Restaurant · Novaya Gollandiya
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Bourdain ate: rye bread with Russian fish, pearl barley, and lightly smoked raw beef topped with quail egg Dinner dates: Sergey Shnurov and Matilda Shnurova, co-owners of Cococo, and Zamir Gotta
Museum · Novaya Gollandiya
Restored birthplace of Vladimir Nabokov, butterfly collection
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Hostel · Malaya Okhta
Hip hostel with communal kitchen, TV room, free Wi-Fi
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Global menu with salmon ceviche, tandoori chicken, and mussels
Hotel · Aptekarskiy
Laid-back hotel with subdued rooms, unfussy restaurant, bar
Hotel · Novaya Gollandiya
19th-century palace luxury hotel with spa & 3 restaurants
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Botanical garden · Aptekarskiy
Oldest Russian botanic garden, tropical & desert greenhouses
Restaurant · Aptekarskiy
Russian home-style dining with infused vodkas and cozy decor
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Industrial-chic hotel with rooftop bar, restaurant, and courtyard views
Park · Aptekarskiy
Shady avenues with Roman god statues, fountains, swans
Azerbaijani cuisine, ornate decor, live music, and attentive service