Bucuresti What Where When February 2013

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CONTENTS Years Left Behind THE 2013 TRIPADVISOR RANKING

8. HOTEL INVESTMENT CONCERNS EVENT 4. BELIVE IN YOUR

CHILDREN’S FUTURE

6. CLASSICAL CAPITAL

10. WINE PROMOTING PRESTIGIOUS LANDMARK

SPECIAL 12. CONFERENCE

AND SEMINAR FACILITIES

14. CITY LIFE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION, HOTELS, MUSEUMS, SHOW BIZ, CULTURAL INSTITUTES

21. BUSINESS NTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS, LOCAL NSTITUTIONS, BUSNIESS CONNECTIONS, AIRLINES, EMBASSIES, BANKS

24. STORES AND MORE A SHOPPER’S GUIDE

30. HAUTE CUISINE A SELECTION OF RESTAURANTS, COFFEE SHOPS, BARS AND MORE

35. NIGHTLIFE

ABRIEL ARSENE

TOURISM 5. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL, IN

A friend of the magazines we edit, and of mine, also among my professional connections on LinkedIn network, congratulated me on the 14 years I have already spent as Editor in Chief of Crystal Publishing Group! I thanked her, but still I was surprised.

In this crazy-crazy world, we don’t even perceive the reality of the time passing. Caught between daily projects we don’t have the time to design our future, while introspections in our past years become increasingly scarce and superficial.

I stopped for a brief recollection... In 1999 (which looks strange written, as if from another century... ), we used the computer almost exclusively as a more advanced typewriter, while the Internet entred its childhood. The graphics and editing software was far from what we have nowadays. We dedicated a lot of time to producing our magazines; but now, selecting from the zillion pieces of information that flooding us daily is the most time consuming activity. If back in ‘99 about 50% of the e-mail messages were well worth reading , today, only 2% is relatively useful editorial information. In 1999, the big issue was the Millennium Y2K bug. Nobody forecasted the end of the world, but the question of effectiveness of the computers, as a result of the two digit year abbreviation, was risen. Companies and organizations around the world have spent a huge amount of money checking records and modernizing their systems.

The number of computer failures occurred when the internal clock turned 00, is still not known, but there is evidence of at least one bank which experienced difficulties.

Few people, few indeed, asked if the significance of the problem was exaggerated!

Nowadays, after we’ve past 9/11, the war in Iraq and part of the global financial crisis (not to mention the end of the world!), Y2K seems a joke of the past!

Many predict for some time the disappearance of the printed media, shaken by online. It is a topic that I will address separately, in another editorial, but we forget that in Romania a past government gave the press distribution to some Arabs who bankrupted it instead developing, that the purchasing power of the Romanians is on a free fall and some stopped buying some newspapers, that during the last years occurred a severe deprofessionalization of the ‘professional’ journalists, that media marketing and advertising selling have regressed... and would be another thousand reasons.

Redressing just some of them I strongly believe that this century we will still have in our hands printed media published!

In the end a few words about Valentine, Valentine’s Day. This is not a celebration very close to my heart, but I cannot recognize the importance of every opportunity to spend romantic moments with your beloved person. So, Happy...

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DEPARTMENTS 2. NEWS, EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS 36. THE LAST WORD

Bucharest in Top 100 Destinations I doubted the accuracy of different world tops and on January 21 it has been released a trustworthy one. It’s the Global market research company Euromonitor International study, Top 100 Cities Destination ranking, a list of the world’s top cities in terms of international tourist arrivals in 2011.

Bucharest dropped one position from the previous year, ranked now 56, but the number of arrivals increased by 10% to 2.35 million. In Top 5 positions there are Hong Kong (with 21.83 million visitors), Singapore (19.82 million), London (15.1 million), Kuala Lumpur (13.32 million) and Macau (12.93 million). New York City is on the 9th place, followed by Istanbul, while Paris is 12th.

Rome ranks 18 and Barcelona 20.

Best ranked East European city is Budapest, ranked 25, with 4.38 million visitors.

Prague is on 29th position, followed by Berlin and Vienna, while Madrid is ranked 34, and Warsaw 36.

Bucharest is in front of Mumbai (India), Brussels, Johannesburg and Munich, while Athens is ranked 82. Bulgaria neighbor is present in the top with Burgas (no. 74, with 1.86 million visitors), Varna (no. 79) and Sofia (no. 96).

According to Euromonitor International, the global growth recovery in 2011 contributed to higher demand in tourism, the number of visitors in the top 100 cities increasing by 7%. Emerging destinations in the Asia-Pacific economies have performed well due to their growth and regional tourism. Euromonitor International predicts that the number of visitors grew stronger in 2012. Vietnam has been a real performance, Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi cities registering increases of 40% for the second consecutive year.

Due to economic uncertainties which persist in the global economy, particularly in the U.S. and Europe, growth will be sustained in the future especially by Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Lifting visa restrictions could lead to tremendous growth in the number of tourists by 2016

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events & attractions RUSSIAN PAINTINGS UNTIL APRIL 28, WED.-SUN, 10:00 – 18:00, THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART OF ROMANIA

An exhibition of works from the XVI - XX centuries, can be seen at the National Museum of Art of Romania (MNAR) until April28, in Kretzulescu halls.

Entitled “Between East and West,” the exhibition is all about Russian painting.

“These works recall for public a valuable patrimony, less known but carefully preserved and restored over the last two decades. For the first time in more than 20 years, the public has the opportunity to meet again with 59 Russian arts - 31 icons and 28 paintings from the collections of the museum’s Department of European Decorative Arts - significant creations of centuries XVI-XX,” said the organizers.

The selection of the works illustrates with representative examples the development of a school of painting which began under the sign of Byzantine art, continued under the influence of the West, early twentieth century contributing to the profound change of the European art.

The icons presented in the exhibition, as Gabriel Archangel (XVI century, Novgorod School), are brilliant examples of the Russian iconographer unmistakable style, which ranges from Byzantine art fidelity to a greater fluidity of the design and vivid and brilliant color.

Interested visitors may see the exhibition every week, from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:00 - 18:00, the entrance price is 4 lei. On the first Wednesday of each month admission is free.

GOGOL PREMIERE FEBRUARY 2, 3, 7, 8, 20:00, ARCUB HALL

“Diary of a Madman”, a show directed

by Felix Alexa, taking the starring actor Marius Manole and the violinist and composer Alexander Balanescu, will premiere on February 1, 20:00 ArCuB Hall, following

performances are scheduled for February 2, 3, 7 and 8, at the same hour. This is the first installation of two of the project “Gogol” proposed by Felix Alexa. The second show of the “Gogol” is “The Inspector”, which Felix Alexa will create at the National Theatre in Bucharest, also with Marius Manole in the starring role.

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According to ArCuB, the producer of the show, “Diary of a Madman” offers the public to witness a rare confession: tales of innocence of a madman, who express love and frustrations with humor and wisdom that only suffering can find in a tormented soul. Gradually, the mind of the main character begins to shape a world where everything is possible. Viewers see the show of the merging of two worlds, the real and the imaginary one, witnessing the whole process of installation of insanity.

On February 8, opens in Regie student’s district the newest club - Club Taboo. Club Taboo’s goal is simply to provide unforgettable night experiences in an electrifying atmosphere, sprinkled with many new and different drinks from around the world. The club operate as night + afterhours. “After over 10 years of international experience in major clubs, I took a bold initiative, to redefine the concept of entertainment in Bucharest by Club Taboo,” Grigore Viorel, club’s manager, told us.

Details on www.club-taboo.ro .

TUDOR GHEORGHE PREMIERE “WHAT I HAD AND WHAT I LOST” FEBRUARY 25, NATIONAL THEATRE “MARIN SORESCU” – CRAIOVA APRIL 1, SALA PALATULUI – BUCHAREST

Master Tudor Gheorghe, the Romanian that manages to stand up the audience at every concert, continues its activities of relentless promotion and retention of the national cultural values through an impressive number of performances offered to the public of all ages.

On February 25, Craiova National Theatre will host the premiere of “What I had and what I lost,” show event dedicated to the birthday of Oltenia’s cultural symbol. Concert works based on the works of the poet and playwright Marin Sorescu will be translated into songs interpretation of the master Tudor Gheorghe and the accompaniment of the authentic Taraf consisting of: Virgil Iordache (violin), Floricel Gheorghe (dulcimer), Liviu Preda (braci), Ionel Feraru (contrabass).

“Every time I hear him - and this happens often, Tudor Gheorghe confirms my suspicion that the Romanian poetry - popular and educated - can move mountains. (...) My problem, inhaling through every pore his being music, is how should I master a tear of love, admiration and pride that this phenomenon may exist, as Grigore Vieru, it’s easier to kiss him,” said Marin Sorescu in 1988...

To delight of the audience across the country, the show “What I had and what I lost,” Tudor Gheorghe brand, will be presented in the most comprehensive national tour.

After the premiere, follows concerts in Ramnicu Valcea, Ploiesti, Targoviste, Pitesti, Constanta, Tulcea, Galati, Piatra Neamt, Iasi, Suceava, Bacau, Ramnicu Sarat, again Craiova, Brasov, Cluj-Napoca, Oradea, Arad, Timisoara, Petrosani, Bucharest, Calarasi, Slobozia, Braila, Buzau, Brasov, Sibiu, Deva, Alba Iulia, Zalau, Satu Mare, Baia Mare, Dej, Reghin, Curtea de Arges, Campulung, Giurgiu and Alexandria.

Tickets for the concert “What I had and what I lost” can be purchased at ticket offices of the arts facilities in each city. Ticket prices vary by location and category.

EVENT FOLK CONCERT FEBRUARY 11, 19:30, EXCELSIOR THEATRE (28, ACADEMIEI ST.)

Three days before Valentine’s Day and close to the Dragobete celebration, extravagant Cupid makes a stop at Excelsior Theatre. So, worldwide lovers meet on Monday, February 11, at 19:30, at Excelsior Theatre! The reason?

A super folk concert Marius Matache. On

Academy Street 28, stragglers and “beautiful freaks” feel excellent. Do not miss this chance from music, because Marius Matache launches its premiere album “Wanderer by Matache Market”, produced by Patria Records label.

On this album with 13 songs, the songwriter worked with musicians Daniel Iancu, Radu Tudoroiu, Madalin Giambasu and Ovidiu Mihailescu.

Along with Marius Matache, on the Excelsior Theatre stage will be most of the artists with whom he worked during the nine years of his musical career. Amongst guests you will find Radu Tudoroiu, Alex Nichita, Daniel Radu, Daniel Iancu, Ovidiu Mihailescu and Puiu Cretu.

SMOKIE LIVE & ORCHESTRA MARCH 2, 19:00, SALA PALATULUI

The legendary British band Smokie returns this spring in Romania with a huge surprise. After the extensive concert from 2009 at the Polyvalent Hall in Bucharest, with “101 Violins” Orchestra, in the incendiary atmosphere of more than 5,500 spectators, the notorious artists return on March 2, at the

Sala Palatului in a thrilling concert organized

by Maria Domina Cultural Association.

The concert involves a movement of forces for the organizers, for the stage show will room with Smokie current composition approximately 50 musicians of high artistic class, members of the Alexsander Philharmonic Orchestra, which guarantees a grand show.

Conducted by Marius Hristescu, “Living Next Door to Alice”, “Mexican Girl”, “I’ll Meet You at Midnight” or “Oh Carol” will be just

some of the well known songs of the band that will take brilliant shades of sound and memorable scenic quality of production, 100% live. In addition to ‘70s music adored by rock lovers to be re-played, those present will meet the latest songs that promote the album “Take a Minute”, which recorded a huge success among fans around the world.

Smokie is already known and appreciated for the concerts with prestigious orchestras, the first one taking place in 1982, with the Paris Opera Orchestra accompaniment.

Smokie concert atmosphere will be heated by special recital of RIFF group.

Smokie concert tickets are on sale and are available at varying prices depending on the category of place, from 90 lei to 250 lei – VIP, and can be purchased from the Vreau Bilet network (Unirea Shopping Center, floor. 2, Moise Nicoara St. No. 18), at Sala Palatului and on www.vreaubilet.ro.

ART IN POSTAGE STAMPS

“Romfilatelia” put into circulation the postage stamps “Art - Anniversaries, Commemorations”, consisting of two stamps illustrating the works of two of the great

Medal of Honor” (2010) and “Maria” (2003), is competing for the Golden Bear trophy against famous names in the cinema world, as Gus Van Sant, Steven Soderbergh or Ulrich Seidl.

“Child’s Position” enters the race for Berlinale trophies with 18 other films.

Benefitting the work of actors Luminita Gheorghiu and Bogdan Dumitrache, “Child’s Position” speaks with drama, excitement, but also with humor, about suffocation injuries of children by love and about the fingerprints the parents put on their personality. The film will go into theaters in Romania on March 8. The screenplay is by Razvan Radulescu and Calin Peter Netzer. Film producer is Parade.

Special Fairs SWEETEN YOUR LOVE! FEBRUARY 8-10, MANUC’S INN, 62-64, FRANCEZA ST.

February 8 to 10 weekend, Sweet Fest awaits the lovers Manuc’s Inn, to indulge in dreamed sweets. Valentine’s Day edition of the fair awaits visitors with a special variety of sweets, from chocolates Belgian & native,

TRADITIONAL CELLEBRATIONS FEBRUARY 14 – VALENTINE’S DAY FEBRUARY 24 – DRAGOBETE MARCH 1 – MARTISOR

Between the spring and winter holidays, are love holidays. February brings Valentine’s Day - a Western feast adopted joyfully by some Romanians (especially by the youth), regarded with wariness by others who see it as a celebration of commercial, superficial - and Dragobete, traditional Romanian feast.

Valentine’s story is still covered by the mystery of ancient Rome. The priest Valentine was imprisoned and sentenced to death because he defended the Christians and helped them to escape the terrible prisons of the Romans. Priest or doctor, or simply a defender of Christian love, Valentine became in time a beloved saint, expected and very popular worldwide.

In the Romanian tradition, the day of love is Dragobete day. Divinity similar to

homemade cakes, cookies from Maramures, chocolate with various spices, cupcakes, pancakes prepared on the spot, and also honey and traditional cakes, tea, mulled wine with cinnamon, dozens of coffees roasted and ground on site, juices and natural essences.

There is also a shop where you can find delicious cooking secrets for chocolate with oranges, cinnamon, vanilla, pepper, coffee and many other spices! Cupid awaits you in the holiday decor and little ones will enjoy face painting... at the sweetest Valentine’s Day event. Admission is free. The event begins Friday at 10:00 and ends Sunday at 19:00.

ST. VALENTINE’S AT DALLES FEBRUARY 9-14, VALENTINE’S DAY FAIR AT SALA DALLES

Fair where you can find gifts. Admission is free, between 10:00 and 20:00. personalities of the Romanian art: Stefan Luchian and Nicolae Grigorescu. The stamps also celebrates 175 years since the birth of Nicolae Grigorescu and 145 years since the birth of Stephen Luchian.

The two stamps with values of 4.50 lei 9.10 lei reproduce the self-portraits of the two Romanian painters. In addition, the issue contains a souvenir sheet laced, envelope “first day” and a thematic chromolithography, made in a limited edition of 200 copies and printed with the logo Romfilatelia “embossing”.

VINTAGE VALENTINE’S FEBRUARY 13-14, AT VINTAGE PUB, HISTORIC CENTER, 43, SMARDAN ST.

The fair is dedicated to vintage gifts and is open between 13:00 and 19:00. Admission is free.

HANDMADE FAIR FOR MARTISOR FEBRUARY 23-24, MARCH 2-3, SUTU PALACE

Ilovehandmade.ro. organizes an exhibition dedicated to handmade Martisor at Sutu Palace, across the street from University and National Theatre.

CHILD’S POSITION, AT BERLIN

Calin Peter Netzer’s film participate in the official competition at the Berlin Festival, which takes place from February 7 to 17. Is the only Romanian movie included in the official selection of the 63rd edition of the Berlinale.

The Romanian director, awarded for his films

UNDRESS YOURSELF OF WINTER FEBRUARY 26 TO MARCH 3, THE NATIONAL PALACE OF CHILDREN

mythological Eros or Amor/Cupid, Dragobete is the son of Dochia, the god of youth, love and good mood. Loving handsome man he was considered by the Dacians as a cosmic godfather who, early spring, officiated the weddings for all animals in heaven. Then people’s wedding. Therefore, on Dragobete, girls and boys meet to keep their love forever.

These traditions both beautiful and interesting continue with an extension of love celebration, with our beloved Martisor, day when men offer women a small symbol of love and of the approaching spring.

We wish you to love and be loved! Not only on Valentine’s Day or on Dragobete. And not just for one year, but for life!

After the success of the previous editions, we invite you to this year’s edition, dedicated to the public. The event promotes a publicly accessible exhibition space in central Bucharest and specific products of the moments of celebration of spring. Martisor Fair Bucharest is already an important event in the city.

MARTISOR FAIR AT MTR FEBRUARY 27 TO MARCH 3, THE ROMANIAN PEASANT MUSEUM.

Fair program is between 10:00 and 18:00.

Craftsmen who participate in the Martisor fair are selected by an evaluation committee. Last year, from 700 applications were selected 240 craftsmen, and Martisor creators. www.bucurestiwww.ro

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Belive in Your Children’s Future have been adapted to the specific interests of their age. The subject for this year’s contest is related to the European Year of Citizens and the competition has the support of the European Commission. Another important partner of the Shakespeare School Essay Competition is the British Council, which has supported the contest from the first edition.

The competition starts on February 11, and teenagers can send their essays until March 24. The award ceremony will take place in May, due to the large number of participants and essays to be evaluated.

Teenagers can sign up for free on Shakespeare School’s website - www. shakespeare-school.ro . Good luck and plenty of inspired ideas!

International Summer Camps The Best Way to Learn English

Shakespeare School Essay Competition encourages teenagers to create and write in English and opens new perspectives to Romanian students by giving them the chance to experience life and to study in a British top university campus. Shakespeare School Essay Competition is a national contest and already a tradition, this year’s edition being the fifth one. Since 2009 the competition reached 5,000 participants from more than 350 locations over the country.

The main belief of the organizers, Shakespeare School Association for Education, is that Romanian students should be confident in their forces and should have high goals that can be achieved through study and creativity. Shakespeare School Essay Competition stimulates creative thinking, innovation and originality, and tries to motivate youngsters to improve their English.

The competition is trying to open new horizons for Romanian students especially through the main prizes: two weeks long summer camps in some of England’s best universities, University College London and Harrow House College. The summer camps are a great opportunity to improve their English skills and also to make friends from all over the world. A typical day in a summer camp includes English classes with professors who are native speakers, plenty of sports and other fun activities in the campus, such as contests, karaoke or thematic evenings. Besides all the fun in the campus, the programme also includes visits to the main attractions in London and the surroundings: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye or even Stonehenge.

Other prizes for the top 20 candidates of the Essay Competition include summer courses at Shakespeare School, Cambridge exam fee vouchers, English books and dictionaries and other surprise gifts. There are also prizes for the professors: the professor with the most children in the contest can join the summer camp for free. Every student is rewarded with a certificate of attendance, and every professor with more than 15 students in the contest receives a certificate of merit, very valuable for their portfolio.

There are two categories of participants in the competition: 1114 year olds and 15-20 year olds. Each year the subjects of the essays 4 Bucuresti what, where, when

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What is the best way to learn a foreign language? The answer is pretty clear: the direct experience – living, eating and breathing in that language. And where else can you do that other than in the country of origin? Of course, language skills also depend, among other factors, on the period of time spent in a foreign country, but usually we don’t have enough to spare in our everyday life. For teenagers and young adults, who also have courses and exams impossible to skip, there is a solution for the lack of time, a more and more popular concept of learning foreign languages: international summer camps, organized in the summer in top universities. Native speaking professors offer classic lessons plus a variety of fun activities in the campus that enable the students to communicate. This is why the youngsters who join such an international camp are able to manage communication in English easily and the main reason for the popularity of English camps. Shakespeare School’s Summer English Camps are located in Great Britain, in England and Scotland, in great universities, such as Oxford or Cambridge, but there are also students who prefer to travel further, to the USA, where they can study in New York, San Francisco, or even Miami.

UK camps bring together students from all over Europe, Asia and Africa, all learning surprising things about the British culture, but also about the differences around the world in a fun and friendly environment. Students return home feeling more open minded and more responsible after two weeks in a new country where they have had

to manage on their own. For every group of students, there is a group leader from Romania, a teacher of English usually, to handle any kind of situations. Students also get the chance to visit the surroundings during trips and they can choose from the main attractions, according to their interests. For example, for the summer camps in England, they can choose between London, Oxford, Portsmouth or Stonehenge. Quite impressive! International camps are a perfect way to experience life in a foreign country, in top universities and they are a very important step towards studying abroad. Shakespeare School in Bucharest organizes summer camps every year and many of the students who take part in these summer camps return to the United Kingdom to continue their studies. You can learn more about Shakespeare School’s International Summer Camps on www.shakespeare-school.ro and you can also sign up there.

Grand Hotel Continental, in the 2013 TripAdvisor Ranking The reputed travel site TripAdvisor. com, which assists customers in gathering information, comments and opinions about travel, released the tops of the best hotels from different countries. The top is made based on the guests’ reviews. Grand Hotel Continental is both in the Top 25 Hotels in Romania and in the Top 10 Luxury Hotels in Romania.

Grand Hotel Continental has won a good reputation since its opening in 2009, the reputation that has been strengthened in 2012, when it was awarded by TripAdvisor with the Award of Excellence, based on high ratings of the guests. Grand Hotel Continental is now among the elite tourism facilities in Romania in both rankings.

