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WE WORK HARD
FOR IT HONEY
According to a Hungarian saying, work makes you noble. Whether
it’s true or not, work pays the rent, it gives us a kind of social
standing, and it takes up a great deal of our adult life. Work is
what we love to hate rather than love to do, yet we’re scared of
losing it. Work is a magical kingdom: the fi eld of self-fulfi llment for
some, and a tedious treadmill for others. Whether you’ve learnt
your craft or you’ve been dropped in deep waters, whether you
like it or not, the work you do defi nes a part of you.
Don’t fret, we’re not trying to go all philosophical on you, we’re
just trying to work out some work-related issues. Caught up between
two long weekends (we know you’re as looking forward
to May 1st as we are), in this issue we’re concentrating on what
makes our working life feel less like a rat-race and more like a
time well spent.
In First Steps, we give you the bright-eyed students behind
KözJóTett (Public Good Deed) who share their views on volunteering.
Apparently, it looks sexy on your CV. For more, though
less sexy, facts and trivia regarding the world of work, see our
DYK page. Whatever your attitude toward work is, rest assured in
the knowledge that you’re not alone. If you need proof, turn to our
Book Leak. To whet you appetite for strike, we share the legendary
and true story on how the Hungarian orange nearly came to
being. If it wasn’t for the climate, the strong socialist work morale
would have made it happen.
Rebellious thoughts aside, working can be fun. Especially when
you’ve got some motivating tunes to listen to. In Music Minutes,
we selected old classics that may not make you work more vigorously,
but will make you smile nevertheless. To make your working
hours more fun, we collected sports and activities you can
actually do in the offi ce; there’s even a clever device that helps
you burn calories while you’re sitting by your desk.
Clever doesn’t stop there. In Game&Gadget, you’ll fi nd plenty
of devices that make life in the offi ce more bearable, and Under
Construction displays some of the most exciting offi ce buildings
in Budapest. Does it matter if they’re real or not when some of
them must be a real pleasure to work in?
But hang on. If you’re reading this at work, stop. Stop working,
that is. Leave the offi ce, put on your sunglasses, go to a nearby
park, sit on a bench or on the grass, and breathe. It takes practice,
but by the time summer’s here, you’ll have mastered the
craft. Take a break, you’ve earned it!
Justin Case
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Content
First Steps
05 Prime Movers
Volunteering is sexy!
08 Love at First Sight
Walking up Gellért Hill
10 Noisy Office in the
Eastern Bloc
12 Death Star Canteen
Work it!
13 Did You Know…?
What is there to know
about offi ces?
Culture Club
14 Book Leak
Workplace volumes
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20 Zsolnay Festival
Get cultured up
22 Cult Corner
Where to get your culture fi x
25 Urban Legends
Tried Hungarian lemons?
Have Fun
26 Party Selecta
Where to party,
how and why…
30 Music Minutes
Anthems of the working
everyman
36 Return of the
Prodigal Sons
Prodigy’s here again…
37 No Iceberg in Sight
Titanic’s here with the latest
of world cinema
39 Magyars in the Movies
All work and little play
Gastro Guide
40 The Gastro Diplomat
A tasteful tale of Pest
42 Make it Quick!
Instant food for offi ce clerks
51 Food for Thought
Milkerious Myth
52 Food that Works
Lunch delivery to the offi ce

54
Design & Fashion
54 Fashion Victim’s
Guide
Meet the she behind the
shoe
56 Design News
Levitating fashion and
actors on fi rewalls
62 Under Construction
Mind the offi ce buildings
Life & Style
66 Life & Sport
Work-workouts
68 Spring in the Saddle
Preparing for the cycling
season
70
70 Spice Up Your Life
Rosemary – the cubiclemonkey’s
favorite
72 Once Upon a Time…
Bees on the train
Money & Study
74 Game and Gadget
Tools for every-day offi ce
battles
Expat & Community
76 Expat Events
Where and how to mingle
77 Day on a Budget
Discovering the city within
a thin wallet
74
Open Double
Info & Tourist
92 My Budapest
Calendar
94 City Center Map
Find your way
96 DictionArea
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Walking dogs of the animal shelter, playing with orphans,
chatting with the elderly of a nursing home,
painting walls and building trails – volunteers of Students
in the Service of the Community (Hallgatók a
Közösség Szolgálatában, HaKöSz) like to lend a helping
hand. As KözJóTett, the bi-annual event series
is just round the corner, we asked chairman András
Dávid Fischer and head of communication Andrea
Herdon some questions.
What exactly is HaKöSz?
HaKöSz is a student organization of the Corvinus University with the goal to
bring students closer to the real problems of society, giving them an opportunity
to do something themselves, and to do so as part of a community. Our
goal is to educate the decision makers of the future to be responsible citizens,
acting in solidarity with the society surrounding them. Among many others we
have a joint project with the National Development Agency as well, doing our
best to make the disadvantaged region of Encs a bit more liveable, with our
own tools. Recently we have built a walking trail here for example.
Your motto is ‘Volunteering is Sexy’! Is it really?
It is! It’s great to be brave, to step outside your comfort zone and do something
for others. And if you tell someone that you are doing volunteer work, they’ll
look at you with different eyes…
KözJóTett is coming up – can you tell me a bit about this event?
This is going to be the fi fth event of this kind, taking place between April 14th
and 26th. This year, we’re going to visit the so-called Lecsós Kert, a new community
garden at Millenáris Park. There’ll be lectures on community gardening
and our volunteers can get down and dirty in the garden itself. We’ll have our
traditional dog walking event, we’ll organize a treasure hunt for the kids of a
children’s home, and with help of the sustainable university group, we’ll green
up our school’s empty courtyard, setting up benches made of used plastic
bottles as well. Another of this year’s highlights: a soccer match with a team
of visually impaired! But these are just events from the huge offer, we’ll have a
myriad of workshops, fi lm screenings, and fi nally, a big party as well. Of course
just the enthusiasm of our volunteers is not enough, we also need money to
make things happen – KözJóTett’s main sponsor is E.ON.
Can anyone join in?
Absolutely, we’re an open organization, everybody is welcome. And KözJóTett
is a great opportunity for a sneak peak into the world of volunteering!
For more info, go to www.hakosz.hu or write to info@hakosz.gmail.com!
Anna Kunkli
First Steps
Prime movers
Volunteering is Sexy!
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Bits &
Bobs
Buying Rolls with
Your Mobile
QR-code-shopping is one of the latest
innovations to help us make our
lives easier. It’s been tried and tested
abroad, and now the Hungarian
take on it is here – poster shopping
from the bakery! Tamás Centgráf set
out to make that morning rush a bit
more relaxed. Select your favorite
rolls from the local bakery the night
before, pay, then just drop by the
bakery in the morning to pick up your
prepared package. Easy!
Abel Prize for
the Modest
Mathematician
Now that’s something to be proud
of: Hungarian-born Endre Szemerédy
has won this year’s Abel
Prize - basically the Nobel Prize of
mathematicians – due to his ‘fundamental
contributions to discrete
mathematics and theoretical computer
science’. Szemerédy, who is
a professor at Rutgers University in
New Jersey and the Alfréd Rényi Institute
of Mathematics in Budapest
is quite a modest one: he said others
would have deserved the prize far
more, than went on to thank his wife
for her support and humor that have
helped him over the years.
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Acting President Wanted
Schmitt Pál, after fi lling the position of Acting President of Hungary for two
years, has resigned after a recent scandal around accusations of plagiarism regarding
one of his doctorate theses. The new acting president must be elected
in the 30 days following the resignation, an until that time, the Speaker of the
National Assembly, László Kövér, will assume the position and tasks of Acting
President.
Decreasing
Numbers
The fi rst data of last year’s national
census are here! In 2011 there were
9 962 000 people living in Hungary.
88 050 children were born, which is
2.5% less than the year before, and
128 700 people have died, which is
a 1.3% decrease compared to 2010.
It’s offi cial: the 10 000 000 mark has
been passed, Hungary’s population
continues to decrease…
The Fun Route
The Budapest Center of Transportation
is launching a new bus-route,
route 230, which will shuttle passengers
between the Keleti railwaystation
and the Aquaworld. It mostly
travels the same route as bus 30A,
but continues past its fi nal station
(Szondi utca), all the way to the
pools, or at least the parking spot
outside. Buses will launch hourly between
9 a.m. and 10 p.m.

What if the Hungarians have won at the battle of
Mohács…? Well, it’s now up to you to fi nd out - with help
of Total War Hungarian History! You’ll be in charge of
leading the Hungarian Kingdom, embedded in the power
relations of Central Europe of the time, fi ghting wars, solving
diplomatic, economic and political problems. Re-play
the battles of Piski, Mohács, Isaszeg, Brenta or Nándorfehérvár
in 3D – but beware, the black plague of 1347 will
surely take its toll on your army… The game is said to be
fi nished by the end of the year, but the fi rst battle, the battle
of Piski is ready to be fought!
The host of nature preservation renovations
has now been fi nished in
and around the Tapolca Lake Cave,
costing an estimated 70 million HUF.
The areas in danger of collapse have
been repaired; the whole lighting system
has exchanged for a new one,
with professional LED lamps that
consume 70-80% less energy than
the old ones. The route for tourists
has also been expanded upon, with
at least 300 meters added.
The national women’s fencing team
wasn’t able to meet the Olympic
quota, after they suffered a loss in
the Round of 16, at the end of the
year long qualifi cation process.
Though they reached the fourth spot
in Barcelona, making their qualifi cation
mathematically probable, they
couldn’t make third place in France.
Unoffi cially Mohamed Aida, Áron
Szilágyi and Géza Imre met the individual
quotas to compete in London.
First Steps
Win at Mohács Rowing Across the Atlantic
The Green Lake
Cave of Tapolca
A Strike and a Miss
Rowing alone for 76 days - that’s how long it took
for Gábor Rakonczay to get from Portugal to Central
America with his canoe. The journey did not lack
drama: after capsized the canoe’s electronic devices
ceased working, so for nearly a month, there was no
contact between Rakonczay and the mainland, no one
even knew whether the canoer was still alive. Luckily
he was, and is now the proud holder of a new Guinness
World Record, as the fi rst man rowing across the
Atlantic all alone.
Check our Art
from Home
The Hungarian National Gallery submitted
52 pieces of art from 52 artists,
while the Museum of Fine Arts
submitted 151 pieces from 106 artists
to the new Google app that allows
users to explore a virtually created
gallery online. There is even an
option to create your own gallery,
as you can search based on artists,
titles or pretty much any kind of information
you can think of, and mark
your favorites.
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Love
at first
Sight
What could possibly be more exciting in the spring sunshine than
a walk atop the Gellért Hill? Get some spiritual guidance at Saint
Ivan’s Cave, marvel at the best of views on the city from the foot
from the Liberty Statue, sit down for some quiet contemplation
next to the world’s greatest thinkers and check out Budapest’s
biggest water reservoir. Join us for a quick tour – let’s go outside!
On Top of the Gellért Hill
LIBERTY STATUE
The story of the Liberty Statue is the condensed version of Hungarian history of
the second half of the 20th century. The monument designed by Zsigmond Kisfaludi
Stróbl was erected in honor of the repulsion of Nazi forces by the Soviets,
called ‘liberation’ at the time. The original composition was a bit broader than
today: in front and behind of the main fi gure 3 meter tall Soviet soldiers guarded
liberty with machine guns. The original inscription read ‘To the memory of the
liberating Soviet heroes. The grateful Hungarian people. 1945’ both in Hungarian
and Russian. With the 1989 transition however everything seemed to have
changed and old symbols had to be removed to make place for a new era.
The inscription was modifi ed to say ‘To the memory of those all who sacrifi ced
their lives for the independence, freedom, and prosperity of Hungary’, the bronze
soldiers were removed and taken to the newly built Memento Park. But what to
do with the main fi gure? Its removal met public resistance, the ‘bottle opener’
as a symbol of Budapest has become dear to locals’ hearts (and a tiny copy
even made it into outer space, in the pocket of Hungarian astronaut Bertalan
Farkas!). Something had to be done however to rewrite its meaning! A performance
proved to be the solution: in 1992, at the celebration remembering the
withdrawal of the Soviet troops, artist Tamás St. Auby covered the statue with a
huge cloth, turning the monument into the ‘ghost of communism’…
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Good to know
Explored the Castle? Marveled at the Parliament? Admired Heroes’
Square? If you’ve come to the point of feeling kind of been-theredone-that,
our revamped sights-series will become your new best
friend and travel companion. Starting right now, we’ll lead you to a
new and yet to-be-discovered part of the city every fortnight and
tell you all there is to know. Where to get your culture fix? Where to
dance through the night? Where to stuff your face? All your questions
will be answered!
THE GELLÉRT HILL CAVE
The cave is also referred to as
‘Saint Ivan’s Cave’, named after
a hermit who lived here and is
believed to have used the natural
thermal water of a muddy lake next
to the cave to heal the sick. The
fi rst modern entrance for the caves
was constructed in the 1920s by a
group of Pauline monks. After its
consecration in 1926, it worked as
a chapel and monastery until 1951
– with an intermezzo of serving
as a fi eld hospital for the German
army during World War II. In 1950,
the Communists abolished religious
orders – the cave was raided
and sealed with a concrete wall as
thick as 2 meters and the brothers
were imprisoned. After 1989,
the Pauline Order returned to the
cave – a piece of the concrete was
kept to remind visitors of the past.
Oh, and there’s another curiosity in
the cave: the shank bone of hermit
Saint Paul, the most valuable relic
of the Paulines is kept here!
THE GARDEN OF
PHILOSOPHY
‘To understand each other better’,
it says on the plate next to
the group of statues created by
sculptor Nándor Wagner, erected
on the Gellért Hill in 2001. Abraham,
Ekhnaton, Jesus, Buddha
and Lao-Ce stand in a circle
symbolizing the universe, the
common God, looking onto a
shiny ball. The ball stands for the
common point of all religions, call
him Allah, God or Kamisama – it’s
about universe, the highest of all
worlds. Next to them you’ll fi nd
Francis of Assisi, Bodhidharma
and Mahatma Gandhi. Wagner
believed it was these guys who
achieved spiritual enlightenment
and also used their knowledge
to further their own societies. In
2007, the latter three were stolen
without ever being found, so the
statues had to be cast again. A
perfect spot for quite contemplation
on the big questions of life!
First Steps
Love
at first
Sight
THE WATER RESERVOIR
Budapest’s water supply is provided
by the Danube. The water
is cleansed by gravel, fl owing
into wells located on the islands
of Szentendre and Csepel.
The wells have to be operated
consistently however, and as
Budapesters do not consume
water steadily, the city needs
reservoirs. All together there
are 45 in Budapest. The biggest
among them: the reservoir
on the Gellért Hill. Built in the
1970s, the reservoir was one of
the largest investments of the
time. The two pools cut into
the hill are perfectly symmetric;
both have an area of 5000
square meters, providing for
40 000 cubic meters water per
pool. Building the fl oor meant
41 hours of constant work of
200 workers as one single, gigantic
concrete block of 2100
cubic meters had to be created!
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Eastern Bloc
10
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Noisy Office
in the Eastern Bloc
During my sophomore year I’ve quite often visited my university’s English-American
Studies building at 19-21 Ajtósi Dürer sor, although not as often as my professors
would wish it to be. Frankly, I do not recall any of the classes and lectures, nor the
highbrow lecturers for that matter, and I wonder whether it’s just me. Looking back
it seems that we have spent all our youth in its rundown café, stuffing our mouth
with cheap sandwiches and instant coffee, and our heads with pipe dreams. Little
did I know that 10 years after graduating I will be standing in the abandoned staff
room of my once fiercest linguistics teacher, renting it for my rock trio. How did
things take such a radical turn? by Gergely Huszti
The building which once served the purpose of lifelong
learning and the persistent cultivation of minds (with
little success in the case of your humble narrator) is
now drenched in booze, wall paint and the sound of
overdriven electric guitars. Arts and crafts performed
a coup while singing ’we don’t need no education’ and
victoriously took over from institutionalized education.
But forget fi gurative language, and let’s face the music.
(pardon me)
For many years rock bands of Budapest had to put up
with low-ceiling, stuffy and moldy basements as their
practice rooms, where egg-cups covered the walls for
cheap soundproofi ng, and neighbors called the police
from time to time because of unwanted noise pollution.
The guys who run Eastern Bloc (Keleti Blokk) have
seen a chance to change all this by renting and renovating
the old and rundown building at Ajtósi left behind
by Eötvös Lóránd University. The building is historical in
its own right, Ferenc Deák (the Wiseman of the nation)
allegedly spent his last summer here in 1876, while the
Sacré Coeur nuns saved many lives within these walls
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First Steps
...boozing, painting and
overdriving amps...”
from 1883 onwards. During the communist regime the
Central Party College of the Hungarian Socialist Worker’s
Party functioned here as well. As memorabilia, they’ve left
behind their engraved cutlery for our university canteen,
with which we scooped our daily főzelék untroubled by
the past. Nowadays, entering the Blokk you simply won’t
reminisce of such historic eras, since the whole building
has been redecorated by talented street-artists and graffi ti
gurus, who work and in some cases even live within the
Blokk. It has a modern hipster air to it, which I love. No exams,
no library hours. Did I forget to mention that the Blokk
is not only made up of innumerable practice-rooms rented
by rock bands, but two online radios broadcast from here,
fi ve fully equipped studios operate daily with well-versed
technicians, a whole bunch of creative workshops for kids
pop up, and once a year in September within the events of
the Hungarian Song Day the Blokk opens its doors to visitors
and shows all this creative overfl ow to whoever it may
concern. There is a strong sense of community there, no
college can ever live up to it, I guess. It is easy to get carried
away by the energy, just take trolley number 74 from
Dohány utca and get off at Dürer Kert, and please don’t
be fooled by the look of the building from the outside, you
can have all the fun you have ever dreamed of inside. Well,
at least as far as boozing, painting, overdriving amps, and
having the time of your life are concerned.
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First Steps
Jeff Vader?
Death Star Canteen
When you’re a newcomer, you have every right to think Hungarians speak in tongues.
To make your life easier, we’ve started a random collection of words and expressions you may never
find in a dictionary, but which might provide you with a sense of belonging. Now we give you a short
collection of words that might make your working life more bearable. by Aranka Szabó
– Letérdel – kneels down
An inanimate object letérdel (leh-tayr-dehl) when it breaks
down due to excessive or improper use. When a person
kneels down, it’s usually the result of shock, fatigue, alcohol
or drugs. In both cases, the act of kneeling down is a
sudden, unexpected one. While some TLC can save the
day in the case of the latter, with letérdelt machines you
can try switching them off and on again, or you may give
in to the destructive voices in your head and kill them off.
- What’s it with the
photocopier again? It’s
swallowed all the paper
and there’s a blinking
red light.
- It just gave up and letérdelt.
Tried to give it
some persuasive kicks,
to no avail.
– Mancika –
an obsolete, old-fashioned, old lady’s
name
The natural habitat of Mancika (Mahn-tzee-kah) is in any
big multinational or state-owned company. Mancika (regardless
her real name) is a middle-aged female offi ce
worker with a monotonous job, for whom computers (and
usually young colleagues) are the necessary evil. She
doesn’t understand them nor makes any effort to make
friends with them, and she’s the one who’s on fi rst name
terms with the IT people. Otherwise Mancika is a reliable
worker, she does as she’s told, and she’ll only leave the
company when she retires.
- Could you upload this data on an
excel spreadsheet?
- Can’t you ask Mancika to do it?
I’m quite busy at the moment.
- Mancika pressed some button
and her screen went blank. She’s
panicking that her PC letérdelt.
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– Lufi – balloon
When the lufi (luhffy) is a person, it means they’re full of
hot air instead of original ideas or thoughts of any kind,
but mastered the art of pretending otherwise. Lufi people
can easily fool desperate people eager to believe they’ve
found their personal oracle. But lufi can be used to describe
a situation or an idea too, that you project all your
wishes, dreams and hope into. However perfect lufi s may
appear at fi rst sight, they tend to burst sooner or later.
- I can’t believe he got
away with it again. He
kept talking for hours
without actually saying
anything.
- Yeah, the guy is the
biggest lufi ever.
– Maszekol – to work on the side
The word maszek (mah-seck) was created in the ‘80s,
when people started to work in the ‘tolerated’ private sector.
With a slight shift in the meaning of the word, maszekolás
(mah-seck-ohl-ahsh) now means that you work on
the side, and you get away with it. Maszekolás is part of
the gray economy, you don’t pay taxes on your maszek
income or you megoldod okosba’ (see issue 624).
- Have you fi nished that report I asked you to do last week
yet or you maszekoltál again all day long?
- Don’t worry, I’ll send it over in a sec.

