis. A secret spot hidden in Park & Bway.

Born in Moscow, and later extended to St. Petersburg, the owners decided to export allthe charm of Russia to the other side of the Atlantic. Tablecloths of thread and lace, dinnerware made of porcelain and decor midway between palace and bazaar, melt with the traditional cuisine of deep flavors and delicate scents. Generous portions of beef stroganoff, vareniki, Kiev-style chicken or the exquisite blinis with caviar or smoked salmon. All wrapped in a beautiful atmosphere, like a doll’s house.

The average price per person, with a starter, main dish, dessert and drink is around 45 €. A place to discover and repeat. Russian hospitality between skyscrapers.

Mari Vanna [41 E 20th Street – New York / T. 212 777 1955]