There will be two days of rain, cold and clouds, but if we want to get away from the political turmoil that has engulfed us in the last few days, the Capital has a few things to offer.
You can drink coffee in Cotroceni at Throwback Coffee & Stories (Doctor Petre Herescu 26 years old). It is opened in an old house with a warm atmosphere, smiling people and a homely atmosphere. In the three years that it has been in operation, it has managed to gather around itself a beautiful community and to be one of the soul places of many who love this neighborhood.
It has also become a tradition for the entire building and its courtyard to be decorated in the spirit of Christmas during the holidays, and now it looks fantastic. Of course, it will not leave you indifferent.
It opens on November 1st Brasserie la Mița Biciclista (Church of Amzei 9). It is open from 8 a.m. to midnight, no reservations are required, and the menu is as French as possible, with salami and cheese dishes, foie gras terrines, and special main dishes.
And the amazing building Casa Mița Biciclista turns into an attraction of the city during the Winter Holidays, because for many years it has been spectacularly decorated during this period. The new “Christmas facade” was inaugurated on Friday evening, and now Instagram will be full of pictures taken in front of it.
After voting, you can reward yourself with a portion of the best meatballs in town, in a place where diversity is celebrated every day – Balls. (Dacia 114). As soon as you cross the threshold, you cannot fail to notice the unique atmosphere of the Balkan Berlin, especially since now, the new place is bigger, more spacious and also allows the organization of events in the evening. In boulevard Dacia 114 is the third address to which the owner Ala Dumitrache has moved his kitchen. We must remember that on December 10, Papila’s ramen will be made here, a collaboration that has proven very successful in the past.
Another place where you can satisfy your comfort food cravings is House of CravingsRecently opened on Berzei 44. Here you can find specialty coffee, pastry products, including Dubai chocolate in many versions, but also a bruch menu loaded with all kinds of delicious things like Korean burgers (but also other types of hamburgers), all. types of pasta, sandwiches, omelettes or other dishes based on organic eggs.
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The thirty-first edition of the Book Fair let’s enjoy from Bucharest, the best-known and longest-running Romanian event with this profile, opened on December 4, in Pavilion B2 Romexpo, and continues through the weekend.
The honorary president of this edition will be Mircea Cărtărescu. Poet, prose writer, essayist, literary critic, publicist and university professor, Mircea Cărtărescu is the recipient of numerous national and international literary awards, and undeniably one of the favorite writers of the Gaudeamus public, who often referred to his works as “the plus coveted book of the fair “. The schedule for visiting the fair will be every day between 10 am and 8 pm, and public access will be free.
The Armenian Winter Pop-up Market takes place on both weekend days from 12:00 to 20:00 at the Armenian Cultural Center (Str. Armeneasca n. 13). Here you will find a different winter bazaar, a mix of art, traditions and urban vibes, where you can create your own decorations or find handmade gifts that break the mold.
There will be hands-on workshops, on request you can make your own Christmas ornaments, wreaths and ceramic decorations or learn the art of Armenian weaving – all designed to bring a little handmade magic to the holiday season. Admission is free.
It’s that time of the year when Sala Palatului is closed for three consecutive days (6, 7, 8 December) for Ștefan Bănică’s Christmas concert series. This tradition is already 21 years old and represents a unique performance by a Romanian artist.
“Perhaps you wonder what I can still do after 21 years in Sala Palatului, after 84 Christmas concerts, which you have sold out every time? I do what I know best. To bring the atmosphere of the winter holidays into your hearts, together with my team and we enjoy each other through music.After last year’s anniversary concert, when we celebrated 20 years, the tradition continues.