…why it is better to have a demanding job?
While it might seem nice to have a stress free job, it can kill you in a variety
of ways. Your heart rate is more likely to remain constant throughout the
day. That might sound like a good thing but it means that when your heart
is called on to actually work harder, say while exercising, it won’t be able
to do its job as well and puts you at a much higher risk of a heart attack.
It also means you’re at higher risk of workplace accidents, as your brain
goes into ‘standby mode’, meaning it takes longer to react for example
to stapling your own hand.
…what basic aspects of work harm
your health?
The very act of sitting is bad for you.
Even if you spend a lot of time at the
gym, sitting for the rest of the day
means you are still at a higher risk of
heart disease and cancer than someone
who stands on the job, because
you put no strain on your body. According
to studies, people who sit at
their jobs have increased blood pressure
and blood sugar, purely from the
act of sitting.
…how large a presence women have
in the workforce exactly?
Research is done annually, and statistics
from the last few years say that
about 63% of all women around the
globe work at least part time, and 54%
of all women work full time. According
to a 2004 AFL-CIO survey of working
women, 62% report earning half or
more of their family’s income and it
seems 77% of all mothers with school
age children (6-17) go to work.
…about the history of ‘Take Your
Child to Work Day’?
Though not a thing in Hungary, ‘Take
Your Child to Work Day’ is the fourth
Thursday in April. It started in 1993, and
the original event was called ‘Take Your
Daughter to Work Day’. It was established
to offer teenage girls exposure
to career options and to help build their
self-confidence. By the year 2000, over
25 million children participated in the
event.
First Steps
Did
you
know...
…that people work more and
more in their spare time?
According to a recent study, thanks
to advancements in telecommunication,
e.g. smart phones, people are
also working in their personal time. It
became easier to reach employees,
and an estimated 74% of them are
even bothered on their off days. Men
are more willing to do so though, with
63% of them working from home,
while ‘only’ 57% of women are willing
to sacrifice their free time.
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Culture Club
A book is like a garden
carried in the pocket.
An office is a complex environment, and there are tons
of books on them. From self-help books, through lifestyle
guides, to how-to manuals, you can pretty much
find anything. We’ll try and showcase some suggested
reading from all of this, and throw in a dash of fiction
as well, for good measure.
Being your own boss is great, or at least it must be, but most of us deal with
having superiors, and at times it is diffi cult to handle them. Tame Your Terrible
Offi ce Tyrant by Lynn Taylor helps you do just that. More than a catchy title, it
is more in depth then you’d think, containing tons of interviews with workers,
managers and psychologists, anecdotes aplenty, while at the same time aptly
describing the common traits of bosses and toddlers, in a hilarious fashion.
There are 20 chapter traits in all, such as ‘Bratty’ and the ‘Little Lost Lamb’,
with helpful tips for each.
But if you’re your own boss or just content with whoever is, you might be looking
for some light reading. Remember all those funny things you heard around
the water cooler throughout your working years? Yeah, neither do we. All the
times you said ‘I should write this stuff down’ but never did? Well someone
actually did it for you, and it’s been compiled by S. Morgan Friedman into
Overheard in the Offi ce, 240 pages of dirty, personal, inappropriate, bizarre,
shocking, and insane real life conversations from all around the world.
Speaking of inappropriate and bizarre offi ce experiences. There is no offi ce
more awkward than that created by comedic geniuses Ricky Gervais and
Steve Merchant. You might know the Steve Carel version, but that still counts.
For a great inside look at the series and fi lmmaking in general, you need to get
your hands on The Offi ce: The Scripts, which is all the original scripts from the
multiple award winning series’ fi rst season, with extra content such as original
emails between Brent and the TV company, as well as a lot of color pictures
and music for some of Brent’s songs in the show. You really must listen to
David Brent’s ‘Freelove Freeway’.
Since we spend enormous amounts of time at work there is a very real possibility
that that will be where we develop relationships. This is pretty much like
walking onto a minefi eld blind and you’re going to need all the help you can
get. There is a fair amount of material you can look to, but we suggest Finding
Love from 9 to 5 as it is a fairly recent foray into the topic, with multiple
authors of both sexes (Jane Merrill and David Knox Jr.), presenting a possibly
more rounded picture than say the magazines on the stands and their 10 step
programs.
Bonifác Hirleman
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~Chinese Proverb
BookLeak
Workplace Volumes
...dirty, personal, inappropriate, bizarre, shocking,
and insane real life conversations from all around
the world...”

BUDAPEST SUMMER
More than just theater: an experience!
June-July-August
A taste of the premieres:
June 15, 2012 at 8.30 p.m.
Margaret Island Open-air Stage
July 13, 14, 15, 2012 at 8 p.m.
Margaret Island Open-air Stage
Find 100 more events on offer at Margaret
NEW VENUE – A NEW PIER
101 YEAR OLD WATER TOWER
Opening:
Further information and online booking:

2012
FESTIVAL
Invitation to the Grand Opening!
Concert with film screening June 8 at 8.30 p.m.
Margaret Island Main Stage
Philharmonics 2.0 The New Dimension – Liberty, Love!
Featuring the Dohnányi Symphonic Orchestra Conductor: Gábor Hollerung
ON MARGARET ISLAND
LOOKOUT and EXHIBITION
May 2, 2012
www.szabadter.hu
August 3 and 5, 2012 at 8 p.m.
Margaret Island Open-air Stage
Island and Városmajor Vörösmajor Open-air Stages.

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info:
+36 1 201 4407
Toll free number:
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24–29 APRIL 2012

Brotherhood at Trafó
What makes men brothers? What’s that special link that connects them beyond
blood relations? Trafó offers two different versions, two different explanations via
spiritual music and dance.
The Gift X. - Fareed Ayaz-Abu Muhammad
Qawwal & Bros from Pakistan
May 5 at 8.30 p.m.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Budapest and Trafó House of Contemporary
Arts in collaboration with MOL Hungary give you Fareed Ayaz and
his Bros. Fareed Ayaz belongs to the best known gharana (school) of
Qawwali of Delhi (‘Qawwal Bachon ka Gharana’). Qawwali, the religious
Sufi song, aims to evoke the ecstasy of faith and - for a concert or even
longer – to get closer to God. The tradition of Qawwali is approximately
705 years old, and this particular gharana was established by Saamat
bin lbrahim, the principal student of Hazrat Amir Khusrau - the most
prominent Sufi of India. Fareed Ayaz not only has the best trained voice
of all Qawwali singers, but the decades he spent together with his group
honing their craft made the most exquisite Qawwali group of Pakistan.
Fareed Ayaz started his training in classical music at a tender age under the
rigorous and critical tutelage of his late father Ustad Raziuddin, who himself
was an outstanding classical musician and a recipient of the Pakistan
President’s Pride of Performance medal. Fareed Ayaz has total mastery over
various genres of classical music such as dhrupad, khayal, tarana, thumri and
dadra which he blends beautifully during his performances, thus giving Qawwali
new meaning and depth.
Ferenc Fehér: Brothers
May 3-4 at 8.30 p.m.
The desire to conquer, heads bouncing on the fl oor, glimpses of nakedness…
Petty desires and attempts, life and death struggles for nothing. Posing.
Who’s with who, who’s against who, who is who? Together or separate.
What about dignity?
(Judit Simon)
Ferenc Fehér is not a formally trained dancer. He relies on his individual inspirations
and experiences and works in a singularly distinctive style. He is
one of the few people in Hungary whose dance performances are hosted on
foreign stages in 90% of the cases.
He received a wide range of Hungarian and international recognitions, including
the Lábán Rudolf award in 2010. As a part of this recognition, Trafó
endeavored to host the artist’s new performance, titled Brothers. The question
you’ll face during the performance is whether these four boys are a team
or brothers?
Trafó House of Contemporary
Arts – Trafó Gallery
1094 Budapest,
Liliom utca 41. MAP F6
Culture Club
Ticket Offi ce opening hours:
every day 4 – 8 p.m.
performance days 4 – 10 p.m.
Tel.: +36.1.215.1600
jegy@trafo.hu
www.trafo.hu
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Get Your Culture Fix
on Zsolnay Festival
Two years ago Pécs, the largest city of south-west Hungary held the title of
European Capital of Culture. The benefits of it, however, still keep coming to light.
In the past few years, Pécs was
home to the largest culture-based
urban development project of Hungary.
This enabled the university
town with a population of around
160,000 to remain the city of culture
beyond 2010 as well.
The magnifi cent sounding concert
hall and conference rooms of the
Kodály Centre as well as the numerous
functions of the Zsolnay Cultural
Quarter all support the feeling of belonging
together as a community,
providing quality entertainment and
recreational opportunities for locals
and visitors alike.
The largest scale investment programme
in Pécs was the reconstruction
work carried out in the
area of the Zsolnay Porcelain Manufacture;
turning part of the old factory
into the largest cultural quarter
of Central-Eastern Europe.
The Zsolnay Porcelain Manufacture
was founded in the mid-19th
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century. Following its successful
displays on the world expos in Vienna
in 1873 and in Paris in 1878, it
soon became a fl ourishing business
known worldwide. Today’s Zsolnay
Cultural Quarter was established
not only on the original factory, but
also the residencies and art studios
of the extensive Zsolnay family. The
production plants were surrounded
by beautiful family villas and a vast,
richly decorated garden. This has
all been renewed and given exciting
cultural functions.
The different venues of the cultural
quarter have been developed and
put into use gradually. Among the
major attractions are the 600-piece
Zsolnay porcelain collection of
László Gyugyi, entitled The Golden
Age of the Zsolnay, another exhibit
presenting Zsolnay pottery of the
very early days under the title of In
the beginning was the pink, the new
Pécs Art Gallery, the Bóbita Puppet
Theatre or the Zsolnay Mausoleum
of extraordinary architectural design.
The Planetarium, as well as the
exhibition on the history of the Zsolnay
family and the factory, will also
be open to visitors during the 1st
Zsolnay Festival, the great culture
buzz of the Pécs spring between
April 27th and May 1st.
Twenty fi ve buildings of historic
value in beautiful surroundings on
some 50 thousand square metres,
fi lled with exhibitions, cafés, restaurants,
shops, a visitor centre, concert
and theatre halls… – this is the
Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, the legend
of Pécs reborn, awaiting all those
seeking creative experience and exciting
cultural adventure.
1st Zsolnay Festival
April 27 – May 1
Zsolnay Cultural Quarter
7630 Pécs,
Zsolnay Vilmos utca 37.
www.zskn.hu

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Cult Corners
UNDERSTANDING THE PHOTO PHENOMENON
In today’s mightily visual culture, news travel by images and affect us immediately.
Photojournalists help us understand the world. One of the most prominent displays
of this genre: the World Press Photo contest and exhibition, supporting quality photojournalism
and welcoming over a hundred thousand photographs for the annual
contest for 55 years. One location for the travelling exhibition of the awarded photos
is Budapest. Interested in learning
details from behind the scenes? Listen
to Tamás Révész, award-winning
photographer, member of the jury
and organizer of the Hungarian World
Press Photo exhibit, who’ll share some
thoughts on how digital technology and
an ever-transforming media affect photojournalism
too. The lecture is part of
the monthly series of intriguing presentations
in English by experts from various
fi elds within photography.
ART COLLECTORS’ NIGHT OUT
Photography Speaker Series: Tamás
Révész on World Press Photo
April 17 at 6 p.m.
Hungarian House of Photography –
Mai Manó House
1065 Budapest,
Nagymező utca 20. MAP C5
Tel.: +36.1.473.2667
www.maimano.hu
www.facebook.com/maimanohaz
Who would have thought – this will be the 21st Night of Art Collectors! The secret
of its popularity? The event’s constant renewal: each time the audience is
surprised with extras and novelties. And this year will be no exception. Eighteen
galleries will be holding exhibition openings and guided tours, hosting concerts
and lectures on April 12th, between 5 p.m. and midnight, and all events can be
attended free of charge! This year, contemporary artists show what they got:
László Sallay at the Bardoni Interieur, a kind of ‘best-of’ exhibition of Kálmán
Makláry at Melange Gallery, Csilla Bondor’s collection of installations at the
Sonja Pintér Contemporary Gallery (with a tour guided by the artist herself!)
and the fi nissage of Márton
Romvári’s exhibition at the
Prestige Gallery. Of course,
there’s a lot more – check
out the event’s homepage
for more information!
Night of Art Collectors
April 12 from 5 p.m.
1055 Budapest,
Falk Miksa utca MAP B4
www.mugyujtokejszakaja.hu
www.facebook.com/mugyujtokejszakaja
ONE NIGHT, THREE CHOREOGRAPHIES
Compagnia EgriBianco Danza, an Italian dance company led by one of the
most important Italian choreographers of our times, Susanna Egri has arrived
in Budapest, performing three dramatic pieces at the National Dance Theater!
Searching for peace - Da Nobis Pacem shows human beings struggling for
absolute truth in the hope to fi nd peace. Les Noces on the other hand explores
the feeling of anxiety of a couple
who are obliged to get married, with
a critical eye on forced marriage still
existing in many places of the world.
In Amor di Mundo, a piece recently
premiered in Torino, choreographer
Raphael Bianco focuses on the soul
and voice of a country which despite
the diffi culties of life, still has hope for
the future – to the enchanting melodies
of Cesaria Evora.
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Compagnia EgriBianco Danza:
Da nobis pacem / Les Noces /
Amor di Mundo
April 24 at 7 p.m.
National Dance Theatre
1014 Budapest,
Színház utca 1-3. MAP D2
Tel.: +36.1.201.4407
www.dancetheatre.hu
Photo by Simone Vittonetto

