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It feels great when you get so excited about going to a new restaurant that you sound like the kiddies, in the Euro Disney ad: "Mummy, mummy I can't sleep, is it time to go yet?"
That was me on the morning of our visit to Mari Vanna.
So, imagine my grin as I walked into this Knightsbridge townhouse, full of knick-knacks of a bygone era.
It feels great when you get so excited about going to a new restaurant that you sound like the kiddies, in the Euro Disney ad: "Mummy, mummy I can't sleep, is it time to go yet?"
That was me on the morning of our visit to Mari Vanna.
So, imagine my grin as I walked into this Knightsbridge townhouse, full of knick-knacks of a bygone era.
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impressive hub of the house |
Flickering lights coming from the main parlour, through the stained glass wall had me almost convinced that once you enter the room, you step back into Dostoyevsky's era. Childhood reminiscences from all the books I used to read? They are the best!
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setting for larger parties; can't you just see all of your girlfriends gathered around this long table, chatting and giggling? |
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traditional honey layered cake, blinis with smoked salmon, cabbage piroskis and hering on beetroot;afternoon tea with a russian hint!
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We tried jasmine tea;
the fragrance was amazing, so fine and powerful at the same time...I could have sat there sipping tea and nibbling on layered soft honey cake for hours. I got a lecture from a Ukrainian friend as to why we only had tea! "when I go to Mari Vanna I have three mains", she said. Well all right, we'll go back then!
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there isn't a corner in this house that hasn't been adorned with cute ornaments and colours. |
Amazing photography!
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this, I can't wait to go and try this place. I think I'll pop in tomorrow for Sunday tea with my friends!! Is it child friendly?
ReplyDeleteI take my kids all the time, I think downstairs is better if you have young children.
DeleteBeautiful place!
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