Today, the restaurant chain "Ginza Project"represented by hundreds of institutions of various formats operating in the largest metropolitan cities of the world - Moscow and St. Petersburg, New York and London. And once it all began with one small, but respectable restaurant of classic Japanese cuisine, which opened in St. Petersburg on Aptekarsky Avenue. Gradually, a large-scale international project grew out of it, uniting all its institutions with a single philosophy and qualitative approach to the realization of each new idea. Ginza is a status and expensive restaurant, but the most expensive thing in it is not the cost of food, but the atmosphere, just like in any other project of this network. All of them are very different, but they are always recognizable by the approach to serving, cooking, the thoroughness of the places chosen and the perfect "getting to the core" of the created interiors. We will talk about this unique project and the first restaurant created within its framework in the article.
About holding "Ginza Project"
Restaurants of this network today can be found onall Moscow and St. Petersburg. And everyone will find for himself that place which will coincide with his ideas about the ideal institution not just for public catering, but also a place for the soul, eyes and stomach. Cuisine, design and style of performance - not the only difference between the restaurants "Ginza Project."
Moscow is or any of other cities, everywhereThere are establishments of this network represented as respectable, status places (Ginza, Sixty, Mercedes Bar, Manon, etc.), or as completely democratic, but always maintaining a high level of food and service cafes, bars and even self-service points ( "Spices and Joys", Paul, "Okie Doki", "Mama Tao", "Pesto Cafe", ObedBufet, etc.). Each place is beautiful in its own way, precisely because Ginza Project creates all its restaurants with inspiration, soul, creativity and love for people, food, and place. And this contribution, made by both the founders, managers, and staff, is felt in everything. Therefore, here come and come back again, and no institution is never empty.
Restaurant "Ginza"
"Гинза" - ресторан, ставший первым и самым known from the entire holding, is open and is currently operating in Aptekarsky lane of St. Petersburg. The inspiration for its creation (or, at least, the name) was the eponymous shopping street of Japan - the center of concentration of the most expensive restaurants in the country. Russian institution fully justifies the high status of its mastermind. Here is the classic Japanese cuisine in its best performance: expensive, high quality, tasteful, not for every day, but worth the money spent.
Only the best chefs work in the restaurant,known worldwide, and the kitchen is managed by the inimitable chef Sergey Khan, who specializes in Asian and Japanese dishes in their classic sense. In addition to the main direction, the menu includes hits of European, Italian and Uzbek cuisines. The authenticity of their recipes and performances are strictly observed here - the most eminent chefs, representatives of these countries, come to the restaurant for “tours”. Guests have no reason to doubt the quality or accuracy of cooking.
Interior, food, entertainment
The special attention is deserved by the atmosphere of Petersburginstitutions "Ginza". The restaurant has several rooms, each of which is easy to detect the presence of natural materials and greenery. Furniture made of high-quality wood, wicker chairs, textiles made of flax, cotton and other natural fabrics, muted and pleasant looking colors, soft natural light ... The interior has everything to feel relaxed, comfortable and cozy.
Dishes, of course, also at a height:from the invariable Japanese classics to the fashion trends of gastronomic Europe. You will never be in the dark about the place of origin of ingredients, in particular fish. It is delivered to the restaurant's cutting table straight from Scotland, Norway, France. You will always be answered the question of where a particular product was brought from, and will also gladly give its full description. In Ginza, taste the delicious tuna tenderloin, fish carpaccio with Japanese citrus sauce, light salad with new potatoes and octopus, and for dessert, treat yourself to mango cream mousse. Or maybe you prefer to enjoy the most delicate tagliata from beef or have a snack with a warm Peking duck salad with citrus and nuts? In the menu there is a position (and not one) for every taste. You shouldn’t talk about the delights of the restaurant’s wine list - come and enjoy yourself!
However, food and pleasant surroundings are notthe only thing that pleases its guests "Ginza". The restaurant regularly holds a variety of events, shows and live music concerts, important matches are broadcast here and art evenings are organized. On weekends, cooks often barbecue on the lawn and organize other "tasty" and interesting events.
Ginza Project: SPb restaurants
Other establishments of the holding are no less interesting.completely different from each other in concept, concept, design and food, but equally arranged at the highest level. Restaurants "Ginza" (SPB) are multi-format (family, business, club and other) cafes and bars, fashion points and expensive status places, progressive karaoke and author’s institutions of chefs specializing in various kitchens.