Hospital in the Rock
– where history
comes to life
For a chance to take a trip into the tumultuous past of Budapest, there are 2400
square meters worth of time travel located under the Castle District of Budapest.
A hospital in a rock – that’s something you don’t see every day. And in fact, even
the people of Budapest didn’t know they had one until 2002! For a long time,
the Hospital in the Rock was known – to very few people – as LOSK 0101/1.
Until a few years ago, it had only been seen by doctors, nurses and wounded
soldiers throughout the rough times of WWII, the Hungarian Revolution of 1956
and the Cold War era.
Visit this site now, and you’ll get a very detailed insight into what it was like to
seek refuge in a cave hospital, alongside your fellow wounded soldiers and
fighters. What’s more, the ghosts of the past have been brought to life (sort of)
with more than 100 wax figures! You’ll see nurses and doctors at work with their
patients, as well as many of the different types of equipment they used, as you
make your way through the passages.
According the New York Times, this
museum is among the first five places
worth to visiting in Budapest!
Tours set off every hour on the hour
between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
SILENCE COORDINATES
Where is silence? Do we dare to be silent,
or do we try to escape it, going to
meetings, logging into facebook, listening
to music, doing the dishes? What do
we sense as silence, at which point of our
inner and outer space? Not as a spiritual
sticking-plaster, but as a vacuum, as
emptiness in which signifi cant things can
happen. Just as simply and inevitably as
the grass growing, an illness developing
or the relationship breaking in silence. A
choreography by Melinda Virág.
Hospital in the Rock
1012 Budapest,
Lovas út 4/C MAP C4
Tel.: +36.70.701.0101
info@sziklakorhaz.hu
www.sziklakorhaz.hu
Central Europe Dance Theatre:
Silence Coordinates
April 13 (premiere), 14, 20, 21
at 7:30 p.m.
Bethlen Square Theater
1071 Budapest,
Bethlen tér 3. MAP C7
Tel.: +36.30.378.5045;
+36.1.342.7163
www.cedt.hu
www.bethlenszinhaz.hu
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1950’s, Hungary. The land is dotted with the yellow of lemons, the orange of, well,
oranges and the white of cotton. This is no legend, this is the dream the leaders
of the country dreamt, and the agricultural workers of the country tried to realize.
Do you remember the scene from A
tanú (The Witness) when Comrade
Bástya fi rst tastes the new Hungarian
orange? It was a bit more yellow and
a bit more bitter, but it was ours. And
who cared it was actually a lemon.
If you think that this scene was just
a brilliant piece of writing, you’re
wrong. From 1949 to the mid-50s,
the southern part of the Great Plains
was home to a major agricultural experiment.
Although the terrain was
not the least suitable for producing
tropical fruits and cotton, lemon and
orange trees and cotton fi elds were
planted to get round exporting the
goods from the imperialists.
As Wikipedia tells us, the ‘successful
cultivation of cotton requires a long
frost-free period, plenty of sunshine,
and a moderate rainfall, usually from
600 to 1200 mm’. But the agricultural
think tanks of 1949 had no access to
Wikipedia, and they also must have
missed some geography classes
that discussed the completely dif-
ferent climatic features Hungary
can offer. So in 1949 it was decided
that this fair country of ours will cater
for her own cotton requirements.
Oh, and that the usual 160-170 days
from planting to harvesting should
be reduced by 40 days. Motivated
‘volunteers’ fl ocked to the center
of cotton production, the Industrial
Cotton Cultivation Company was established,
and seeds were imported
from Bulgaria and the Soviet Union.
Soon there were 46 different types of
cotton bred by the ICCC. However,
the weather turned nasty, and the
great cotton project was nipped in
the bud.
Lemon and orange cultivation was
shorter-lived, but way more spectacular.
In the winter of 1956, to lift
the spirits of the disillusioned people,
Népszabadság published a
short piece on the lemon situation
in the Botanical Garden in Szeged. A
single, 60-year old lemon tree bore
50 lemons. The size of these lem-
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ons was said to be exceeding that
of imported fruits; the new Hungarian
lemons weighted 200 grams each
and were juicy and almost completely
seedless. Although the article was
also very optimistic about the orange
and tangerine trees in the botanical
garden, no market was ever fl ooded
by home-grown citrus fruits.
So what fruit has this massive failure
of agricultural absurdity borne? First
of all, it’s given us further proof that
however hard you work on something,
if the original idea disregards
reality completely, you’ll be screwed.
More importantly, this megalomaniac
scientifi c experience has become a
part of popular culture (think The Witness
or the weekly Magyar Narancs),
ridiculing the notion that the ‘made
in Hungary’ label in itself makes
everything a little bit bigger and better.
Aranka Szabó
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Party Selecta
GET HIGH UP
It’s true underground on the rooftop of a
building. Here’s what on this month high
up above the city: April 12 - Burn presents
Kollektiva Klub: TMX, Fullstereo, Popbitch
• April 14 - Jövőzene pres. Futuremusic:
Dodge & Fuski (UK), Palotai, Wondawulf,
Dublic • April 17 - Irie Maffia Soundsystem:
Dermot, Jumo Daddy, Columbo • April 18
- Rewind: Palotai, Cadik, MC Zeek • April
20 - Bladerunnaz • April 21 - Puszi, Intim
Torna Illegál, Be Massive pres.: Zodiac Cartel
(UK), Metha, Mira
Corvintető, Corvin Áruház 4 th
and 5 th floor
1085 Budapest,
Blaha Lujza tér 1-2. MAP D6
Entry from Somogyi Béla utca
Open daily, 7 a.m.- 5 a.m.
www.corvinteto.com
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TLC FOR PARTY
PEOPLE
Partyphilia (noun). A modern illness. Its primary
symptom is a lust for fun even at the
most unusual times. Compound word: the
party element refers to the fun to be had,
and philia refers to a strong commitment
to the former. Treatment depends on taste
in music; fans of live music (Random Trip),
popular music (Zolee) or electronic music are
given individual treatment. Group therapy
is a rare occurrence; besides festivals it’s
only provided by the new series of Academia
Partiphilia in four venues at Instant, free of
charge.
Every Tuesday
Art.Bar.Wood.
1065 Budapest,
Nagymező utca 38. MAP C5
Tel.: +36.1.311.0704
instant.co.hu
ROCK THE BOAT
Elite Force’s boat parties on Thames are the new it thing in the
capital of the UK. But Londoners aren’t the only ones getting
to sniff some decent river air while shaking their butts to the
tunes of the British tech-funk king. The team of Be Massive
got an enormous boat, and decided to fill it with a grandiose
party. Right after leaving the dock, Palotai warms up the air;
then Elite Force himself takes over the DJ deck and flips the
records, followed by host Metha. Don’t forget to take a good
look at the luminous sights of the city night on the way back!
After mooring the party rocks on at Corvintető.
Europa Hajó
Meeting point:
Szilágyi Dezső tér, Budapest MAP C3
April 21 Saturday
Boarding at 7:30PM
Tickets: 1,500 HUF
THE ROOM 15
The Room party is not just the traditional issue
launch party of the bi-annual alternative fashion
publication, the Room magazine (this time, the
fifteenth!) but also the gathering of Budapest’s
creative, fashion and artistic scene. The party is
always constructed with strong visual elements
and the music is taken quite seriously as well,
this time bringing Berlin-based Thieves Like
Us to Merlin! At 9 p.m., Waxman hits the stage
for a soft opening, at 11 p.m. Thieves Like Us’s
DJ set follows. At 1 a.m. Brandon takes over,
finally followed by the minimal techno beats of
La Cuisine. Tickets cost 1,500 HUF.
The Room Issue Launch Party
April 21 at 9 p.m.
Merlin
1052 Budapest,
Gerlóczy utca 4. MAP D4
www.facebook.com/the.Room.
magazine

Cross-Genre Clubbing
DJ CAM does not like to restrict himself to one or two musical genres.
After an impressive entrée into the world of Triphop, he opened
up to Jazz, creating the largely successful album Soulshine, then
turning to raw Hip Hop beats, throwing a House bomb now and then
just to mix up the dance floor. DJ CAM has released his new album
Seven a couple months ago, blending tight beats with vocals and
guitar music this time. And guess what, he’ll be playing at Portfolio
Point’s Grand Opening! At Area 1, he’ll be followed by Suhaid and
Bal, while Area 2 brings you Isu, Tolo and Subotage. Ticket pre-sale
at Akvárium Klub and at AktRecords (Lovag utca 17.).
DJ CAM / Grand Opening - PortfolioPoints 2012
April 21 from 10 p.m
Akvárium Klub
1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér MAP D4
Tickets: 1,200/1,600 HUF
Have Fun
Yugo Retro
A retro-party of a new kind: celebrate the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s Yugoslavian
style! The evening kicks off with the screening of the
Serbian Movie Devil’s Town (Djavolja varos) starring Lazar Ristovsky
(in original language with Hungarian subtitles). At 10:30 p.m. it’s
time to choose Miss and Mr. Yugo, to the tunes of Toma Marjanovic
and Zelko Bebek. Finally, at midnight, legendary Yu party kicks off,
resident DJ Macsity will be accompanied by DJ Meso! As usual,
the gastro corner offers all the necessary treats pljeskavica grill
and fresh burek.
Balkan Party - Ex-Yu Retro Costume Party
April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Grund
1083 Budapest,
Nagytemplom utca 30. MAP F6
Tickets: 1,500 HUF with ex-u retro costume,
2,000 HUF without
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MUSIC
minutes
A. E. Bizottság: I can’t take the hassle
Nem bírom a gyűrődést, this little gem of Hungarian art-punk or
avant-garde is all about the bother of working. Its two alternative
titles, Work song and Slave song, alone give you an idea of how
the members of Albert Einstein Bizottság related to work. Although
the words of the song are pretty unintelligible, they are easy to
remember. They describe the exact attitude of offi ce workers all
around the world: ‘I can’t take the hassle / I can’t take the hassle
/ My nerves are wrecked / My nerves are wrecked /… / I’m sick,
it seems / You’ll bring the death of me.’ No more words needed.
Bergendy: Work song
The fi rst ever concept and double album in Hungary, Bergendy’s
Monday, gave us the perfect modern work song, aptly titled Work
song. There’s no proper video available on Youtube (as music
videos didn’t exist in1973 in Hungary), but this one depicts our
recent Kossuth Prize-winner, Ferenc Demjén wearing extra-wide
fl are jeans and the whole hippy gear. Priceless. Work song itself is
an exciting mixture of funk and jazz, with extraordinary woodwind
solos, and an arching chorus counterpointing the monotonous
verses. Not exactly what you’d imagine work in the mines to be
like, but it’s a great piece from the ‘70s.
www.funzine.hu/mm
Music minutes. Minutes away from fame
and fortune. Wannabees and has-beens.
Minutes away from immortality. The talented,
the less-talented and the talentless.
Minutes of Youtube’s Hungarian musical
stars, meteors, and black holes.
Beatrice: 8 hours of work
We already told you about the musical legacy of Feró
Nagy, but he’s an inexhaustible source of entertainment.
After the second reunion of Beatrice in 1987,
the Dadaist elements disappeared and were replaced
by instant hits with taunting lyrics. Their best-selling
album, I Hate the Whole 20th Century, gave us the
anthem of the working everyman. 8 hours of work describes
the basic human condition of working for 8
hours, resting for 8 hours and having fun for 8 hours,
with heavy emphasis on the misery of the 8 hours spent
drinking yourself silly in the pub.
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NADEAH (FR)
Next on stage from the bossanova
band, Nouvelle Vague is Nadeah.
The blonde goddess will surely
seduce you with her lively songs
and musing chansons. Prepare
for a ravishing performance in a
slightly theatrical style with beautiful
dresses and passionate delivery.
The French singer is accompanied
with Charlie Wilson and a
fi ve-member band, too.
April 14 at 8 p.m.
A38 Ship
Petőfi bridge, Buda side
Tickets: in advance: 2,000 HUF,
on the spot: 2,500 HUF
www.a38.hu
2 FOR 1 COCKTAIL NIGHT
Let steam off whilst having a few
refreshing cocktails after a long
day. Head to Grund and enjoy their
Thursday tradition: cocktails after
cocktails. Between 8 and 10 p.m.,
there’s a 2 for 1 offer on all cocktails.
What’s more, Dj Nebulon is there to
entertain you with the music of ’60s
and ’70s put into a new light.
April 19 at 8 p.m.
A Grund
1083 Budapest,
Nagytemplom utca 30.
www.agrund.hu
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SWING & BOOGIE SHOW
Stripy suits, black hats, continental
ring microphones, and longsleeve
gloves for the ladies – the
necessary paraphernalia for a
good swing night! Listen to the
classics like Frank Sinatra and
Ray Charles in the interpretation
of Group’N’Swing band. Enjoy the
vibe of the ‘40s and ‘50s whilst
having a delicious meal at Orfeum.
April 19 at 8 p.m.
Orfeum Music Club&Cabaret
1073 Budapest,
Erzsébet körút 43-49. MAP C5
Tickets: 1,500 HUF
www.orfeumclub.hu
SALSA PARTY
Passionate salsa music – live! Put
on your dancing shoes and head
to the Columbus boat. Dance up a
storm on the spacious dance fl oor
with Dj Adalberto at the turntable.
Bear in mind that this evening will
stir your blood, without a doubt.
Good news that the party is on
every Friday.
April 20 at 9 p.m.
Columbus Club
1051 Budapest,
Vigadó tér, Pier no. 4.
Tickets : 1,000 HUF
www.columbuspub.hu
JOHN DIGWEED (UK)
The master of progressive house
and trance is arriving to Budapest
to amaze the toughest partygoers.
And not only Mr. Digweed will be
at the turntable to spice up the
mood but TrueSounds’ Dj Voice
and Dandy, too. Bear in mind that
it’s going to be the duo’s 8th birthday
– so party hard!
April 20 at 10 p.m.
Club Studio
Budapest,
Hajógyári Island
Tickets: in advance:
1,900 HUF & 2,500 HUF,
on the spot: 3,000 HUF
www.clubstudio.hu
IRIE MAFFIA
There’s no need to introduce Sena
Dagadu and the amazing band
behind her, right? On the opening
week of Zöld Pardon, of course,
Irie Maffi a is on stage, too. The
guys promise that the gig will be
an impressive mélange of reggae,
hip-hop, rock and funk – just how
we like it, right?
April 26 at 7 p.m.
Zöld Pardon
1117 Budapest,
Pázmány Péter sétány
Tickets: 400 HUF
www.zp.hu

