30 January, 2014

HUNGARY'S ATTRACTION SHADOW PERFORMANCE THEATER WON THE 2013 BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT!

Once upon a time in 2013, Hungarian dance group called Attraction Shadow Performance Theater went to London in order to try themselves at Britain's got talent, and I must tell you it was a brillant idea. Why? Because they actually won the 2013 Britain's got talent! 
Today, this amazing dance group is performing in front of over a billion people at the Chinse New Year Gala.

Watch their first performance here that dazzled the judges and the audience as well.



Their semi-final shadow theater performance has been watched over 5 million times!



Aaaand obviously they have an amazing shadow performance about Hungary as well: 



We just can't get enough of them. What about you? If you like what you've just seen, please share with your friends! :)

27 January, 2014

IN THIS SURGERY ROOM EVERYTHING IS EDIBLE

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Are you stressed, exhausted, have mental problems? They can help! 
How about drinking a shot from a doctor's needle as an appetizer? Then you should eat the food that comes out from the surgery room. If you wish, you can sit in a wheelchair while eating, and feel free to use the lab if you need to go to the restroom. 
Confused? Don't be! I'm only talking about the latest and probably one of the craziest restaurants that has opened recently near the Blahaz Lujza square in Budapest. It is called Rendelő in Hungarian, which can be translated as the doctor's office or a clinic.

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Upstairs interior
If you've ever wondered, what a real socialist doctor's office must have looked like, then you've found it. Everywhere you look, you will see surgical lamps, wheelchairs, infusion holders and all other medical equipments that otherwise could only be seen at the doctor's.
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The brain and its parts as wallpaper
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Just like at the doctor's
But let's keep in mind that it is actually a restaurant and a bar, so let me tell you a bit about the food as well.
They serve Hungarian and international food, and they also have fish & chips! It's worth stopping by on a weekday, as they offer lunch menus between noon and 5 pm. You can get a two course meal for 890 FUF, while a 3 course meal cost 1090 HUF. Very good food for very good price.
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A three course meal cost 1090 HUF (ca. 3,50 EUR)
If you are around some other time, you can try their pastas for an average price of 1700 HUF or main dishes for about 2000 HUF.
The staff is very kind, they speak English, and it is just something that you can not miss if you are in Budapest!
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Streetview, just a couple of steps away from Blaha Lujza square
Contact details:
Rendelő resto & bar
1085 Budapest, 8 Somogyi Béla Street

Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday: 11:00-24:00, Thursday - Saturday: 11:00-01:00, Sunday: 12:00-22:00


14 January, 2014

TOP RESTAURANTS OUTSIDE BUDAPEST: WESTERN-HUNGARY

Think outside of Budapest! Are you heading towards the western part of Hungary, especially Lake Balaton? Then these are the restaurants that you should definitely try on your way! All of them are listed among the top restaurants in Hungary. We've had the chance to try most of them, so we can give you first-hand recommendation about these really amazing places.

BALATONSZEMES


Appetizer: duck liver with peach compote
KISTÜCSÖK RESTAURANT 

Kistücsök Restaurant is located in Balatonszemes at Lake Balaton, about 130 kms away from Budapest, you can easily get there by train or by car. 
They have been around for over 20 years and have become one of the top restaurants in Hungary. 
As the area is rich in many raw materials, the owner of Kistücsök puts great emphasis on using these ingredients in their meals. Also, they offer a wide variety of wines from the best winemakers of the area.
They have a sunny outside area, where you should sit in the Summertime, this way you can not only enjoy the food and wine but also the nice breeze that comes from Lake Balaton
After your nice lunch or dinner, don't forget to take a walk at the lake, which is within 5 minutes walk from the restaurant.

Opening hours: Everyday between 11 am - 11 pm


Also, find them on Facebook and Foursquare.  

Exact address: 8636 Balatonszemes, 25 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street
Get the Kistücsök feeling by watching their introduction video.



SZÉKESFEHÉRVÁR


67 RESTAURANT & BISTRO 

67 Restaurant & Bistro is located in Székesfehérvár, which is about 70kms away from Budapest, on the way to Lake Balaton. The owners of the restaurant were all born in 1967, so they simply named their place 67. 
Unfortunately their website is only in Hungarian, but the pictures of their meals should be enough to convince you to take the trip! 
Not to mention that they are among the TOP 10 countryside restaurants of Hungary. 
For more mouthwatering pictures please find them on Facebook and Foursquare!

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday between 11:30 am  - 11:30 pm 

Exact address: 8000 Székesfehérvár, 1-3 Jókai Street


KÖVESKÁL

cottage style open-air bar for bikers and walkers
KERÉKBÁR


If you are in the Uplands of  Lake Balaton, we suggest to stop in Köveskál. There are two places that you should visit. But first of all, you should arrive very hungry, as your first place to visit should be the KerékBár which is an open-air place mainly for bikers, but obviously it is ok to simply walk in there. 
We recommend to take a minute (or more) to look around, as the view is really stunning from here. Also, if you haven't tried fröccs (white wine or rose mixed with club soda) yet, it's the perfect time for it along with a slice of bread with fat and red onion! Yes, this is what you should eat as an appetizer once you are there. We guarantee that you will love it!
homemade bread with fat and red onion
Exact address: 
KerékBár
8281 Köveskál, Kővágóörsi út. 10.


Now you can head to one of the best restaurants in Hungary which is located in about 5 minutes walking distance.

KŐVIRÁG RESTAURANT

Another country-style restaurant that offers traditional Hungarian and international dishes. They have a really beautiful interior design, buti n the summertime we recommend to sit outside. It really feels like you were soemhere else in a Mediterranean countryside. The dishes are amazingly delicious, the staff is kind and the environment is simply stunning. 
we had fish served on salad
Unfortunately their website and Facebook pages are unavailable in English, but believe me, it is worth giving them a chance.

Exact address:
8274 Köveskál, 9/A Fő út

08 January, 2014

VIDEOS ABOUT HUNGARY

Still hesitating to visit Hungary? We can help you make a decision. Just watch these videos about Hungary and there will be no more doubts. We promise! 





The latestest image videoclip about Hungary:

Budapest from the sky:


A great video about Budapest:

Pictures of Hungary turned into a videoclip. 
A bit long, but it is worth watching it:


04 January, 2014

BUDAPEST IN 1938, BABY!

We just can't get enough of this video! Simply amazing!
It was filmed in 1938. If you have 8 minutes, please do take the time to watch it!
Enjoy!