Terrassa
One of the most "highly climbed" establishments inPetersburg became the city Terrassa - a rooftop restaurant with a perfect view of the center of St. Petersburg (Kazan Cathedral and Nevsky Prospect). The huge open terrace causes the heart to die off from the height and delight not only of the opening panorama, but also of food and the atmosphere in general. Here you can taste dishes from the most diverse cuisines of the world - from American and French to Japanese and even Thai, and guests are invited to watch the mystery of their cooking in real time. The kitchen is open to visitors.
Jamie "s Italian
This is the first famous restaurant in Russia.English network, where they cook according to the recipes and standards of the beloved by everyone (from housewives to chefs) Jamie Oliver. Authors of Italian cuisine here are born from the best, organic farm products. The restaurant itself is located in a beautiful old building - an architectural monument filled with light from the arched panoramic windows. The institution has a cozy and friendly family atmosphere. There is a special menu for children, competitions and other events are held regularly.
Obedbufet
As we said before, Ginza Project - restaurantscompletely different format, embodying the most daring and unusual ideas. It is to such "atypical" places ObedBufet - a "smart" self-service cafe of impressive scale. It is about both a huge area, and the number of dishes prepared here daily - 600 kilograms of hot and more than 400 liters of drinks. Not bad, right? All food is very tasty, simple, but varied. There is an interesting option to combine dishes - hot with a side dish and salad at a fixed price.
Restaurants holding "Ginza Project" inSt. Petersburg is a lot, and they are all diverse. This is a family "Plyushkin", and Caucasian "MAMALYGA" with home cooking, and a musical "Gelsomino Cafe", and "Tsar" with traditional Russian cuisine, and also Italian Francesco, an appetizing and juicy "I Want Kharcho", forever summer Sunday Ginza and many other wonderful and unique places.
Restaurants "Ginza Project": Moscow
In Moscow, the "Ginzy" not less institutions, and theirdiversity even surpasses St. Petersburg projects. Everything is here - from trendy club places to business-business restaurants and absolutely family-owned cafes and bakeries.
Dandy cafe
A cult place for noisy night parties andThe business talks in the evening-day time was Dandy Cafe - a project implemented jointly with MTV presenter Artem Korolev. The place is fashionable, ultra-modern, with bright elements of the era of the Old World in the interior and not only. In 2013, this cafe was named one of the five most visited (according to a Facebook poll).
"Spices and Joy"
Absolutely fabulous place with lots ofbright accents and many twinkling lights. There are many flowers and greenery, comfort and warmth. Natural materials, pleasant tones, an abundance of spices and spices on the shelves, original but comfortable chairs and round tables, polite waiters - all this creates an atmosphere of hearthness in the center of Moscow at the height of the turmoil of the capital's everyday life. The restaurant's cuisine is Eastern European, skillfully flavored with mouth-watering spicy flavors. The menu here is reminiscent of school notebooks, and on weekends there are interesting programs for kids. And four days a week in the "Spices" you can enjoy the sound of live music.
Paul
Long and long-beloved bakery, whereYou can taste the most delicious and delicate croissants, where you can drop on the way home for a fresh crispy baguette or a box of macarons as a nice present. It serves not only pastries and desserts with aromatic coffee, but also full meals. Try the real onion soup, cooked according to the classic French recipe. Or go for a quick snack - a hot sandwich and a cup of Americano in Paul are excellent.
Marie vanna
Another place that is worth mentioning istalking about the institutions of the holding "Ginza" (Moscow). Restaurant Marie Vanna is a cozy "apartment" of a good-natured hostess who prepares delicious Russian dishes. An elegant interior, slightly "battered" by time, with cute curtains, white tablecloths, painted dishes, sewing machines on the windowsills, an old library with books from different parts of the world ... It is very nice and very tasty. What is worth only a plate of fragrant rich borscht and lush ruddy cheeses with homemade jam! Not done, of course, and without Olivier, pickles and toast of Borodino bread. The menu will meet your expectations of traditional Soviet cuisine.
Среди других запоминающихся ресторанов "Гинза The project "in Moscow can be called the secular restaurant-club Manon, the highest in Europe, Sixty, the incredible club project Barbados, the exquisite cafe Tchaikovsky, the trendy space For People by People. You can't list all the places. But it’s definitely worth a visit.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can say only one thing:"Ginza" - a restaurant chain, reviews of which are never indifferent. As a rule, those who have visited any of the establishments of the holding experience an extraordinary delight and come there again, becoming regular guests. Some are outraged by excessively high prices, because Ginza Project restaurants are really not cheap and not for every day. But the atmosphere, level of service and quality of food are worth paying for.