Located in the heart of the city, Grand Hotel Continental retains to this day the scent

of old Bucharest. It is, undoubtedly, a fivestar boutique hotel that perfectly combines sophisticated interior detail with personalized services designed specifically to fully meet the desires of elite clientele. Customers are mostly foreigners, on business in Bucharest.

The hotel’s target is the luxury segment, both business and leisure.

The foreigners who arrived in Bucharest in weekends or during the holiday months (July, August, December) have confessed that Grand Hotel Continental is one of the finest hotels not only in Romania, but also in the world. 80% of Grand Hotel Continental customers are foreigners and over 70% are men. In terms of country of residence, in the top are Italy, France, UK, Germany, Spain and the United States.

Grand Hotel Continental ***** is part of Continental Hotels, with a tradition of over 20 years in the tourism market in Romania.

Since the beginning, the company objectives envisaged providing hotel services for the business segment. Currently, Continental Hotels is the largest Romanian hotel chain, covering the luxury, business and the economy market, ofering at the same time, a full range of services for MICE segment. Continental Hotels portfolio includes the following own brands: Grand Hotel Continental, Grand Hotel Continental, in the 2013

TripAdvisor Rankings Continental Forum ****, Continental ***, Hello Hotels **, Concerto Restaurant, Balkan Bistro, Mondo Restaurant, Victoria Club, Tekaffe. Continental Hotels also owns four Ibis hotels in Romania under the management of Accor group. The hotel chain operates in Bucharest, Arad, Oradea, Sibiu, Constanta, Tirgu Mures, Drobeta Turnu Severin and Suceava, totaling over 1,860 rooms.

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IN THE YEAR OF THE ENESCU FESTIVAL Far from being just a big city with lots of shopping malls, luxurious hotels, restaurants and pubs, Bucharest is also a city of culture, and it can rightfully be considered the musical capital of Eastern Europe.

Dozens of pop stars have come here lately and have given concerts which not only the Romanian fans, but also people from other countries have come to attend. Nevertheless, what makes Bucharest so special among the other capitals in this part of the world is its intense, rich, diverse and ever flourishing classical music life. The best known classical music event of Eastern Europe is, without any doubts, The Enescu Festival, that has become a cultural country brand and needs no further presentation for music lovers or, as a matter of fact, for anybody who has even the faintest idea about tourism or culture on the old continent. Taking place every other year, the great festival bearing the name of our national composer will alternate from now on with another one, The International Festival of Radio Orchestras (RadiRo), born 2012.

But Bucharest is not waiting for festivals to enjoy classical harmonies. At the Atheneum, Opera or Sala Radio (Radio Hall), the public is delighted to see and hear our worldwide known artists, as well as famous guests from abroad, every night of the week, all through the year.

A special place where you can listen to high quality music is the Romanian Atheneum.

One thing never changes - a visit to this place will bring great pleasure not only to your ears, but also to your eyes. The circular building owes its shape to an older foundation that had been designed to serve to the construction of a circus. Inspired from the antique Greek temples, the edifice surprises at first sight by a historical colonnade which sustains a triangular gable. At the ground floor, the impressing marble hall englobes the twelve Doric columns supporting the concert hall.

Four monumental spiral stairs in baroque style, made of marble from Carrara, leading to balconies at the intermediate floor, make the connection with the hall and with the annexes (offices, rehearsal rooms, cabins for soloists and conductors etc.). In the layout of the old Graeco-Roman amphitheatres, the almost 1,000 seats (three ground floor areas and two circular rows with 52 loges and central loge in the middle) offer a perfect view and an impeccable volume of sound.

The fullness of the sound is due to the huge cupola, richly decorated, which “absorbs” the instrumental and vocal background from the podium in order to distribute it through 6 Bucuresti what, where, when

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reverberation to the listeners, with the whole scale of harmonics, up to the finest timbral colours and nuances. The exceptional acoustics of the Romanian Atheneum has placed this concert hall among the best buildings of this kind not only in Europe, but in the entire world. The monumental fresco on the circular wall calls forth the history of the Romanian people in 25 episodes, but at the same time it creates a truthful image of the specific of the Romanian spirit, and it was painted in five years by the artist Costin Petrescu, in the “al Fresco” technique. The delicate fresco is a kind of counterpart of the warm tinges of red and gold in the luxuriant decoration of the cupola.

Serving the beautiful idea that the national history must be presented as an open book, in which everyone can find something from the magnificence of the past and thus meditate upon the spiritual and moral values of our people, the Atheneum fresco is significant for the emblematic character of the monument.

For more than half a century, the latter has become the headquarters of the “George Enescu” Philharmonic, and since 1958, the home of The “George Enescu” Festival. A temple of the Romanian art and culture, the Atheneum has been, in the 120 years since it was built, not only a building of the world heritage, whose architecture is representative for Romania and the Balkans, reminding of Greek antiquity, but also a symbol of the spiritual tradition of this people. Giving concerts on the podium of the Bucharest Atheneum is the equivalent of appearing on the stage of Scala in Milan in lyric art. You can listen to a high class concert while seeing all this beauty for 15 to 65 lei (3.5 – 15 Euro), the lowest prices in Europe!

The most important event of 2013 is, without a doubt, The Enescu Festival. The XXIst edition, organized by ARTEXIM, will take place between 1-28 September and will house more than 150 events, of which 6 Romanian music concerts, 14 recitals and chamber concerts, 14 great orchestras with 28 concerts, 21 orchestra and chamber ensembles, 8 concerts in the series “Enescu and His Contemporaries”, 4 Opera shows, 2 ballet shows, 48 concerts within the

international contest, open air events in the Festival Square for 21 days, plastic arts exhibitions, the musicology symposium. Some of the most famous bands in the world have already confirmed participation, such as: Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam / Conductor: Maris Jansons, Staatskapelle Berlin / Conductor: Daniel Barenboim, Orchestra dell’Accademia Santa Cecilia di Roma / Antonio Pappano, Orchestre de Paris / Näme Järvi, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Vladimir Jurowski, Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, Radio Berlin / Marek Janovski ( presenting the Wagnerian tetralogy ), Royal Stockholm / Sakari Oramo, Münchener Philharmoniker / Symion Bychkov, Saint Martin in the Fields / Sir Nevil Marriner, Evgeny Kissin, Muray Perahia, Pinchas Zuckermann, The National Russian Orchestra / Michail Pletnev, Fazil Say, Turls Mörk. Along with them, the following Romanian artists and bands will perform: Horia Andreescu, Cristian Mandeal, the “George Enescu” Philharmonic, the Cluj, Iasi and Timisoara Philharmonics, The Bucharest National Opera, The National Youth Orchestra and many others. The concert series „Enescu

and His Contemporaries”, with chamber works interpreted by young soloists and worldwide known ensembles, will continue, as well as the series „Great International Orchestras” and „Chamber Recitals and Concerts”. Due to the success of the previous edition, the series dedicated to contemporary music, „The Music of the XXIst Century”, will continue, and it will bring together the works of some Romanian and foreign contemporary composers. Like in the 2011 edition, a workshop of the young composers, master and Ph.D students from music universities in the country will be organised. The International Contest has been extended with a new section, following the discussions with specialists and participants.

The five sections of the competition – (Wagnerian Voices), piano, violin, cello and composition – will take place between 1 and 27 September. They have been shifted, so as to allow the participation of the public and of the accompanist orchestras at a high level of quality, according to international standards.

In Bucharest, the shows will take place in five locations: The Great Palace Hall (Sala Mare a Palatului), The Romanian Atheneum, The Bucharest National Opera, The Recitation Room of the National Museum of Art (Aula Muzeului National de Arta), The „Mihail Jora” Hall of the Romanian Radio Broadcasting Society and in the Festival Square. More than 30 concerts will be organised in the country, in Arad, Bacau, Brasov, Cluj, Craiova, Dorohoi, Iasi, Oradea, Sibiu and Timisoara. Besides concerts, the Festival will also play host to other cultural activities: The Musicology Symposium, organised by the Union of Romanian Composers and Musicologists between 12-25 September ; The „E-Bienale” plastic arts exhibitions, organised in collaboration with The National Museum of Art and The Bucharest Arts University, will bring together famous artists and young students from the National Arts University of Bucharest, in a harmonious picture, where all are equal partners in an interesting and stimulating dialog.

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Hotel Investment Concerns

PAUL MARASOIU PRES DENT & CEO - PEACOCK HOTELS / GLOBAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT

As a senior consultant in the field of investment and management in the hospitality industry, being directly and actively involved in developing and defining the hotel market in Romania in the last ten years, carefully observing the activities and concerns from the market in the past three years, I dare to draw attention about the limited and unprofessional manner in which they have addressed many hotel investment and subsequently their management, these being now in extreme situations, affecting their own interests, but equally the business environment, the local and national hotel market.

The reason that causes this intervention is that a significant share of existing accommodation capacity in Romania, gradually over the last three years, was put up for sale in a “frozen” market, anyway.

About eight - ten years ago, I drew attention about the rigor and specialization needed to address a hospitality investment, as the “keystone” of future business requiring an opportunity study, a market analysis of the time and perspective, thorough feasibility study, a detailed business plan, a realistic financial projection and a functional design that takes into account the needs and operational rigor in terms of a dedicated and serious hotel operator. Everything is normally continued with the option for a professional management, based on generally accepted principles, using terms, methods and procedures established in the field, income and expense budgets, specific indicators...

For some years, many, too many of those who have not taken into account these minimum, but logical, needs of a sustainable investment are trying to sell without success, false tailored business from the start, but which “stole the start” due to an extremely favorable market context (2004 - 2007), but which, rationally, could not take too long.

We now have “on the market”, on sale, many “units of tourists reception with functions of tourists’ accommodation” which, however, no one wants them. Guest to rent rooms are not so many and generous, and if they they’re opting for better looking units, which respect standards and have a management guests needs oriented, at rates which, however, decreased significantly in recent years.

Moreover, those who intend to sell they over-evaluate their properties, as would have been constructed by the highest standards in the industry, and the business itself would be more than... thriving. It shouldn’t be disregarded that a real estate with hotel functions is evaluated in terms of how accurate and effective are the specific functions, what income can generate the “building”, at what cost, and whether the business is in operation, what market share has what stability. It is the 8

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only way a building planned as hotel can have a value. Or not...

To protect... the local investor from the hotel industry against... his own decisions, undocumented and hazardous, but subsequently affecting an entire market, not just his pocket or ego, it is appropriate that the new National Tourism Authority to collaborate with specialists in operation hotels field, with architects specializing in hotel projects, with local authorities and policy makers and with professional associations in the field in order to regulate the construction authorization only for those projects that fall into specific local architectural, that covers functions required in the area, which have a capacity correlated with the volume and types of tourist traffic in the area, which has accurate long development perspectives and may attract the necessary workforce from the area. The local authorities are primarily concerned to restore order in this regard, they cashing the local taxes. The more business is stable, the better for all.

It is a great handicap and a real danger to a tourist market and its image, the freedom to build anywhere, anything and everything, regardless of the location, profile and capacity of the new property. We already have too many examples of “spectacular” failures after... “landslide” openings, all affecting in one way or another the structure of the hotel offer in the reference area.

I dare to point out that the period during which the hotel investment obviously had to have a maximum number of stars, to necessarily be a reference in luxury... a local “monument”, ended long time ago. It is now time for efficiency, a pragmatic approach,

investment in a “means of production”, where costs are carefully controlled.

The hotels segment called “budget” and “economy,” widespread throughout the world, is very poor present in Romania, despite visible enough demand for proper accommodation, decent but with limited service and with low prices.

There is nothing degrading for an investor to take the initiative of building such a hotel, and not a five star hotel, especially if all initial evaluations show that a two star hotel in that location has an exploit efficiency index higher than the other. If the “smart” investor evaluates also the initial investment, which, for similar capacity may even be under a quarter of the necessary budget for a luxury property, he will be even more convinced of the justness choice for a “means of production” instead of a “monument.” In addition, the possibility of future sale is significantly higher.

“Recipes” for these hotels are already present on the hospitality market in Romania through international hotel chains. In a relationship with an international hotel operator can be addressed different types of partnerships, including access to “turnkey” projects on a predefined concept, or support for adapting an existing design to the criteria

Centenary Cismigiu Hotel, Renewed Bucharest, 1912 - the launch of one of the most magnificent hotels in Little Paris - a symbol of interwar Bucharest: The Palace Hotel, later known as Cismigiu Hotel.

Bucharest, 2012 - thanks to an investment of Euro 15 million of the Spanish company Hercesa, Cismigiu Hotel reopens! End 2012, December 19, the new Cismigiu Hotel had the official presentation.

In 2004, the Spanish real estate developer Hercesa bought the Cismigiu building and launched a comprehensive reconstruction of the building, with the aim of bringing to life a building symbol of the city, a reference place for the social life of the Capital. Since the early work, the teams of architects and builders made their plans and actions based on an important idea: the building needed to maintain the same imposing and elegant look it had at the time of the inauguration, in 1912.

Thus, the reconstruction preserved and restored the original facade, showing architectural elements from the early 20th century. The interior has been rebuilt from scratch and is equipped and furnished according to the modern requirements of comfort.

The new Cismigiu Hotel respects the historical place, which gives a new life. The modern decor combines with touches of the old times and the atmosphere created gives a distinct personality and depth to the place.

“Cismigiu building was the first acquisition of the company Hercesa in Romania. That is why it is our soul project and we are confident it will be a success and will regain its place in the heart of Bucharest inhabitants, travel agencies and tourists,” told us Mauricio Mesa Gomez, Hercesa director.

“We see the hotel not only as a place where you can sleep some nights, but as a place where you can retire to unwind and prepare for the events of the following day. When you get caught between two destinations, with the busy schedule of meetings, you need the home comfort, safety and peace. A cup of fresh grinded coffee or a cup of aromatic tea, the dress or pants prepared for an important meeting, friendly and helpful service - these are the standards of Cismigiu Hotel in 2012. The hotel also complies with the rules of ecoresponsible behavior, while providing maximum comfort and relaxation to our customers,” said Georgeta Grecu, Cismigiu Hotel manager. of the concerned brand, and continuing with the franchise or operation and management complete solutions.

Peacock Hotels search for evaluating projects on this niche market, with obvious operational efficiency and real prospects for national development.

Peacock Hotels is the first company specialized in hotel management consultancy founded in Romania ten years ago. All this time has been involved in dozens of new investment projects, modernization and conversion, strategic or operational management, definition of concepts, punctual advice on various topics, personnel selection, analysis, evaluations and functional diagnosis.

Peacock Hotels has also developed market studies whose conclusions were freely shared in the professional environment, generating currents of opinion, attitudes and trends, found in the hospitality industry developments in Romania. Peacock Hotels is a strategic partner for Romania for Golden Tulip - Louvre Hotels Group. Golden Tulip Louvre Hotels Group has over 1,100 hotels, with approx. 86,000 rooms in 50 countries, offering an unique franchise concept through eight European brands: Royal Tulip for fivestar hotels, Golden Tulip for the four-star category “business” or “resort,” Tulip Inn for the three-star superior category and Tulip Residence for apartment hotels. The portfolio is complemented by Louvre Hotels that brings four brands on the economic and medium class segments, respectively Premiere Classe for one-star, Campanile for two-star, Kyriad twostar plus and Kyriad Prestige for three-star.

Cismigiu building is now also a cultural landmark, as home for Cervantes Spanish Cultural Institute (classrooms, library, auditorium and exhibition hall) and for Humanitas bookstore. Gambrinus brewery is still undergoing renovation and it will reopen this month!

The hotel has been rebuilt to the last detail to offer its customers both large and comfortable spaces and useful services. Its 60 apartments, with surfaces between 38 and 50 square meters, were designed for short- and long-term stays. Modern furniture and decoration, typical for an urban hotel blends perfectly with high-class services, honoring the beloved historic building.

Cismigiu hotel is ready to welcome the businessperson, offering him the latest technology, but at the same time is designed to meet the demands of a family, even for long-term stays. Its Downtown location and 4 * classification guarantees customers an excellent quality - price ratio and a memorable experience.

Upgrades in Calimanesti Calimanesti spa resort will change radically in the coming years. To attract more tourists, the community will build a water park with EU money, a leisure center and two sports fields. Soon will start the works for “Olt Mirage,” an investment project that will give to the health resort Calimanesti a completely different look. At the end of the works, summer 2014, tourists choosing Calimanesti will have access to a water park, a spa and two sports fields. The project, worth over Lei 34.9 million, is financed 50% with EU funds through the Regional Operational Programme 2007-2013 and has to be completed within 18 months.

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Wine Promoting Prestigious Landmark • The Tenth Annual International Wine Fair - VINVEST Timisoara From April 19 to 21, Timisoara will host the tenth edition of the International Wine Show VINVEST. For three days, the resident, the tourists, and a lot of guests from all over the country, will stopover at the Regional Business Center Timisoara to taste the best Romanian and international wines.

The traditional fair VINVEST managed to position itself as a landmark on the Romanian market in promoting the wine industry. With each edition, the fair has increased its importance, while the number of exhibitors, visitors, events and partners has been growing constantly.

This 10th Anniversary International Wine Fair VINVEST 2013 is scheduled at a suitable time, April 19-21, two weeks before Orthodox Easter, when, psychologically, the public has a consumer-oriented behavioral predisposition. VINVEST fair it’s also an excellent opportunity for the wine industry.

Two major events will be held before the fair, which will involve significant human and financial resources. The first is a wine tasting for the heads of consular offices, top managers and middle management of large and very large companies in Timisoara and in the Timis County.

Over a hundred special guests will attended a special evening of wine tasting for the products participating in the ninth edition of the International Wine Fair Vinvest Timisoara.

In the Europe Hall of the Regional Business Center Timisoara, consuls, managers of companies with Romanian or foreign capital, leaders of institutions and journalists will test the preview of the wines offered by the Romanian and foreign producers.

The second event is a special program for the group of journalists Romanian accredited for Vinvest 2013. These events bring together representative personalities from different fields which represent an important audience for all the exhibitors.

VINVEST’s Mission

VINVEST fair has the same mission for ten years: to convince as many people about the importance of frequent but moderately consumption of wine.

For 2013, the organizers have set five objectives: • To promote the wine industry at European standards and in front of a large public, industry from the labels, caps and specialized media to the most valuable wines; • To contribute to the edification of the public through tastings, techniques and skills in wine testing; • To promote the new technologies of wine production and to bring the consumers close the values of some business, those serve as a model; • To facilitate business relationships between exhibitors, and between professional public and exhibitors; • To attract strategic partners from representative institutions, but also volunteer.

VINVEST - Meet the Good Wine World

The fair has grown with each year, every year increasing the number of visitors and exhibitors. This year, more than 9,000 visitors and 90 exhibitors are expected. As in previous years, the program will be focused on attracting the public and increasing its taste in wine consumption.

This year events program contains: wines’ launches, workshops on issues of vine culture, wine tasting practical lessons, chef demonstrations, bartending gigs and releases of specialized publications.

Professionals in the field, personalities, celebrities and other opinion leaders will be present at this year International Wine Fair VINVEST Timisoara to taste, along with famous foreign wines, the domestic ones which lead Romania’s fame. Because these have the potential to make a difference!

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city life • ESSENTIAL INFORMATION • HOTELS • MUSEUMS • SHOW BIZ • CULTURAL INSTITUTES • MUST SEE IN BUCHAREST ESSENTIAL INFORMATION POLICE - Like all cities, Bucharest too has dangerous spots; however, it is considered a safe city in European terms. The city center is usually safe, but at night be careful in parks and peripheral areas.

General Emergency number: 112 for Police, Ambulance & Fire Department. There are also private ambulance services: dial for Puls 9737 or 021-243-1333, for Doris 978 or 021-335-5065, for SOS Medical and Ambulance Services 9761 or 0722-333-000, for Village Medical Clinic Ambulance 0723-343-219.

TELEPHONES The payphones in the city are phone card operated. When calling into Romania, you need to dial 004, then the eight digit subscriber’s number - dropping the first 0 of the area code.

When dialling a mobile number from abroad, the initial 0 is also dropped.

Romanian city codes (selected): Brasov (0268), Constanta (0241), Bucharest (021), Cluj (0264), S biu (0269), Sinaia (0244), Timisoara (0256).

International country codes (selected): Australia (61), Austria (43), Belgium (32), Canada/US (1), Danmark (45), France (33), Germany (49), Greece (30), Hungary (36), Irealand (353), Israel (972), Italy (39), Japan (81), Moldova (373), Netherlands (31), Poland (48), Romania (40), Russia (7), Spain (34), TRANSLATORS Translingua: 306, Calea Mosilor, Bl. 56A, Ap. 11 Ph.: 021-211-70-46, 0722-250-908; Fax: 021-211-70-46. www.translingua.ro Prosper - ASE Language Centre: 2, Calea Grivitei St., 2nd floor, room 4211; Ph./Fax: 021-21178-00. www.prosper.ro Talk Partners: Ph.: 0771-540-479; 0724-353-215; www.talkpartners.ro.

Central European Translation: 19, Unirii Blvd., Bl. 4B, 1st Entr., 4th floor, Ap.13; Ph.: 021-336-28-25; Fax: 021-336-27-24. www.cet.ro Serious Business: 3, Corneliu Coposu Blvd.Bl. 101, 1st floor, Apt. 17. Ph.: 021-321-46-41; Fax: 021-320-33-13. www.serious.ro POST OFFICES The Central Post Office is at 10, Matei Millo St. (near the Phone Company building on Calea Victoriei). www.posta-romana.ro Open: 7:30-20:00. Closed Sunday.

