3 good things or "trīs lietas - labas lietas"

Summer is officially very much over, even autumn is left with trees that almost have no leaves. Well I have to sound very cliché but really - where does the time go?! It literally flies! And being very busy most of this period I realized that I have not mentioned three good things - places of Riga's restaurant scene which I discovered during August and which I definitely wanted to share with. To my great surprise things have changed pretty much since then even in that department. We do live in a fast changing world. Even within two months you can become outdated. But nevertheless here they are:

Bibliotēka No 1 

Very sophisticated yet very welcoming and friendly restaurant where chef is not letting to escape the kitchen any plate that looks less than a piece of art and has no potential of exciting every taste-bud on your tongue. Even though we came in just for a late afternoon coffee and desert we were served and treated like princesses. Thumbs up for not being stuck up and being classy at the same time.  

I heard that they've changed the chef recently but hopefully the quality of food is as good.

3 Zivis (3 Fish) bistro

(14, Smilšu Str., Old Town, Riga)

 

which to my great disappointment has been transformed into 3 Naži (3 Knives) during these months changing a concept from fish bistro to Scandinavian and Baltic cuisine but hopefully keeping all the best things of 3 Fish bistro and integrating them into 3 Knives concept. Should not be too hard considering the fact that fish in both our cuisines play quite a key role. Have to re-check and will get back to you. Now only memories of 3 Fish bistro...

 3 pavāri - Tam labam būs augt (3 Chefs - What's Good Will Grow)

Oh, my, in one word - GREAT - service, ambiance, food - my friend's tuna steak was to kill for! It is a place where meal is treated as a performance, a delight, a process to enjoy. Definitely going there again very soon. And this time it is going to be MY tuna steak :)

Labu apetīti!

The song of the day

My Beautiful Riga Vol.3

Design hotel "Neiburgs" lives in this beautiful Art Nouveau building on Jauniela 25/27 in Old Town.
 

 

This building is like an identification card of Art Nouveau architecture in Riga and is a true pearl of the style. Situated on Elizabetes 10 b. You can find more information about Art Nouveau buildings in Riga here.

Last for today is this beautiful building on Kalķu 18 in Old Town. When I was a teenager alternative youth used to gather in the nearby square and they were telling stories that this house was cursed and haunted and that this was being a reason why house was deserted for many, many years. But now it looks that all the ghosts are gone, it is loved and inhabited again. And it has this beautiful staircase in the very heart of it.

 

The Future

Beautiful and peculiar movie on life, relationship, existential crisis and love.

My beautiful Riga Vol. 2

This is a view one can enjoy from the observation deck of Latvian Academy of Sciences. Entrance fee 2,50 lats ( approx. 3,50 euros), free of charge for kids.

My beautiful Riga Vol. 1

Decided to start a new section on my blog because my city really is beautiful. Just some images with street names. 

These ones were taken on my way to Andrejsala on Ausekļa Street.

Ticket To Heaven

As I am scouting around Riga these days to discover and check out the new (maybe just for me) places to bring my friends to when they will come visiting in the next months I have to point out couple of recent finds.

EcoCatering's terrace called TELPA where you can rave through their abundant and delicious organic food buffet just for 5 lats (which is approximately 7 euros). A perfect hide-away place for a hot summer day when you're tired of the sun and crowds. On Wednesdays they organize jazz evenings, then it is recommended to make a reservation.

And yet another great place I discovered today is a bustaurant (haha) called Ticket to Heaven which is situated on the banks of our river Daugava in front of the yacht club and port of Riga in Andrejsala. According to the concept of the development of this area it is going to face a lot of changes in the coming years. Hopefully TTH will not have to move anywhere though it should not be a problem for them as they are quite mobile having four wheels :)

  

Andrejsala brings together this creative vibe with glamourous lounge bars along the riverside. Will see how this concept works in the future and will check out the posh places as well soon enough. 

Conclusion of today - my city is so damn beautiful! Inspired!