We are waiting for you, together with your loved ones, on December 6, 7, 8, at 7:30 p.m., in Sala Palatului for another experience that will stay in your soul. As usual, there will be no shortage of excitement, energy, surprise invitations and, above all, the joy of being together in the spirit of Christmas. We thank you, those who come year after year to our concerts, whether from Bucharest, from other cities of the country or even from abroad. I am also happy with the presence of those who come to a Ștefan Bănica Christmas concert for the first time. I can’t wait to meet you!” – said Ștefan Bănică. The price of the tickets is 170 – 450 lei.
If you are in Cotroceni on Saturday, at JazzBook there is a jazz concert supported by MARSDELUX, a recently established project with an innovative and expressive approach, which brings together artists with extensive stage experience: Marina Arsene (vocals, FX), Denis Bolborea (vocals, beatbox, looping) and Lucas Contreras (guitar, FX). Access 60 lei / person.
At MINA, the Museum of New Immersive Art, takes place this weekend presents “Revolt of Stories” – the first immersive theater performance for children in Romania, in partnership with the “Stela Popescu” Theatre. The immersive show will take place on December 8, from 10 pm, in the MINA space, where children and parents are invited to live together an adventure where imagination takes center stage.
The show is recommended for children over 4 years old, and the duration of the show is 60 minutes, without intermission. Tickets are available on the website minamuseum.com and at the MINA reception, subject to availability. The price of the early bird ticket is 60 lei.
At Londohome, on December 7, there will be a concert by Oigăn, an artist who is making noise at Kumm, Robin & the Backstabbers and Moon Museum. He recently released “Antimatter”, a solo album by Doldora of collaborations, acoustic guitars and electro beats. The price of a ticket is 50 lei.
In Quantic, on December 7, Vlad Dobrescu launches his new album, “Fiare Noi”. It will certainly be with many guests, and for domestic hip-hop fans the event is a “must see”.
On December 8th, at J’ai Bistrot you are expected after the vote at the Après VOT, where the atmosphere is prepared for socializing and dancing. Music will be provided by The Kryptonite Sparks, who will combine their Spotify playlists. The first 20 people who come to the event and present proof of voting at the bar get a shot from the house. Access to the event is free.
On December 7, on the stage of the Roman Arena, Bucovina will perform the traditional holiday concert: El Clasico! Bucovina is a folk metal band from Iasi, founded in 2000. And this year they will have a series of special guests from the country and abroad. In the opening, Dordeduh, Cozmetic and Alex Petrenchi-Azimut will take the stage. A ticket costs 106 lei.
Theater and film
If you’re in the mood for a play, David Mamet’s “Oleanna” is playing at the Excelsior on Sunday at 8 p.m. It is about abuses of power and failures of communication. The price of a ticket is 35-50 lei.
As for the movies, the Romanian comedy “Transylvanian Ninja” is coming to the big screens. Ninel and Violin are two friends from their early youth in Gura Râului. His life revolves around the everyday problems that color his otherwise mundane life. Everything changes when Ninel invites Ramona to the concert in the village, and the two come into conflict with Florin’s gang, the most feared people in the village. After this incident, Ninel and Violin are advised by the postmaster to follow the ninja training offered by Brusli in the village of Năpârlitî.
The latter refused them, but one of their daughters, Diana, eventually agreed to train. While Ninel and Violin progressed with their training, the first Romanian ninjas were born. These new local superheroes decide to solve the problems caused by Florin’s gang in Gura Răului, but they fall into the middle of a robbery organized by Florin. Who will be the winner?
And children can enjoy the animation “Little Ren Niko”. The animated film, the third in the Niko series, will be shown in all cinemas in Romania, both in subtitled and dubbed versions. In the wondrous winter landscape of the North Pole, the creators of the Niko trilogy set out to tell a much bigger and more personal story, centered around the little reindeer.
The three films create a complete picture of Niko, and we have seen him mature gradually: the years have passed and Niko has grown up, and the most awaited moment of his life has arrived. It’s time for him to start training in the Air Force, a team of the bravest and most talented reindeer, and join his father, Prancer, and all the other legendary reindeer of Santa.