Gigs to Come
Rejoice in the knowledge of the re-opening of Zöld Pardon
only hundreds of meters away from its original spot. Before
heading there for your fair share of sunshine, reggae
and happiness, enjoy a night of contemporary electronic
experiments.
May 17 May 31
Ben Frost & Daniel
Bjarnason – Solaris
Australian-born Ben Frost has become
one of the reference points when it
comes to contemporary experimental
and electronic music. Member of the
Icelandic Bedroom Community, a local
collective specializing in contemporary
music, he’s both a composer
and performer of live productions applied
to the theatre and concert stages.
The organizers of the Polish Unsound
Festival asked Frost to create a
stage piece based on Stanisław Lem’s
classic science fi ction novel Solaris.
With the contribution of Polish Sinfonietta
Cracovia and Icelandic Daníel
Bjarnason, Solaris became a complex
work focusing on the deeper meanings
at the heart of the original story.
Brian Eno’s Film Manipulations lend
the production a unique visual appeal.
May 17 at 7.30 p.m.
Palace of Arts - Bartók Béla
National Concert Hall
Tickets: 1,400; 1,900; 2,600;
3,900 HUF
Stephen Marley
After two months of Hungarian artists
comes a true legend of reggae to chill
you down and lift your spirits up on the
shore of the Danube. Stephen Robert
Nesta “Raggamuffi n” Marley not
only inherited daddy Bob’s musical
genes, but won fi ve Grammys is his
own right. Having contributed to other
Marley family outfi ts, he released his
fi rst solo album, Mind Control in 2007
to critical acclaim. It won Stephen his
fi rst Grammy for ‘best reggae album’
(the acoustic version was similarly
awarded two years later), and his latest
record Revelation Part 1: The Root
of Life was again named the best
reggae album of 2012. So what to
expect beyond seeing a living legend
on stage? Well, if you know the last
thing about roots reggae, you won’t
prepare for a night of dancing like
mad. What is more likely to happen is
that you embark on a spiritual journey,
praising Jah and fi nding joy in your
everyday life along the way. Oh, and
there’s a fat chance you’ll be smiling
for two consecutive hours at least.
Zöld Pardon
May 31 at 8.00 p.m.
Tickets: 400 HUF
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RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SONS
Millions of fans on Facebook, 20 years of big beat anthems, voted the Greatest
Dance Act of All Time, The Prodigy has it all. After all those festival gigs when you
danced till it hurt, you can set the party animal in you roam free again: The Prodigy
will see you in Budapest Sportarena.
The love affair between Hungary
and The Prodigy is legendary. It’s
diffi cult to name another band that’s
played the country more often, or a
summer in the past decade when
the electronic Essex trio didn’t grace
Hungarian fans with a visit. Two
generations of ravers have grown
up listening to and jumping around
to their party anthems, and after
a series of festivals, fans will now
see how The Prodigy rocks Budapest
Sportarena. From No Good to
Omen, the soundtrack of the craziest
parties of the past 20 years will
make you dance again like there’s
no tomorrow. Or, for a change, you’ll
have the chance to sit down a bit
to catch your breath between two
dancing-like-a-maniac sessions.
If you missed out on the party scene
of the past twenty years, here’s a
crash course in the history of The
Prodigy. Founded in 1990 by Liam
Howlett, the band was named after
Liam’s fi rst analogue synth, the
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Moog Prodigy. Together with Keith
Flint and Maxim Reality, they released
their fi rst album Experience
in 1992 with such instant classics
as Out of Space and Fire/Jericho.
From the 1994 Music for the Jilted
Generation there was no stopping
ravers around the world embracing
whatever The Prodigy has offered
them. The Fat of the Land gave us
controversial Smack My Bitch Up
whose video was banned from television,
still managed to bag two
MTV Video Awards. After a sevenyear
break, Always Outnumbered
Never Outgunned proved that The
Prodigy didn’t lose momentum, and
they were still a powerful force to
be reckoned with. Their latest album,
Invaders Must Die, came out
in 2009, but the long wait for their
next release will be over by next
year. And you couldn’t really say that
they don’t make up for the long gaps
between releases by constant touring.
Rumor has it, the band will play
snippets from their upcoming album
during the tour, so go and have a
listen. April 28th will be something
different; there’s a fat chance it will
blow your mind.
April 28 at 8.30 p.m.
Budapest Sportarena
1143 Budapest, Stefánia út 2.
Tickets:
from 5,900 to 15,000 HUF
www.eventim.hu

OVER THE MOON
Margaret Island’s Holdudvar is one of Budapest’s most
favored venues. It’s defi nitely the center of the town’s
bustling social life. In the spacious courtyard with the
aged trees around having a tasty meal is priceless. And
when the night comes, stay for a couple of fi zzy cocktails
and then dance up a storm on the newly rebuilt dance
fl oor with daily changing DJs at the turntable. To please
the artsy ones, Holdudvar is the home for exhibitions of
young contemporary artists’ latest works, jazz concerts
and an open-air cinema, too. Oh yes, and Holdudvar turns
10 this year so expect a crazy summer buzz.
Holdudvar
5-min walk from Margaret Bridge MAP A3
Tel.: +36.1.236.0155
www.holdudvar.net
Open: everyday 11.00 – 04.00
After last year’s outlook on the freshest Irish fi lms, it’s time to
see what’s going on in Spain. The Spanish Boots section will
challenge your views on immigration and racism (Catalunya
Über Alles!), on strangers in isolated communities (The Perfect
Stranger), on family taboos (Half of Oscar), on parental
duties (Anything You Want) and on the mysterious lives of
spies (Garbo: The Spy).
The Northern Lights section of Scandinavian cinema has
never been the most light-hearted part of Titanic. This year,
a Danish quest for identity across borders (ID:A) and a cinematic
version of a TV cop show (Those Who Kill – Shadow
of the Past), a Swedish drama of class and culture (Pure), a
fi ght for survival in the Finnish gangland (Indebted), a claustrophobic
aquatic adventure from Iceland (Undercurrent)
and a surreal fairy tale-come-real creature feature from Norway
(The Troll Hunter) are on offer.
POWDER YOUR ART
Have Fun
Púder Bar Theatre is a new piece of art on Ráday Street.
This hip spot would like to offer delicious meals along with
numerous cultural programs for the curious visitors. There
will be music programs so you can spend your dinner time
in a cozy atmosphere. The place also offers a hall for theater
shows, literary events, exhibitions and modern dance performances,
too. Oh yes, and Púder is decorated with stunning
wall paintings and sculptures, which were designed by
famous Hungarian young artists led by Zsili Bertalan Babos.
Púder Bar Theatre
1092 Budapest, Ráday utca 8. MAP F5
Tel.: +36.1.210.7168
www.puderbar.hu
Open: Mon.–Thu.: 12 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Fri.–Sat.: 12 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Sun: 12 p.m. - 1 a.m.
NO ICEBERG IN SIGHT
The most exciting international film festival, Titanic will attempt to break the waves for
the 19th time this year with a great selection showcasing the latest trends in world cinema.
French Shoals, the selection of the latest French fi lms, will
see the glorious return of director Mathieu Kassovitz in Rebellion,
teenaged girls making a pregnancy pact (17 Girls),
a fast-paced thriller (Point Blank), a social dystopy (White
Square) and a life-altering decision between being boring
and a bag of cocain (Borderline).
This year, the music section is stronger than ever with documentaries
and concert videos of such artists as Sigur Rós,
Neil Young and A Tribe Called Quest. And what’s up for
the Breaking Waves Award 2012? Serbian coming-of-age
drama Clip, Brazilian history thriller Dirty Hearts, American
family mayhem Happily Never After, French voyeuristic look
on childhood Nana, existentialist drifting Oslo, August 31st,
Swedish morality play Play, and Austrian crash course in survival
The Wall.
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Jill (Amanda Seyfried) was kidnapped two years ago.
She escapes miraculously, but when her sister goes
missing, she’s convinced that the same perp has
taken her. Failing to convince the police that a serial
killer is in operation, she sets out on her own to face
her demons and find her sister. But does the serial
killer really exist or is this all happening in Jill’s head?
You’ll have 90 suspenseful minutes to find it out.
In English with Hungarian subtitles at Cinema City
from April 12th.
Battleship
What to expect from a film that’s based on a naval
combat game? Definitely no sophisticated dialogues,
but something more along the lines of ‘Shoot’em!’. If
that alone wouldn’t be enough, be prepared to see
Rihanna looking very stern, Liam Neeson looking a
tad worried while shouting orders, aliens looking fierce
and awesome, and otherworldly battleships destroying
half of the world.
In English at Cinema City MOM Park from
April 19th.
Movie offer from Cinema City
The Cold Light of Day
Before you start planning your summer holiday in Madrid,
enjoy this family-holiday-gone-wrong action thriller
with Bruce Willis, Henry Cavill and Sigourney Weaver.
Young business consultant Will (Cavill) tries to locate
his family kidnapped in Spain, but before he could find
them, he finds out daddy’s (Willis) secret (spoiler alert:
he’s a CIA agent), and that this whole conundrum is
caused by a not so covert CIA mission to recover a
missing suitcase.
In English with Hungarian subtitles at Cinema City
from April 12th.
Lucky One
The Th fi first t major j romantic ti ddrama of fthi this spring i bbrings i
you sparkly-eyed Zac Efron in the role of an Iraq vet.
After three tours, he sets out on a journey to find his
guardian angel, who is an unknown woman living in
North Carolina. He found her picture during the war,
and believes that picture has kept him alive. Based
on Nicholas Sparks’ tear-jerker bestseller, Lucky
One takes you to a world of beautiful scenery and
beautiful people, where all ends as well as it should.
In English with Hungarian subtitles at Cinema City
from April 19th.
www.cinemacity.hu www.palacecinemas.hu

Usually there will be a few workplace scenes in pretty much any film, even if
they specifically revolve around workplaces and the issues they come with. Well,
Hungarians have made quite a few pictures about workplace blues, and some
barely leave their primary location. Let’s see what we can see…
Proceeding chronologically, our fi rst
stop is State Department Store a
propaganda fi lm from 1953, set in a
single huge department store. The alternatives
to what we call plaza today,
these stores were a singular entity,
not a collection of smaller establishments.
It was fi lled with employees to
help you, and ‘sell’ you stuff that was
illegal to sell, for the right price. The
fi lm starred just about every famous
actor working in Hungary at that
time, such as Miklós Gábor, Zsuzsa
Petress, and Kálmán Latabár. The
movie centers around the 100ft bank
note being phased out of use, and
people wanting to quickly spend all
of them in one place. Yes the money
could be just changed for…change,
but such a glaring plot hole really isn’t
a problem when you’re talking about
propaganda, right?
Moving on, Sound Eroticism came
out in 1985, and is by all means a
little zany in all aspects. The plot
centers on a crate factory which
cannot sell any of its products, so a
secret camera is set up in the women’s
locker-room. The video can be
viewed by customers, thus solving
the problem of the piles of useless
crates. The fl ick was written, directed
and even scored by Péter Timár,
and features Hungarian acting legends
Róbert Koltai, Frigyes Hollósi
and Judit Németh. There were also
a few very neat techniques used to
evoke silent comedies, such as fi lming
particular scenes in reverse and
than playing them normally, so that
movement becomes a little overdone
and fragmented. Also there’s a scene
that haunts viewers to this day, every
time they try eating yoghurt. Check it.
Finally, a more modern interpretation
of the work-drama, Ferenc Török’s
Overnight from 2007. The title refers
to a transaction on the stock market
that is initiated and completed on
the same day. The protagonist of the
fi lm has such a transaction he must
complete, while dealing with being
the father of the child of an unknown
A l Work
and Little Play
woman, and realizing the emptiness
of his life. An interesting dichotomy
is spawned by the directors admitted
attempt to create a slow, dramatic
picture for a larger audience, out of a
fast, complicated and niche source.
Opinions diverge on whether this is
something worth watching, but it is
unique, even if there is no denying
the slow, glacier pace of the endeavor.
Viktor Bodó might be a little bland
in the lead, but Enikő Eszenyi gives
a great performance, and comes
through with amazing force when she
has to break stuff.
Bonifác Hirleman
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Gastro Guide
The
Gastro
Diplomat
Just a stone’s throw away from Andrássy utca hides Pesti Mese offering the most
divine Hungarian cuisine in town. The recently opened restaurant welcomes those
visitors who are eager to try the local’s favorites and those locals who are willing to
try Hungarian dishes with a surprising twist. We went to see (and hear) the Tale of
Pest for ourselves.
Having entered Pesti Mese, you have
a feeling that you might have opened
the door of the past. The rustic furnishing
here and there recalls paintings of
the previous centuries – exactly how
the owners intended. The restaurant
is named after a classic black and
white Hungarian movie, Tale of Pest
starring Ida Turay, Gyula Kabos and
Antal Páger. In the two-storied venue,
the brick walls are excitingly left unplastered
and are only covered with
a safety wire-netting. Take a minute
and size up the stylish combination of
dark-brown leather chairs, chestnutbrown
tables and sizeable ceiling fans.
Some cheeky jazz music is also playing
in the background which defi nitely
sets your mood and appetite.
We kick off our lunch with delicious
soups. The meat soup is so rich in
meat and vegetables that the spoon
stands up in it. The taste immensely
recalls in us the fascinating atmosphere
of a countryside wedding where
meat soup is indispensible. As I’m an
adventurous soup-person, I usually go
for the one-off kinds when dining out.
This time, I chose warm apricot soup
with lavender seeds. Believe me, it’s
a piece of heaven in every sense! The
silky texture is excellent – neither too
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thick nor too runny, and it’s not too
sweet either. The perfect apricot color
is a tinder for your taste buds. As we
got the chance to talk with the one of
the chefs at Pesti Mese, we learned
how to awake the fl avor and smell of
lavender seeds. The secret additive is
a bit of cognac but ssh!
Besides the soups, all the starters
sound very promising, too. The pecu-
liarity of the place is that it’s no holds
barred; perfect whether you want to
have an intimate date, a couple of
drinks with mates, or just a quick lunch
on a Tuesday. If you are having dinner
with your loved one, choose from the
mains and desserts but in case you are
out to have a catch-up with friends, order
a baguette with goose-liver, goat
cheese and celery, or a hot panini with
ham and apple to tame your appetite.
Additionally, you might even catch the
performance of a promising musician
in the evenings as the owners enthusiastically
support musical talents.
Good news that Pesti Mese also has a
weekly changing lunch menu for those
who don’t have much time on their
hands around lunchtime (only 850
HUF). Pop in for an express yet delicious
culinary journey on those long
workdays, you won’t be disappointed.
Continuing our lunch, we browsed
among the mains and hesitated for
long minutes. It’s such a shame that
it’s highly likely that we cannot eat
ourselves through the whole menu
...the cutting-edge of Hungarian cuisine á la
Pesti Mese.”
in one sitting. After a bit of humming
and hawing, my companion voted
for rosé duck breasts with hot blackberry
sauce and walnut pancakes as
garnish. My choice was rosé medallions
of pork fi llet in walnut sauce on
the side of rosemary steak fries with
grilled mozzarella on top. The mains
are served in a rather unconventional
way. The sizeable plates have an eightshaped
curve so you have the meat on
one side and the garnish on the other.
Very chic, we think. What’s more, Pesti
Mese is not the big-plate-with-smallportion-in-the-middle
kind of place
so you’ll be well full at the end of your
meal. Thinking that our lunch cannot

get any better after the tasty soups, we
happily start our mains. And just how
wrong we were! The pork fi llets dipped
in walnut sauce are beyond perfection
together with the crispy grilled cheese
and potato fries. Who would think of
serving duck breasts with sweet pancakes?
Well, this is the cutting-edge of
Hungarian cuisine á la Pesti Mese. To
fi nish off our already palatable lunch,
we order two of the classic Hungarian
desserts – Dobos cakes and ‘túrógombóc’
(Cottage cheese dumplings). Only
at Pesti Mese, the traditional Dobos
cake is served in small rounds so they
look like a whole cake. The famous
FROM THE MENU
SOUPS & STARTERS:
• Goulash soup
• Eggplant, ‘lecsó’ and Liptauer
cream with crispy baguette
MAINS:
• Sirloin steak with fried onions
• Beef stew with red-wine and
noodles
DESSERTS:
• Small Dobos cakes
• Cottage cheese dumplings
cottage-cheese dumplings are served
with warm vanilla cream and again,
the sweetness is just right. Of course,
we complimented the chef at the end
and quickly jotted down the luscious
walnut sauce’s recipe. And what is a
great meal without matching drinks?
Try a shot of Gusto pálinka or have a
glass of crispy white wine with your
main course.
All in all, the restaurant is already
known for its excellent kitchen and
service. Here you can experience the
authentic fl avors of Hungarian cuisine
and yet you won’t be spending big
sums of money. So if you want to have
a great time in a pleasant environment
whilst enjoying fl avorsome Hungarian
meals, book a table and fi nd out more
about the Tale of Pest. Oh, and don’t
forget to spread the word!
Pesti Mese
1063 Budapest,
Szív utca 23. MAP B6
Tel.: +36.1.705.1590
www.pestimese.net
Open: Mon. – Fri.: 11.30 – 22.00,
Sat.: 13.00 – 23.00
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Make it Quick!
Food ready in an instant – the best friend of any busy office clerk. Instant coffee or
instant noodles… there are so many ways to fill our empty stomach and damage
our health, all at once! We’ve selected our favorites.
Instant Noodles
According to a Japanese poll in the
year 2000, the Japanese believe their
best invention of the 20th century
was instant noodles – and we agree.
Instant noodles were fi rst marketed
in Japan in 1958, under the brand
name Chikin Ramen. The inventor,
Momofuku developed the production
methodology of fl ash frying the noodles
after they had been made, thus
creating ‘instant’ noodles. Initially,
due to its price and novelty, Chikin
Ramen was considered a luxury item,
but today, instant noodles are to be
found at every student home and offi
ce worldwide. Instant noodles are
nothing for those taking their health
seriously: a single serving of instant
noodles is high in carbohydrates and
fat, but low in fi ber, vitamins and minerals.
But oh, those fl avor enhancers
tickling our taste buds… how could
we resist?
And here’s how you prepare instant
noodles:
Take the noodles out of the package,
and put into a bowl. Boil water. Pour
boiling water over the noodles, add
the spices and the oil that come in lit-
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your instant coffee with your red beet
soup… Oh, and did you know that instant
coffee is one of the ingredients
in ‘Caffenol-C’, a home-made, nontoxic
black-and-white photographic
developer? Now that’s an unexpected
extra!
How to make delicious instant coffee:
Take a teaspoon of instant coffee
(achieve desired strength by altering
the amount you use), put into a mug,
and pour boiling water over it. Add
sugar and milk according to taste.