MONEY Money can be exchanged at banks, hotels and private offices (Casa de schimb valutar). There can be major differences in rates, especially between the banks and the private exchange offices. Changing money in the street is illegal and inadvisable.

Bank notes are in the following denominations: LEI 1,00; 5,00; 10,00; 50,00; 100,00 and 500;00.

Coins: Bani 1; 5; 10; 50. Banks are open

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Rely on these pages for guidance on where to go and what to do during your visit. The letter/number combinations at the end of listings are coordinates for the map (back cover). For subway map see also the back cover. Locations marked in a red square are situated in Old Town.

weekdays from 8:30 to noon and from 14:00 to 16:00.

VISAS EU and American citizens with a valid passport can visit for 90 days with no visa requirement.

All other visitors will need a visa. Visas should be obtained prior to the arrival, from Romanian Diplomatic Missions’ Offices in your country. A list of the nations for which a Romanian visa is required can be found at www.mae.ro.

Three day transit visa: US$ 15/25. One entry visa: US$ 25, multiple entry visa US$ 60. For a few exceptional situations a 10-day special visa can be obtained at customs, entering Romania.

For visa extensions and other information go to the passport office at 29, Nicolae Iorga St., near Piata Romana.

PRIVATE CLINICS & EMERGENCY HOSPITALS

advices. 54, Sf. Elefterie St. Ph.: 021-410-9852, 0745-830-388. Open: 10:00 – 22:00.

Le Club: Members and Pullman guests only.

Indoor swimming pool, outdoor and indoor tennis and squash court, fitness equipment, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi, sauna, massage. 120, Soseaua Nordului. Ph.: 021-232-3405.

Open: 08:00 – 22:00.

Diplomatic Club: Outdoor pool, tennis and football courts, 8-hole golf course, table-tennis facilities and massage salon. 1, Aleea Minovici.

Ph.: 021-222-8497. Open: 09:00 - 18:00.

FitClub: With customized fitness routines and body rituals, FitClub invites guests to indulge in a new wellness dimension. 5 – 7, Calea Dorobantilor (Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel), 2nd floor; Ph.: 021-201-5077, Open Monday-Friday : 07:00 – 13:00 , 14:00 – 21:00 ; Saturday-Sunday: 10:00-19:00.

Fit & Fun Club: The club is complimentary to

Biomedica International: 42 Eminescu St., Ph. 021-230-8001 Emergency Clinic Hospital: 8, Calea Floreasca, Ph. 021-317-0171; 021-317-0121 Medico Clinique: 9, Visarion St., Ph. 021-650-7060, 021-315-5426 /27 www.medico.ro Medicover Medical: Centre96, Calea Plevnei, Ph. 021-310-4410 Ophthalmology Emergency Clinic Hospital: 1, Piata Lahovari, Ph. 021-319-2753 Regina Maria: • 57, Unirii Blvd, Ph. 021-3271188 ; • 2, Staicovici St, Opera Center.

Ph 021-412-0110 • 12, G Enescu St, Ph. 021-316-5876/77/78 NON-STOP PHARMACIES There is no problem with finding a pharmacy in your neighborhood, no matter where you are in Bucharest. Here are some pharmacies with nonstop service: Farmacia Verde: 15, Calea Dorobantilor, Ph. 021-230-1451 Sensiblu: 65, Calea Dorobantlor, Ph. 021-211-1127, Farmadex: 19, N Titulescu Blvd, Ph. 0744-650-078 MedFARM: 34, I.C. Bratianu Blvd, Ph. 021-315-2309 DENTISTS Alpha Dent Company: 300, Calea Calarasilor St., Ph. 021-321-3099 Dent Elysee: 51, J.L. Calderon St., Ph. 021-312-3300; 0723-380-498 Dent Estet: • 15, Aviatorilor Blvd. Ph. 021-2221108 • 7, G. Alexandrescu St, Ph. 0723-602-020 HEALTH CLUBS & SPA Cella Center: Anti Age therapies, Sunspectra, Iow ozon bath, reflexotherapy, shiatsu, lymph drainage and Swedish massage, Acupuncture, Beautification techniques with Dysport and NewFill, facial and body peeling. Cellulites treatment, Physiotherapy, SPA therapies, nutrition

all hotel guests and offers the possibility to relax and feel in perfect shape at the same time. You can enjoy the swimming pool & whirlpool, sauna, Jacuzzi, or be active and try the fully equipped gymnasium or the tennis courts. Personal trainer available for a monthly fee. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd.

(Crowne Plaza Hotel); Ph.: 021.224.00.34; Open: 08.00 – 23.00.

Eden Spa: 39, Primaverii Blvd., Ph.: 021-3168148; 0721-321-294.

Open: Mon. – Fri. 09:00 - 21:00, Sat. 09:00 18:00.

Epoque Spa is a sanctuary of relaxation for body and spirit. Facilities: indoor pool with different types of hydro-massage (waterfalls for neck and shoulders massage, geyser etc), steam room, dry sauna & bio-sauna, emotional showers, traditional cold shower, massage and fitness.

17C Aurora Street Ph: 021 / 312 32 32 Open: Monday to Sunday

10:00 – 22:00.

Floreasca Club: Members only. Indoors pool, body building center and outdoors tennis courts.

1, Mircea Eliade St. Ph.: 021-230-7970. Open: 10:00 - 22:00.

Grand Hotel Continental Spa: A calm and peaceful retreat with relaxation facilities including a maxi-jacuzzi, massage salons and sauna, providing an extensive range of body beauty and care treatments. Any of these therapies renew your energy. You can enjoy fitness and aerobic sessions with guidance from personal trainers available by appointment. C.C. accepted.

56, Calea Victoriei (Grand Hotel Continental), basement; Ph.: 021-310-6550; 0751-268-706.

Open: Mon. - Sun. – 09:00 –21:00.

Hilton Health Club: 1-3, Episcopiei St. (Athénée Palace Hilton Bucharest) Ph.: 021-303-3777 ext.6808. Open daily 06:00 22:00,.

InterContinental Health Club: Public access on the 22nd floor. Full range of facilities. Sauna, massage, solarium, fitness centre, hexagonal swimming pool. C.C accepted. Parking lot. 4 Nicolae Balcescu Blvd. (InterContinental Hotel), 22nd floor; Ph.: 021-310-2020. Open: 06.00 22.00.

Magnolia Spa: 20, Sperantei St. Ph.: 021-3112779; Open: Tue. – Fri. 12:30 - 20:00, Sat: 10:30 - 18:00.

“Majestic” Wellness Club: Thoughtfully designed facilities for the benefit and convenience of the Ramada Majestic Bucharest Hotel guests. The Majestic Wellness Club includes: Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Cardio & Fitness Center, Sauna, Massage. Aerobic, Step, Tae-bo, Body-flex; Aqua Gym; Swimming lessons. 38-40, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: (021) 310 27 20; Fax: (021) 310 27 99 Open: daily 07:00 – 21:30.

Novotel Bucarest City Centre Wellness Centre: After a busy day relax and unwind in the Wellness Centre situated on the mezzanine floor. Indoor swimming pool with artificial waves, fitness centre, gym, massage, hammam and Power Plate are at your disposal. Underground parking available. CC accepted.

Novotel Bucarest City Centre - 37B, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-308-8561.

Open: 06:00 - 22:00.

Pro Estetica Medical Spa: 38-40, Tudor Stefan St., 4th floor.

Ph.: 021-230-5921, 0788-171-052. Open: Mon. Fri. 09:00 - 20:00, Sat. - on request.

World Class Fitness Center at Plaza Romania: 26, Timisoara Blvd., Ph.: 021-318-3681.

Fitness&Spa Jolie Ville: Jolie Ville Galleria, 103 bis, Erou Iancu Nicolae, Ph.: 021-269-0160, 0731-832-299.

• Health Academy Downtown 61-81, Calea Victoriei, Ph.: 021-313-1104 • Health Academy at InCity 188, Calea Dudesti, Ph.: 031-432-8600 • Health Academy at Upground 9-11, Fabrica de glucoza St., Ph.: 021-796-1365 DRIVING IN ROMANIA The legal speed limit is 50 km/hr in cities, 90 km/ hr outside the city and 120 km/hr on highways.

Driving above these limits will result in fines with the poss bility of losing your license. Most international driving licenses are accepted in Romania, but check with the rental company to be sure. Some rental car companies also provide the service of hiring a car with a driver.

A blood alcohol level of any kind is not tolerated, and talking on a cell phone while driving is also proh bited.

RENT A CAR Cars can be rented in a variety of places. Several offices are available in the Arrivals Hall at the Otopeni International Airport and most upscale hotels. Major cities in Romania are also covered for both pick-up and collection services.

Active Rent a Car: Reservations: Ph.: 0727-644644 www.active-rentacar.ro Reservations: Ph.: 021-210-4344, 021-210-4344; 0740-319-288 0723-132-020 www.avis.ro; Bavaria Rent a Car: Reservations: Ph.: 021-2014534; 0730-333-705. www.bavariarent.ro Head Office: Ph.: 021-312-9857; 0744-586-724; 0744-638-292.

Fax: 021-312-9982. www.compact-rentacar.ro Compact Premium: Head Office: Ph.:021- 3129857; 0744-586-724; 0744-638-292.

Fax: 021-312-9982. www.compact-rentacar.ro AIRPORTS Henri Coanda International Airport: – for international and domestic flights. Ph.: Switchboard: (+4021) 204-1000 Customs: ext.: 1514 ; Lost luggage: ext. 1043 Airport Police: ext.: 1523 Aurel Vlaicu Airport (Baneasa): – for domestic and international flights. Ph.: (+4021) 9371, 021-232-0020 ext.: 131.

Transportation to/from Henri Coanda Airport: RATB: City Bus #783 Connecting Otopeni to the City center. Important stops: Pullman Hotel, Piata Victoriei, Piata Romana, Piata Unirii.

TAXI SERVICES Airport taxis are available at the arrivals hall but they may charge you 3 to 10 times as much as a Bucharest regular taxi. Euro Fly Taxi is the official airport taxi, and they are queued outside Henri Coanda Airrivals terminal. If not, call 9440. The average price from Haenri Coanda Airport to Bucharest: 15 Euros.

CITY TAXI SERVICES You can olso call a city taxi by phoning one of these numbers: 9427, 9439, 9451, 9425, 9435, 9444, 9422. Prices vary from one taxi company to another.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Relatively safe and efficient, Bucharest’s public transport system covers the entire city with buses, tramways, trolleys and metro (subway) services, operating from 5 a.m. to midnight.

Magnetic cards can be bought at RATB kiosks, located on the main thoroughfares in the city, for ground transportation, and in every Metro station for the underground network.

Bus, Tram, Trolleys – LEI 1,30 per ticket, LEI 8,00 for one-day pass, LEI 50,00 for a monthly pass.

EXPRESS buses use a magnetic card.

Metro – LEI 3.00 for two-fare pass, LEI 10,00 for ten-fare pass, LEI 6,00 for one-day pass, LEI 27,00 - for a 62 fare passcard.

SHOW BIZ Concerts usually start around 6 pm except for Opera and Musical Comedy matinees which start around 11 am. The Music University of Bucharest presents mostly classic recitals which are usually free of charge. The Opera has an extensive repertoire and enjoys international renown. The Athenaeum hosts concerts featuring the Romanian National and Inter-national Philharmonic Orchestras. The Romanian Radio Society organizes concerts in its two halls starting at 7 pm; Generally, individual tickets for opera shows and classic music concerts range

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between 5 - 15 RON. In Bucharest, cinemas change program every Friday. Movies are shown in their original language with Romanian subtitles. The majority of cinemas show American movies, but one can also find European movies at the French Institute Cinema or the Cinemateca. The row and set number is indicated on your ticket or separate stub. Ticket prices vary from Lei 5 - 35 RON OPERA & CONCERTS Atheneul Roman: 6D 1, Franklin St. Ph.: 021-315-6875; 021-315-2567 National Opera: 7D 70-72, Mihail Kogalniceanu Blvd. Ph.: 021-314-6980; 021-311-5254 Sala Radio (Romanian Radio Society): 6C 60-64, G-ral Berthelot St. Ph.: 021-303-1153; 021-314-7770.

Sala Palatului: 6D 1, Cretulescu St. Ph.: 021-315-9710 / ext. 761; 021-315-7372 Teatrul National de Opereta “Ion Dacian”: 7D 2, N. Balcescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-313-6348.

George Enescu Philharmonic: 6D 1-3, Franklin St. Ph: 021-315-0024; Box Office: 021-315-6875

The Village Museum: 5C 28-30, Soseaua Kiseleff. Ph.: 021-224-2759. Open daily: Nov.-Apr.: 09:00 – 17:00 May-Oct.: 09:00 - 19:00.

One of the most valuable ethnographic museums in the world. A creation of sociologist Dimitrie Gusti in 1936, the outdoor museum covers 30 hectares with over 70 exh bits of houses, 99 auxiliary buildings, churches and traditional techniques and utensils (water and windmills, oil presses, etc) from all of the country’s provinces.

Folkloric art collections and souvenirs.

Art Collections Museum: 6D 111, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021- 211.17.49, 021- 212.96.41.

Visiting hours: Saturday- Wednesday 11.00 –19.00 (May-September); 10.00 – 18.00 (October-April); Closed: Thursday, Friday, 1st January, Easter Sunday, 25th December.

Founded in 1978, the museum houses previously private collections that have been donated to the state in the course of time. They mirror accurately

MUSEUMS Bucharest is a city of history and arts. It probably has more museums per capita than any other capital in the world. Below you’ll find a list of selected museums. Usually there is a nominal entrance fee. Multi-lingual guides are typically available on request at no charge. Most museums are closed on Mondays.

National Museum of Art of Romania: 6D 49-53, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021-314 81 19; 021-313 30 30. Visiting hours: WednesdaySunday 11.00 –19.00 (May-September); 10.00 – 18.00 (October-April); Closed: Monday, Tuesday, 1st January, Easter Sunday, 25th December.

The National Museum of Art of Romania is housed in the former Royal Palace which is located on Victoriei Avenue, in an area of great

architectural and historical value. The European Art Gallery includes painting, sculpture and decorative art. The most important schools of European art are well represented by works of Domenico Veneziano, Lucas Cranach the Elder, El Greco, Pieter Breughel the Younger, Rembrandt, Monet, Sisley, Rodin and other great names. The Gallery offers an overview of the most important artistic movements that marked art history from the early Renaissance till the first decades of the 20th century. The Medieval Romanian Art Gallery displays works from the 14th to the 19th century: frescoes, icons, embroideries, manuscripts, silver and gold objects and sculptures. The Romanian Modern Art Gallery illustrates the development of Romanian fine arts from the first decades of the 19th century till the second half of the 20th century. It includes works of Aman, Grigorescu, Andreescu, Luchian, Tonitza, Pallady, Petrascu, Brâncusi, Paciurea.

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the development of Romanian art in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries giving a fair view of the history of taste and of the economic power of native Romanian collectors. European as well as Oriental art works are also present The Museum of Bucharest City: 7D 2, I.C. Bratianu Blvd. Ph: 021-31025.62, 021-3156858.

Open daily 10.00 -18.00, Closed: Monday and Tuesday. In the heart of the Capital, very close to the University Square, the outstanding building of Sutu Palace, a monument dating back to 1838, hosts this Museum of Bucharest City’s History.

You will find here collections of archaeology, numismatics, photography, maps, documents, paintings, drawings, funeral stones, coats of arms, furniture, uniforms, flags, costumes and many others.

“George Enescu” Museum: 6D 141, Calea Victoriei. Ph. 021-212-9649. Open daily 10:00–17:00; closed Monday. Houses collections illustrating the history of music composition and documents from the life of eminent Romanian

musician and composer George Enescu.

National Cotroceni Museum: 7A 1, Geniului Blvd. Ph. 021-430-4485. Open daily 9:30–17:30 ; closed Monday.Reconstructing the atmosphere of the Mediavale Cotroceni Church (17th Century)

and the old Royal Residence of King Ferdinand, Cotroceni Museum is a valuable architectural and historic site. Works of art for sale.

The Observatory: 5D 21, Lascar Catargiu Blvd. Ph.: 021-212-9644. It includes both a science fiction and an astronomic club. This small museum of Romanian history of astronomy is worth visiting.

CINEMAS Cinema City: 4, Vasile Milea Blvd., AFI Palace Cotroceni Ph.: 021-407-0000 Cinema City Sun Plaza: 391, Calea Vacaresti, Sun Plaza Ph.: 021-386-0600 CinemaPro: 3, Ion Ghica St. Ph.: 031-824-1360 Cinemateca: • Eforie Hall: 2, Eforie St. Ph.: 021313-0483; • Union Hall: 21, Ion Campineanu St. Ph.: 021-313-9289 Corso: 5, Regina Elisabeta Blvd.

Ph.: 021-315-1334 Europa: 127, Calea Mosilor Ph.: 021-314-2714 Festival: 34, Regina Elisabeta Blvd.

Ph.: 021-315-6384 French Institute “Elvira Popescu”: 77, Dacia Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-9930/0224 Glendale Studio: 9, Cotroceni Ave. Ph.: 021-316-3286 Gloria: 6, Bucovina St. Ph.: 021-324-4675 Grand Cinema Digiplex Baneasa: 42D, Bucuresti-Ploiesti Road, Baneasa Shopping City, 1st Floor. Ph.: 0742-654-321 Hollywood Multiplex: 55-59, Calea Vitan, Bucuresti Mall Ph.: 021-327-7020/22 The Light Cinema: 151-171, Progresului Ave., Liberty Center Ph.: 021-369-9740, 021-369-9797 Movieplex Cinema: 26, Timisoara Blvd., Plaza Romania; Ph.: 021-407-8300 NCRR: 3, Kiseleff Ave., the National Museum of Romanian Peasant Ph.: 021-317-9660 Patria: 12-14, Magheru Blvd.

Ph.: 021-316-9266 Scala: 2-4, Magheru Blvd.

Ph.: 021-316-6708 Studio: 29, Magheru Blvd.

Ph.: 021-316-5526 CULTURAL INSTITUTES Learning French, English, Italian or German is what you wanted for so long but you never had the time to do it? The cultural institutes in Bucharest have language classesand also have impotrant l braries and mediateques highlighting the culture they represent. Subscriptions to the cultural centres’ libraries can vary from 10 to 30 Euro.

British Council: 6D 14, Calea Dorobantilor, Ph. 021-307-9600. Fax: 021-307-9601/01 Open 09-19, Sat. 09-13, Sun closed.

Goethe Institut (German Institute): 6C 8-10, Tudor Arghezi St. Ph. 021-311-97-62; 021311-97-82. Fax: 021-312-05-85; Open Mon - Thu 10-18, Fri 10-15. Free lending l brary program.

German language courses available.

L’Institut Français (French Institute): 6E 77, Dacia Blvd. Ph. 021-316-38-36; 021-316-02-24. Fax: 021-316-02-25; Open 10-20.30, Fri 10-14. Sat, Sun Closed.

Theatre & film hall Elvire Popesco. Exhibition hall.

Huge books, magazines, CDs and videotapes libraries. Internet café. French bistro. Language courses available.

Instituto Cervantes (Spanish Institute): : 7D 38, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-210-2737, fax.: 021-210-7767, cenbuc@cervantes.es Library open: Mon.-Thu. 10 am-2 pm & 3 pm-7 pm, Fri. 9 am-2:30 pm, Sat. 9 am-3 pm. L brary & Spanish language courses available.

BUCHAREST JEWISH COMMUNITY The Great Synagogue: 11, Vasile Adamache St., sector 3; It was built during 1845 -1846 by

the Ashkenazi Polish-Jewish community. Since 1992, the Great Synagogue hosts the exhibition The Memorial of Jewish Martyrs. Visiting hours: Mon – Thu 8:30 – 15:00, Fri & Sun 8:30 – 13:00.

Prayer Hours: Morning Prayer Sun - Fri 8:00, Evening Prayer Sun - Fri 19:00, Sat Morning Prayer 9:30.

The Jewish Museum: 3, Mamulari St., sector 3; Located in the former Templul Unirea Sfânta (United Holy Temple) synagogue which survived both World War II and Nicolae Ceausescu unscathed. Displays a collection of books written, published, illustrated, or translated by Romanian Jews, an archive of the history of Romanian Jewry, and a consitant collection of paintings. Visiting hours: Mon - Thu 9:00 – 14:00, Fri 9:00 – 12:00, Sun 9:00 – 13:00.

Choral Temple: 9-11, Sfanta Vineri St., sector 3; Currently closed to visitors and services due to heavy renovation works.

Bucharest Jewish Community: 9-11, Sfanta Vineri St., Sector 3; For information please contact the office of the president, Erwin Simsensohn. Ph.: 021.313.1782, e-mail erwin@ jewish.ro HOTELS See our list featuring a growing number of hotels in Bucharest, from top-of-the-line, five-star international hotels to local Bed & Breakfasts. All telephone numbers are in area code 021 (+4021 if calling from abroad). See map (page 22) for the letter/number coordinates.

Alexander ★★★★★ 1/VI, Pipera Blvd. ph: +40-21-569-5120; fax:+40-21-569-5119 Ambasador ★★★ 6D : 8-10, Magheru Blvd. ph: +40-21-315-9080; fax:+40-21-312-3595 angelo Airporthotel Bucharest ★★★★: 283, Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni. ph: +40-21-203-6500; fax: +40-21-203-6530 Armonia ★★★★ 7E : 112, Calea Mosilor, ph: +40-21-312-0477; fax: +40-21-312-0406.

