where there is a high concentration of Russian Jews and Russian food, my favorite piroshki are the giant ones sold from carts on the street that are most definitely fried, are the size of my head ...

The following excerpt is from Chapter 8, “Formulas.” This dark, moist, treacly bread has a distinctively Russian character, and is best left for two days before eating to really develop the ...

Tverskaya serves authentic home-style Russian cuisine. Dishes skew towards meat and potatoes including the chicken Kiev, boneless chicken breast loaded with herbed butter, breaded and served ...