Gastro Guide
Sicilian chef, fresh fish dishes
Italian cuisine with original ingredients from Italy
Italian and Hungarian wine selection
1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 76. | Phone: +36.1.374.0880 | Open: 12.00-24.00
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Simplicity
at its Best
If eating out in no frills places with is your cup of tea,
you will love these gems of simple and straightforward
eateries with hearty dishes.
Frici Papa Kifőzdéje
A long-standing establishment in Király utca, Uncle Frici’s
Greasy Spoon is a classic example of how we used to eat
before the resent gastro-revolution. This two-storey restaurant
features oilcloth tablecloths, menus on A4 sheets in plastic
covers, some of the most effi cient and seemingly grumpiest
waiters (they’re lovely, really), and the wonders of the deepfried
genre. Have anything in breadcrumbs or enjoy a seasonal
főzelék, traditional desserts after ambitiously innovative dishes
(grilled shark anyone?); whatever you choose you’ll be well-fed
at a very reasonable price.
1077 Budapest, Király utca 55. MAP C5
Open: Mon.-Sat.: 11am.-11 p.m. Closed on Sunday.
Tel.: +36.1.351.0197
www.fricipapa.hu
El Rapido
If you ever get hungry in pub central Kazinczy utca,
El Rapido is your cheap and satisfactory friend. Right
next door to Szimpla Kert, this Mexican buffet on top
of a pub offers freshly made fajitas and quesedillas,
prepared in front of your eyes. As the place itself is
tiny with only a couple of café tables and loads of
Mexican ingredients on the walls, eating in might
prove a somewhat claustrophobic experience. But the
chatty and friendly chef will keep you good company,
and you can always go downstairs to enjoy your meal.
What is a little bit of inconvenience when you’re eating
the cheapest and freshest (and some say the yummiest)
Mexican food in town?
1075 Budapest, Kazinczy utca 10. MAP D5
Open: Mon.-Thu.: 10.30 a.m.-3 a.m., Fri.: 10.30
a.m.- 4 a.m. Sat.: noon-4 a.m., Sun.: 1 p.m.-2 a.m.
Tel.: +36.20.311.9471
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Café Colombo
Named after the brightest star of LAPD, this basement
establishment is not your average café. It is more like
a place of worship for fans of Czech beverages and
tócsni (fried potato pancake). The outdated woodpaneled
walls are adorned with pictures of Peter Falk,
and if you can get past the shabby décor, you’ll probably
stay for long hours. One of the reasons is the bigmustached
owner, who’ll list not only the daily offers,
but will give you an imaginary tour in the breweries
and distilleries of the Czech Republic. Have a pint
or two of Hrabal’s beer (Postřižinské pivo for Czechspeakers)
or sip on sweet herbal shots, and instead of
going for the deep-fried dishes, try one of the twelve
tócsnis. They come with meat or veggie fi lling, with a
generous amount of sour crème and cheese on top,
and if you don’t mind a bit of oil dripping from your
food, they’re as good as tócsni gets.
1062 Budapest, Aradi utca 22. MAP B5
Open: Mon.-Fri-: noon-10 p.m., Sat.: 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
Closed on Sunday.
Tel.: +36.1.302.8540

Sweet Treats
Kürtőskalács is a sweet, funky-curly traditional Hungarian
specialty, an ever-vital member of any good festival food
crowd. Originating from Transylvania, kürtőskalács was
initially made by coiling left-over bread dough around a
wooden stick and baking it until crispy. Later, the creative
Székelys came up with a caramelized sugar and walnut
coated version… and the rest is history. At Molnár’s
Kürtőskalács, a cute coffeehouse on bustling Váci utca
luring you in with its divine bites, we can find as many
as eight different kürtőskalács varieties, the likes of cinnamon,
dark chocolate, coconut, almonds, cocoa, poppy
seed or vanilla. The sugaholic’s place-to-be during the
festive season!
Molnár’s Kürtőskalács
1056 Budapest, Váci utca 31. MAP E4
www.kurtoskalacs.com
Are you a coffee lover?
World famous coffees, drink specialities, tastings,
product shows, Hungarian Gourmet Market at the
Kreatív Kávéfórum! Professionals, visitors and consumers
wanting to know more about the ins and outs of coffee
culture, will be taken to the world of coffee. Everyone
will have the chance to learn about coffee beans and
roasting techniques, which will fundamentally change
views on coffee and coffee consumption. After the finals
of Hungarian Barista Championship, the extreme Gerilla
Latte Art show will close the event where coffee will surely
not be served in cups…
Kreatív Kávéfórum
April 13-14
Corinthia Hotel Budapest
1073 Budapest, Erzsébet körút 43-49. MAP C6
Daily ticket: 1,100 HUF
www.kaveforum.hu
Gastro Selection
A bite of Italy
Enjoy the delicious Italian cuisine and experience the true
Mediterranean ambience in Trattoria Venezia. Dining here
will make you feel like you’re really part of Venice’s bustling
city life as the interior design of the restaurant is based on
a cobbled Venetian street. Chef Fabio Buciol knows all the
secrets of the Italian gastro empire so whether you choose
the classic Margherita pizza, the steaming Spaghetti alla
Bolognese or the heavenly Panna Cotta, your taste buds
will be thrilled. Buon appetito!
Have anything from the menu and get a tasty
Tiramisù for free.
Trattoria Venezia
1085 Budapest, József körút 85. MAP F6
Tel.: +36.1.235.0955
www.trattoriavenezia.com
Open: everyday between 11.30 and 24.00
Click and Eat
Spice up your meal by visiting Kaja.hu Cybergastro
and experience a new culinary dimension with a tricky
cyber twist. Order and pay for your meals through a
computer tablet built every table. It’s a fast way to
browse through the menu selection ( everyday meals,
pizzas, international tastes, gourmet, fitness goods).
Try their beef burgers made of Hungarian grey cattle
meat. Enjoy the fusion of the culinary enjoyment and
the virtual world. For more info about free day and
nighttime home delivery simply check out our website!
Kaja.hu Cybergastro
1065 Budapest, Nagymező utca 41. MAP C5
Tel.: +36.1.374.0468
www.kaja.hu
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Gastro Guide
Back to Nature
Only ripe fruits, raw vegetables, seeds and spices are used
to prepare mains, desserts and drinks at Mannatural. The
chefs who are vegetarians believe that eating raw meals is
the key for a long life whether you’re a young lady, a busy
businessman, or on a diet. Enjoy a plate of Canelloni, tasty
burgers, Manna bread, chocolate cake and even Gundel
pancake without getting any harmful elements to your inner
system. Nothing on their menu contains meat, fl our,
sugar, gluten, lactose, or any artifi cial additives. They’re
keen to be green, too – home delivery is done by cycling.
Mannatural Ételmanufaktúra
1054 Budapest,
Garibaldi utca 5. MAP C3
Tel.: +36.20.776.9843
www.mannatural.hu
Open: Mon.-Sat.: 11.00-20.00
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Life & Style
Laser or IPL – which one’s
better?
Both laser and IPL (or Intense Pulsed
Light) work by converting light energy
into heat energy, thus damaging the
hair follicle by targeting the melanin
in it. Laser treatment has been used
for over a decade to remove hair effectively,
IPL technology on the other
hand has just recently appeared on
the market offering a cheaper solution
for those wanting to get rid of
unwanted hair. Unfortunately though,
IPL technology has not managed to
live up to expectations: many patients
who have taken part in several
IPL treatments have experienced
their hair grown back after some
months. This technology only slows
down hair growth, it does not terminate
it.
What kind of laser do they
use at Bársony?
Of course there are many types of
laser as well. The ruby laser is the
original hair removal laser. Its deep
red color is well absorbed by the
melanin pigment in hair, making it a
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good choice for fi ne and light hair.
However, because melanin is also
present in the skin the ruby laser cannot
be used on patients with darker
skin. The Alexandrite laser, with its
large spot size and high repetition
rate has now usurped the role of the
ruby laser – it’s believed to be the
most effi cient laser technology for
hair removal there is at the time. This
is the one the cosmeticians at Bársony
Aesthetics opt for.
I’m still not sure which one to
choose – can I try both?
Yes, at Bársony you can: there’s
the opportunity to have a mixed test
treatment to see which technology
fi ts you best.
Do I have to have hair on the
area I would like to treat?
Defi nitely. Do not shave, epilate or
wax before either the consultation
or the treatment. Let your hair grow
at least 2-3 mm long so the specialist
can examine the type, color and
strength of your hair. For the treatment,
you hair has to be at least 1
mm so the laser can locate it.
VELVETY
SKIN FOR
GOOD
Still shaving and waxing your way
through the summer? Bársony Medical
Aesthetics have something better to offer:
getting rid of all that unwanted hair
for good. If you’re not sure yet, read on
– we’ve gathered the most frequently
asked questions and their answers to
bring some clarity.
Why do we need a test
treatment?
Before the actual treatment a test
treatment has to be performed on the
area where you’ll have the treatment
performed. The test treatment shows
the reaction of your skin, so possible
hypersensitivity can be determined. If
your skin has reacted normally, treatment
can begin after 24 hours.
Is the treatment painful?
It’s not painful, but you might feel
mild to unpleasant stings, according
to the level of your sensitivity.
Can I get back to my normal
life after the treatment?
After the treatment you’re free to go
back to your daily business, whether
it’s work, sports or any other activities.
There’s no need for rest and the
treatment won’t leave visible marks.
What kind of hair can be
treated with laser?
Permanent laser treatment is most
effective on light skin with dark hair.
Of course the technology’s suitable
for lighter and thinner hair as well, but

you might need more treatments if that’s your hair type.
Unfortunately, laser is not effective on gray and blond hair
because of the lack of melanin.
Are there any side-effects?
No, the treatment’s not dangerous, and there are no real
side-effects. After the treatment, mild erythema is possible,
which disappears by the next day.
Is the effect permanent?
Follicles treated with laser successfully won’t produce hair
any more. But for this follicles have to be treated in their
active stage.
Why do I have to repeat the treatment?
Laser treatment only affects hair follicles in their anagen or
the active growth phase, blocking their activity. Follicles
in their inactive phase turn active a couple weeks later –
this is why treatment has to be repeated 6-8 weeks later.
Usually 4-8 treatments are necessary for all your active
follicles being inactivated by the laser.
Why can’t I sunbathe or go to the solarium before
and between the treatments?
It’s important for your skin not to be pigmented – the
bigger the difference between the color of your skin and
hair, the more effective the treatment. The browner your
skin, the more the energy of the laser used has to be decreased,
thus making the treatment less effective. But you
don’t have to go all white of course – just go for UV-free
tanning.
Which areas of the body can be treated with
laser?
Every area!
…and why should I choose Bársony Medical
Aesthetics?
Well, there are several reasons. Bársony Medical Aesthetics
has performed the most permanent laser treatments
and has to show for the most satisfi ed patients since
1999. During this time, the center has gathered an unparalleled
amount of professional experience and practice.
Bársony Medical Aesthetics
1032 Budapest, Bécsi út 183.
Tel.: +36.1.227.7669
1123 Budapest, Kernstok tér 3.
Tel.: +36.1.225.2969
www.barsony.hu
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Cinnamon Restaurant is opening on 14th April on Saturday.
Come and taste our new foods and wines.
We are waiting for you!!!
Another summer of wonderful flavor
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MANGALICA DINNER
Our mouth-watering set dinner menu on 27th April features a true Hungarian specialty, Mangalica
accompanied with delicious wines from Hungary.
To book your table call 327 63 92 or send an
email to cateringsbest.budapest@ihg.com.
For other exciting and authentic culinary events
visit budapest.intercontinental.com
Address:1052 Budapest, Apáczai Csere. J. u. 12-14
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Milkerious Myth
Frankly, when I was little my mom told me the ’drink milk because it’s good
for your bones’ line enough times. So I always had my daily milk intake
– warm milk with honey, cold milk with Choco Pops, silky-tasting cocoa
or anything with milk with/in it. But now that I hear all sorts of rumors
about osteoporosis supposedly caused by calcium overdose, I stop for
a minute and type ‘milk side effects’ into Google. Here’s what I found.
The world-sized calcium mania most probably started
around the 1950s in the United States – milk was greatly
promoted and plastic-coated paper milk cartons were
introduced, too. Before the big milk boom, people drank
less milk so their calcium intake wasn’t very high either but
they consumed a fair amount of magnesium. Of course,
nowadays curious professors are eager to know whether
calcium really is essential for our bones and whether this
chemical element can prevent osteoporosis in the long
run. Several studies and pieces of research were conducted
and the brainy ones came to the conclusion that
calcium is not particularly good for our bones but it is, in
fact, quite harmful. Professors warm us that the excessive
intake of milk and any other food that is rich in calcium is
not unequivocally good for us. For that matter, a study
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shows that too much calcium can raise the chances of
heart attack and is likely to foster osteoporosis among the
elderly. A conclusion has been made: the health of our
bones is more dependent on magnesium, vitamin K and
vitamin D rather than calcium. However, jumping to radical
conclusions and taking words for granted might seem
a bit overreacted. Personally, I’ll still enjoy my hot cup of
cocoa curled up on the couch at the end of a long day.
Eszter Kántor
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Gastro Guide
Teletál Ételfutár
Full Plate is one of the bestknown
delivery services in Hungary,
as it has master chef László
Benke as the brand’s face. You
might be tempted to think it’s
him preparing your daily lunch,
but you’d be mistaken. The
weekly menu includes a ‘Gourmet
dishes from Laci bácsi’ section,
based on the master chef’s
recipes, but you can also order
from fi tness coach Balázs Czanik’s
fi gure friendly offers, and
from dietitian Anita Klima’s meals
for diabetics and vegetarians.
The portions are massive, the
meals come in recyclable plastic
containers and are reasonably
priced.
www.teletal.hu
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Kaja.hu
A couple of issues ago we told
you about kaja.hu, the birthplace
of a new culinary experience,
Cybergastro. But does it deliver
when it comes to home delivery?
If you look at the menu, you
might have an inkling that you’re
in for a treat: from Hungarian favorites
through different versions
of burrito to grey cattle burger,
or from complicated gourmet
dishes to vegetarian meals, there
are some really exciting options
here. Unlike major lunch delivery
services, kaja.hu doesn’t offer
the pre-order for the week option,
but you can place an order
here even if you’re working the
night shift.
www.kaja.hu
If having lunch on a terrace with
your face turned towards the sun
is not your thing, there are plenty
of delivery services specializing in
office lunch to choose from.
Alexandra Béres –
Weight Control
You’re right, this food delivery
service is for the weight conscientious
among us. Fitness
world champion Alexandra Béres
promises to help you fi nd your
balance on her website, and you
might want to try her. You either
go for the 21-day intensive weight
control diet (for lunch and dinner,
or for breakfast, lunch, dinner
and tea) that you have to stick for
three weeks, or the normal weekly
menu (available for the whole
working week or any workday).
The trick here is not in the size
of the dishes, but in the ingredients.
The meals are prepared
with brown rice, organic veg and
fruits, oatmeal and extra virgin olive
oil (though not exclusively) to
keep you fi t and healthy.
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Design & Fashion
Fashion Victim’s Guide
Where I End
and You Begin
We can proudly say that Hungarian design and designers are slowly but surely
penetrating the world’s market. Even rock stars on the rise fall in love with the
Magyar design scene. Recently, no other than the finest musical combination of
Björk, Cindy Lauper and the early Massive Attack called Zola Jesus, who just had
a mind-twirling gig at A38. Meet the she behind the shoe, Júlia Káldy.
How did Zola fi nd you, and do you have any
plans together beyond this current collection?
One day I got an e-mail from Nika Roza Danilova, and she
told me about herself, that she also appears on stage going
by the name of Zola Jesus. Her name was familiar, but
I couldn’t recall her music. She told me she was surfi ng
the internet when she found my shoes on a website, and
she wanted to buy a pair. I researched who she was and
what she did, and I really got to like her stuff. I found that
Zola made such wonderful music that I really like. So I
offered to design a collection for her, and if she liked my
work, we could work together in the long run. Since then,
I’ve designed her shoes, and despite the thousands of
kilometers separating us, I can say we’ve become friends.
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She is a very open and interested girl and we have a lot of
common interests. For example, we both like Tara Donovan
and Zaha Hadid. A month ago she invited me to visit
her in New York to discuss the next project, and I got to
see her Webster Hall performance from a VIP box seat.
Is it necessary in a relationship like this to be
inspired by the artist’s music?
It is very important. It inspires me to be designing for
someone whose work I respect. And Zola is absolutely like
that. For one I have my favorites from her albums, and it
was a huge experience to attend her New York gig. It was
amazing to see such a cute little girl turn into a true diva
the moment she entered the stage. The audience raved
throughout the whole concert.

