Don’t think that the Intercontinental Hotel only offers children’s cooking classes!  Next month, the hotel will be hosting a full month of fish cooking classes for adults.
The art of cooking fish
Gather your friends or colleagues for a behind the scenes cooking class with our Chef. He will be happy to share his insider secrets on …

Looking for a spot to watch the Vancouver Olympic men hockey finals tomorrow night then we’ve got the ultimate place for you.  Head to Legends! Legends is Budapest newest in hottest sports bar.  Whether you’re cheering the American or Canadian team, you are sure to have a great time at this Canadian-expat owned bar.  The …

Whisky tasting and mentoring
The idea behind the Johnnie Walker Black Label Mentor Program is to familiarize you with this brand. The brand ambassador, Mr Ádám Kerczó will lecture on the origins, history and tradition of Scotch whisky. During the program, different types of whisky will be introduced, all of which can be sampled by the …

Leave it to the Intercontinental Hotel to come up with great cooking ventures for children.  They’ve done it again, this time an Easter Baking Class.  We had so much fun with the Christmas Cookie Making and Pizza Making Classes that we’re definitely going to give this one a try!

Guests of every nationality are welcome!! ( for full event information just follow this link)
We’re pleased to report to you that Professor Pálinkás, President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, has accepted our invitation to attend this unique event on Monday.
There are still a few places left to join him, fellow guest of honour HM …

Leopard Films USA is currently looking to cast families and couples who have bought a home in Budapest for HGTV’s House Hunters International.

One would think that paying for utilities, such as water, gas and electricity consumption, is a relatively straight forward thing to do.  However, when relocating to a new country with different payment systems and cost itemization options, such a simple procedure suddenly becomes a nerve-racking hassle.
Download the definitive guide to paying your utility bills (PDF  …

Pork and Wine Festival @ Peppers!
A winter favorite from the Hungarian countryside first time at Peppers!
The Mitrio Jazz Band will kick off the event
from 6pm onwards.
On 26th February, 2010 (Friday)
From 6pm till 11pm
For more information please call +36 1 737-7377
Peppers! Mediterranean Grill
Budapest Marriott Hotel
District V
Apáczai Csere János utca 4.

Cafe Provence will be hosting a live Jazz night on the first Friday of every month.  Opening night for Friday Night Jazz will be held on
Friday March 5th 2010
from 7  to 10 pm.
The guest performance will be by the Joe Fritz Duo, with Joe Fritz on Clarinet and Matt Szeverényi on Guitar
Each evening is free …

TASTE HUNGARY is proud to present the first class in its series of Hungarian wine workshops, an ongoing series of monthly interactive classes on Hungarian wine themes. This English-language lineup of wine classes is appropriate for wine beginners, as well as experienced tasters who would like to grow their knowledge of wine, learn about the …

Yesterday, I sampled some of the most delicious pastries I’ve had in Budapest.  They were seriously addicting and had a gorgeous appearance!  I had the pleasure to try some mini chocolate eclairs, mocha eclairs, and the cutest little French macaroons with the softest texture (they just melt in your mouth).  These yummy pastries and many …

On February 4, 2010, the United States of America and Hungary signed a new income tax treaty that brings the existing agreement between the countries, signed in 1979, into closer conformity with current U.S. tax treaty policy. It contains a comprehensive limitation on benefits provision to avoid double taxation with respect to income tax.

What a difference a day makes — that message resonated loud and clear yesterday at the American International School of Budapest.  For millions of people around the world, 24 hours of peace can have a life-saving impact. That’s the vision of Jeremy Gilley, filmmaker and founder of Peace One Day.  

The low humidity common in many parts of the world during winter can cause dry, irritated skin. When skin becomes dry and irritated, eczema can flare.