Issue N°1 of
Vilnius In Your Pocket rolled off the presses in the spring of 1992 when the Soviet Union was considerably more than just a memory and the height of sophistication was owning anything that didn’t have Made in CCCP written on it. How times have changed. Despite the current economic gloom, the Lithuanian capital is unrecognisable from how it appeared two decades ago. There’s food in the shops, galleries are bursting with art that’s no longer required to conform to the strangulating requirements of Socialist Realism and you don’t have to hand over your coat to a geriatric every time you visit a restaurant. Sure, certain members of the Lithuanian Parliament are currently under the misguided impression that it’s ok to march under barely concealed swastikas and you’ll still want to murder the occasional waitresses, but these are minor issues. As we go to press, spring is in the air and another fabulous and uniquely Lithuanian summer is just around the corner. If you still haven’t visited Vilnius yet, the question remains, Why not? There’s really no excuse.
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Latest Vilnius Comments:
Muzikos Bomba
Unfortunatelly "Muzikos Bomba" looks ridiculous now - no new records very unreasonable prices shops are closing all over the country....Meksika
I am a mexican living in Lithuania and Meksika restaurant is always a delight to go. I am grateful for the warmth and care that the owners put in the service and the dishes....Meksika
bizarre reviews eaten here several times always good!friendly service good beer great food........Vilnius Studio Apartments
Great service perfect location and much cheaper than hotel.Recommend to all!...Conti
This is a great hotel! I"ve found myself here for close to 2 weeks rooms are well kept and the staff are amazing....Holy Miko's
fantastic meal attentive service beautiful surroundings.... I just hope that the location doesn't go against Holy Mikos as it deserves to succeed but its not likely to pick up passing trade so needs word of mouth to survive....Shiva Chill Bar
I am not vegetarian and before shiva bare didnt even know much about it but now I am coming here every second day....Rimas
We have used Rimas dozens of times. His prices are very reasonable and is service is superb. All interactions are very personal gracious prompt and attentive....Shiva Chill Bar
Vegetarian chicken? Now that's a funny one. If fun is what you're after it might work. If it's the food then do yourself a favour and skip this one....Raw Raw
Great place with excellent choice of vegetarian vegan food and wide range of raw food! I Strongly suggest when in Vilnius! They are about to move on a new address in may 2012 so check for the new address from their web page....Disco 311 Buddha
Well well well ... apart all those consideration and as it seem to be some locals ppl there can ...Marché de Provence
The food is good and the menu has sufficient choice for a smaller establishment. As for the service I found them somewhat slow but not unfriendly or negative....Ekipažas
Beware of Ekipazas. We reserved a taxi through Ekipazas to pick us up at the Vilnius airport after a late flight....Osteria da Luca
I think you haven't been there...to eat. The food is more than outstanding service is great too....Hong Kongas
This is the best Chinese among the roughly ten that I have tried in Vilnius. Unlike many of the others they do not douse the dishes with sugar or tone down the sharp flavors of the ingredients....