Athenée Palace Hilton Bucharest ★★★★★ : 6D 1-3, Episcopiei St. ph: +40-21-303-3777; fax: +40-21-315-2121.

Banat ★★ 7E : 5, Piata Rosetti ph: +40-21-312-5784; fax: +40-21-312-6547.

Best Western Plus Mari Vila Bucharest ★★★★: 44-50, Balta Doamnei St. ph: 021-5666666; fax: 021-568-8888 Capitol ★★★ 7D : 29, Calea Victoriei ph: +40-21-313-9440; fax: +40-21-312-4169 Carol Parc Hotel ★★★★★ 9D : 23-25, Aleea Suter , ph: +40-21-336-3377; fax: +40-21-336-3736 Caro ★★★ 2E : 164A, Barbu Vacarescu St. ph: +40-21-208-6100; fax: +40-21-208-6101; Casa Capsa ★★★★★ 7D : 36, Calea Victoriei ph: +40-21-313-4038 Casa Victor ★★★★ 4C : 44, Emanoil Porumbaru St. ph: +40-21-222-5723, +40-21-222-9626 fax: +40-21-222-9436 Centre Ville Aparthotel ★★★★ 6D : George Enescu St. and Luterana St. crossing ph: +40-21-305-3666; fax: +40-21-312-0927 Central ★★★ 7D : 13, Brezoianu St, ph/fax: +40-21-315-5636/37.

Class ★★★★ 1B : 30A, Gârlei St. ph: +40-21-233-2814; fax: +40-21-233-2886 Crowne Plaza ★★★★★ 2A : 1, Poligrafiei St. ph.: +40-21-224-0034; fax: +40-21-318-1302 Dalin ★★★ : 70-72, Marasesti Blvd. ph.: +40-21-335-6306; fax: +40-21-336-6284 Dalin Center ★★★ : 33A, Soseaua Stefan cel Mare. ph.: +40-21-211-0070 Double Tree by Hilton ★★★★ 8F :

3A, Nerva Traian St. ph: +40-21-200-6270; fax: +40-21-200-6273 Duke ★★★ 6D : 33, Dacia Blvd, ph: +40-21-317-4186/87/88; fax: +40-21-317-4189.

Epoque 7C : 17C, Aurora Entrance ph: +40-21-312-3232; Erbas ★★★ 2D : 27, Av. Alex Serbanescu St., ph: +40-21-232-6856, +40-21-232-6857. fax: +40-21-232-6527.

Euro Hotels International ★★★ 6B : 4, Ghe. Polizu St. ph: +40-21-316-88-39; fax: +40-21-316-8360 Euro Hotels Int’l Triumf ★★★ 4B : 32-34, Maresal Averescu Blvd. ph: +40-21-224-5496; fax: +40-21-224-5554 Europa Royale Bucharest ★★★★ 7D : 60, Franceza St. ph: +40-21-319-1798; fax: +40-37-237-6500 Golden Tulip Bucharest ★★★★ 6C : 166, Calea Victoriei. ph: +40-21-212-5558; fax: +40-21-212-5121 Golden Tulip Times ★★★★ 7G : 19, Decebal Blvd. ph: +40-21-316 6516; fax: +40-21-3166517 Graffiti ★★★ 5D : 25 Albac St.,

ph./fax: +40-21-231-6006.

Grand Hotel Continental ★★★★★ 7D : 56, Calea Victoriei ph.: +40-372-010-300; fax: +40-372-010 301.

Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel ★★★★★ 6D : 5-7, Calea Dorobantilor, ph: +40-21-201-5000; fax: +40-21-201-1888.

Hello Hotels ★★ 6B : 143, Calea Grivitei, ph: +40-372-121-800; fax: +40-372-121-801 reservation: +40-372-716-464 Herastrau ★★★ 2C : 7-9, Soseaua Nordului, ph: +40-21-232-9666; fax: +40-21-203-9923.

Ibis Gara De Nord ★★★ 6B : 143, Calea Grivitei, ph: +40-21-300-9100; fax: +40-21-300-9098. reservation: +40-21-401-1011 Ibis Palatul Parlamentului ★★★ 8C : 82-84, Izvor St., ph: +40-21-401-1000; fax: +40-21-402-2898.

One Ibis reservation: +40-21-401-1011 InterContinental ★★★★★ 7D : 4, Nicolae Balcescu Blvd., ph: +40-21-310-2020; fax: +40-21-312-0486.

JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel ★★★★★ 8B : 90, Calea 13 Septembrie, ph: +40-21-403-1012; fax: +40-21-403-1001.

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MUST SEE IN BUCHAREST THE PARLIAMENT PALACE

THE COTROCENI PALACE

It is a part of the Cotroceni National Museum. The Cotroceni Palace, church and monastery reflect a three-century old history that interweaves political, military, diplomatic, religious and cultural aspects, with the general evolution of Romanian society. The palace was built in the 17th century by the Prince Serban Cantacuzino. The Cotroceni National Museum exhibits a rich range of objects of art, illustrative of the Romanian decorative art. The Cantacuzino space is most suitable for organizing presentations of old art objects that can only outline the exceptional artistic accomplishments of a distant epoch.

It is the second largest administrative building in the world (after the Pentagon) in terms of all-out surface: 330,000 m2. It was built between 1984 and 1989 by a team of architects led by Anca Petrescu. and was destined for the members of the Communist Party; Besides offices, Ceausescu planned to make personal living places, so the Palace’s surface would have been bigger. The building currently houses Romania’s Parliament.

Visiting hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday (By appointment only)

Here is a selection of the most representative landmarks of Bucharest which are a must to see during your stay in the city. You will see these and much more on one of our regularly scheduled or customized tours while benefitting from the expertise and knowledge of our experienced licensed guides. For more information please see the ads inside the magazine.

Visiting hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday (by appointment only).

THE PEASANT MUSEUM

The museum is a component of the European family of Museums of Popular Art and Traditions. A national museum, under the Ministry of Culture’s patronage, it has an especially rich collection of objects, hosted in a Neo-Romanian style historical monumentbuilding close to Victoria Square. The museum developed a highly original museography honored in 1996 by receiving the EMYA – the European Museum of the Year Award. The originality of the exhibiting style is continued in the Museum’s publications, in actions such as the Missionary Museum, the Village School, concerts, conferences and exhibition openings.

Visiting hours: Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 (17:00 - last admission). Closed: Monday

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Lev Or ★★★ 6C : 25, Occidentului St., ph: +40-21-210-1274; fax: +40-21-319-0910.

Marshal ★★★★ 7E : 2, Dr. Emanoil Bacaloglu St. ph: +40-21-314-0880; fax: +40-21-314-0888 Minerva ★★★★ 5C : 2-4, Gh. Manu St., ph: +40-21-311-1555; fax: +40-21-312-3963 Monte Nelly ★★★★ 6E : 30, Corbeni St., ph: +40-21-211-0979; fax: +40-21-211-0980 Novotel Bucarest City Centre ★★★★ 7D : 37B, Calea Victoriei, ph: +40-21-308-8500; fax: +40-21-308-8501 NH Bucharest ★★★★ 7E : 21, Mircea Voda Blvd., ph: +40-21-300-0545; fax: +40-21-317-9154 Opera ★★★ 7D : 37, Brezoianu St., ph: +40-21-312-4857; fax: +40-21-312-4858.

Parliament ★★★★ 8C : 106, Izvor St., ph: +40-21-411-9990; fax: +40-21-411-9991 Pullman ★★★★ 2B : 10, Piata Montreal, ph: +40-21-318-3000; fax +40-21-316-2550 Radisson Blu ★★★★★ 6D : 63-81, Calea Victoriei, ph: +40-21-311-9000; fax: +40-21-313-9000 Ramada Bucharest Parc ★★★★ 2A : 3-5 Poligrafiei Blvd. ph: +40-21-549-2000; fax: +40-21-549-2330 Ramada Hotel & Suites Bucharest North ★★★★ 2C : 44A, Daniel Danielopolu St., ph: +40-21-233-5000; fax: +40-21-233-5001; Ramada Majestic Bucharest ★★★★ 7D : 38-40, Calea Victoriei, ph: +40-21-310-2715, +40-21-312-1967; fax: +40-21-310-2799 Ramada Plaza Bucharest ★★★★ 2A : 3-5, Poligrafiei Blvd., ph: +40-21-549-3000; fax: +40-21-549-3001 Razvan ★★★ 7F : 159, Calea Calarasilor, ph: +40-21-320-0173 / 83; fax: +40-21-322-0811 Rembrandt ★★★ 7D : 11 Smardan St., ph/fax: +40-21-313-9315, +40-21-313-9316.

Residence Arc de Triomphe ★★★★ 4B : 19, Clucerului St. ph. 021-223-1978; 037-215-0700 Residence Domenii Plaza ★★★★ 3B : 33, Alexandru Constantinescu St. ph. 021-224-5044, 037-215-0600 Residence Club Palace ★★★★ : 367B, Odaii Road, ph. 021-315-1666 Rin Airport ★★★★ : 255A, Calea Bucuresti, ph: +40-21-350-4110/16; fax: +40-21-350-4110-16 Rin Central ★★★ 7F : 55, Traian St. ph.: +40-21-308-3153/4; fax: +40-21-308-3155.

Rin Grand ★★★★ : Soseaua Vitan-Barzesti ph: +40-31-106-1111; 0731-111-000 Royal ★★★★ 8E : 28 Mircea Voda Blvd., ph: +40-374-11-9120/21, +40-21-528-1100/20; fax: +40-374-11-9101, +40-21-528-1101 Samaa ★★★ 3A : 319C, Ion Mihalache Blvd., ph: +40-21-224-0282/83; fax: +40-21-224-0284 Siqua ★★★★ 7C : 59A, Calea Plevnei, ph: +40-21-319-5160; 319-5161; fax: +40-21-319-5162 Starlight Suite Hotels ★★★★ 5D : 89-97, Grigore Alexandrescu St., ph/fax: +40-21-211-3413 / 14 Tempo ★★★ 7E : 19, Armand Calinescu St., ph: +40-21-310-1216; fax: +40-21-310-1241 Trianon ★★★: 9, Grigore Cobalcescu St., ph: +40-21-311-4927; fax: +40-21-316-2281 Venezia ★★★★ 7C : 2, Pompiliu Eliade St., ph: +40-21-310-6878; fax: +40-21-310-6873 Z Executive Boutique Hotel ★★★★ 7D : 4, Ion Nistor St., ph: +40-31-140-0200

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MUST SEE IN BUCHAREST THE VILLAGE MUSEUM

Nestled on the shore of the Herastrau Lake, the museum displays 85 peasant homes, barns, churches and mills relocated there from all over Romania. Tall-roofed Transylvanian houses with beautifully crafted shingles sit alongside rustic wooden churches to form a unique neighborhood. The overall impression is that Romanian peasants take great pride in their work and homes.

Everyday accessories: tools, butter-churns, hay forks, beer kegs and clothes are displayed inside the house. This museum can take a whole day to explore and, in fine weather, families settle down for picnics in the scenic grounds.

Visiting hours: Nov.-Apr.: 09:00 - 17:00., May-Oct.: 09:00 19:00, every day, including Monday THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART

The museum is hosted by the former Royal Palace and is the most representative art gallery in Romania. The Royal Palace was the official residence of the Romanian kings. Its current facade was given the finishing touches in 1937 when Carol II was King of Romania.

The National Art Museum Palace is located in downtown Bucharest (in the so-called Revolution Square). The Palace displays an extensive collection of European and Romanian fine art. The European Art Gallery offers an overview of teh most important artistic movements that marked art history from the early Rennaissance till the first decades of teh 20th century. The Romanian Modern Art Gallery illustrates the development of Romanian fine arts from the first decades of the 19th century till the second half of the 20th century.

Visiting hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

(May - September) 10 a.m - 6 p.m. (October - April) Closed: Monday, Tuesday THE OLD ROYAL COURT

During the early Middle Ages, Bucharest became a commercial center; important enough to enable the XIV century princes to build the Princely Court – nowadays known as “The Old Court” - which formed the development core of the medieval town. The first written mention of the name of “Bucharest” dates back to September 20, 1459: it appears on a document issued from the chancellery of the famous Prince Vlad Tepes (the Impaler). By the year 1599, a new Princely Court was built. Matei Basarab (1632-1654) renovated the Old Court. By 1640, because the prince’s relations with the Turks worsened, Matei Basarab moved his Capital back to the town of Targoviste. Bucharest still remained a princely residence.

In May 1654, Prince Constantin Serban Basarab (1654-1658), Matei Basarab’s successor, left for Targoviste after a rebellion of his mercenary troops, and he ordered the Old Court to be set of fire. The Old Royal Court is an outdoor site that can be visited any time.

THE ROMANIAN ATHENAEUM

Is a concert hall in the center of Bucharest and a landmark of the Romanian capital city. Opened in 1888, the ornate, domed, circular building is the city’s main concert hall and home of the “George Enescu” Philarmonic and of the George Enescu annual international music festival. It has the aspect of a Greek temple with Ionic columns at the entrance. The wonderful interior with round frescoes depicts important events in Romania’s history. Extensive reconstruction and restoration work has been conducted in 1992 by a Romanian construction company and restoration painter Silviu Petrescu, saving the building from collapse.

Visiting hours: every day, unless concerts or rehearsals are held.

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business • INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS • LOCAL INSTITUTIONS • BUSINESS CONNECTIONS • AIRLINES • EMBASSIES • BANKS

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Delegation Of The European Union: 31, Vasile Lascar St. Ph.: 021-203-5400; Fax: 021-316-8808, www.infoeuropa.ro European Bank For Reconstruction EBRD: Metropolis Center, 56-60, Iancu de Hunedoara Blvd. Ph.: 021-202-7100; Fax: 021-202-7110; www.ebrd.com International Monetary Fund: 7, Halelor St., 2nd floor Ph.: 021-311-5833; 031805-7040; Fax: 021-318-1410. www.fmi.ro Unicef: 48A, Primaverii Blvd. Ph.: 021-201-7872; Fax: 021-231-5255. www.unicef.ro United Nations Information Centre: UN House, 48A Primaverii Blvd. Ph.: 021-2017877; Fax: 021-201-7880; www.un.ro World Bank: 31, Vasile Lascar St. Ph.: 021-201-0311; Fax: 021-201-0336; www.worldbank.org.ro NATIONAL & LOCAL INSTITUTIONS Presidency of Romania: Cotroceni Palace, 1-3, Geniului St. Ph.: 021-410-0581; Fax: 021-410-3858; www.presidency.ro Chamber of Deputies: Parliament’s Palace, 2-4, Izvor St. Ph.: 021-316-0300, 021-414-1111; www.cdep.ro Senate of Romania: Parliament’s Palace, 1-3, 13 Septembrie Ave. Ph.: 021- 316-0300, 021-414-1111; Fax: 021- 315-8942; www.senat.ro Government of Romania: 1, Victoriei Sq. Ph.: 021-314-3400; 021-313-1564; www.gov.ro Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development: 2-4, Carol I Blvd.

Ph.: 021-307-2300. www.madr.ro Ministry of Information Society: 14, Libertatii Blvd. Ph.: 021-311-4104. www.mcsi.ro Ministry of Economy, Energy, Tourism & Business: 152, Calea Victoriei.

Ph.: 021-202-5426. www.minind.ro Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 31, Alexandru Alley.

Ph.: 021-319-2108/25. www.mae.ro Ministry of Public Finance & Budget: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 021-319-9759; 021-226-1110. www.mfinante.gov.ro Ministry of Justice: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 037-204-1999. www.just.ro Ministry of Labor, Family, Social Protection and Elderly: 2-4, Dem I. Dobrescu St. Ph.: 021-313-6267. www.mmuncii.ro Ministry of National Defense: 3-5, Izvor St. Ph.: 021-319-5698, 021-402-3400. www.mapn.ro Ministry of Transport: 38, Dinicu Golescu Blvd.

Ph.: 021-319-6124. www.mt.ro Ministry of Interior Affairs: 1A, Revolutiei Sq. Ph.: 021-303-70-80.www.mai.gov.ro Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 037-211-1409/43. www.mdrap.ro Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports: 28-30, Gen. Berthelot St. Ph.: 021-405-6200/6300. www.edu.ro Ministry of Health: 1-3, Cristian Popisteanu Entr.

Ph.: 021-307-2500/2600. www.ms.gov.ro

Ministry of Environment and Climate Changes: 12, Libertatii Blvd.

Ph.: 021-408-9500/9613. www.mmediu.ro Ministry of Culture: 22, Unirii Blvd.

Ph.: 021-224-3947. www.cultura.ro The Prefect’s Office: 47, Regina Elisabeta Blvd.

Ph.: 021-312-6525/021-9866; www. prefecturabucuresti.ro City Hall: 24, Regina Elisabeta Blvd., temporary moved to 291-293, Splaiul Independentei Ph.: 021-305-5500/50/55; www.pmb.ro SECTOR 1: 9-13, Bucuresti-Ploiesti Ave. Ph.: 021-319-1013/14/15/16/17; Fax: 021-319-1006; www.primariasector1.ro; SECTOR 2: 11-13, Chiristigilor St. Ph.: 021-209-6000.

Fax: 021-209-6282; www.ps2.ro; SECTOR 3: 2-4, Parfumului St. Ph.: 021-318-0323/29; Fax: 021318-0304 www.sector3primarie.ro; SECTOR 4: 6-16, George Cosbuc Blvd. Ph.: 021-335-9230; www.ps4.ro SECTOR 5: 29-31, Regina Elisabeta Blvd. Ph.: 021-314-4680/4318; www.sector5.ro: SECTOR 6: 147-149, Calea Plevnei Ph.: 021-318-0147, 021-529-8498; Fax: 021-318-0152; HYPERLINK “http://www. primarie6.ro/”www.primarie6.ro

MOVING COMPANIES AGS Bucharest: 256, Basarabia Blvd, Ph.: 021-345-0666 www.agsmovers.com Allied Pickfords: 29,Topraisar St. Ph.: 021-221-95-46; www.alliedpickfords.ro Corstjens Bucharest: 20, Tamasi St. B Bldg., Buftea, Ilfov County Ph.: 031- 102-0665; www.corstjens.com GLOBAL RELOCATION SERVICES: 13B, Atomistilor St, Magurele, Ilfov County Ph.: 021311-6425/26 www.globalrelocation.ro Orbit int’l forwarding & Moving: Sos. Bucuresti – Urziceni Km. 18+400, Afumati, Ilfov County ; Ph/Fax.: 021-350-15-00; www.orbitromania.ro FOREIGN TRADE CHAMBERS The American Chamber Of Commerce: Union Int’l Center, 11, Ion Campineanu St. Ph.: 021312-4834; Fax: 021-312-4851; www.amcham.ro

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Deutsch - Rumänische Industrie Und Handelskammer Bukarest: 35, Clucerului St., 2nd floor Ph.: 021-223-1531; Fax: 021-223-1538; www.ahkrumaenien.ro Foreign Investors Council: ING Building, 11-13, Kiseleff Ave. Ph.: 021-2221931; Fax:021-222-1932; www.fic.ro French T.I.C.C.in Romania: 21, Andrei Muresanu St. Ph.: 021-317-1284, 021-230-0377; www.ccifer.ro Japan External Trade Organization: IBC Modern, 34-36, Carol Blvd. 5th floor Ph.: 021-310-6801/02; www.jetro.go.jp ROMANIA ITALY T.I.C.C.: 13, Franceza St. Ph: 021-310-2315/16; Fax: 021-310-2318 www.cameradicommercio.ro ROMANIA ISRAEL T.I.C.C.: 98 UVX, Elena Vacarescu St. Ph: 021-232-0616; www.cciri.ro Romania Turkey T.I.C.C.: 58, Austrului St., Ph./Fax: 021-326-9722 Romania China T.I.C.C.: 28, Ion Campineanu St. Ph.: 021-313-5114; Fax: 021-312-1371.Source: Bilateral Chambers of Commerce and Industry Union

NATIONAL AGENCIES Bucharest Office Of Trade Registery: 1, Sectorului Entr. Ph.: 021-316-0820; www.onrc.ro Competition Council: 1, Presei L bere Sq. Ph.: 021-405-4429; Fax: 021-405-4402; www.consiliuconcurentei.ro National Association of Travel Agencies In Romania - ANAT: 59, Horia Macelariu St. 4th floor, Apt. 401 Ph.: 021-321-1908, 021-323-0855, 031-1069810; Fax: 021-323-6843; www.anat.ro National Trade Registery Office: 74A, Unirii Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-0804; Fax: 021-316-0803; www.onrc.ro Romanian Foreign Trade Center: 17, Apolodor St. Ph.: 021-318-5050; Fax: 021-311-1491; www.traderom.ro Romanian Agency For Foreign Investments: 22, Primaverii Blvd. Ph.: 021-233-9103 Romanian Chamber of commerce: 2, Octavian Goga Blvd., Ph.: 021-319-0114/18; www.ccir.ro LAWYERS Biris Goran: 77, Emanoil Porumbaru St., Ph.: 021-260-0710, Fax: 021-260-0720; www.birisgoran.ro Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen: Bucharest Business Park, Entr. A, 4th floor, 1A, Bucuresti-Ploiesti Ave. Ph.: 021-201-1200; Fax: 021-201-1210; www.nndkp.ro Pachiu & Associates attorneys at Law: 4-10, Muntii Tatra St. 5th floor Ph.: 021-312-1008; Fax: 021-312-1009; www.pachiu.com Rubin Meyer Doru & Trandafir Attorneys At Law Affiliated With Herzfeld & Rubin, P.C.:

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7, Putu cu Plopi St. Ph.: 021-311-1460; Fax: 021-311-1465. www.hr.ro Radu Taracila Padurari Retevoescu in association with Allen&Overy LLP: 60, Dacia Blvd., Ph.: 031-405-7777, Fax: 031-405-7778; www.allenovery.com Salans-Moore, Vartires & Associates: 28-C, G-ral C. Budisteanu St. Ph.: 021-312-4950; Fax: 021-312-4951; www.salans.com Schoenherr Romania: 30, Dacia Blvd., Ph.: 021-319-6790, Fax: 021-319-6791; www. schoenherr.eu Stoica & Associates: 2, Dr. Staicovici St, Opera Center II, 2nd floor, Ph: 021-402-0930; Fax: 021 – 402-0931 www.stoica-asociatii.ro Tuca, Zbarcea & Associates: 4-8, N. Titulescu Ave, America House, West Wing, 8th floor Ph: 021-204-8890; Fax: 021 – 204-8899 www.tuca.ro Vasile Deleanu Attorneys At Law Member Of Warwick Legal Network: 2, Maresal Josef Pilsudski Entrance Ph.: 021-201-6684; Fax: 021-201-6685; www.deleanu.ro Wolf Theiss: 58-60, Gheorghe Polizu St., Bucharest Corporate Center12th- 13th floors; Ph.: 021-308-8100; Fax: 021-308-8125; www.wolftheiss.ro COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Cosmote: America House, 4-8., N. Titulescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-404-1234, 0766-121-234; Fax: 021-413-7530; www.cosmote.ro Orange Romania S.A.: Europe House, 51-53, Lascar Catargiu Blvd. Ph.: 021-203-3030, 021203-3333; Fax: 2021-03-3599; www.orange.ro RCS & RDS: 73-75, Dr. N. Staicovici St. Ph.: 031-400-4414, 031-400-4600; Fax: 031-400-6060 Romtelecom: 3-5, Presei Libere Sq. Ph.: 021-408-8068; www.romtelecom.ro UPC Romania: 62D, Nordului Ave. Ph.: 021-9399; 031-100-0400; www.upc.ro Vodafone Romania: 4A, Vasile Milea Blvd.

