"Menta Terasz is like visiting a distant relative in his extraordinary residence. In the attic there is a bamboo roofgarden, the back courtyard is a huge garden climbed around by ivy, and there is a delicate flavour hanging around in the air in the friendly lit halls and lounges. You can hear the cheery music coming from the cellar's club, where your friends are waiting for you. more »

I must admit I don’t get over to Buda too often. I find so much variety and enjoyment in the restaurants in Pest that it seems unnecessary to cross the Danube and explore the Right Bank for additional treasures. Recently, however, I was invited over for dinner at the newly-opened Alessio Italian restaurant at Pasaréti út 55. more »

The good news is that Hungarians tend to adore children. Everyone, it seems, from the little old lady in the grocery line to the tough-looking security guard makes a big fuss over children. Waiters are generally patient when it comes to dining with children, even when their crying doesn’t make them look so cute anymore. The bad news is that restaurants rarely have children’s menus. more »