BRC - in the land of coffee...

Place: BRC

Location: H.Zerdabi str. 569
Time: 18.55

Price: 7.85 AZN

A Turkish proverb says that coffee should be black as hell; strong as death, and sweet as love. Coffee is an interesting story, the actual word has been derived from Ottoman Turkish "kahve" (which was taken from Arabic) to Italian caffe, and in the end became coffee. Throughout hundreds of years this drink has been developed and new alternatives have been created. However in Azerbaijan the coffee culture as in many western countries cannot be experienced, nor a tradition as in eastern countries.

U Dali, or in other words Dali's

Date: 10.02.2012
Time: 19.30
Price: 15 AZN

The hospitality and cuisine of Georgia is one of the most famous in the region of Caucasus. With its various nations living in the country had an impact on the cuisine. For that reason, a Georgian restaurant named "U Dali" was reserved by AmateurGourmets. U Dali means Dali’s; however this names has nothing to do with Salvador Domenec Felipe Jacinto Dali i Domenech, Marquis de Pubol - a world famous Spanish surrealist painter who was known as Salvador Dali. The name has been derived from the owner of the place, a blonde middle-age lady named Dali.

Khutor Restaurant - A view from Ukranian Restaurant

Date: 04.02.2012

Time: 19.25
Price: 10-12 AZN 

Advantages of being a country in the crossroads of culture is experienced. Khutor, unlike any other place we have been before offers a certain cuisine; Ukrainian. Khutor is located nearby Seadet Palace in Murtuza Mukhtarov Street. The location is close by the Icerisheher Metro station and Akhundov Park, it is easy to reach. A wooden external design welcomes you, and before you enter inside you have to go up the wooden stairs. A plain, simple but at the same time warm environment is met when entered. The design reminds you of a classic Slavic house transformed into a restaurant. High ceilings, basic souvenirs and wooden design.

Kishmis Club - Tea is a cup of life...

Kishmis Club - Tea is a cup of life...

Price: 12 AZN

Date: 20.01.2012

Time: 19.20

The beauty and importance of tea has always been acknowledged by those people who love it. As in every physical action there is physical side to the action and of course a sentimental/chemical side.

Of course it must be noted that Ice-Tea was historically founded after the proper tea with hot water.

Firuze Restaurant - National Meat, National Chicken

Price: 12 AZN

Date: 07.12.2011

Time: 15.54

After writing a few blogs in the amateurgourmets, the situation has brought us to the point where we thought of trying a national dish. And among many places which you can have a national dish, we have chosen Firuze - for its popularity and location attributes. A restaurant, just nearby the Fountain Square.

The place being on Fountain Square makes it easier to get to, its popularity is known by both the locals and foreigners (tourists). The main attribute of Firuze is that it is a national designed place, with all the souvenirs and carpets. Photos of Old Baku are hanged in the place. However during our stay there, the music that was played was nothing national. It can be seen that the place is clean, and tidiness of the place is nice.

Tendir Cafe - A Healthy Breakfast is Important...

Price: 7 AZN

Date: 03.12.2011

Time: 10.30

Considering the fact that a healthy breakfast is very important and combining it memories of the advises of mom, we have decided to have a healthy breakfast on a sunny December day. The placing of Tendir Cafe, is within the inner city on "Kichik Qala" street.

Different countries have different breakfast cultures and ingredients for countries varies. We were in Tendir Cafe to try a Azerbaijani version of breakfast.