Ph.: 021-302-2222; Fax: 021-302-1413; www.vodafone.ro SCHOOLS The following English-speaking schools are located in Bucharest: International British School: 21-23, Agricultori St. Ph. 021-253-1698, International School for Primary Education: 72, Petre Aurelian St. Green Lake Residences Ph. 021-380-3535, Mark Twain International School: 25B, Erou Iancu Nicolae St. Ph.0724-000-900; 021-267-8912, Lauder Reut Kindergartden: 15, Barsch Iuliu St. Ph.: 021-320-1538 American International School: 196, Soseaua Pipera-Tunari. Ph.: 021-204-4300 International Computer High School of Bucharest: 428, Mihai Bravu Ave, Ph. 021-327-5443

EMBASSIES Albania Algeria Argentine Apostolic Nuncio Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaidjan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China Congo Croatia Cuba Czech Rep Cyprus Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece Hungary India Indonesia Irak Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Korea/N Korea/S Kuwait Lebanon Lithuania Macedonia Malaysia Mexico Moldova Morocco Netherlands Norway Nigeria Pakistan Palestine Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Quatar Russia Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria S Africa Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Arab Emirates Uruguay USA Vatican Venezuela Vietnam

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BANKS Alpha Bank: Neocity Tower.

237 B, Calea Dorobantilor, 3rd9th floors; Ph.: 021-209-2100; www.alphabank.ro ATE Bank Romania: 24, Calea Grivitei Ph: 021-303-0700 www.ate.bank.ro Bancpost: 6A, Dimitrie.

Pompeiu Blvd. Ph.: 0800-110200 www.bankpost.ro Banca Comerciala Romana: 5, Regina Elisabeta Blvd.

Ph.: 0801-0801-22; www.bcr.ro Banca Italo Romena: 2-4, Gara Herastrau St., Ph.: 021-232-0712/26; Banca Romaneasca: 35, Unirii Blvd. Ph.: 021-305-9300; www.banca-romaneasca.ro Bank of Cyprus: 187 B, Calea Dorobantilor Ph: 021-409-9100 www.bankofcyprus.ro Bank Leumi Romania: 45, Aviatorilor Blvd Ph: 021-2067053 www.leumi.ro Blom Bank France: 66, Unirii Blvd, Bl.K3 Ph: 021-302-7201/6 www.blom.com. b BRD - Groupe Societe Generale: 1-7, Ion Mihalache Blvd. Ph.: 0800-803-803; www.brd.ro CEC Bank: 11-13, Calea Victoriei Ph.: 021-311-1119; 0800.800.8488; www.cec.ro Citibank Romania: 145, Calea Victoriei Ph.: 021-203-5550; www.citybank.ro Credit Europe Bank: 26Z, Timisoara Blvd. Ph.: 021-4064000 www.crediteurope.ro Emporiki Bank: 19, Berzei St. Ph.: 021-310-3955; Garanti Bank: 5, Fabrica de Glucoza Ave., Novo Park 3 Business Center, F Building, Ph.: 021-208-9260; Ing Bank: 11-13, Kiseleff Blvd.

Ph.: 021-222-1600; www.ing.ro Intesa Sanpaolo Bank: 11-15, Tipografilor St., S Park B3-B4 5th floor Ph.: 021-405-3600; www.intesasanpaolobank.ro Libra Bank: 4-6, Semilunei St. Ph.: 021-208-8000; www.librabank.ro Marfin Bank Romania: 90-92, E. Porumbaru St. Ph.: 021-2064230; www.marfinbank.ro Millennium Bank: City Gate South Tower, 3-5, Piata Presei L berePh: 021-308-1300 www.milleniumbank.ro Otp Bank Romania: 66-68, Buzesti St. Ph.: 021-307-5700; www.otpbank.ro Piraeus Bank Romania: 2931, N. Titulescu Ave., Ph.: 0800-801-802; www.piraeusbank.ro Raiffeisen Bank: 15, Charles de Gaulle Sq. Ph.: 021-3061000; www.raiffeisen.ro Romanian International

Bank: 67, Unirii Blvd, Bl. G2A, Tronson 1 & 2 Ph: 021-3189515; www.ro b.ro Royal Bank Of Scotland: 10, Montreal Sq., World Trade Center-E, Ph.: 021-202-0800 www.rbs.ro Unicredit Tiriac Bank: 23-25, Ghetarilor St. Ph.: 021-2002000 www.unicredit-tiriac.ro Volksbank Romania: 171-173, Mihai Bravu Ave. Ph.: 0800672-222 www.volksbank.ro AIRLINES Aegean: Henri Coanda Int’l Airport. Ph: 021-204-19-68; 021-201-45-50 Aeroflot 5C : 5, Gheorghe Manu St. Ph: 021-315-03-14; Fax: 021-312-51-52 Air France 6C : 85, Calea Buzesti, 2nd floor. Ph: 021-206-92-00; Fax: 021-206-92-11.

Air Malta (GSA) 1B : Baneasa Int’l Airport, 14-22, Soseaua Bucuresti-Ploiesti. call centre: Ph: 021-201-1852/2, Fax: 021-201-18-53 Air Moldova 7E : 3, Toma Caragiu St. Ph: 021-312-08-22 Alitalia 6D : 1, Louis Blanc St. Ph: 021-318-76-65; 021-318-76-61.

Austrian Airlines 6D : 9A, Aleea Alexandru.

Ph: 021-204-45-60; Fax: 021-204-84-28 Balkan Air (GSA) 6D : 5-7, Eugen Carada St. Ph: 021-314-39-45; Fax:021-314-39-49 British Airways 7D : 28-30, Academiei St. Excelsior Centre, 9th floor Ph: 021-303-22-22; Fax: 021-303-22-11.

CSA 7D : 27, Uruguai St., 1st floor. Ph: 021-223-32-05; Fax: 021-223-08-84.

Delta Airlines (GSA) 5C : America House 1st floor. 4-8, Sos. N. Titulescu; Ph: 021-313-35-82; EL AL: 1, Dimitrie Cantemir Blvd. Ph: 021-317-88-60/61 Fax: 021-317-88-62 Emirates (GSA) 5C : 57, Dr. Iacob Felix St, 1st floor; Ph: 031-403-5030 KLM: 85, Buzesti St., 2nd floor, Ph: 021-206-9222; 0800-070377; Fax: 021-206-9211.

Lufthansa 6D : 9A, Aleea Alexandru, Ph: 021-204-84-10.

Fax: 021-204-84-24.

Lot 6D : 41, Magheru Blvd., Ph: 021-314-1096; 021-317-4228 Olympic Airlines 6D : 6, Anastase Simu St., 1st floor, ap. 18; Ph.: 021-316-6360; Fax: 021-316-6365.

Quatar Airways: 202, Calea Victoriei; Ph.: 021-212-5020, Fax: 021-312-6860.

Regional Air Services Air Taxi: Ph.: 0745-058-654; 0742-055-095 SAS Scandinavian Airlines (GSA) 5C : 57, Dr. Iacob Felix St, 1st floor; Ph: 031-403-5040; Fax: 031-403-5049 SN Brussels Airlines (GSA) 1B : Baneasa Int’l Airport; Call centre: 021-201-1851/2; Fax: 021-201-1853.

Swiss Int’l Air Lines: Ph: 021-312-0238; Fax: 021-212-5774 Tarom: 17, Splaiul Independentei.

Ph: 021-303-4400; Fax: 021-316-44-44.

Turkish Airlines: 35A, Balcescu Blvd., Ph: 021-311-3210.

PRIVATE FLIGHTS Eurojet Aviation: 61-63, Ion Ionescu de la Brad Blvd., suites 1&2. Ph: 0374-222-777, 0374-222-888, Fax: 021-2693-779 Ion Tiriac Air: Sos Bucuresti-Ploiesti, Km 16,5; Ph: 021-230-6081, Fax: 021-204-2224 InterAviation Charter: Business office: Str. Garlei, nr.1E, Sect.1 Headoffice: Blv. Regiei, nr. 2, corp 23, Sect.6 Ph.: 0314378161, 0756192600 Fax: 0314378162. office@interaviation.eu www.bucurestiwww.ro

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stores & more more…

• SHOPPING CENTERS • COSMETICS & BEAUTY • FASHION • JEWELRY • FOOTWEAR • SPORTS & TRAVEL and more...

SHOPPING CENTERS One can easily find ready-towear clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, watches, sportswear, lingerie, perfumes and gifts. Food

On the following pages, boutiques, major department stores and specialty shops and markets are grouped by the type of product they sell. Most establishments are open Monday to Saturday from 10 or 11 am to 6 or 8 pm closing time. Malls and other boutiques are also open during the weekend, though some may close earlier on Sundays. Locations marked in a dark blue square are situated in Old Town.

Sun Plaza: 9e 391, Calea Vacaresti / 83 C, Soseaua Oltenitei Unirea Shopping Center 6D : 1, Unirii Square World Trade Plaza 3B : 10, Montreal Sq. CASH & CARRY Metro: • Militari • Baneasa • Berceni • Voluntari Selgros: • Pantelimon, 90, Biruintei Blvd; • Baneasa, 55-65, BucurestiPloiesti • Berceni, 92-108, Turnu Magurele St. HIPERMARKETS

courts can often be found on or near the premises. These shopping centers might be similar in many ways with those that you are already familiar with.

Afi Palace Cotroceni 7A : 4, Vasile Milea Blvd.

Baneasa Shopping City: 42D, Sos. Bucuresti-Ploiesti Bucuresti Mall 8F : 55-59, Calea Vitan Carrefour Militari Commercial Gallery: Autostrada BucurestiPitesti, km 11/12 Cocor Store 7D : 29-33, I.C. Bratianu Blvd.

Commercial Center Feeria: 44A, Sos. Bucuresti Ploiesti Commercial Center Orhideea 6A : 210 - 210 B, Spl. Independentei Esplanada Shopping Center: 20, Sos. Vergului.

Grand Arena Mall: 12, Metalurgiei Blvd.

Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery 8B : 90, Calea 13 Septembrie Jolie Ville Galleria:103 Bis, Erou Iancu Nicolae St. Liberty Center 9C : 151-171, Progresului St. Mario Plaza Shopping Center 4D : 172, Calea Dorobantilor Militari Shopping: 546-560 Iuliu Maniu Blvd.

Plaza Romania: 26, Timisoara Blvd.

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Auchan: 33A, 1 Decembrie Blvd.

Carrefour: • Militari, Autostrada Buc-Pitesti, km11/12. • Colentina, Soseaua Colentina 426 426A; • Orhideea, 210, Splaiul Independentei, • Baneasa - Feeria, 44A, Soseaua Bucuresti Ploiesti • Unirii, 2, Corneliu Coposu Blvd.

Cora: • Lujerului, 19, Iuliu Maniu Blvd. • Pantelimon, 20, Sos. Vergului Billa: • 102-104, B. Vacarescu St. • 23, Brasov St. • 24, Postavaru St. Ikea: 42A, Soseaua Bucuresti Ploiesti XXL: 38-40, Soseaua Fundeni Department Stores Old department stores in Bucharest are in a transition period. Besides specialized departments, it is not unusual to find a large number of small private “Turkish-bazaar” type stands inside. Crowded but convenient because of their diversity, the Bucharest department stores offer low- to mid- sometimes even high- quality products.

Galeriile Victoria 6D : 17, Calea Victoriei Bucur Obor: 2, Soseaua Colentina SUPERMARKETS There are stores in each section of town that present a complete range of products, from European to American, Arabian and Asian. Many world-wide brands are available.

Prices may differ slightly because of the location of the store (downtown – periphery) or the availability of products.

Mega Image: Every neighborhood has at least one!

Profi: Every neighborhood has at least one!

COSMETICS & BEAUTY Beauty Shop: • 8F Bucuresti Mall • 6D 27-33, Magheru Blvd. • 26, Timisoara Blvd. - Plaza Romania Clinique 6D : 100, Calea Victoriei Douglas: Baneasa Shopping City

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• Sun Plaza • Unirea Shopping Center Sephora: Orhideea Shopping Center Estee Lauder 7D : 100, Calea Victoriei Marionnaud: • 7A Afi Palace Cotroceni • 7D 27, I Campineanu St. • 6D 14-16, CA Rosetti St. • 3B WTC Galleries • 4D 172, Calea Dorobantilor • Mario Plaza Shopping Center • 8E Unirea Shopping Center • Carrefour Militari Gallery, • Carrefour Colentina Gallery, • Selgros Baneasa • Selgros Berceni, • Selgros Pantelimon FASHION

Bershka: Baneasa Shopping City Burberry 6C : Radisson BLU Hotel Bucharest - 63 – 81, Calea Victoriei entrance from George Enescu St. C & A: Fashion for Men and Women. • Militari Shopping • 7A Afi Palace Cotroceni Cacharel: Fashion for Men. Baneasa Shopping City Canali 4d : 196, Calea Dorobantilor Casa Frumoasa 8B :“Ready to Wear” & “Made-To-Measure Session”: Loro Piana, Brioni, Scabal, Salvatore Ferragamo, Santoni, Lorenzini. 90, Calea 13 Septembrie.

Casa Frumoasa Lascar Catargiu 5C : CF Men: “Ready to Wear” & “Made-To-Measure Session” VIP RECEIVING/ Valet Parking.

Loro Piana, Stefano Ricci, Tom Ford, Brioni, Scabal, Salvatore Ferragamo, Santoni, Lorenzini.

CF Ladies Floor : “Ready to Wear”: Loro Piana, Tom Ford, Salvatore Ferragamo, Brioni, Santoni.

40, Lascar Catargiu Blvd.

Coccinelle Shop 6C : Women handbags & leather goods. 63-81, Calea Victoriei, Radisson Blu Hotel, entrance from George Enescu St. Day & Night: Multibrand luxury store for young people. MCQ

by Alexander McQueen, DKNY Jeans, Dsquared, Ice Iceberg, Love Moschino. Baneasa Shopping City Ego Men`s Fashion Concept: A multi-brand fashion boutique for men, housing international labels of clothes, shoes and accesories, including Tombolini, Louis Purple, Massimo Rebecchi, Fratelli Borgioli, Ducal, Carnaval de Venice , Lanvin, Tateossian, and more.

The boutique presents different collections - from the classical rigor to casual outfits. Beside the ready-to-wear range of clothes, Ego Men`s Fashion Concept offers a premium made-to-measure suit service. Baneasa Shopping City, Fashion Street, Ground Floor Elegance Boutique 6C : Radisson BLU Hotel Bucharest - 63 – 81, Calea Victoriei entrance from George Enescu St. Emporio Armani Flagship Store 6D Luxury Men’s and Womenswear: Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans, EA7.

60-64, Calea Victoriei Ermenegildo Zegna Flagship Store 6C Luxury Menswear: Ermenegildo Zegna, Z Zegna, Zegna Sport 63-81 Calea Victoriei, Radisson Blu Hotel Escada 8B : 90, Calea 13 Septembrie (Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery) JKristensen Store 6C : “Ready to Wear” Alberta Ferretti, Blumarine, Diane Von Furstenberg, Fabiana Filippi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Santoni. Radisson BLU Hotel Bucharest - 63 – 81, Calea Victoriei Lancel: Feeria Shopping Center L’Armoire 5C - Concept Store: Special evening & office clothing, limited series or even uniques created by Romanian designers such as: Lena Criveanu, Wilhelmina Arz, Elena Perseil, Irina Marinescu, Dorin Negrau, Sepala by Mihaela Glavan, Kinga Varga, Ludmila Corlateanu, Zasha. 1, Intrarea Noptii with 18, Ion Mihalache Blvd.

Louis Vuitton 8B : 90, Calea

13 Septembrie (Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery) Mango: • 8F Bucuresti Mall • Plaza Romania Marella Franchisee 6C : Womenswear: Marella , Marella Sport, Marella Accessories. 63-81, Calea Victoriei, Radisson Blu Hotel, entrance from George Enescu St. Marks & Spencer: • 7D Bucuresti Mall • Orhideea Shopping Center Max Mara Flagship Store 6C Luxury Womenswear: Max Mara, Max Mara Elegante, Max Mara Bridal Collection, Sportmax, ‘S Max Mara, Max Mara StudioS, portmax Code, Max Mara Accessori, Max Mara Occhiali, Max Mara Bodywear, Max Mara Hosiery, Max Mara Profumi. 83, Calea Victoriei Mengotti 7D : Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Fendi, Neil Barrett, Moncler, Valentino, Marni, DVF, Parosh, Zagliani, Halston Heritage 48-50, Calea Victoriei Moda & Style: Valentino Roma, Valentino Garavani, Valentino Furs (Roma), Red Valentino, Love Moschino, Class Roberto Cavalli, Emilio Pucci, D & G, Donna Karan, Donna Karan NY, Roccobarocco, Ermano Scervino, Galliano, Stuart Weitzman, Karl Lagerfeld, Cristiano Burani, Givenchy, Love Sex Money, Ferre, Nando Muzi - Jolie Ville Galleria, first floor.

Motivi: • Baneasa Shopping City • 8F Bucuresti Mall • Plaza Romania Pal Zileri Franchisee 6C : Menswear: Pal Zileri, Lab-Pal Zileri, Pal Zileri - Cerimonia. 63-81, Calea Victoriei, Radisson Blu Hotel, entrance from George Enescu St. Seroussi 8F : Seroussi, Pierre Cardin. Bucuresti Mall, ground floor Peek & Cloppenburg: Armani Collezioni, Hugo Boss, Vogue, Burberry, Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein Jeans, DKNY Jeans. Baneasa Shopping City Pull & Bear: Baneasa Shopping City River Woods: • 6A Orhideea Shopping Center • 4D Mario Plaza Shopping Center.

Steilmann: • 6D 1-5, Magheru Blvd • Plaza Romania • 8F Bucuresti Mall Tudor. Personal Tailor: Made to measure suits and shirts for gentlemen. • 9D 95, Cuza Voda St. • 6D 1-3, Episcopiei St. Athenee Palace Hilton Galleries.

Valentino 8B : 90, Calea 13 Septembrie (Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery) Victoria 46 6D : Multibrand luxury store. Women’s collections - clothes and accessories from: Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Balmain, Christian Dior, D&G, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Roberto Cavalli, Sergio Rossi, Yves Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney. 46, Calea Victoriei Victoria Men 6D : Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Zilli, Paul Smith, Coerneliani, Ralph Lauren Black Label. 84-85, Calea Victoriei

Zara: • Baneasa Shopping City • Plaza Romania • Unirea Shopping Center FASHION FOR KIDS Petit’s: Latest designer collections for youngsters from 4 to 14. Baby Dior, Cavalli Angels, D&G Junior, Iceberg Kids, Moshino, Moncler, Miss Blumarine. Baneasa Shopping City groundfloor Z: 8F Bucuresti Mall, 1st floor • 6A Orhideea Shopping Center • 8D Unirea Shopping Center JEWELRY & TIMEPIECES Gold jewelry with precious and semi-precious stones, silver jewelry, timepieces, purses and other similar goods from famous designers.

David Sandu Jewelry 7D : 30, Smardan St. 1st floor Ellinas 8B Mikimoto, Boucheron, Pippoperez.- Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery - 90, Calea 13 Septembrie Folli Follie: Jewellery, Watches & Accessories. • Baneasa Shopping City • City Mall - groundfloor Frey Wille 6D : Framed in 18 carat gold or gold-plated settings, each piece is a work of art in itself: the integrated design sets can be collected as one might collect fine art; also silk scarves and leather handbags, as well as men accessories: cufflinks, leather belts and silk ties. 118, Calea Victoriei Galeriile Sabion 7D : Manufactured jewelry, precious metals, precious stones. 29-33, I.C. Bratianu Blvd.