Design & Fashion
How would you describe the essence of
Unibody?
Unibody is an experimental shoe collection that organically
connects to the human form, and comes off as an extension
of it. The light colored skin-tone shoes seem to meld with the
wearers’ feet, which creates the illusion of body parts being distorted.
The collection demonstrates through four different sizes
how the silhouette of the female foot changes through the wearing
of these shoes.
(for details, check out facebook.com/juliakaldy.design)
Will there be a continuation of your success from
last year’s London Fashion Week?
A famous foreign designer, Eleanor Amoroso asked me to design
something for her. Eleanor is represented by an agency that
has been present on the Fashion Week for years, and specializes
in bringing young designers to the attention of the world. The
fashion show went down under professional circumstances in St.
Luke’s Hall, with prestigious models. This is thanks to my known
foreign procurers, such as Zola Jesus, and to the fact that my
shoes are also sold in Amsterdam.
Do you design for shows and the stage or for urban
use?
Both are challenging but this is not the fi rst point to consider
when designing. Most of the shoes I design would look rather
strange on the tram in the morning, but I do have a few which are
a bit simpler in nature that I could imagine working out.
Can a Hungarian designer who is fresh in the fashion
world allow themselves the luxury of an actual
showroom here in Budapest? Have you thought
about working together with some other designers
á la The Four or FlatLab?
In my case, I work for individual orders, and I feel there is no need
for a showroom for this purpose. I am glad to work together with
other designers. I am a member of Garden Studio and we also
worked together with Dóri Tomcsányi. (whom we covered in one
of our February issues)
You just started your own brand. Where is it manufactured
and where is it sold?
We manufacture in Hungary, and sell it on the net and abroad.
Design and procuring the materials is my job (which is time consuming,
and an important part of my work), and I leave the shopwork
to professionals. I could make my shoes myself of course,
but I trust the actual pros much more. (laughs)
Who is your target audience?
Outgoing, creative people, for whom it’s important to have highly
individual shoes on their feet, and who value detail. For example
Zola, who I think of as my dream-customer.
Do you also design for men?
Yes, I am currently working on the prototypes, and putting on
the fi nishing touches. I am very excited about this direction, and
ther’s a possibility that after a while I will only be making men’s
shoes. According to the conventions, I have less room to be successful
on this market, but with the right materials or a radical new
form, I think new dimensions of this market could be explored.
If you want more of Juli’s stuff, visit http://juliakaldy.com/
Gergely Huszti
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Design & Fashion
Levitating Fashion
Let us introduce to you yet another Hungarian talent on
the fashion scene! Anna Horváth has graduated at the
London College of Fashion last year and has just recently
returned to Budapest to build up her own brand, annCHI.
Anna grew up in Budapest in an auction house, where she
was surrounded by artists and art dealers from an early
age. This had a fundamental infl uence on her work as a
painter and fashion designer. Her graduation collection
was based on Hungarian painter Moholy-Nagy’s levitating
shapes and his life-long experimentations on transparency:
by using overlapping see-through fabrics such
as organza and chiffon, annCHI was able to mix colors.
For now, Anna designs clothes and jewelry, but shoes and
bags are soon to follow! Check out more pics with levitating
clothes on her webpage.
www.facebook.com/annCHIfashion
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Actors on Firewalls
Have you been at the National Theater lately? If so, you might have noticed
some faces on the formerly dull and gray wall of the Rákóczi Bridge, faces that
might be familiar to you, but are surely familiar to Hungarians. On the occasion
of the 10th birthday of the inauguration of the National Theater (a piece
of highly controversial architecture by the way), the group of Suppré-Neopaint
have painted the faces of the ‘Actors of the Nation’. Gábor Agárdy, Ferenc
Bessenyei, Juci Komlós, Ferenc Kállai, Dezső Garas, Margit Lukács, Imre
Sinkovits, Ferenc Zenthe and Gellért Raksányi – they’re all smiling at the pedestrians
going by their daily business (only Iván Darvas is missing, his widow
has not approved of the project). The painting is part of Suppré-Neopaint’s
FirewallRehab project, which does not stop here: the winning piece of the
Re-button fashion design competition will be painted onto a fi rewall as well…
www.facebook.com/suppre.neopaint
Retro Living
Here’s a secret tip for those on the hunt for that retro feel:
Möbelkunst, a huge collection of furniture from the 1950
to the 1980. It all started as a private collection that has
grown for years, until the point where the owners had to
start to sell in order not to get lost inside their self-built
labyrinth. Now the guys at Möbelkunst regularly buy and
sell original pieces from the era (contemporary copies are
not welcome here), mostly from Scandinavian designers,
but Hungarian designs can be found as well. Furniture,
lamps, accessories, posters, tiny trinkets – everything in
one place, whether it’s famous designers’ cultic pieces or
unknown yet stylish items. The place’s fl air is further enhanced
by the fact that it’s located in an old factory building
outside the 9th district.
Möbelkunst
1097 Budapest, Földvárí utca 4.
Open: Sundays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
www.mobelkunst.hu

Here’s a perfect opportunity to get
your hands on some summer essentials
before the real hot days kick in.
If you like unique clothes, colorful accessories,
and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere
of a fair, head to Millenáris
on April 15. Besides the well-known
designers and gastro exhibitors, you
can also meet the Sunday fair’s latest
section, WAMP+ this month. In
the exceptional selection, Hungarian
artists who create high-quality pieces
will be presenting their freshest collections.
Among the sixteen designers,
there’s the Artista fashion designer
group, Vanda Berecz and her
bags with special shape formation
or Zsófi Geréby with her UrbanLegend
clothes collection especially for
urban bikers. Also, Krisztina Kuti is
bringing beautiful silver jewelry works
whilst Zsuzsi Lengyel will have colorful
bags for you.
As usual, WAMP has chosen the
designer of the month for April, too.
The Dombon-a-tanya (homestead
on the hill, eds.) concept is the
brainchild of three ladies – namely
Anna Nóra Nagy, Anikó Juhász and
Eszter Stibrányi. The trio’s mission
is to revive pieces of the traditional
Hungarian object culture. Works
such as play houses, bird tables, or
even a series of jars are based on the
same approach. Clear functionality,
high quality, often implementing by
hand and contemporary features
are the main aims for the ladies. As
Dombon-a-tanya is getting an extra
stand, there’ll be surprises, too. The
trio is awaiting the visitors with a
brand new collection at WAMP.
April 15.
Millenáris, B Hall 10.00–18.00
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Design & Fashion
D E S I G N
Hungarian-Style
WAMP Fair
April 15
Millenáris ‘B’ building
1024 Budapest,
Kis Rókus utca 16–20. MAP B1
Free entry
www.wamp.hu
www.wamp.hu
www.facebook.com/wampdesignvasar
: Designer of the Month : Dombon-a-tanya
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Design & Fashion
Couture on the Beach
Barbara Léber, one of the best-known fashion designers
of Hungary is back with her latest bathing
suit collection, soon to be presented in the framework
of a special fashion show. And what the collection
will look like? Well, we can’t give away anything
yet, but judging from last year’s collection, it’s
going to be pretty sexy...
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Barbara Léber is a name well known
among Hungarian stars and celebrities,
the rich and the beautiful of the
Hungarian upper class - she has been
designing beautiful bridal wear and
dresses for other special occasions
for about fi fteen years. Last year, the
‘grand dame of couture’ decided to
explore the land of swimwear as well.
Her so-called Beach Couture collection
proved to be such a big hit that
the line’s continued this year as well.
Her freshest collection - designed for
the cosmopolitan woman of the 21st
century, the woman who is aware of
her strenghts, is demanding, strongminded
and is not afraid to show her
personality - will be presented in the
framework of a large-scale fashion
show. Water will be the central element
of the show, representing grace
and airiness - values of great importance
in our everyday lives according
to the designer. The evening brings
spectators the most outstanding
representatives of the contemporary
dance and arts scene, and among
the girls walking down the runway
you’ll be able to spot members of
the National Swimming Team of
Hungary. The girls are pretty busy
preparing for the Olympic Games in
London this summer, but they managed
to take some time off to present
Barbrara’s latest creations. The event
will be lead by Éva Barabás, while the
right tunes will be provided by young
singing star Renáta Tolvai. Don’t
make the mistake of going home early
– when the show’s over, the party
begins with DJ Dandy behind to turntables,
who is believed to be among
Hungary’s best house DJs.
Registered guests can look forward
to a raffl e with valuable presents!
Tickets can be bought in advance at
the offi ces of the Ticketpro network.
Barbara Léber – Beach Couture
Fashion Show
April 26 at 7.30 p.m.
Millenáris Teátrum
1024 Budapest,
Kis Rókus utca 16-20. MAP B1
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Danish Style for the Spring
If you’re looking for something that’s chic, modern and comfy at the
same time, drop by Dagminell, the Danish fashion and lifestyle shop.
Dagminell is all about fashion accessories like handbags, scarves and
purses. Raw, feminine, simple yet stylish - Dagminell is about creating
designs for women all around the world. You’ll fi nd striking brands
from Danish designers like Day, Rutzou, Stylesnob, Selected Femme
or home design from Menu or Rosendahl. Recently the 2012 spring/
summer collection has arrived – it’s time to pimp up that spring wardrobe,
we’d say…
Dagminell
1051 Budapest, Szent István tér 1. MAP C4
Tel.: +36.1.266.9919
www.dagminell.com, www.facebook.com/dagminell
VINTAGE SPRING
When flowers begin to bloom, birds begin to sing and everyone begins to
wear bright colours again you know that spring is in the air! Get inspired by the
season, drop by one of the Szputnyik shops and find your very own vintage
piece. Time travellers and treasure hunters are welcome at these boutiques,
which are eclectic time-capsules, offering a hand-picked selection of the most
beloved vintage and retro clothing, coveted designer pieces and brand new
custom designs – all from the ‘40s to the ‘90s.
Szputnyik D-20
1074 Budapest,
Dohány utca 20. MAP D5
Mon.-Fri.: 11 am – 8 pm
Sat.: 11 am – 5 pm
www.szputnyikshop.hu
www.facebook.com/szputnyikshop
info@szputnyikshop.hu
Szputnyik Bazaar
1092 Budapest,
Bakáts tér 8. MAP F5
Mon.-Fri.: 11 am – 7 pm
Sat.: 10 am – 2 pm
20 years of Aga’s
20-year-old Aga’s invites you to enjoy tax free shopping at their exclusive gallery in
the heart of downtown Pest, just off Andrássy Avenue, opposite the Opera House.
They have the largest selection of oriental carpets in traditional and modern designs
as well as fine tribal rugs, nomadic kilims, silver jewelry, oriental textiles and
handicrafts. Aga’s offers professional cleaning and repair for handmade carpets in
addition to excellent personalized service and interior design consulting. Now Aga’s
is celebrating its 20th anniversary with lots of surprise gifts and special discounts!
1065 Budapest,
Hajós utca 1. MAP C5
Tel.: +36.1.341.3229
Open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
www.agas.hu

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Mind the Office Buildings
In Budapest, extraordinary buildings of long standing and modern edifices follow
each other in turns. Today, the quickly expanding world of business throws
spotlight on contemporary architectures and designers who can amaze us with
exceptional works. Let’s see how they attain the perfect working environment in
modern office buildings.
In Budapest’s bustling and ever-developing area lies the
monstrous Gateway Offi ce Park with its three separated
H-shaped buildings. The A-class complex is on the Pest
side of Árpád Bridge and is the home of numerous companies
and business. To break the typical square-like offi
ce building monotony, the designers perfectly refl ect the
features of the surroundings’ towering fl ats and the constant
circulation of the boulevard with the used materials.
On the surface of the offi ce buildings, the delicate glass
is taking turns with robust stone pieces in a seemingly
endless variation. The two simple yet signifi cant substances
make a great couple – ‘talking’ to each other in
great harmony on the structures of the somewhat Lego’s
Duplo-like patched buildings. People have quite a divided
opinion on the Gateway trio but to be frank, it’s up to
everyone’s own taste to decide whether it fi ts its environment.
By the way, the offi ce complex bears the biggest
offi ce fl oor in Budapest – it’s a mere 5,100 square meters.
That’s huuuge, right?
Let’s stay on the Pest side – just walk past a few bridges
until you reach Petőfi Bridge. It’s safe to say that compared
to other cutting-edge offi ce buildings, RiverPark offi
ces bear no fancy minimal, glassy or clear-cut features
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from the outside - it is exceptional,
nonetheless. The offi ces that are just
a stone’s throw away from the pretty
green Nehru Park provides a perfect
working environment for everyone.
The astounding panorama, the exclusive
inner garden and the spacious
roof terrace surely make the working
load more pleasant, to say the least.
The two buildings are quite simple in
terms of architectural features – only
a couple of hard-working men on
the upper part of one building make
the front wall look a tad funkier. The
interior design of RiverPark leaves
nothing to be desired. The combination
of colors is more than pleasing to
the eyes; think oranges, purples and
wood browns here. From the desks,
through the offi ce equipments, to the
kitchen gear in the RiverPark complex
have delicate forms and shapes,
hence making the ambiance pleasing
for working.
To continue our little ‘offi ce’ trip, the
East-West Business Center (MAP E5)
is next in the line. The rather unconventional
construction is at Astoria,
however we would argue whether
the best decision has been made
regarding its location. Prestigious
buildings such as Hotel Astoria or
Eötvös Loránd University somehow
oddly encircle this young edifi ce.
The designers weren’t joking about
the amount of glass used – basically
the whole offi ce block is made of this
transparent material. Even inside the
center, the two capsule-like elevators
are glass (you can’t even exercise
a little as stairs can only be used in
case of emergency!). For the greedy
ones, a restaurant downstairs serves
delicious lunch menu for only 890
HUF. If you’re around the area, don’t
forget to check out the weird brightgolden
creature on the top. And if
you know what it is, let us know.
At the end of our offi ce journey, we
couldn’t have you leave without a
bit of architectural gossip. A number
of years ago, a company wanted an
architecture to build an offi ce and
parking building at Szervita tér. After
a long process of decision making,
Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid’s
(winner of the Pritzker Architecture
Prize, too) master plan was supposed
to form shape. The building-to-be is
often referred as ‘pebble’ because
of its shape. As all sorts of regulations
and restrictions are against this
radical glass-bubble, no construction
works has started so far. But maybe
Budapest being so rich in architectural
treasures from the past centuries
is not yet ready for such modern
constructions as a gigantic pebble in
the heart of the city.
If you want to know more about the
offi ce buildings, visit: www.gatewaybusinesscenter.hu,
www.ewbc.hu
and www.riverpark.hu.
Eszter Kántor
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Four Weeks
Of Fitness
NIVEA is touring the country once again, soon to arrive
in Budapest with the best fitness trainers and the coolest
sports events.
And it’s safe to say that there’s
something to suit every mood. Those
who like their sports dynamic, should
head to one of the fast-paced dance
lessons including the oh-so-popular
Zumba and Kangoo. Those on the
search of their inner center should
work their body at the Yoga or the
Pilates Classes. But these are just
the two ends of the spectrum, there’s
so much more to look forward to:
Afrodance, Body Skills, BodyART,
Capoeira Aerobic, Boxaerobic, Fit
Box, Gymstick, Port de Bras, XCO
training, spine-strengthening yoga
and the so-called fat-killer. Just in
time before the bikini season! And
there’s more. Climb onto the Pro
Ski Simulator to perfect your skills
Start May with a workout and attend
a sport-fi lled day at the airport near
Hármashatár-hegy, in the vicinity of
the Buda Hills. You can partake in a
whole bunch of different events, such
as cross country running, hiking, and
riding bikes, but you can even give
Nordic walking a whirl during the
Third Samsung Olympic Green Festival!
You’re especially in luck if you’re
into cross country running as several
learned during the winter, try out the
X Body promising to build the maximum
of muscle mass in the shortest
amount of time ever imagined,
balance on the BOSU or just enjoy
a massage… Kids can look forward
to fun karate lessons, a trampoline,
table-tennis, kids’ yoga, races and
other competitions as well as an adventure
park!
For registration and more information
visit www.nivea.hu/tour12.
NIVEA Tour 2012 in Budapest
April 14
Millenáris, building B
1024 Budapest,
Fény utca 10-12. MAP B1
www.nivea.hu
Sport Festival for Nature Lovers
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distances will be on offer on different
routes, ranging from 3 or 7 kilometers
for beginners, 14 kilo meters for
the well prepared, and a half marathon
for experienced runners. If you
are more of a teamwork enthusiast,
feel free to call some friends and
run the 21 kilometer race in a relay
of 3 to prove that you’re the best
around. The special running feature
is ’running up the hill’ – a 200 me-
ter dash upwards, this time without
Kate Bush. If you’d rather just chill
out and admire the landscape, you’ll
be in for a treat with the hiking option
or the Nordic walk on the 11 or 23
kilometer tours. Routes mostly stick
to the tourist roads designated in the
Buda Hills. Bikers also have a chance
to compete in the X. Buda Mountain
Bike Marathon that consists of a 10
km (tourist category), 21 km (hobby
category) or 42 km (sport category)
ride, and the Student Cup (1 km) for
the kids. Choose your weapon – we
mean sport – and go have fun!
3. Samsung Olympic Green
Festival
May 1
1037 Budapest,
Hármashatár-hegy
Tel.: +36.1.273.0939,
+36.30.303.0999
www.futanet.hu
www.runinbudapest.hu

