Several months ago a French travel guide author mentioned to me that there was a nice new French bakery in town and that she would take me there sometime. I got to check it out with her last Friday for breakfast. She was kind enough to call ahead and make sure we would arrive when the croissants were just coming out of the oven.Read more »

When Asian Noodle & Wok Restaurant Papir Tigris (Paper Tiger) [V.Read more »

Getting out of town in the winter is essential, especially during the January-February doldrums. People do not think of frozen Balaton as such a destination, but it is quite pretty and quiet in winter. I was lucky enough to get an invitaion from friends Akos and Nori last weekend to go down to Balatonalmadi.Read more »

Just saw the newest Harry Potter over at Mom Park at the matinee. Its good on occassion to be able to one's own hours ;-) I think I need to do this more often, and the popcorn is better than the microwave stuff. Still early in the evening, Mike, Lydia and I popped into the smallie pub by the side of the Opera that I have walked by every day for at least three years and never went in. There was a very affectionate beagle to play with, that really made my day.Read more »

Saturdays don't get much better than this past one. It started out with a cheese-sourcream and garlic langos with friends Mike and Lydia at the Hunyadi ter market. Then we checked into a tattoo parlor (details not forthcoming) on Terez Krt for some information. Being such a sunny day, and a Saturday, we decided to wander up to the Vig Sorozo for a sneaky pohar.Read more »

The Poosta Ramblers rode into town last night and stole our blues away.Read more »

Friday night saw Mookie Brando and the Second Cousins return to the stage, this time at Smile!, run by Terry and Kenny from the Fun Palace upstairs.Mookie was ill and Jerome was missing, but it was still a great rocking show with much of the audience (oRead more »

On January 12th I once again escorted my friend Elisabeth of Move2Hungary to the Dutch New Years Party at the Ambassador's Residence. It is a beautiful building with an even more beautiful view across Budapest from the balcony. With Monarchia Cabernet Sauvignon and Heiniken beer on tap, and lots of Dutch finger food, we were well taken care of.Read more »

Last Thursday night was the second time Boll Weevil have played at Treehugger Dan's, and again it was a great evening of foot stomping musiRead more »

I must say I had a pretty perfect week in the country. No internet, no worries, just a pile of books in front of the fireplace with good food, good wine and good friends. Among other things, I cooked bread, reszegbabRead more »