(Cocor Store) GMT Everytime 4D : Men & women watches: Omega, Mont Blanc, Longines, Revue Thomen, Tissot, Tag Heuer, Rado, Sector, Calvin Klein. 172, Calea Dorobantilor - Mario Plaza Shopping Center Helvetansa 6D : Swiss watches: Baume & Mercier, Cartier, Movado, Longines, Piaget, IWC, Tissot, Rado, Vacheron Constantin, Carl F. Bucherer. 88, Calea Victoriei Mardikian 6D 1-3, Episcopiei St. (Athenee Palace Hilton Galleries) Tonino Lamborghini: Jewelry for men & smoking accessories • El-Unico - AFI Palace Cotroceni • Baneasa Shopping City • 6D Athenee Palace Hilton • Presents - Mario Plaza Shopping Center • 6D The Room 122, Calea Victoriei • 7D Overseas Gift Shop, Cocor store, groundfloor • 4C Nic Classic, 6, Radu Beller St. • 6D Muzica, 24, Ion Campineanu St. • Travel Shop, 2B, Soseaua Bucuresti - Ploiesti Roberto Jewellery 6C : Hand crafted white, yellow and pink gold with diamonds & precious stone jewellery in classic Greek but also avant-garde style. 114, Calea Victoriei.

Rolex 8B Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery - 90, Calea 13 Septembrie • 6d 68-70, Calea Victoriei Vendome Fine Jewellery 6C : Based on exclusivity, experience www.bucurestiwww.ro

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and trust, VENDOME Fine Jewellery was opened to bring these values to Bucharest as you might find them in Paris, London, Milano and New York !…VENDOME Fine Jewellery is offering you the luxury jewellery with diamonds, pearls and natural precious stones (emerald, ruby, sapphire, etc…).

Our high quality jewellery of 18k gold or platinum and the perfect cut, color and clarity of the precious stones are certified by the G.I.A (Gemological Institute of America).

In the same time, you can find at VENDOME Fine Jewellery the most famous brands of watches.

VENDOME gained in Bucharest, a very good reputation as a fine jewellery store. Their professional team is waiting to please you with any information, in a nice atmosphere and a high quality of service. Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest 63-81, Calea Victoriei Zehava Jewelry 7D : Gallery of hand crafted gold & precious stone jewelry. 43, Lipscani St. Zen Diamond: Baneasa Shopping City carpets, old coins, medals, clocks, ikones & collectibles. C.C. accepted.

63-65, Lipscani St., 1st floor.

Thomas Antiques 7D : combines the shopping experience with the atmosphere of an old, classy bar.

Special book collection in the attic; great variety of antiques - furniture, clocks, wall clocks and standing clocks, paintings, decorative art, carpets and other various decorative objects. 19 Covaci St., 1st floor + Attic OPTICIANS Optica Malaga 6D : Large

selection of top designer’s frames.

26, C.A. Rosetti St. Optiplaza: Top designer’s frames, sunglasses, accessories.

• 8F Bucuresti Mall • 6A Orhideea Shopping Center • Plaza Romania Sover: • 5D 102-110, Calea Dorobantilor • 8D Unirea Shopping Center, Central wing ground floor. • 18, Vergului St. Cora • Esplanada Shopping Center Granitul • 7D Galeriile Victoria 17, Calea Victoriei • Sover Medlife 365, Calea Grivitei • Cora - Lujerului • Sover Bucur Obor, 2, Soseaua Colentina

SPORTS & TRAVEL

FOOTWEAR Ecco: Men, women, kids & performance footwear.

• Commercial Center Feeria • Baneasa Shopping City Geox: • Commercial Center Feeria • 8D Unirea Shopping Center • 7A AFI Palace Cotroceni groundfloor Humanic: • Baneasa Shopping City

MARKETS IN BUCHAREST

One of the unique and more pleasurable forms of food shopping in Bucharest are the outdoor markets. Due to transportation difficulties, supplies are often copious at one market and non-existent at another. Of the markets listed here, Amzei market has the best selection and prices. It is advisable to bring your own shopping bags when shopping at the outdoor markets.

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• Militari Shopping Maftei 7B : Tradition of custom shoemaking since 19th century. 38, Luis Pasteur St. Mihai Albu 8B : Selling his own creations of leathergoods and Deluxe footwear. Grand Avenue Shopping Gallery Otter: • Commercial Center Feeria • 8D Unirea Shopping Center • Carrefour Militari Commercial Gallery • 8F Bucuresti Mall • 5F 235, Mosilor Ave. • 6A Commercial Center Orhideea • Plaza Romania • Militari Shopping • 7A AFI Palace Cotroceni • Esplanada Shopping Center.

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Adidas: • 6D 28-30, Magheru Blvd.

• 8F Bucuresti Mall • 5D 116-122, Calea Dorobantilor Decathlon: Militari Shopping Diadora: Auchan GBS - World of Brands: Samsonite, Lacoste - accessories.

Showroom: • 8B 71, Soseaua Panduri • 3B World Trade Plaza (Pullman Hotel) 10, Montreal Sq. • Henri Coanda Int’l Airport Hervis Sports: • 9C Liberty Center • Militari Shopping Intersport: • Bucuresti Mall • AFI Palace Cotroceni • Baneasa Shopping City Lacoste: • Baneasa Shopping City • 8F Bucuresti Mall.

Lotto: • 6F 225, Calea Mosilor • Auchan - 33A, 1 Decembrie 1918 Blvd.

Nike: • 6D 25, Magheru Blvd. • 8F Bucuresti Mall. • 6C 95, Stirbei Voda St. Puma 8D : Unirea Shopping Center.

PIATA OBOR 5D : A huge covered market located behind the Bucur Obor Department Store at the intersection of Calea Mosilor and Calea Stefan cel Mare. Although the selection of goods is big, the market is crowded and appears dirty.

Watch your pockets and bags. If you’re looking for a truly Romanian market experience, this is your spot. Pets, including aquarium supplies, are available, as are fishing needs (including live worms, poles, lures). Wooden and woolen goods, ceramics, clothing, as well as plants cut and growing, are available. A large pedigree dog and cat market at least once a month on the street nearest Mosilor is a fun experience.

PIATA 1 MAI 5D : Located near La Fourmi on Ion Mihalache Blvd. It is a small market but has a good selection of fruit, vegetables and flowers.

As with all the above markets, clothing, shoes, and household items for cleaning and cooking may also be found. Honey and other bee byproducts are a national pride of Romania and are found at all of these outdoor markets.

PIATA DOROBANTILOR 5D : Located indoors on Calea Dorobantilor north of Calea Stefan cel Mare. It offers produce and flowers. The quality is better than Amzei, but the prices are olso higher.

Out of season exotic fruits and vegetables can be found here. There are several other stores in this area. The meat market inside is particularly good.

Sergio Tacchini: Carrefour Autostrada Buc.-Pitesti km. 11-12 BOOK STORES Bastilia 5D : 5, Romana Square Carturesti French Institute 6D : 77, Dacia Blvd.

Carturesti Quinet 7D : 9, Edgar Quinet St. Carturesti Verona 6D : 13-15, Artur Verona St. Carturesti MTR 5C : 3 Kiseleff Ave. - Peasant Museum Humanitas Kretzulescu 6D : 45, Calea Victoriei Libraria din fundul curtii ( The Backyard Bookstore) 6C : 120, Calea Victoriei Noi 7D : 18, N. Balcescu Blvd.

INTERIOR DESIGN Anatolian Carpet Boutique: Massive silver objects, Romanian Handicraft, glass objects, home life collection. • Carrefour Colentina.

• 4C 31, Soseaua Kiseleff. • 8D Unirea Shopping Center.

Casa Mia 4D : Mario Plaza Shopping Center.

Innova 7D : Crystal, design home accessories, home textiles, Christmas decorations, Limoges porcelaine. 4, Patriei St. ART GALLERIES AnnArt Gallery 4C : 1, Mahatma Ghandi St. Caminul Artei 7D : 16, Biserica Enei St. Gallery of the National Museum of Art of Romania 6D : 49-53, Calea Victoriei Hanul Cu Tei - Antiques, Art Galleries 7D : 63-65, Lipscani St., 1st floor.

Hilton Gold Art 6D : 1-3 Episcopiei St. Athénée Palace Hilton.

Orizont 6D : 23A, Nicolae Balcescu Blvd.

Simeza 6D : 20, Magheru Blvd.

Wagner Fine Arts and Fairytales: Ana Wagner porcelain, special gifts.

• 7E 39, Carol I Blvd. - shop • 7B 19, Dr. Staicovici St.- showroom ANTIQUES

Make sure you get a signed receipt when buying antiques in Romania.

Ask about an export permit as well.

Galeria Numismatica 7D : Coins, medals, banknotes-expertise & sale. 35-37, Academiei St.

Hanul Cu Tei - Antiques, Art Gallery 7D : Antiques, furniture, porcelain, art glass, jewelery, paintings, decorative art, Oriental carpets, old coins, medals, clocks, icons & collectibles. C.C. accepted.

63-65, Lipscani St., 1st floor.

Thomas Antiques 7D : combines the shopping experience with the atmosphere of an old, classy bar.

Special book collection in the attic; great variety of antiques - furniture, clocks, wall clocks and standing clocks, paintings, decorative art, carpets and other various decorative objects. 19 Covaci St., 1st floor & attic

• 7E 39, Carol I Blvd. - shop • 7B 19, Dr. Staicovici St.- showroom ROMANIAN HANDICRAFTS

TOBACCO SHOPS La Casa Del Habano 6d : Large selection of original Cuban cigars; accessories. 1-3, Episcopiei St. Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest WINE & LIQUOR SHOPS

GIFTS Art Glass 7D : 9-11, Selari St. “Craii De Curtea-Veche” 7D : Furniture, artifacts, photography, art deco, documents from the last period of the 19th century. 14, Covaci St. Inside-Forever Gifts By Innova 7D : 4, Patriei St. Romartizana 7D : 18-20, Calea Victoriei Sarra Blu’: • 8D Unirea Shopping Center • 4D Mario Plaza Shopping Center • 8F Bucuresti Mall Totem: Handicrafts & decorations from South-East Asia, India, Africa, South America; Aromatherapy items; Jewelery & fashion accessories; Personalized gifts. • 8F Bucuresti Mall • 8D 1, Unirii Square Wagner Fine Arts and Fairytales: Ana Wagner porcelain, special gifts.

Obart 6D : Vases, glassware, contemporary icons.

20, Magheru Blvd.

Curtea Sticlarilor 7D : Authentic glass artifacts made on the spot at Curtea Sticlarilor, a courtyartd dating back to 1857. 9-11, Selari St. Beros & van Schaik 7D : A lot of wine from France, Spain, Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand as well as quality Romanian wines. 19, Covaci St. Ethic Wine – Wine shop Vinoteca 4D : 55, Banu Antonache St. Vinlux 8C : Large selection of special Romania & Imported wines, cognacs, champagnes, whiskies, etc. 8, Libertatii Blvd., Bl. 115, ground floor www.bucurestiwww.ro

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haute cuisine • RESTAURANTS • COFFEE SHOPS • PUBS • COCKTAIL BARS • PUBS and more…

ASIAN CUISINE Benihana Restaurant 6D : offers authentic Japanese teppanyaki cuisine and a renowned sushi bar. Six skilled Asian cooks prepare the food in front of your very eyes,

To make your choice a bit easier, we have selected a number of places for you. The following restaurants currently advertise in B3W Magazine or are otherwise worthy of note. The letter/ number combinations inside the listings are coordinates for the map (back cover). For subway map see also the back cover.

Locations marked with a blue square are situated in Old Town.

Hours, prices and entertainment are subject to change.

tantalizing your senses. For any lover of premium-quality fish and sea-food, a dinner at Benihana becomes an unforgettable experience. Howard Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel,

Calea Dorobantilor 5 – 7, Phone: 021 201 5030, Open: 12:00 – 15:00, 19:00 – 22:30 last order.

Cafe’ Shangrila 4D : Thai, Filipino, Chinese and Japanese food prepared by world class and versatile Asian chefs. Also serves choices of continental breakfast, salads, selection of wines and beverages. A place to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and have a taste of the scrumptious cake selections. Take out food service available. 172, Calea Dorobantilor (Mario Plaza Shopping Center) Ph.: 021-230-47-69. Open: 10:00 - 21:00 Mandarin: Explore the exotic flavor of the Asian with

Mandarin cuisine. Come join us and taste! C.C. Accepted.

Guarded parking. JOLIE VILLE GALERIA – 103

bis Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, first floor. Ph.: 021-206-8066. Open: 12:00 – 22:30 (22:00 – last order) Orasul Interzis (The Forbidden City) 6E : “Orasul Interzis” is the first luxury Chinese restaurant which aims at offering a true gastronomic experience due to the specialties that feed both the body and the soul. The restaurant as well as the terrace can host private and corporate parties, business lunch/ dinner, work groups, meetings and other events, in a selected and refined ambiance. Enjoy the exotic menu and the business lunch special offer, Monday to Friday, 12:30 to 16:00.

For those of you who are very busy but still want to flatter their senses by trying these dishes, this little Asian gastronomic paradise can come to their homes. C.C. accepted, wireless Internet, air conditioned, smokers/ non-smokers area, home delivery. 3, Silvestru St.

Ph.: 031 425 47 47; 0720 99 3333.

Open: 12:30 – till the last guest.

AMERICAN CUISINE Hard Rock Cafe Bucharest: 6D If you enjoy rock ’n

roll music and exquisite atmosphere this is the place for you.

A great selection of classic American recipes and signature cocktails waits to tempt and satisfy your wildest cravings.

You’ll find some of Bucharest’s best live acts, valuable pieces of memorabilia as Bruce Springsteen’s guitar and John Lennon’s outfit and the ultimate fashion trends in the souvenir shop. 32,

Kiseleff Avenue, Herastrau Park.

Ph.: 021-206-6261. Open: 12:00 - 24:00 BELGIAN CUISINE La Belle Epoque 4D : The largest selection of

Belgian beers in town. Belgian and international cuisine. Air conditioning. C.C. accepted. 6, Aviator Radu Beller St.

Ph.: 021-230-0770; Open: 11:30 - 24:00.

Waterloo 7F : Original Belgian recipes with Belgian Beer.

C.C. accepted. Guarded parking. 188, Traian St. Open daily from 12:00 - until the last guest leaves (24:00 last order) FINE DINING The Vinyard 2A : The feather in the Crowne Plaza’s

cap, this is the hotel’s flagship restaurant, a work of great detail where everything is lovingly prepared by Executive Chef Ashlie Dias and his highly experienced team. Based around Mediterranean cuisine you can always expect to find something special and a bit different on the daring menu, as well as a number of hot dishes requiring waiter and audience.

An indulgent treat. Reservations highly recommended.

Air Conditioning, CC accepted, Parking, Non-Smoking. 1,

Poligrafiei Blvd. (Crowne Plaza Hotel); Ph.: 021.224.00.34; Open: 17.00 – 23.00, Closed Sat, Sun. FRENCH CUISINE La Bastille 5D : Down the Caderea Bastiliei St. c’est

la France qui vous acceueille... French specialties mastered by the Chef Philippe Faynot, served in refined atmosphere accompanied by a perfectly balanced choice of execelente french and romania wines. Special business menu (12:00

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- 16:00). C.C. accepted. Air conditioning. Ph.: 021-310-

7359; Fax: 021-310-7360. Open: 12:00-24:00.

La Bonne Bouche 7D : Bistro & Wine Bar. Warm

atmosphere, friendly staff. Check the extensive wine list.

Chef’s weekly menu. Not cheap, but good value for money!

30, Franceza St. (Old Town); Ph.: 0731-247-876; Open: 12:30 – 24:00, Mon. 18:30 – 24:00 La Cantine de Nicolai 5C : Semi-gastronomique French restaurant. Sami Babou, the “Special Delegate” of Chef Alain Ducasse, brings great joy to your sense of taste with his elaborate recipes. Pop-art sculptures and paintings complete the sophisticated atmosphere. The terrace - away from the public eye - is perfect for discreet business lunches or romantic dinners. Their credo is: Delight - Privacy - Art. 15-17,

Povernei St. Ph.: 0725-210-608, 037-274-6213.

Open daily: 11:00 till late (23:00 last order).

Chocolat – Createur De Gout: Worldwide new and

unique concept featuring a harmonious blend between the Restaurant, the Tea Room, the Coffee Shop and the Boutique that offers French inspired delicacies - cakes, pastry and bread specialties. Find them all in an exquisite ambience where you can savor a joyful moment at any time of your day.

wines, as well as a unique selection of awarded Romanian wines. 44 places. Red glass for show kitchen, walk in wine cellar. CC accepted. Non-smoking. 63-81, Calea Victoriei,

Radisson BLU Hotel groundfloor. Ph.: 021-3119000; Open daily 18:30 - 23:30.

INDIAN CUISINE Agra Palace: From the City of Agra, once capital of the

famous Mogul Empire, where the white marble of Taj Mahal guards the banks of river Yamuna, among the Hibiscus flowers and majestic archways, chef Arun Kumar has brought the essential: the mysterious taste of India. C.C. accepted; Free Wi fi internet access; Guarded parking lot.

Open: 12:00 .- 24:00 Sos. Pipera-Tunari nr. 47.

Ph: 021-350.31.14 Taj 8B : Genuine Northern Indian menu creared by Indian

chef. Special brunch offer. Indian live show, Fri & Sat. Indian decoration, soft music, pleasant atmosphere, separate smoking

area. Air conditioned; terrace. C.C. accepted. Parking lot.

127-131, Calea 13 Septembrie.

Ph.: 021-410-1820. Open: 12:00 - 02:00.

INTERNATIONAL CUISINE Allegro 6B : Enjoy the flavors of International -

Mediterranean refined cuisine superbly executed and served with professionalism. Cosmopolitan and casual atmosphere at breakfast & lunch and more elegant overtoues in the evening.

CC accepted. 44A, Daniel Danielopolu St. - Ramada

Bucharest North Hotel. Ph.: 021-233-5000. Open: breakfast 07:00-10:00; lunch 12:00-15:30. dinner 18:30-23:00.

Avalon 6D : The restaurant welcomes you in a cozy,

intimate atmosphere, with a large variety of international cuisine dishes. Italian, French, Asian and North-American influences are mixed and twisted by the Executive Chef into unique combinations. A feast for all senses. Howard Johnson

• 42D, Bucuresti-Ploiesti Road (Baneasa Shopping City) Ph.: 0730-608-888.

Open: 10:00 – 22:00. • 4C 13, Radu Beller St. Ph.: 021-230-2383. Open: 10:00 – until the last guest leaves. • 7D 12A, Calea Victoriei (Historical Center) Ph.: 021-314-9245. Open: 10:00 – until the last guest leaves.

L’Estaminet 6B : French restaurant, within the new Ibis Continental Nord Hotel. CC accepted. 143, Calea Grivitei.

Open: 7:00-22:30.

The Epoque Bistro: Would you like to see the Chef in action? The Epoque Bistro features an open kitchen in which you can actually witness the creation of our splendid French cuisine and Steak house specialities. The Epoque Bistro welcomes you with a winter garden and 90 seats, available for private parties & events. Epoque Bistro’s Chef is renowned for its modern French menu featuring delicate flavours created from luxury and quality ingredients. Extensively trained in the best international cooking schools, he welcomes you every day to his authentic exquisite Frech Cuisine specialities and last but not list the Steak house dishe. The restaurant’s speciality is its 6-course tasting menus, but there is also catering for vegetarians, as well as an à la carte menu. The facilities are: smoking and non-smoking feature; free high speed WI-FI internet access; air conditioning; daily newspaper; CC accepted, guarded free parking lot. 17C, Aurora Entr. (Epoque

Hotel); Ph.: 021-312-3232. Open: 06:30 – 23:00.

FUSION/CONTEMPORARY

the Artist 7D : A unique concept that highlights the vision of Dutch Chef Paul Oppenkamp, the place where the dishes are carefully prepared to emphasize the beauty in its details.

CC accepted.13, Tonitza St. (Historical Center). Ph.:

0728-318-871; 031-106-1722. Open: Tue. – Sun. 11:30 – 23:00.

GERMAN CUISINE Die Deutsche Kneipe 5D : Traditional German cuisine, drinks and atmosphere. C. C. accepted. 9, Stockholm St. Ph.: 021-233-9462, 021-230-1120 0722-284560.

Open: Mon.-Sat 15:00 - 23:00. Sunday closed.

GOURMET CUISINE JW Steakhouse 8B : An American concept restaurant, based on quality, good-taste and comfort. Guest star is one of the best beef in the world - USDA Black Angus, with supporting act from England Aberdeen, both cooked to perfection with the house broiler. Fresh seafood and crisp salads complete the menu, together with the generous sized desserts, like New York Cheesecake. The Bourbon bar holds a remarkable collection of carefully chosen boutique Bourbons and the Cigar Lounge offer the perfect finish to a grand dinner experience. JW

Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, 90, Calea 13 Septembrie, Ph.: 021-403-1903, Open: breakfast 06:30-11:00; dinner 18:30-23:30; Sunday brunch 12:00-16:00.

Prime Steaks & Seafood 6D : An outstanding

culinary experience, either for a business lunch or simply for a relaxing escape. The menu showcases an elegant selection of gourmet food such as the world’s best steak, Irish Hereford Prime Rib-eye, or King Crab from Alaska, everything prepared in the inviting open kitchen. Complementing the gourmet menu, the extensive list of beverages includes worldwide famous

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occasionally thematic, soft smell of freshly brewed coffee and light sound of pink sparkling wine. 63-81, Calea Victoriei,

Radisson BLU Hotel groundfloor. Ph.: 021-3119000; Open 06:30 - 10:30, Sat, Sun 07:00 11:00. Sunday Brunch 12:30 - 16:30..

