Moscow is one of the most beautiful and largest cities in the world. The infrastructure here is quite well developed, and new restaurant establishments and complexes open almost daily. In the capital of the Russian Federation, as in any other city with millions of inhabitants, there are a huge number of attractions, however today we will not discuss them.
Do you know the Aist Cafe, located at the intersection of Malaya and Bolshaya Bronny Streets? Then let's review it, discuss the concept and menu in more detail, find out the chef’s biography, work schedule, exact address, the possibility of banquets and much more. Well, we will begin right now!
Project history
It’s interesting, but have you already wondered why the Aist restaurant on Bronnaya has such a name? It turns out that even in the Soviet period, the best cafe in the city with the same name was located in this area.
The guests of the establishment were fed simple, but popular at that time dishes: sausages with peas, dumplings with various fillings and classic salads seasoned with mayonnaise. Nearby in "Stork" was another cafe where you could try exclusively ice cream. They served delicious creamy balls with sweet sauce or grated chocolate.
The organizers of the modern restaurant business, namely the well-known Russian company Novikov Group, which will be discussed in the next section, decided that it was worth restoring the former cafe and making it truly beautiful and modern. By the way, they completed their tasks!
Read more about the Novikov project
About 25 years ago, Arkady Anatolyevich became the first restaurateur in Russia, and today five of his cafes operate in London. Novikov Group has over 50 successful establishments, among which the Aist restaurant on Bronnaya clearly stands out (we will discuss the menu a bit later).
In addition, the Novikov project continues to develop and improve, so in the near future we should expect the opening of new institutions, and this may be not only bars and restaurants, but also charitable foundations, media projects, wine clubs and the like.
Interior
Restaurant "Aist" on Bronnaya, whose address you see below in this article, has several floors. On the first level there is a small cozy cafe decorated in a classic style. There are beige walls and dark furniture.
As for the institution, located on the second floor of the building, this is the restaurant "Aist" (Malaya Bronnaya, 8/1). In this case, the design is almost identical, but more aristocratic: red chairs, tables with white tablecloths and luxurious dishes perfectly complement the unique homely atmosphere that prevails in this catering place.
It is also worth noting that the "Stork" from the "Novikov Group" also has a third floor, where a cozy terrace is located. There, almost everything is made of wood, so if you like nature, then you will definitely like it!
Cafe Chef
The main chef here is Anton Bulygin, who began cooking at the age of 13. The guy complied with his first meringue according to the cookbook recipe, as did the Anthill cake, which turned out to be ideal. Anton liked cooking, so he already knew who he would be in the future.
Soon Bulygin graduated from the cook school and decided to gain professional experience. Adrian Ketglas became his personal leader, who managed to train an inexperienced cook to work both on the grill and on the confectionery workshop.
After some time, Anton got a job as a sous-chef in the restaurant of Anatoly Komma, and in 2008 he took part in the so-called gala dinner, which was dedicated to closing the season of white truffle in the Italian city of Alba. By the way, also at that meeting were the best chefs in the world.
In 2009, the current chef of Aist Café in Moscow was at the gastronomic congress in the next Italian city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, and also became the main chef in the kitchen of the KhlebSol magazine, where he worked until 2011. In 2013, the cook underwent further training at the London Grill Academy, and until 2014 was the prescription editor of the famous Russian version of Jamie magazine.
During his career, Anton has held a huge number of culinary master classes in Moscow, including the Aist cafe, and other cities. In addition, the chef took part in the filming of some culinary videos, as well as writing the book “Cuisines of Slavic peoples”.
Well, in January 2015, Anton Bulygin became the chef of the Stork project (restaurant, Moscow).
Breakfast on the menu
The main advantage of any culinary institution is its menu. "Stork" offers a huge selection of dishes, among which you will definitely find something tasty for yourself or your beloved child. So, the breakfast menu includes cereals, egg dishes, croissants, freshly squeezed juices, tea, coffee and other dishes.
If you lead a healthy lifestyle and prefer to eat some porridge in the morning, be sure to order oatmeal with a baked apple for 200 rubles, rice with pear for 250 rubles, or wheat porridge with White Chocolate yogurt and pumpkin for the same amount. Each of the dishes has its own flavor, so that their taste is unique!
Egg food is also good, but in moderation. From this category of dishes you can try the classic poached egg with red caviar and avocado or salmon and green beans for 350 and 400 rubles, respectively. In addition, “Fried eggs” with tomatoes (250 rubles) are available to order. By the way, many customers of the institution recommend ordering an omelet, of which 3 types are presented in the menu:
- stuffed with bacon and tomatoes for 390 rubles;
- with Italian hard cheese and asparagus for 450 rubles .;
- classic omelet for 250 rubles.
Freshly squeezed juices have always been, are and will be healthy, so a glass of this drink in the morning will energize you for the whole day. Try carrot juice (150 rubles), apple juice (450 rubles), orange (250 rubles), strawberry (2250 rubles), pineapple (650 rubles), pear (350 rubles) or celery (450 rubles).
desserts
Almost everyone loves sweet dishes, so there is a sufficient number of them on the menu. Restaurant "Aist" on Bronnaya offers guests to try chocolate-nut cake for 250 rubles, as well as carrot cake, vanilla-chocolate or mango-passion fruit for the same amount. In addition, you have the opportunity to order a cake "Honey" or "Bird's milk" for 150 rubles, as well as a cake with strawberries (750 rubles), cherries (160 rubles) or blueberries (350 rubles).
A classic tiramisu with chocolate sauce and wild berries will cost you 550 rubles, as well as a fondant with corn ice cream. Anyone can taste pistachio creme brulee for 350 rubles, and chocolate sponge cake with figs costs only 320 rubles.
Bar card
The drinks menu offers different types of water, juices, fruit drinks, tea, coffee, hot cocktails, soft drinks, classic cocktails and so on. For example, you can order a classic or raspberry mojito for 350 and 450 rubles, respectively.
In addition, be sure to try cocktails, both non-alcoholic and with the addition of champagne, cognac, whiskey and other elite alcohol. By the way, a Bellini cocktail with champagne costs 1,650 rubles, and Glory Fiz with Chivas Regal whiskey will cost you only 590 rubles.
Reviews
Guests of the restaurant "Aist" in RuNet leave exclusively positive comments. Project clients like a high level of service, a homely atmosphere, the quality of dishes and their taste, a work schedule (from 10 a.m. to midnight daily), an interesting interior and much more.
However, on the network you can also find negative comments about staff who, as written in the reviews, very slowly do their job. There were situations when the bill was carried for about 30 minutes despite the fact that the cafe had almost no visitors. There were also breakdowns of the terminal, due to which customers were not able to pay the bill with a credit card.
By the way, banquets are also held here, and almost all customers are satisfied. If you have questions for the administrator, call the following numbers: +7 (499) 940-70-40, +7 (499) 940 70 30 or +7 (985) 470-70-30.
In general, the restaurant "Aist" on Malaya Bronnaya is a good place for catering with an acceptable price policy and excellent cuisine. Come and taste the best dishes from the menu!