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Work-Workouts
Sports aren’t something you just do when you’re on
summer break. Many of us don’t even have one. But
even in an office, there are many ways you can workout,
or at the very least have some good, active fun.
Sometimes you need to stretch. But shuffl ing aimlessly is boring. Enter the ‘Funslides
Carpet Skates’. If you are lucky enough to have a carpeted offi ce, than
you just strap these bad boys to your shoes, and skate around like you’re on ice,
but more importantly, like a boss. The commercials show ‘pros’ sliding down
inclined surfaces, but we don’t have those at the FUNZINE offi ces yet, so we
can’t comment.
If you’re more into ballgames, but think offi ce golf is cliché, you can always invest
in a mini basketball set, available in most toy-stores. They can be affi xed
to doors, walls, or a trash-can, so you might not even need a ball. You could
put them on the windows, if you have any, but missing your free-throw might
be more intense. There are even some that come with built-in sound-effects to
cheer you on for not working!
For the hardcore worker we present the ‘GymyGym’ ergonomic exercise chair.
You sit back on a stripped bungee seating system that takes your shape for
a comfortably ergonomic fi t. Affi xed
are hand grips and leg straps, that are
secured to a system of natural silicone
resistance bands, allowing the user to
undertake 16 core exercises aimed at
strengthening arms, legs, chest, back
and shoulders and so on.
Finally, the ‘Circulation Improving Seated
Stepper’. A mouthful of a name, it is
basically two footpads under your desk
that provide resistance using strong
elastic bands; each step tones your
legs and hips, burning calories and improving
circulation in your lower body.
A built-in timer located between the
two footpads even tracks your workouts!
Just do it!
Bonifác Hirleman

Let’s Face It!
Your face gives away your real age way sooner than any other part of your
body, and the facial signs of aging are more diffi cult to conceal. The skin
loses its fi rmness, fi ne lines appear around the eyes, the vertical lines on
the forehead and the horizontal ones between the eyebrows deepen, the
indentation between the nostrils and the corners of the mouth becomes
more defi nite, the skin on the neck and face sags.
What causes all these horrifi c sounding symptoms? With age, the tissue in
the face (and the whole body) slowly but surely wastes away, loses water
and fl exible fi ber. There are several surgical methods available to stop or
conceal this process.
Miniliftings are less invasive than old-fashioned facial plastic surgery and
have more natural results. These procedures cause less scarring, are more
in keeping with the individual characteristics of the face, and sometimes
only require local anesthesia.
It’s crucial that your surgeon takes time to study your face and its features
during pre-surgery consultation. Nobody can escape the aging process, but
its each and every step is different for every single one of us. Your surgeon
will then be able to select the best possible procedure for you based on
your individual facial features and the rate of your aging process.
Zsolt László M.D.
1037 Budapest,
Montevideo utca 16/B
funzine4.0_65x88.eps Tel.: +36.30.829.6059 1 1/24/12 2:55 PM
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Spring in the Saddle
Now that spring is here,
there’s no acceptable excuse
to leave your bike at
home anymore. But why
would you, anyway? Cycling
is healthy, it’s fun,
and it’s probably the best
way to enjoy the spring
breeze in your hair and
the gentle rays of sun on
your skin... But before
heading out, take a couple
of minutes to make
sure you’re riding safe!
If you’re an all-weather rider, your
bike’s probably really dirty from all
that winter mud, the chain is dried
out by the salt scattered on the
streets. If you’re the lazier type, your
bike has spent the last months in
a cold and damp basement. Either
way, it’s time for a quick clean! Use
a damp cloth to remove the layer of
dust and grime from the frame, rims,
derailleurs, brakes, handlebars…
basically, just clean everything. Do
the chain and chain rings with an
old toothbrush and soapy water or
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a degreaser. Don’t forget to grease
afterwards!
Spin the wheels to see if they’re
running crooked. If you see any
wobbling, or hear strange rattles or
clinks, it’s time to take your loved
two-wheeler to the bike shop!
Now it’s time to check the tires. Defl
ate the tube to about half its pressure.
While rotating the wheel, slowly
manipulate each tire in your hands to
expose cuts in the sidewalls or tread.
If you fi nd any deep cuts, replace the
tire. If the tires look fi ne, infl ate them
to the recommended pressure.
Don’t forget the brakes, your best
friends in need! Check the indicator
line on the brake pads to see if they
need to be replaced.
Also important to keep your bike fi t
on the long run: treating your seats
right. Remove the seatpost from the
frame - it can bond to it permanently
unless you do this from time to time.
Wipe the seatpost clean, then smear
a little grease on the part that fi ts into
the frame.
Anna Kunkli

Treat for
your body and soul
Clearing your head, relaxing, regular exercising, keeping
your body and soul in good health, – so many advantages
why it’s great to choose yoga. Not only you
can have a life-saving break in these rushing days but
you also keep yourself fit and healthy. Let’s see how
Jalagati Yoga helps you through those long weekdays.
It is commonly known that approximately
70-75 % of the human body
consists of water so this is our most
signifi cant component. The uniqueness
of this yoga is that the six
different types of yoga have been
merged by Jalagati Yoga Club’s
staff based on careful medical and
yoga experiences. Exactly for this
reason, Jalagati is perfect for everyone
– regardless of age, gender
and physique anyone can attend the
classes. Besides the traditional Indian
yoga, the Club also offers classes
for mothers-to-be and seniors.
And don’t worry if your Hungarian
still leaves a bit to be desired, some
of the classes are held in English so
you can keep up with the group.
By the way, the word ‘Jalagati’ is a
Sanskrit compound word – ‘jala’
meaning water and ‘gati’ is the
word for power. Consequently, you
can shape and form your body with
the power of water with this type of
yoga. Bear in mind that in the long
run, yoga helps you to keep your
body in a good condition. Trainers
at Jalagati Yoga Club believe that
the balance of body and soul can
be achieved by everyone with consciousness
and. Visit their Budapest
studio in Király utca and attend one
of the many classes offered from
Monday to Friday.
Jalagati Yoga
1077 Budapest,
Király utca 51. 1st fl oor MAP C5
Doorbell 114
www.jalagati.hu
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The favorite of the
cubicle-monkey: rosemary
You’ve tried everything, but you secretly sit too much in
the boss’s comfy office chair and your waist still hurts?
It’s time to get a vial of rosemary-oil! by Orsi Kónya
How and
what to use it for?
Its oil is a great cramp and
infl ammation treatment, and if you rub
some on sore muscles or rheumatic joints,
you can alleviate the pain. You can also try
treating heavy calves, or varicose veins, but
folk wisdom suggests its usage in a bath in
case of neuralgia. For this last purpose you
can use either fresh cuttings or some
that have been dried out. Apart from
easing pain, it works also as an
aromatherapeutic agent.
In my
little garden…
It is suggested to plant
it amongst other industrial
plants, and if you plant
amongst carrots or roses that
are prone to attracting lice,
it will keep the critters
far away.
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Where
does it grow?
It is an evergreen scrub, not
indigenous to Hungary, but kept
in a pot and safe from winter,
planted in the garden during the
spring; it can thrive and be put to
many uses. It is easy to grow in
larger quantities, though not
from seeds, rather by
cuttings.
Hungarian
Success…
During the 17th and 18th century, the Water
of the Hungarian Queen was manufactured in
Hungary and spread throughout Europe: we can
look to St. Elizabeth of the Árpád House for the fi rst
Hungarian medicinal scented water, which apart from
smelling nice also eased headaches when rubbed on the
temples. Many believe it to be a forerunner of perfumes,
as its success goaded chemists around the world to start
their work on it. Its benefi cial effect on digestion has
been attempted to be taken advantage of through tea,
but rosemary is not used by itself, and is more likely
to be found in mixes. Old medical texts suggest
breathing in its smoke (used in times of
plague) to treat lung-infl ammation and
other cold related illnesses.
Drinking,
again…
When it comes to medicinal
herbs, sooner or later someone
will suggest putting it in a little or
a lot of alcohol, to see if it can be
survived. Well rosemary does the
trick, and is used to spice up
red wines, and is suggested
to be drunk with wild
game.

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Bees on
the Train
As the title suggests, this one is not your average folk tale. It features elements
of the socialist ideal of collectivism, of the symbiosis of modern technology and
traditional village-y ways, and it’s heavy laden with symbolism. But rest assured,
Bees on the Train is a proper folk tale in the sense that the smart and daring still
overcomes the red tape.
The story starts off with peasants working the tractors and
the fi elds in a cooperative. One of them has friends from
a faraway village. When these friends visit our man, they
bring along a pot of honey. As the jolly afternoon turns into
a honey-eating feast, an idea for a groundbreaking business
venture is born. Everybody loves honey, and bees
are cheap to keep, so why not start producing honey and
making a handsome profi t for the co-op?
The village council (where the old socialist coat of arms
of Hungary and the portraits of Marx and Lenin are clearly
visible) welcomes the idea, and appoints a beekeeper to
set the wheels in motion. The beekeeper sets off to buy
the bees, and fi lls a whole train carriage with beehives.
He covers the carriage with red cloth and buys a red outfi t
completed with a red cap for himself. The choice of color
has no scientifi c explanation, but, considering this being
a folk tale with strong communist references, it’s understandable.
The beekeeper keeps busy getting acquainted with and
entertaining the bees when the train suddenly stops. Our
red-clad hero has a quick word with the station master,
who, apparently, skipped his classes in customer relations.
He was ordered to halt the train he says, so the train
will stay on the station no matter what. The beekeeper lets
the bees out to collect honey, and only expects them to
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be back before nightfall. However, the station master gets
another order, he has to let the train commence its journey
without further delay. The beekeeper argues that the
train can’t leave without the bees, and desperately tries
to convince the burocrat to let the bee carriage to stay.
Unmoved, the station master signals for the train to leave.
When the full-bellied bees fl y back to the empty station,
they reckon the idly waiting passengers must have stolen
the red carriage. The revenge of the bees is painful: they
sting everyone they see, the station master and his wife
are no exception. The poor people try to escape back to
the village, but the bees follow the everywhere. The attack
of the bees grows into Hitchcockian proportions. Before
the total annihilation, the swollen-faced station master orders
the train back to the station, so the bees can go back
to their hives. The beekeeper tells off the station master
for his ignorant, burocratic and rude behavior, and leaves
for home in the red carriage.
The bees are busy with honey-making, the cooperative
fl ourishes and the beekeeper is the hero of the village.
Socialist work ethics overcome pitiful philistinism, no
busybody individual can obstruct the collective good, and
innovative thinking is always victorious over the backward
orders-obeying attitude.
Aranka Szabó

SWING OVER THE TREES
Offering a real outdoor adventure, Fun Extreme Canopy is
a marvelous place on top of Visegrád mountain: panoramic
view, fresh air and 100% adrenaline is what it holds for those
of you who dare to go for a ride over the trees. The zip-line
built in trees is altogether 900 m long (including 10 sections)
and 13-14 m high – must be challenging enough for brave
daddies, too…
Please mind that the minimum age for this 50-minute excitement
is 12 years, though, and there’s a weight restriction:
110 kilos (242 pounds).
Fun Extreme Canopy
Opening hours: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Tue-Sun)
2025 Visegrád,
Fekete-hegy, Nagyvillám (at the Bob track)
www.canopy.hu
LIKE A LITTLE FISH
As you may know, babies are born with the so-called
‘driving refl ex’: when they are submerged in water the refl
ex ensures they hold their breath automatically. At this
age, it’s easy to transform this refl ex into an intentional
act, helping your little one learn how to swim at the very
beginning of his life, which has many benefi ts on your
kid’s physical and mental development as well.
If you’re planning to teach your baby to swim but have not
found a place to take him to yet, here’s what you wanted
to hear: Little Swimmers in Budapest is organizing a
10-class swimming course for English-speaking families,
which starts on April 28th!
For more information please fi nd Little Swimmers in Budapest
on Facebook, or send an e-mail to littleswimmersinbudapest@gmail.com,
if you are interested!
FamilyTips
FOLKSY SUNDAY DANCIN’
Want to have quality time with your family on Sunday afternoon,
while also having lots of fun? There’s a family
dance session every Sunday from 4:00 p.m. at Akvárium
Klub, where the big and the small can learn together how
to spin, kick heels, jump and sing in a traditional Magyar
style… Live music is included, as Sándor Csoóri and his
sons are playing the violins and make everybody dance.
Craft workshops, games, music and dance guarantee the
entertainment for all ages. It’s an ideal opportunity to befriend
local families as well…
Family Dance
Every Sunday from 4:00 p.m.
Akvárium Klub
1051 Budapest,
Erzsébet tér 14. MAP D4
TICKETS, PLEASE!
If your guys are real railway enthusiasts, we have good
news for them: the Railway Museum has opened its doors
on March 31st for the sunny season! Displaying over a
hundred railway vehicles on the 70,000 m2 area, the museum
is a real pearl for those who are keen on rail cars,
hand-carts, inspection cars, steam cranes and other curiosities…
It’s also easy to combine work with pleasure in
the park, as the entire history of the railways is introduced,
from the fi rst steam engines to the modern ones.
Hungarian Railway Museum
Opening hours from March 31-Nov 4:
10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (Tue-Sun)
1130 Budapest,
Tatai út 95.
www.mavnosztalgia.hu
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Office Expansion
Working in an office presents its own unique challenges, and we don’t necessarily
mean fighting off boredom. Still, every war has its weapons; be it temperature,
transportation, or snacks; we have suggestions for your next supply-run. by Bonifác
Hirleman
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Summer is about to get you hot and sweaty, and not in the fun way,
but don’t fret. The Suzukaze (Cool Breeze) seat cushion is a personal
air conditioning unit that uses Super Spacer material that is soft and
fl exible to transfer the softness of the seat you’re sitting on to your
behind while the built-in fan pushes over 170 liters of air per minute
through the cushion, dissipating the heat and moisture around your
buttocks.
Maybe you’d rather go for a breath of fresh air. You’d rather not leave
your stuff behind, that’s how lunch gets ‘lost’. A mobile desk allows
you to easily travel around your workplace without leaving your laptop
or documents anywhere. Granted your offi ce can accommodate a
freaking desk on a bicycle. A two-seat version is also available so you
can take your best friend along, or a friend you want to lose.
All that movement might get you parched. You are probably going to
have a drink of some kind on hand, and naturally, you will hit the cup
or hit a road bump and spill it all right onto your contracts or keyboard.
Nevermore! The Spink cup holder allows for your glass or coffee cup
to just slip inside, and has a strong lever-powered suction-cup underneath
that won’t let the holder be tipped over. Comes in four colors as
well, or you can even slide in a picture of your choice!
Finally: for the incredibly paranoid we have LC Armored Panels and
their line of bullet-resistant cubicle walls. The cheaper panels offer
protection against rounds fi red from small fi rearms, but the expensive
panels can withstand an attack by a full-scale military team, outfi tted
with a 12-gauge shotgun, an AK-47 or a even a .30 Carbine. This might
be a smart pairing with the mobile desk, as you do run the chance of
hitting or running over someone who will then swear revenge.
Okay, as a bonus we give you something amazingly practical: The
staple-less staplers fuse your paper by punching a small, neat hole in
your documents and folding the remaining fl aps together for a secure
binding. No staples are necessary, so it’s safe for kids, ideal for paper
shredders and better for the environment. Sold as a set of one in blue
and one in green, you can probably match one to your colorful bulletproof
walls.
So they say…
Post-It Assault Rifl e
Merely a concept at this point, this rifl e would contain an air reservoir
which could be either battery or mechanically powered and a mechanical
arm to push the post-it from the magazine. We wonder if it will
come with pre-written kick-me notes.