Doncafe Brasserie 4C : Located just off Dorobanti

Square, Doncafe has a particularly airy space flooded with natural light. The varied menu lets you choose between classic savory salads, a delicious Wiener schnitzel, numerous grills and homemade pastas, and a whole range of fresh snacks (including bruschetta, ciabatta or sandwiches).You can start your day with Continental or English breakfast. For lunch or dinner you can also pick the menu of the day. The location is adapted perfectly to private parties or events. Air conditioning.

CC accepted. Guarded Parking. Free WiFi access. 7, Ankara

St. Ph.: 0746-222-444. Open: 08:30 – 24:00.

The Harbour 6D : You’ve come a long way... you need

to relax... dock to The Harbour where you will find a buffer zone, the taste of the finest international cuisine and maybe an acquaintance just to make you feel you belong... Terrace and parking. C.C. accepted. 10-22, Piata Amzei;

Ph.: 0724-388-686; Open: 11:30 - until the last guest leaves.

Grand Plaza Bucharest Hotel, 5 – 7, Calea Dorobantilor, Ph.: 021-201-5030. Open: 6:30 – 10:30 (Breakfast), 12:00 – 15:00 (lunch) and 19:00 – 22:30 last order (dinner).

Balkan Bistro 7D : You are invited to Balkan Bistro,

where the enticing dishes will offer you the perfect Balkan flavor. The restaurant hosts a modern atmosphere dominated by the red and black colors (specific to all Balkan countries).

The menu offers traditional dishes allowing you to sense the gastronomic influence of the countries which belong to this particular region: Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Turkey, Serbia. Every dish has an interesting story behind it, giving any gourmand a hint of what is to be expected. C.C. accepted.

Grand Hotel Continental, 56, Victoriei Ave. Ph.: +40 372 010 300. Open: Breakfast 06:30 - 10:30 weekdays; 07:00 - 11:00 weekends. Daily 12:30 - 15:30 and 18:30 - 22:30 Barbizon Steak House 3A : Pullman Bucharest

World Trade Center introduces its restaurant with a capacity of 70 seats. Taste premium quality meats and choose from over 50 International wines (Red, White and Rose). Live cooking in the show kitchen. 45 seat designated smoking area. Air Conditioning. CC accepted. Free WiFi access. Free parking.

Pullman Hotel, 10, Montreal Square. Open: Mon. – Fri. 12:00 - 15:30 (lunch), 18:00 - 23:30 (dinner); Sat. & Sun. 18:00 - 23:00 (dinner). Ph.: 021-202-1635.

La Brasserie 2A : Less about fine dining but more about

good quality, simply food for the whole family. The menu is available buffet-style or a-la-carte and gives a great choice for groups. The wine list remains a work of art and the atmosphere is cozier than ever. Sunday Brunch is back, with playground and a professional nanny to supervise the kids, smoking area and free parking. Air Conditioning, CC accepted, Parking, Live Music, Non-Smoking, Take Away. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd.

Casa Capsa 7D : Established in 1852, Casa Capsa is the symbol of the Romanian high-life society. The founder, Grigore Capsa (1841-1902) introduced from the very beginning the occidental standards of quality and refinement. He made Capsa’s name a well known commercial brand all over the continent. Having a very good position, this old and famous restaurant is placed right in the focal point of the Bucharest historical center. CC accepted. 36, Calea Victoriei. Ph: 021-313 40 38 Open: 12:00-24:00 Casa Doina 7A : Large villa dating from the 19th century

transformed into a very nice restaurant. Wine cellar. Terrace.

C.C. accepted. 4, Soseaua Kiseleff.

Ph.: 021-222-3179. Open: 12:00 - 01:00.

Casa Doina La Parc 2A : The perfect mix of Romanian

and International cuisine; a traditional ambiance with modern elements. Its garden is the perfect place for our guests to spend the midday or evening. 3-5 Poligrafiei Ave, (Ramada

Parc Hotel), phone 021-315200 ; 021-549-2541.

Open: 12:00 - 23:30.

Chez Marie 6D : Try the wide selection of international

cuisine and special wines in this recently opened restaurant located in the heart of the city. 48, Dionisie Lupu St.

Ph.: 031-107-2033; 0721-376-118. Open: 12:00 until the last guest leaves.

Concerto 7D : We recommend you will take your time

to indulge in the special dishes of our fine dining restaurant, Concerto. Concerto is a gastronomic restaurant based on a modern concept of cooking – “nouvelle cuisine”. Delicate dishes made up with creativity invites you in a delightful journey of tastes. The wine list is complex, including selections from all the regions of our country and also from France, Italy, Spain, South Africa, North and South America. A professional team will counsel you regarding the dishes and the wines, accompanying you through the whole meal. C.C. accepted. Grand Hotel

(Crowne Plaza Hotel); Ph.: 021.224.00.34; Open daily: 06.00 – 23.00 Café Athénée 6D : Steep yourself in Romanian culture

Continental, 56, Victoriei Ave. Ph.: +40 372 010 300. Open: Mon. - Sun.: 12.0016.00; 19:00-23:00.

Corso 7D : You may take your business downtown

1-3, Episcopiei St. Ph.: 021-303-3777. Open: 08:00 - 00:00.

Caredy * Casa Ardeleneasca 4C : Transylvanian

Hotel - Ground floor, Ph.: 021-305-1060, Open: 06.30 - 23.00, business lunch buffet Mon-Fri 12:00 - 16:00, enjoy “Great Brunch! Guest Love!”

Kids room with entertainment.

Dacia Felix Restaurant 6D is the perfect location for

in Cafe Athénée, set in Bucharest’s historic Revolution Square.

The restaurant’s elegant location and contemporary interior are reflected throughout the menu with a choice of classic European dishes served with a modern twist. As the sun sets, this Bucharest café transforms into a relaxed and cozy lounge with soft music and candles setting the scene. Indulge your senses in a range of tempting specials from the special menu or spoil yourself with gourmet cuisine and a glass of sparkling wine. CC accepted. Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest,

& International cuisine restaurant, placed in an esquisite villa. Large offer and special selection of wines. C.C. ccepted.

Guarded parking lot. 1, Sofia St. Ph.: 021-230-2769.

Open: 11:00 - until the last guest leaves.

and treat yourself and your partners with a special mix of International and Romanian cuisine, on a light lunch buffet. In the evening, a team of Romanian chefs wows you with authentic Romanian dishes presented with cosmopolitan attitude. The spectacular view on to the Bucharest’s busiest boulevard is complimentary! 85 seats. Air conditioned. C.C accepted.

Parking lot. 4, N. Balcescu Blvd. - InterContinental

breakfast, conference and group meals. The menu theme of the restaurant is world cuisine and its particular concept signature is represented by buffet islands with live cooking, our wonderful Super Breakfast Buffet, live entertainment Sunday Brunches,

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Hotel Marshal Restaurant 7E : From the glassy

salon, the open kitchen and the charming covered terrace, Marshal Restaurant is waiting for you with delicious dishes carefully selected and prepared in front of you. Our secret: the charcoal grill. Fresh imported Argentinean beef and New Zealand lamb. C.C accepted. Air conditioned. Guarded parking.

La Boema 7D : Enjoy the European cuisine, the selected French dishes in the “La Boema” Restaurant. The relaxing atmosphere and the delicious dishes will make you realize why it is called “La Boema”... And if you have not understood yet, we bring especially for you an entire collection of refined wines. C.C. accepted. Air Conditioning, parking. Calea Vitan

2, Dr. Emanoil Bacaloglu St.; Ph.: 021-314-0880; Open: 07:00-01:00 Ici et La: Philippe Dupré, French chef, welcomes you in a

Barzesti; Ph.: 031-106-1111 ext. 345 Open: 11:00 - until the last guest leaves.

Majestic 7D : The Majestic Restaurant offers Romanian

warm ambience ideal for business lunches or family dinners.

The restaurant has an open kitchen and a view to Piata Romana, where you will taste their specialties: home made smoked salmon, beef tartar or even a French cheese and charcuterie plate. Special evenings every Thursday. 43, Mendeleev St.

Ph: 0731-453 608 Open: Mon.-Sat.10:00 to 23:00 Jadoo 7E : Mediterranean & International cuisine restaurant. Special lunch offer - 20% discount (food only).

Wood oven baked pizzas. Catering services available in neighborhood (12:00 - 15:00) Smoking and non-smoking areas. Parking lot available. C.C accepted. 3, Nicolae

Racota St. - entrance from Clucerului St.; Ph.: 021-222-0502; 0724-365-583. Open: 12:00-until the last guest leaves (23:30 - last order)

and International cuisine, accompanied by excellent service, in an attractive ambience. Capacity: 100 places; air conditioning, smoking/non-smoking areas, main CC accepted; summer terrace. Besides the Restaurant, Ramada Majestic Bucharest Hotel offers the clients Multi-functional BallRooms - elegant locations for parties, weddings, cocktails. Ramada

Majestic Bucharest Hotel – 38-40, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-310-2720; Fax: 021-310-2799 Open: daily 07:00 – 23:00.

Manolo 6F : Elegance, refinement, finesse, good taste, privacy and discretion, an ideal place for meetings. Top chefs spoil their guests with specialties and are waiting for you. Nelu Ploiesteanu, Rodica Cretu and their guest entertain you daily starting 18:00 hours. 97, Pache Protopopescu Blvd.

Ph.: 021-252-4513; 0724-263-271 Paris Bucarest Brasserie 2B : Pullman Bucharest’s

newest restaurant. Indulge yourself with a tempting buffet for breakfast and lunch. Free WiFi access. Air conditioning. Non smoking area. Breakfast Buffet: Mon. - Fri.: 06:00 -

10:00, Sat. & Sun. 06:00 - 11:00; Lunch Buffet as per business 12:00 - 14:30. 10, Montreal Sq., Ph.: 021-318-3000 Poem 9D : Modern European Cuisine. Indulge in the intimate and classic atmosphere, enjoy a refined menu and quality service. Offering breakfast, lunch & dinner, business lunch. Special wine collection and drinks at the Tower Bar or the Piano Club. C.C. accepted. Guarded parking lot. 23-25,

Suter Entr. (Carol Parc Hotel) Ph : 021-336-3377; Open 07:00 – 1:00 Pool Side Grill 6D offers the guests a relaxed, cozy

party atmosphere, right in the heart of the city, away from the exciting rhythm of the urban life. The Radisson’s hidden terrace is situated at the side of the hotel’s big outdoor swimming pool, in the courtyard. Come for barbecued meats, terrific bar food including a genuinely great burger. 63-81, Calea Victoriei,

Radisson BLU Hotel ground floor garden. Ph.: 021-601-3436. Opened during the summer.

Opened between 12:00 - 23:00.

Red Angus Steakhouse 7D : Located in the

Old Downtown of Bucharest, in front of the Old Court, this restaurant wants to be your first option for a steak. They are committed to provide you with outstanding hospitality and serving you the best steaks. Their USDA Choice steaks are highly marbled with enriching flavor, tenderness and juiciness of the meat. Whether you are planning a business dinner, an anniversary or a large corporate meeting, they will satisfy your preference in a friendly and professional manner. CC accepted, air conditioning, smoking and no smoking area, Wi-Fi, TV;

4 star service

56, Franceza St, Old Town Ph: 021-312-0383 Open daily: 12:00-24:00 Sangria 5D : International menu, few Spanish dishes, nice atmosphere. Open/covered terrace! C.C. accepted.

78, Caderea Bastiliei St. Ph.: 021-211-2276; Open: 12 pm - 12 am.

Teatro Restaurant 7D : The convivial restaurant is the

heart of the hotel. Amazing a la carte offering a large panel of different cuisine for a fine dining experience, Romanian dishes, but also international casual food. Teatro is also a full buffet offer for lunch time during the week days (check availability!).

Summer terrace and underground parking available. CC accepted. Novotel Bucarest City Centre – 37B,

Calea Victoriei, Ph.: 021-308-8530. Open: 06:00 - 23:00.

Times Restaurant 7G : Panoramic view restaurant with

great Romanian and International cuisine at Golden Tulip Times Hotel. C.C. accepted. 19, Decebal Blvd.

Ph.: 021-316-6516. Open: 12:30-23:00.

The Sunlight Restaurant: The culinary world of the

angelo Airporthotel Bucharest is provided by this restaurant.

A copious buffet breakfast, a gala dinner and a variety of Romanian and international dishes are at your disposal every day. The Sunlight Restaurant has a capacity of approx.

110 persons. For special events such as cocktail parties, anniversaries or dinner parties, the conference rooms can be turned into functional restaurant rooms. And the stylish live music may even put you in the mood for dancing. CC accepted.

283 Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni. Ph: 021 20 36 500; Fax: 021 20 36 530; Open 24 hours a day.

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Veranda 5C : Casa Frumoasa is pleased to welcome you to its new restaurant: Veranda Casa Frumoasa. A remarkable concept signed by the Italian architect, Elena Busato, the restaurant comes as a modern interpretation of a greenhouse at the end of the 18th century, with Art DÈco influences and exotic touches. They will be glad to receive you in a unique intimate setting, with a sophisticated menu, created by Chef Avi Steinitz, in which French cuisine meets Mediterranean elements and a most prestigious wine and champagne selection. Air conditioned, free wifi internet, guarded free parking lot 5, Clopotarii Vechi St. Reservation highly recommended Ph.: 021 - 317.60.07 ; 0733.735.932; Open: 11:00 until the last guest leaves Le Vernet 7D : Restaurant Le Vernet introduces each of its

clients in the atmosphere of the Old City which has the world renowned reputation of being “The little Paris”. You are kindly invited to a remarkable experience and a modern restaurant, in the heart of the Old City. The International menu, the good taste and the service, all blend perfectly for an unforgettable culinary experience.

60, Franceza St., Ph: 0372-376-511 Open: 12:00 - 24:00 (23:00 – last order).

White Horse Business & Events: Situated in the

Northern area of Bucharest, the new established business district of the city, the restaurant offers carefully prepared traditional and international specialties for daily lunch while being in the same time the perfect location for corporate & private events. 12 years of experience, professional services and equipment and the dedicated staff assigned complete the fine quality of the taste. C.C. accepted. Baneasa Business

&Technology Park, Building B, wing B2, 42-44, Soseaua Bucuresti Ploiesti, Ph.: 031-620-8412; Open: Mon - Fri 09:00 - 18:00 ITALIAN CUISINE Bel’Mondo 7D : is much more than a restaurant, it is

a piece of Italy in the heart of Bucharest’s Old Town, a place where Italian cuisine, fine winery and live music come together, in the spirit of eternal youth. Summer terrace, hostess service, wifi internet, air conditionong, CC accepted. 6, Covaci

St. Ph: 0725 966 636 Open: 12:00 until the last guest leaves (24:00 – last kitchen order) Caffé Città 6D : Styled as a Northern Italian city centre

cafe/bistro the emphasis here is on good, simple, urban food.

Try the risotto with saffron, the saltim bocca and the tiramisu: all signature dishes and all done to perfection. The drinks menu is a bit special: go for the Apple Mojito or try any number of great wines, all available by the glass. Keep the kids happy with the freshly made ice cream. 63-68, Calea Victoriei,

Radisson BLU Hotel groundfloor.

Ph.: 021-601-3436.Open daily 09:30 - midnight.

Cucina 8B : At the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel.

Authentic Italian food served in rustic surroundings. Fine choice

of wines. Calea 13 Septembrie 90. Ph. 021-4031902. Open: 12:00 - 15:00; 19:30 – 23:30 De Gustibus 6F : Restaurant, Terrace & Pizzeria. A

menu dedicated to only the most simple, appetizing and brilliantly executed Italian dishes, mainly with a Tuscan twinge.

Happy Hours 11:30 - 16:00, From Mon. to Fri. 10% Off. Air conditioned. CC accepted. Parking lot. 10, Marcel Iancu

St. Ph. 021-211-1449; 0744-520106.

Open: 12:00 - 24:00 Osteria Gioia 5C : Delicious Italian food. Excellent wine selection. Modern, elegant interiors, well trained and friendly staff. 16, Ion Mihalache Blvd; Ph.: 021-311-3750;

Open 12:00 till late (23:00 last order).

Modigliani 7D : Pasta /Carne. An Italian Original. If you

ever feel like savoring an authentic Italian dinner, come at the Modigliani restaurant you can be the guest of its Italian Chef, Andrea Aiudi. Home made pasta, basil, creamy sauces and a whole new world of flavors are waiting to be explored in its cozy atmosphere. Air conditioned. C.C accepted. Parking lot.

9, Batistei St. (entrance also from the InterContinental lobby), Ph.: 0730-644-806, Open: Mon-Sat 18.00 - 04.00 Roberto’s Restaurant 6D : Roberto’s offers its clientele

Italian cuisine at its best, thanks to the use of the freshest seasonal ingredients, cooked to perfection by the chef. The menu will seduce you and take you on a culinary journey with courses from all around Italy, reflecting the country’s reputation as the land of robust flavors, simply prepared food highlighting the quality of the ingredients and magnificent wines. Athenee

Palace Hilton Bucharest, 1-3, Episcopiei St. Ph.: 021-303-3777. Open: 12:00 - 23:00.

Trattoria “Il Calcio” 6D : Extensive menu of Italian dishes. Large selection of wines, beers and spirits.

Nice interiors, relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff. 14,

Catering service available. 18-20, Hristo Botev St. (near C.A. Rossetti Square). Ph.: 021-314-2825; 3132833. Open: 12:00 - 24:00.

MOROCCAN CUISINE Medina: The only Moroccan restaurant in the city. Medina is

proposing the most famous Moroccan and Tunisian specialties such as Couscous, Tajines and Pastillas, in a refined and sophisticated oriental atmosphere. For small hungers, you can also try our special Kemias (Tunisian tapas) with a fresh drink or a home made mint tea on our terrace. The restaurant can host private or corporate parties, business lunches/dinners.

Special opening offer during summer! CC accepted, wireless internet, air-conditioning.

Open: 11:00 - till late (last food order 23:00) 7, Decebal Blvd., Ph.: 031.432.6664 ROMANIAN CUISINE Caro 4E : Caro Hotel’s Romanian restaurant. International cuisine. Wine cellar and terrace. C.C. accepted. Guaranteed parking. 164A, Barbu Vacarescu Blvd. Ph.: 021208-6100. Open: (restaurant) 16:00 – 24:00.

Sunday closed, (wine cellar) 12:00 - 14:30 Caru’ cu Bere 7D : Historical restaurant (established

1879) in the old town district, behind the National History Museum. Original German style interior. Live music and dancing on weekends. CC accepted. 3-5, Stavropoleos St.

Ph.: 021-313-7560; Open: 10:00 - 24:00.

Casa Romaneasca: Authentic Romanian culinary

delight in the traditional setting of a Romanian mansion with a splendidly decorated terrace, rich wine-cellar, large selection of Romanian wines, traditional Romanian customs and hospitality.

CC accepted. 285A, Calea Bucuresti.

021-230-3210, 0730 006 978. Open: 12:00-24:00 Il Giardino: Exclusive atmosphere; exotic cuisine; exquisite ambient. C.C. Accepted. 19, Clucerului St. Ph.: 021-223-1978; 0723-671-657. Open: 12:00 till the last guest.

Neptunus 2C : Named after the Roman God of the Sea, the

terrace offering wonderful views of the garden outside. It serves exquisite fish and sea food as fresh as the day it was caught.

Air Conditioning, CC accepted, Parking, Smoking free, Outside Seating. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd. (Crowne Plaza Hotel);

Ph.: 021.224.00.34; Open daily: 12.00 – 23.00.

SPANISH CUISINE Valencia: The Spanish House. Spanish & Int’l cuisine, Paella and Sangria like matadores have it. A discrete and intimate place, ideal for passionat encounters. Air conditioning. C.C. accepted. 12, Dr. Leonte St. Ph.: 021-312-81-96;

0722-204-884. Open: 11:00 – 24:00.

VEGETARIAN CUISINE

Caffe & Latte 7C : Before or after a pleasant walk through

offer in a special space where collection wines can be tasted.

Our selection includes more than 200 wines. Enjoy the Romanian folklore songs presented by the live band - Taraful Pandurilor. 71, Soseaua Panduri, Ph.: 0727-703-

charming villa in the center of the city, this place offers you an original menu, a mix between the famous Italian and French kitchens. Marcello, an Italian who lived almost all his life in France, opened this restaurant where you will find specialties from various parts of Italy and the day specialty, almost always French. Aviator Stefan Protopopescu Str., 64. Ph:

SEA FOOD La Veranda 2A : The restaurant is housed inside a glass

Ph.: 021-312-1353; 0788-312-878.

Open: 16:00 - until the last guest leaves.

Crama Pandurilor: Traditional Romanian cuisine rich

GALLERIA – 103 bis Erou Iancu Nicolae Street, first floor. Ph.: 021-206-8069.

Open: 12:00 – 22:30 (22:00 – last order).

MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

021-335-3338; 0744.240.126; Fax: 021-301.98.45. Open: 11:00 - 02:00.

Vatra 7D : Romanian cuisine. Air conditioning.

23-25, Brezoianu St. Ph.: 021-315-8375; 0721-200-800; Open: 12:00 - 24:00.

Ph.: 021-236-1510; Ph./Fax: 021-236-1511.

Count Dracula Club 7D : Unique theme restaurant,

with a cozy atmosphere. Transylvanian and venison dishes. C.C. accepted. 8A, Splaiul Independentei.

