The nights on the terrace of the Ritz-Carlton, another level
Oddly enough, spring has also arrived in the Russian capital and the terrace season is starting – with a much more refined concept than Spanish-style terraceo.
Philip Gomez, our guide on this Russian journey, confesses that the encounter with this latest megacity, where the bulk of the luxury empire in Europe is concentrated, has won her heart forever : “The first time I landed at Moscow airport I was in shock. The Russians are quite inexpressive but what is surprising is that when you connect with them they are very open. Now, every time I go I end up having dinner at my clients' houses and going out with them until the wee hours of the morning”, although he adds “it's a unique city to go clubbing, I'm already preferring a more relaxed plan”.
As he passed through Madrid, we took the opportunity to give us his coordinates to spend the night in the most exclusive Moscow:
A BIRD'S EYE
The ** O2 Lounge ,** the terrace of The Ritz-Carlton , on one of the most impressive streets in Moscow – it starts at Red Square – offers views of it and the Kremlin. It has one of the best sushi and sashimi bars in Moscow and is open daily until late at night. Do you dare to have a first cocktail here?
On the 31st floor of the historic Hotel Ukraine (now the Radisson Blu Hotel) is another of his favorite terraces with views, mercedes bar , very chic and a bath of Muscovite DNA. “The building is a jewel and represents an important part of the history of Moscow. It was an official building during perestroika.” So a second cocktail without losing sight of the city.
O2 Lounge
Mercedes Bar, pure Muscovite DNA
About 3 kilometers from the Kremlin, in the heart of the city's business district, nestled on the top floor of the ** Swissotel Krasnye Holmy ,** the terrace of the City Space Bar With 360º views of the Moscow skyline, it is another of Felipe Gómez's favorite places, who recommends that we not leave without trying the sushi.
City Space Bar: not without my sushi
AT STREET LEVEL
Not far from Kremlin and of Tverskaya, At street level, the restaurant ** Moloko ** is another of his recommendations. Perfect for dinner. This old grocery store kept the same name it had during the time of the Tsars and its interior maintains the typical Moscow style, where cream and chocolate colors are the protagonists of the environment: elegant leather sofas, wood paneling... In addition, It also has an excellent cocktail menu and delicious dishes like noodle soup with pesto sauce.
But if you want to try the best sushi in town and dine in a unique and intimate setting, the Nobu It's perfect and it's a classic. It is located on the top floor of the Crocus building, with a truly evocative and warm design.
Moloko, classicism and cocktails
The best sushi, without a doubt