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 …

Sheena Bhasin, an Indian expat from New Delhi, has been living in Budapest for the past 12 years with her husband and children.  An architect by profession, she started designing and making jewelry as a channel for her creativity. 

Gentlemen take note, it’s coming. Put a big red circle round February 14th, better still, make it heart-shaped. Valentine’s Day is on its way. So, if you want to hit the brownie-point jackpot this year, you’ll start thinking of the most unique, romantic gift you can muster.  Expat Echo has put together some suggestions to …

The Carnival season is almost here, but you still need some accessories?

Budapest is a thrift shopper’s paradise.  There are literally second-hand shops on every other street.  Although, not all shops sell quality clothing, there are several shops that sell American and British brands in top shape. 

The Artosz Izvilag delicatessen now offers online shopping!  They carry a wide selection of imported products (American, British, Indian, Italian, Mexican, ect.).  Orders are delivered every Thursday and orders over 5,000 HUF qualify for free delivery (in certain districts).

Eating out and shopping for groceries in Budapest while suffering from Celiac’s disease can be quite frustrating.  There aren’t as many options as one might be used to.  Expat Echo has dug up some valuable information to help with Gluten-Free shopping and dining.

The widely popular and delicious Sugar! in district IV has opened up a new shop downtown in the sixth district.  The Sugar! shops are every child’s dream come true. 

Corner Fine Foods is a small shop that offers mainly North-American products, although other foreign foods can be found there as well. 

The owners of Radovin have opened up a cute little cafe and wine shop at the Hűvösvölgyi Stop Shop.  Szalonspicc is located on the main floor beneath Star Fitness. 

Etsy is a worldwide webshop bringing crafty and talented designers with online shoppers. Everything on Etsy is handmade and the creators of products are designers located all over the world.

Store opening hours for most supermarkets in Budapest – cannot guarantee for all of them – are according to this schedule:

Champagne / Bordeaux / Bourgogne / Châteauneuf du Pape

Only a few days left to pick the wines you will drink during the festive season.
MonVin Budapest is there to help you, and our opening hours will be:

Gerald Ravel is selling French Delicatessen products for your Christmas and New year festivities. The products proposed by Gerald are coming directly from France and include products like oysters, foie gras, French cheese, ect.