Il Gambero Rosso 4D : Located in a small and

and atmosphere, a real part of the city’s history. C.C. accepted.

Reservation neccessary! 50-52, G. Georgescu St. Ph.:

Casa Satya 5B : Vegetarian and Fish Cuisine. Organic Ingredients and Wines. 25, Banu Manta Blvd. Piata Victoriei area, near sector 1 Town-Hall; Ph.: 0788-788-111

Mendeleev St. Ph.: 021-312-2430; 0722-134-299.

Open: Sun - Thu: 12:00 - 24:00, Fri - Sat: 12:00 - 01:00.

Zigolini: A taste of Italy in Zigolini Ristorante! A deliciously

intimate dining experience nestled in the most elegant Galleria of Bucharest! C.C. Accepted. Guarded parking. JOLIE VILLE

St. Ph: 0724 891 819; Open:10:00 until the last guest leaves Hanul Hangitei 7D : Traditional Romanian cuisine. Daily special lunch offer. 16, Gabroveni St. Ph.: 021-314-7046. Open: 11:00 - until the last guest leaves.

Locanta Jaristea: A genuine taste of Romania, both food

703 Open: 12.00 until the last guest leaves Decebal Rustic 7G : Exquisite Romanian dishes. C.C. accepted. 17, Decebal Blvd. Ph.: 021-321-67-00; 0723-515-009; Open:. 10:00 until the last guest leaves Decebal Classic 4D : Traditional Romanian cuisine, folk music band, select atmosphere, terrace. Business meetings, special events. C.C. accepted. 51, Barbu Vacarescu

COFFEE SHOPS Cismigiu Park, in-between business meetings or... whenever, pay them a visit and let them spoil you with their home made specialities. They’ve got new goodies, breakfast choices, soups, salads and... lots of surprises that will keep on coming. Yours truly, Caffe & Latte! 35, Schitu Magureanu St.

Ph.: 031-415-8551 Open: 08.30 - 22.30 Cafe Klein 7D : At Rembrandt Hotel mezzanine, Café Klein

is an intimate and pleasant place for all guests who want to enjoy either a delicious breakfast or just a glass of wine. Open 12:00 – 19:00 also for those who are not the hotel’s guests.

The bar is for non-smokers. Free wi-fi internet inside the bar for all clients. 11, Smardan St.

Ph/Fax: 021-313-9315; 021-313-9316 Crown Cafe 2A : The cafe welcomes you with fine cream

Italian restaurant Neptunus brings a new dimension of deluxe gastronomy in a fascinating journey through Mediterranean cuisine. Cellar, breakfast room, summer terrace, hostess service, wifi internet, air conditioning, free parking lot.

7-9, Soseaua Nordului Ph: 0761 423 220 Open: 12:00 until the last guest leaves (24:00 – last kitchen order) Sharkia 6D : Named after an eastern wind from the

Levantine region, the restaurant brings you the whiff of the original East Mediterranean flavors. For the dishes are used the most wholesome ingredients therefore the quality, nutritional value and freshness of the food are a promise towards all Sharkia guests. The authenticity of the ingredients offers a unique culinary experience while the food that is fuel for your mind and body, as well as for your spirit. Enjoy the menu variety and let the East Mediterranean aromas and textures of the culinary delights spoil your senses. 63-81, Calea

Victoriei (Radisson Blu Hotel).

Ph.: 021-311-9000. Open: 12:00 - 23:00.

Valencia: The Spanish House. Spanish & Int’l cuisine, Paella and Sangria like matadores have it. A discrete and intimate place, ideal for passionat encounters. Air conditioning. C.C. accepted. 12, Dr. Leonte St. Ph.: 021-312-81-96;

0722-204-884. Open: 11:00 – 24:00.

MIDDLE EASTERN CUISINE Golden Falcon 7E : Best Turkish restaurant in town. Full

range of kebab dishes, Turkish aperitifs and traditional sweets.

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Sun. 10:00 - 01:30. Ph.:021-202-1632; Pullman Hotel, 10, Montreal Square.

Bar “37” 7D : The bar gives you the opportunity to

experience the excellent view of Calea Victoriei. Creative cocktails, large wine list and food snack offer. Do not miss the Mediterranean Tapas finger food experience every day starting 18:30. Summer terrace and underground parking available.

CC accepted. Novotel Bucarest City Centre - 37B,

Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 021-308-8500. Open: Mon. – Fri. 07:00 - 02:00, Sat. – Sun. 09:00 - 02:00.

Beach Bar 6D : For 64 persons, offering poolside comfort

foods,draught beer, frozen Margarita & fresh lemonade.

CC accepted. Non-smoking. 63-68, Calea Victoriei,

Radisson Blu Hotel, ground floor garden.

Ph.: 021-601-3436. Open seasonal, May to September, 09:00 - midnight.

Bla Lounge Bar 6D : Centre ice bar in atrium for 108

persons. Vodka, Cocktails, Beverages & Snacks in a hear, feel, taste mood. CC accepted. Non-smoking. 63-81, Calea

Victoriei, Radisson BLU Hotel groundfloor.

Ph.: 021-311-9000; Open: Mon.-Fri. 08:00 02:00; Sat.-Sun. 08:00 - midnight.

Centro Bar & Lounge 6D : The perfect place for a

business meeting or for a relaxing drink after a busy day. Our fresh selection of sandwiches, salads and pastry products make it a convenient place for any time of the day. Howard

Johnson Grand Plaza Hotel, Calea Dorobantilor 5 – 7, Open daily 09:00 – 00:30 Ph.: 021 201 5000 / int 340 Caffe & Latte 6C : Before or after a pleasant walk through

leather armchairs set around a small atrium in the inside garden of the hotel. Coffee, tea, beer, and - later in the evening - the perfect place for cocktails and digestive before bed. The cafe is an entirely ‘smoking allowed’ venue. Air Conditioning, CC accepted, Parking, Outside Seating, Smoking free, Take Away, Wifi. 1, Poligrafiei Blvd. (Crowne Plaza Hotel); Ph.:

021.224.00.34; Open: 09.00 – 02.00.

La Galette Restaurant & Snacking 2B : Relaxed

& friendly dining atmosphere on the terrace. Wide range of snacks. French bakery. Cakes & pastries. Selection of Teas & Coffees. Take away. Designated Smoking Area. CC accepted.

Free WiFi access. Free parking. Open: Mon. - Fri. 08:00 -

20:00; Sat. 09:00 - 18:00; Ph.: 021-202-1633; Pullman Hotel, 10 Montreal Square.

Geisha Cafe 6D : High quality coffe in a very popular downtown location. 10, C.A. Rosetti St. Ph.: 021-315-7298. Open: 08:30 - 24:00.

Grand Cafe Galleron: Large selection of drinks & coffes, quality simple food. Charming interiors, cozy atmosphere.

Located in the heart of the city close to Atheneum in a superb old villa. C.C. accepted. Air conditioning. 18A, Nicolae

Golescu St. Ph.: 021-312-4565.

Open: 09:00 - 24:00.

Jolie Cafe: Ideal venue for a coffee break or a business meeting. C.C. accepted. Guarded parking lot. JOLIE VILLE GALLERIA - 103 bis, Erou Iancu Nicolae St., groundfloor. Ph.: 021-206-8067.

Open: daily 12:00 - 22:00.

Kartell Cafe - Lounge 7D : Nice cafe located

downtown in historical part of the city. Friendly staff. Small summer terrace. St. Smardan 7. Ph.: 0749-057-770.

Open: 10:00 - till last customer.

Serendipity Tea House 6D : Tea and lots of it. There

are more than 55 types of tea available, including the trademark Serendipity, an aromatic yet fruity green tea with more than a hint of strawberries. A quiet location just off an otherwise busy central street make this superb choice for long, peaceful afternoons reading a good book with a great cup of tea or two.

Oh, and we should point out that coffee menu is not bad either.

CC accepted, free wireless internet.12, Dumbrava

Rosie St. Ph.: 021-211.31.00.

Open: Mon.-Fri. 15:00-22:00, Sat.-Sun: 12:00-22:00 Tekaffe 6B : In the beautiful surroundings of the city center, on Victoriei Ave , you can stop a while to pamper yourself with a special coffee or tea and enjoy a tasty cake. If you are leaving Bucharest by train, you can visit their second location near the North Railway Station to take a sandwich or salad for the road. The Tekaffe products are all made by a dedicated team in their own laboratory, with natural and fresh ingredients.143,

Calea Grivitei. Ph.: 0372-121 821 Open daily 11:00 - 22:00; 56, Victoriei Ave. (the intersection

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Ph: 0372 010 327 Open: Mon-Fri 08.00 – 20.00 Sat 09:00 - 15:00 Times Cafe: Large selection of coffee, cocktails and fancy drinks, sandwiches, salads and deserts. Summer terrace.

Within the Golden Tulip Times Hotel. C.C. accepted. 19,

Cismigiu Park, in-between business meetings or... whenever, pay them a visit and let them spoil you with their home made specialities. They’ve got new goodies, breakfast choices, soups, salads and... lots of surprises that will keep on coming. Yours truly, Caffe & Latte! 35, Schitu Magureanu St. Ph.: 031-

415-8551 Open: 08.30 - 22.30 Champions 8B : At the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand

Hotel. The American Sports Bar and Restaurant. A place for good food, good times and good sports. Live TV Sport coverage on 27 flat screen TV sets. Calea 13 Sept. 90.

Decebal Blvd. Ph.: 021-316-6516.

Open: 09:00-23:00.

Vienna Cafe 8B : At the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand

Ph.: 021-403-1917;Open: 17:00 - 01:00.

Club InterContinental Lounge 7D : With a

Calea 13 Sept. 90. Ph.: 021-403-1901; Open: 09:00 - 23:00.

Nicolae Balcescu Blvd. - InterContinental Hotel, 21st floor, Ph.: 021-310-2020 Open: 06.30 - 10.30 Dark Bla Bar 6D : Cognac & cigars bar for 34 persons.

Hotel. Chocolate, pastry and cake lovers, this is the place for you - known to be so good that ladies go there for a lunch of cakes only! Viennese and International desserts, freshly baked tarts, cakes and pastries. Wedding cakes on order.

PUBS AND COCKTAIL BARS L’Arpège Bar 2B : The perfect place to meet your

business partners or to enjoy a relaxing moment while drinking a delicious cocktail. CC accepted. Free WiFi access. Free

parking. Open: Mon. - Fri. 08:30 - 01:30, Sat. &

contemporary design an authentic touch, this is the perfect place for a meeting, networking, a light meal or just for relaxation, reading, listening to music and watching the unique city view. Air conditioned. C.C accepted. Parking lot. 4,

Single Malts, Cognacs & Cigars in an upscale & late night mood. CC accepted. Smoking. 63-81, Calea Victorie,

Radisson BLU Hotel groundfloor. Ph.: 021-3119000; Open: Mon.-Fri. 17:00 - 02:00., Sat.-Sun. 08:00 - midnight.

The Dubliner Irish Pub 5B : Genuine Irish

atmosphere. Draught beer. Air-conditioned. Very popular among the members of the English speaking community. 18,

Titulescu Blvd. Ph.: 021-222-3737; 021-222-9473. Open: 12:00 - 02:00.

English Bar 6D : Relax in the soft lighting and traditional

decor of the Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest hotel’s inviting English Bar. Choose from over 40 whiskies, sip a cocktail or order form the international snack menu. Enjoy a Cuban cigar to round off your night. CC accepted. Athenee Palace Hilton

Bucharest, 1-3, Episcopiei St. Ph.: 021-303-3777.

Open: 17:00 - 02:00.

The Epoque Lounge Bar 6C : This is the place for

powerful business meetings but also for relaxation in front of one of the fireplace, while enjoying a refined drink or just peaceful music. The Epoque Bar welcomes you with its intimate and refined atmosphere, fireplace, terrace and a fine selection of wines and cigars, daily, from 6:30 to 23:00 hrs. Wireless Internet is available in the Lounge just as all around the hotel.

The facilities are: smoking and non-smoking feature; nice and cosy summer terrace, free high speed WI-FI internet access; air conditioning; daily newspaper; CC accepted, guarded free parking lot. 17C, Aurora Entr. (Epoque Hotel);

Ph.: 021-312-3232. Open: 06:30 – 23:00.

Frame Club 6D the movie club in town is inviting you

everyday to be part of the various events that are happening there: karaoke nights, live acts, weekend special DJ parties, chill-out nights or film screenings.Cozy place, perfect for private parties or any other special occasion. Some of the best cocktails in town. Free wifi internet, air conditioning, CC accepted. 38B, Magheru Blvd (Romana Square)

Ph: 021 - 211.01.44 / 0730.11.77.03 Open: Mon – Thur 10:00 – until the last guest leaves, Fri – Sat: 10:00 – 05:00, Sun: 15:00 – until the last guest leaves.

The Gin Factory 7D : Irish Pub & Restaurant

International ciusine; Chef’s choice: fish & chips; beefsteak.

Lunch: 12:00-17:00. Live music every Wed & Sun; DJ set every Thu, Fri & Sat starting 23:00 C.C. Accepted, free WiFi internet; Digi TV, Sky TV, Smoking areas; 37, Lipscani St.

Ph: 021-311-3836 Open: 10:00 – 05:00 (23:00 – last kitchen order; 22:00 – last reservation).

Green Hours 22 Jazz Café 5C : Hip and unique.

Enjoy exotic cocktails and coffee in a neon-lit, tube-shaped bar, with live, trippy jazz-rock on one end and cozy couches on the other-like spending an evening in a surreal submarine. Also a relaxing outdoor patio that’s packed on weekend nights. Music most nights after 9 pm.. Morning coffee or nightly cocktails.

120, Calea Victoriei. Ph.: 0722-234-356.

Open: non-stop The Harp Irish Pub 8D : Very popular Irish hangout

with great selection of beer, a warming atmosphere downstairs complete with fireplaces candle-lit tables and extensive seating upstairs. Guaranteed to be packed with younger Romanians and expats alike any weekend evening. The second Irish hangout in Bucharest. Air-conditioning. C.C. accepted. 1, Piata Unirii.

Ph.:021-335-6508. Open: 09:00 - until the last guest leaves.

Intermezzo Piano Bar 7D : Just the way you might

imagine a classic bar: sophisticated but relaxed, chic but comfortable. Located just off the InterContinental Hotel lobby, Intermezzo offers live piano music in the evenings, creating the perfect backdrop after a long working day. Air conditioned. C.C accepted. Parking lot. 4, Nicolae Balcescu Blvd.,

Ph.: 021-310-2020, Open: 08.00 - 01.00 James Joyces 6C : A real Iris pub run by real paddy.

1-3, Valter Maracineanu Sq. Ph.021-311-4177; Mora 4C : comes to redefine the bar concept, offering

customers the chance to taste a wide variety of French champagnes, wines and liquors, as well as champagne-based cocktails. Whether a light and sophisticated lunch, an afternoon business coffee or an aperitivo, a quality evening with friends before a night out listening to live DJ mixes. Parking lots available. Smoking venue. 22, Paris St. Reservations:

0748-544-911. Opened daily from 12:00 until late in the night.

Onx Pub 6A : Lot of fun, karaoke, live concerts & special parties. 290, Splaiul Independentei, Regie P16 Open: 12:00 - until the last guest leaves.

Orange Bar (lobby bar): If you are looking for a place to

enjoy the highest standards, a perfect coffee, fresh sandwiches, sft drinks and the best cognac in town, you most go high, go North! C.C. accepted. 44A, Daniel Danielopolu. St.

Ph.: 021-233-5000 Open: daily 10:00-24:00 Palace Pub 8C : Situated in a remarkable historical

building, Bragadiru Palace, in the near distance of the Parliament, Palace Pub has an impressing garden and a friendly interior design. “The best steak in town” is prepared

from tender Argentinean beef. We serve a selection of Irish and International food and beverages. You can help yourself with draft beer from your table keg. Fridays and Saturdays we have Live Music and Karaoke program. 147-153, Calea

Rahovei, ground floor, Ph.: 0785-444-466, reservartion@palacepub.ro, www.palacepub.ro Pavilion Lounge 8B : Within the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Your favorite drink, accompanied by Chef’s choice of canapés, in a relaxed atmosphere. CC accepted. 90,

Calea 13 Septembrie. Ph.: 021-403-1904. Open: non-stop.

The Sky Gate Bar: This bar of the angelo Airport hotel Bucharest offers a pleasant and relaxing environment where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, an afternoon tea, a refined cocktail or simply a cigarette in pleasant company. The hotel’s professional bartenders are always there just when you need them. Located right beside the lobby and restaurant, the bar offers its guests an intimate, private area. CC accepted. 283,

Calea Bucurestilor, Otopeni. Ph: 021 20 36 500; Fax: 021 20 36 530; Open 24 hours a day.

Thomas Antiques Bar 7D : Taste the house wine

and enjoy it on one of their sunny balconies. Wide range of beers and something special for ladies - „French Vanilla” or „Brazilian Nut”. Smoking & non smoking areas; Air conditioned; Free WiFi internet; CC accepted. 19, Covaci St. 1st floor

& attic, Ph: 0752 440 818, Open: bar (1st floor): Mon - Thu & Sun: 10:00 – 22:00, Fri – Sat: 10:00 – 24:00, attic: Mon – Sat: 10:00 – 20:00, Sun: 10:00 – 16:00 Trafalgar Pub 5D : Beer, wines, spirits and snacks.

Close to Turkish Embassy on Calea Dorobantilor. 4A, David Emanuel St. Ph.: 021-211-3151.

Open: 11.00 - till the last guest.

Tribute 6D : First class venue, great live music. 118, Calea Victoriei, Ph.: 0728-742-883; Open: Wed. : 21:00 - 02:00; Thu. - Sat.: 21:00 - 05:00.

Victoria Club 7D : Classic mahogany furniture, leather Chesterfield sofas, warm beige nuances, exquisite services... these are the fine details that will catch your eye and soul in our English Bar – Victoria Club. Here you can taste our delicate teas & coffees brews while engaging in succulent conversation during traditional English afternoon tea time, taste some of our delicious snacks and try something from the list of over 100 spirits. Cigars are available to round off your evening. C.C. accepted. Grand Hotel Continental, 56, Victoriei

Ave. Ph.: 0372 010 300 Open: nonstop.

White Horse 4D : Pub & Restaurant. English &

International cuisine. Wide selection of draught beers. CC accepted. 4A, G. Calinescu St. Ph.: 021-231-2795.

Open: 12:00 - until the last guest leaves.

CLUBS Bamboo: 39, Ramuri Tei St. Ph.: 0726 226 266 Bellagio Club: 31, Stefan cel Mare Blvd Ph: 0720 200 002 Blue Club: 290, Splaiul Independentei Ph: 0767 079 977 BOA – Beat of Angels: 31, Kiseleff St Ph: 0736 300 700 Icon Series Club: 111 – 113 Calea Floreasca Ph: 0721 260 012 Fratelli Social Events: 1-3 Glodeni St. Ph: 0731 036 222 Kristal Glam Club: 34, Regina Elisabeta Blvd Ph: 0722 795 184 Old City: 3, Franceza St. Ph: 0736 997 951 Princess Club Bucuresti: 24, Ghercu Constantin St. Ph: 0720 535 381 Tribute: First class venue, great live music.

118, Calea Victoriei, Ph.: 0728-742-883; Open: Wed. : 21:00 - 02:00; Thu. - Sat.: 21:00 05:00 MASSAGE PARLOURS Artemis: Ph.: 0754-963-164 www.artemis-masaj.ro Caresse: Ph.: 0724-418-530 The Editor: We decline the responsibility for any changes in the schedule.

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UDWIG GELOBTER

Dear Reader, Well, we have survived the Big Holidays, as well as half of winter. Now we are heading into what may be the worst month of the season. But, fear not! Turning our thoughts away from worries about wintry storms, we will be warmed by thoughts of celebrations soon to come.

The early part of February will bring us the Chinese New Year, as well as Mardi Gras,

the Carnival Season, and those in turn will bring us right into Valentine’s Day. Yes, none of these are Romanian Holidays, but such are the effects and power of globalization and international marketing, that they have assumed a large and growing role in retail business.

While the second half of February will be calmer as we enter the Lenten Period, at the end of February we have the Romanian version of Valentine’s Day- Martisor, and the shops as well the street corners of Bucharest will blossom with red trinkets and flowers, the small signs of affection Romanians bestow upon their beloved ladies. Of course these days, many will be accompanied by chocolates and sweets, another boost for the confectionery industry. Our ladies will be recognized yet again in early March as we celebrate International Women’s Day. In the USA, the Army has just decreed that women are fully equal to men, and can take their place on the battlefield, along side male soldiers. I am not sure how I feel about that personally, but I do hope that the era of “battlefields” is behind us, and the decision will not need to be tested.

On the economic front, the reduction of interest rates by the Central Bank and the concomitant availability of money will hopefully begin to bear fruit this spring, and provide a needed boost to the housing industry. If there was only a way to convert the hot air and noise produced by our squabbling politicians, as they fight over pieces of the ever diminishing public “pie” into energy, we could all stay warm this winter. But, I am afraid that the December elections only reinforce the old French proverb “Le plus ca change, le plus ca rest le meme”.

To close on a positive note, if our ski areas are not overwhelmed with to much snow, this will be a great time to make a day or a weekend trip to the nearby ski areas, in Austria, Serbia or Bulgaria, get some exercise and enjoy the clean fresh winter air.

Reasonable prices and short wait times for ski lifts await you.

Enjoy your stay in Bucharest, and don’t forget to take a gift for your beloved back home with you Ludwig Gelobter, Publisher ludwig7254@gmail.com

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