Where to go on New Year's Eve in Moscow: 5 ideas for a magical feast
Every year on December 31, the heroes of the movie "The Irony of Fate" went to the bathhouse. Modern Muscovites have more interesting options - from leisurely strolls through the shining streets to visits to holiday performances, from active recreation at the rink to a magical trip to the estate of Santa Claus. We offer you 5 simple and at the same time win-win ideas of what to do during the New Year holidays.
1. Take a trip to Christmas
From December 13 to January 12, Moscow hosts a large-scale festival "Journey to Christmas" - the quintessence of all possible winter fun on all the sites of the capital. Ice theaters and street shows, snowboarding, curling and hockey tournaments, culinary master classes and traditional Christmas treats from different countries - this and much more awaits you at the festival sites. There are 81 of them in all districts of the country, so you won't be able to hide from Christmas!
2. Go to the ice rink
Every year more and more sports grounds for winter entertainment are opened in the capital. The main one is, of course, the GooM skating rink on Red Square. Here you can kill two birds with one stone: take a breeze ride and admire the sights of the capital.
Besides it, Moscow has hundreds of other ice rinks - large and small, with natural and artificial turf, in ice complexes and in the open air. VDNKh, Sokolniki, Gorky Park, Bauman Garden, Chistye Prudy, Kuzminki - choose any!
3. Try the winter menu at one of the capital's restaurants
Just imagine: after a long walk in the fresh air to come into a cozy cafe with dim lights, take a table by the window, order mulled wine - and completely plunge into the cozy and lazy atmosphere of the New Year holidays. Brasserie Lambic on Strastnoy Boulevard is a great place for such "home" trip.
The menu includes all the most spicy, warming and New Year's Eve. For example you can have tea with ginger and orange juice, and white chocolate mousse with mandarins to go with it. And, of course, there's a lot of beer which is original and, therefore, delicious by default!
From January 2 to January 12, the restaurant has a New Year offer - a lottery ticket for every 2000 rubles in the bill. The main prize - a weekend in a two-storey cottage with jacuzzi and sauna for a company of 6 persons. And you can keep on celebrating!
4. Listen to music from your favorite fairy tales
January 2, 12:00 p.m., Small Hall of the Moscow Conservatory. Not just an address, but a starting point to other universes, familiar from the beloved books - "Harry Potter" and "The Chronicles of Narnia".
The Conservatory stage will feature excerpts from beloved fairy tales, accompanied by sand animation and music recognizable from the first notes. But on this day it will appear before the audience from an unusual side - as performed by the orchestra with the organ.
5. Visit Santa Claus
It is not necessary to go to Veliky Ustyug - the wizard has his own residence in the capital. The Moscow estate of Santa Claus is located in Kuzminskoe Forest. The main attractions are the mansion of Snegurochka and a huge live fir, an ice rink and a sports town, a path of fairy tales and a post office, which will surely deliver your letter to the magician.
And lastly, when planning your New Year's adventures, plan your routes correctly. For example, do not forget to take into account that during the holidays the capital's main street - Tverskaya - will be partially closed. Traffic will be restricted on the section from Mokhovaya to Tverskoi Boulevard from December 28 to January 6.
Happy New Year!
The strongest beers: what to try
Beer is considered to be a light drink - you can drink a lot of it and hardly get tipsy. But this is true only for non-strength varieties. Meanwhile, there are some that can easily give a head start to both vodka and whiskey. Let's tell you more about them! World leaders Brewmeister Snake Venom (67.5%) Scottish ale called “snake venom” for its incredible strength. It is achieved by smoking peat malt, using two types of yeast and multiple freezing. Despite the high concentration of alcohol, the beer is characterized by softness, retaining hop aroma and malt bitterness. Price - more than 6000 rubles. Used in cocktails. Brewdog Strength in Numbers (57.8%) The result of a collaboration between BrewDog and Schorschbräu, who created the beer using the “Icebock” method (freezing and clearing of ice). Additional strength was provided by a 10-year-old whisky. It was released in a limited edition at a price of $40 for 50 ml. Brewmeister Armageddon (65%) Scottish beer made from crystal malt, oats, wheat and spring water. The strength is achieved thanks to the addition of aged whisky. Price - from 5000 rubles. Koelschip Start the Future (60%) Dutch ale obtained by the “Icebock” method. Despite the standard ingredients, the flavor turned out to be unusual - sweet-tart with soapy and peppery notes. Created as an experiment, not flavor-oriented. Price - approximately $46 for 330 ml. Schorschbrau Schorschbock 57 (57%) German ale from the famous Schorschbrau brewery, which usually produces beers with a strength of 13-16%.It is distinguished by dark amber color, oily texture and burning taste with whiskey notes. It is produced in limited batches, the price is $300 for 400 ml.Rock Bottom Campbell Beer PT's Punch (56%)A California ale with guava, orange and passion fruit. Easier to drink than its European counterparts, with a pleasant bitterness and floral notes. Unlike other experimental varieties, the drink is available in online stores for pre-order. Strong in Lambic In our country, of course, you can not drink 50-degree beer. But you can treat yourself to a strong foamy drink in any beer restaurant. At Lambic we offer several with high strength. The result of a collaboration between BrewDog and Schorschbräu, who created the beer using the “Icebock” method (freezing and clearing of ice).Additional strength was provided by a 10-year-old whisky. It is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the strongest in the world, and the high degree is achieved thanks to fermentation. We will recommend excellent gastronomic accompaniments for all varieties so that you can get a real pleasure. We look forward to seeing you!
23 April 2025
Bornem Double beer: a taste with a history
There are many special options among Belgian brews, especially when it comes to beers with a history. But Bornem Double stands out even among such stars. At the recent California Microbrew Beer Festival, this Van Steenberge Abbey draft was recognized as the best in its category. What is its charm — we will tell you in this article. Main features Bornem Double is a lively beer with a full, rich, velvety flavor that harmoniously combines fruity notes and malt sweetness. The long aftertaste reveals nuances of spices and chocolate, as well as neat hop notes. Separately it is worth talking about the aroma. It is very beautiful, with notes of milk chocolate, brown sugar, vanilla and spices. The variety is good both inside and outside — in the glass it reveals a deep dark brown color with burgundy reflections. Bornem Double is usually served with meat dishes — steaks, grill, game, sausages. Despite the rather high strength of 8%, the beer is very drinkable, and you can hardly feel alcohol in it. It is also perfect for cold seasons, as it has a warming effect. Secrets of production The history of Bornem beer began in 1957 at the Beirens brewery in the town of Wommelgem. After the brewery closed in 1971, thanks largely to the abbots of the Bornem monastery, the recipe was taken over by the Van Steenberge brewery. The beer was originally sold under the St. Bernard brand and with the monk’s image on the label. However, to avoid similarity with the St. Bernardus Watou brand, the logo was changed: an image of a heron holding a fish appeared on the label. The choice of the symbol is not accidental: the heron is a typical inhabitant of the neighborhood of Bornem, which reflects both the charm of the local fauna and the traditional culture of the region. By the way, the word «heron» is often found in the names of local bars and brasseries. The main feature of this dub is the manufacturing technology. The beer is not pasteurized, and after primary fermentation in barrels it undergoes secondary fermentation in bottles, acquiring its unique taste. You can try Bornem Double in any Lambic brasserie. In our beer restaurants you will find a large selection of varieties from all over the world, including Trappists, as well as an excellent assortment of dishes and always cozy atmosphere. Come — we will find something to surprise you!
23 April 2025