Just Use Your
Common Sense
Having an intense learning experience in a remote castle
– what else can we think of than of combining work with
pleasure? Hungary’s most promising young leaders (or at
least all of those who want to be so) will get together for
fi ve days to develop their practical leadership skills, to get
a better understanding of the intellectual roots of a free
and prosperous society, and to create life-long friend-
sponsors
Work in a Stylish Environment
Are you in desperate need of a topnotch
offi ce for your new business?
LOFFICE Coworking has the perfect
solution for you and the fi ve founding
ladies offer a completely new
style of work and a pleasant environment.
Whether you need a spacious
coworking studio, a separated work
station, a cozy cube or a coffi ce
(separated offi ce with kitchen), the
three stylish and professionally furnished
spaces in town will defi nitely
satisfy your needs. Forget the dull
and monotone work places – think of
amazing wall paintings, green carpet,
Money & Study
ships with future leaders. Featuring international speakers
from Oxford, Stanford and Georgetown University, among
others, the Summer Leadership Academy organized by
Common Sense Society offers lectures on free markets
and western culture, workshops dealing with leadership
virtues and volunteerism, and even social activities…
To apply visit www.commonsensebudapest.com
bright-colored couches and beanbags.
Work stations and meeting
rooms are fully equipped so you can
cross off a number of things on your
to-do list. Wi-Fi connection, personal
storage for documents, fl ipcharts,
printers and a wide range of stationeries
are provided for every LOFFICE
resident.
LOFFICE Coworking
1061 Budapest
Paulay Ede utca 55. MAP C5
Tel.: +36.1.413.1160
www.loffi ce.hu
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Sat Night Fever – Party&Charity!
This year, the International Women’s Club’s biggest fundraiser will be a
swinging party. All you have to do is wear your best 70’s look and don’t
forget your dancing shoes, either! The best part is that all proceeds go to
the charity project ‘Lift a Life’ helping destitute families in Hungary restart
their lives. There will be raffl e prizes, amazing dancers and you guessed it,
plenty of music and fun to take you back to the times when bell bottoms
were in and big hair was just never big enough… Reservations with Moci
at iwcmembershipchair@gmail.com or +36.70.596.0307.
Saturday Night Fever
Saturday, May 5, from 7 p.m. till late
Budapest Marriott Hotel
1052 Budapest,
Apáczai Csere János utca 4. MAP E4
www.iwcbudapest.hu
Vinos de Andalucía
Granada, Malaga, Córdoba and Sevilla – isn’t it the heat and passion that fi rst come
to your mind when talking about Andalusia? That’s not all it offers, though – Andalusia
is also famous for its culinary delights: hams (or jamón, if you wish), home-made
pâtés, chorizo, tapas, seafood and fi sh, cheeses, olives, balsamic vinegar, honey,
brandy, sherry and many more… Ready for an exclusive gastronomic adventure? And
we haven’t even mentioned those 40 wonderful Andalusian wines, 30 exhibitors, 300
gourmet products – all paired with a fi ery fl amenco show… ¡Qué aproveche!
Andalusian Gourmet and Wine Festival
April 20, 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Hotel Gellért
1111 Budapest,
Szent Gellért tér 1. MAP F4
Wine&Live Music After Work
Don’t you deserve a nice wine paired with fi ne live music
sometimes with fellow-expats after a long day in the offi
ce? Oh, or a fi ery pálinka, if you’d rather go for something
stronger… Doblo Bar’s ready to delight you with any of their
100 carefully selected wines, along with cheese and meat
plates and other traditional selections, a cozy, wine cellarlike
atmosphere and authentic concerts… Every Thursday
there’s live music among the brickwork walls just in the
heart of our beloved city (between Deák square and Astoria).
The entry is free, you just sit back and enjoy chatting,
sipping drinks and listening to piano music…
TAILOR SALON & CLOTHES ALTERATION
Tuxedo etc. rental
Cleaning and repairs
Trausers in 48h
made to measure
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Also open on Sunday: 10-18h!
Clothesclinic | VII. Budapest, Akácfa utca 41.
Tel.: +36.1.478.0000
www.energy.hu
Live Music til midnight, every Thursday
Doblo Wine & Bar
1072 Budapest,
Dob utca 20. MAP D5
www.budapestwine.com

Day on a Budget
Backpackers, vagabonds, and those of you who’ve
planned to visit Budapest with a thin wallet, let us take
you on a tour around the downtown area –low-budget,
one-day edition! After sipping our early-morning coffee
on Kálvin tér (MAP E5), we wandered through the palace
district. We explored the Jewish district (7th), then
strolled down the ruin-pub-rich Kazinczy and charming
Király utca (MAP D5). After having a low-cost lunch,
we’re here on Deák square, licking ice cream and resting
our feet a bit… 3:10 p.m. – time to move on, guys!
3:10-3:45 p.m. St. Stephen’s Basilica – Szabadság tér (MAP C4)
Named after the fi rst King of Hungary whose sacred relic is sheltered there, St. Stephen’s
Basilica is the largest church in Magyarland. Whether you like the richly ornamented interiors or not (expect loads of marble,
gold, embossments, mosaics and a lot more…), it’s worth cast your eye over the interior decoration. (No entrance
fee, only charitable donations, if you wish.) Done? Ramble along Hercegprímás utca till you reach Szabadság tér (MAP
C4). Don’t forget to lift your head up – marvelous buildings ring the streets and squares!
3:45-4:15 p.m. Szabadság tér and surroundings
Sit back on a bench on Szabadság tér for a few minutes, then explore the surrounding buildings – the former Stock
Exchange, the U.S. Embassy, the National Bank etc. Cameras on – the square is a real beauty spot!
Tip: once there, fi nd the beautiful Art Nouveau style Hungarian State Treasury (Vadász utca 16. MAP C4).
4:15-4:45 p.m. Kossuth tér, Parliament
Neighboring Kossuth tér’s just a stone’s throw – the Parliament lies here alongside with the former Ministry of Justice
(today’s Ethnographic Museum) and Ministry of Agriculture. 4:45: time to hop on Tram no. 2 (destination: Millenium
Kulturális Központ, so don’t choose 2A!), which serves as a true sightseeing experience. Enjoy!
4:45-5:00 p.m. Scenic Trip on Tram no. 2
The real peculiarity of taking a ride on the number 2 tram is that you can see most of the tourist attractions for the price
of just a single ticket (320 HUF). What to look out for on your southbound journey? Here’s a short list:
Roosevelt tér (MAP D3): Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Chain Bridge, Art Nouveau Gresham Hotel, luxury hotels
Vigadó tér (MAP D4): Vigadó Concert Hall, Buda panorama (including the Matthias Church, the Fisherman’s Bastion, the
Buda Castle and Gellért-hill… MAP C2-E3)
Fővám tér: Central Market Hall (MAP F5)
Millenium Cultural Center: hop off, we’ve arrived!
5:00-6:15 p.m.: Millenium Cultural Center: new National Theatre and Palace of Arts
If the weather’s nice, let your hair be blown by the wind on the bank of the Danube for a while, then enter the ultramodern
Palace of Arts. Fancy some live music? Join the audience for a free Colour Concert in the Glass Hall, where folk
music is on stage on Tuesdays, classical performances are held on Wednesdays, while Thursdays offer you a chance
to meet young jazz musicians…
6:15 p.m. – Head back to the center
As you may want to go out soon to discover Bp’s nightlife, you’d better get back to your hotel/hostel to have a little
rest (oh, and something to eat – should we recommend a great Gyros-place at Kálvin tér... MAP E5). Going out is not
necessarily expensive – browse among the gigs and parties at Instant, Corvintető, Szimpla Kert and Zöld Pardon on our
mobile app! Wanna have a drink? How about checking out Vakegér, Kakas Presszó or Cooltour pub among the places?
Haven’t downloaded our free mobile app yet? Go for it now…
Expat & Community
Downtown Pest, Part 2.
Szilvi Ligeti
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Info & Tourist pages
AIRPORT train Taxis
A rail connection is now available
between Terminal 1 and Nyugati
Railway Station. The airport stop is
located in front of Terminal 1 and is
accessible by footbridge. All normal
trains on the Budapest-Cegléd-
Szolnok route stop at the station.
Trains depart every 30 minutes
and the journey takes about 20
minutes. The fare is 320 HUF. To get
to Terminal 2A or 2B from here, just
take the No. 200E bus (the stop’s
right outside the station).
National holidays
January 1: New Year’s Day
March 15: National Day
April 9: Easter Monday
May 1: Labor Day
May 28: Pentecost Monday
August 20: St. Stephen’s Day
October 23: National Day
November 1: All Saint’s Day
December 25-26: Christmas
Intercity trains
From Budapest’s three main railway
stations, you can travel all around
Hungary and to other countries
on intercity and express lines.
Trains going abroad, and intercity
trains, tend to be more comfortable
than local lines. Tickets can be
reserved and purchased online
(in Hungarian) and purchased at
stations.
Railway stations (pályaudvar) in
Budapest:
• Keleti (East)
1087 Budapest, Baross tér MAP D7
• Nyugati (West)
1066 Budapest, Nyugati tér MAP B5
• Déli (South)
1013 Budapest,
Krisztina körút 37/A MAP D1
Check out the website at www.elvira.hu.
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Taxis have yellow registration number plates and must have a fare meter
that can give a receipt. The price charged depends on a flat fee plus
the distance traveled and (if appropriate) a waiting fee. Tip about 10%.
Taxis are normally cheaper if you call ahead – this is the usual practice in
Budapest, so don’t try to hail one on the street, and avoid ones that merely
say TAXI on the top. These are private operators who tend to overcharge.
The major taxi companies speak some English, just give your name and
the address or location to be picked up. A transfer from the airport is a flat
distance based rate that should not exceed ~6,000 HUF within Budapest.
6x6 Taxi: Tel.: +36.1.266.6666, www.6x6taxi.hu
City Taxi: Tel.: +36.1.211.1111, www.citytaxi.hu
Főtaxi: Tel.: +36.1.222.2222, www.fotaxi.hu
Minimobil Taxi: Tel.: +36.1.333.2222, www.mobiltaxi.hu
Rádió-Tele 5 Taxi: Tel.: +36.1.777.7777, +36.1.555.5555,
www.radiotaxi.hu
Taxi 2000: Tel.: +36.1.200.0000, www.taxi2000.hu
Taxi 4: Tel.: +36.1.444.4444, www.taxi4.hu
TaxiPlus: Tel.: +36.1.888.8000, www.taxiplus.hu
Making a telephone call
• From one landline or payphone to another in Budapest, simply dial the
seven-digit number.
• When calling outside the city or to a mobile, add the city code (Budapest
is 1) or carrier code (20/30/70).
• To call internationally, dial exit code: 00 + country code + area code +
local number. The country code for Hungary is 36.
• If you are having problems getting through, dial 00 for the international
operator, and ask him or her to place the call.
Main Post offices
Most post offices are open Monday
to Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The two Head Post Offices near
Budapest’s main railway stations
are open longer:
• 1066 Budapest, Teréz körút 51.,
(Western [Nyugati] Railway Station)
MAP B4
Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.- 8 p.m.,
Sat. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• 1087 Budapest, Baross tér 11.,
(Eastern [Keleti] Railway Station):
MAP D7
Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• 1147 Budapest, Pillangó utca 15.,
Budapest Fogarasi úti TESCO post
office is open NONSTOP!
All post offices offer cash facilities
for VISA, VISA Electron, Eurocard/
Mastercard, and Maestro cards, as
well as Eurocheques and American
Express traveler’s checks and
money orders. Faxes can be sent
and received in most post offices.

Tourinform offices
Tourinform offices are located in both
airport terminals and at:
• 1051 Budapest, Sütő utca 2.
(Deák Ferenc tér) MAP D4
• 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 11.
MAP C5
Addresses
Addresses in Budapest FUNZINE
are generally given as an area
code, city, street and number, floor,
apartment number. In the address
‘1054 Bp., Váci u. 12. II/25.’,
1 indicates Budapest, 05
indicates the 5th district,
4 indicates the part of the district
. Bp. is the abbreviation of
Budapest, the ‘u.’ in ‘Váci u.’ is
the abbreviation of ‘utca’, meaning
“street”, 12 is the house number, II
is the floor number, and 25 is the
apartment number.
• 1014 Budapest, Szentháromság tér 6.
(Castle District) MAP C2
• 1093 Budapest, Vámház körút 1–3.
(Central Market Hall) MAP F5
Non-stop Tourist Information Hotline:
+36.1.438.8080
What is a QR Code?
You’ll need
a camera
smartphone
with an already
installed
decryption
software to be
able to read
the QR code. When the application
starts, you’ll see the image of the
camera. Direct the camera on the QR
code. Once the code is successfully
scanned, you’ll see the decripted
contents. It might be a URL link, text
or a phone number.
Info & Tourist pages
Useful phone numbers
Police: 107
Ambulance: 104
Fire: 105
Central Emergency: 112
Directory Assistance: 198
English Phone Directory: 191
International Operator: 199
If you lose your passport, try not
to panic and report it to the following
authority:
Budapest and Pest County Directorate
of the Office for Immigration and
Citizenship.
1117 Budapest, Budafoki út 60.
24-hour hotline: +36.1.463.9165 and
+36.1.463.9181
24-hour English language crime hotline:
+36.1.438.8080
Lost & Found: +36.1.258.4636 / Menu 3
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Public transportation
Budapest’s network of public transport services includes
buses, trolleybuses, trams, underground trains (Metró)
and above-ground suburban trains (HÉV).
Tickets must be bought before boarding and are available
at underground stations, news kiosks, and from vending
machines at many bus and tram stops. A new ticket has
to be validated at the beginning of each journey. Insert
it into the slot in the small orange box situated near the
doors of buses, trolleybuses, trams and HÉV trains, and
before the escalators at Metró stations. Ticket inspectors
can ask to see tickets and passes on any vehicle and
anywhere on the underground system, including after
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you have got off. Being unable to produce a ticket may
see you being slapped with a fine of up to 12,000 HUF.
Trams are probably the most scenic way to get around
the city and the main tram lines you’ll need to use are 2,
4, 6, 47 and 49. The first runs along the Danube, whereas
lines 4 and 6 represent the busiest lines in Europe and
run around the Grand Boulevard (körút). Lines 47 and 49
depart from Deák Ferenc square and run over Szabadság
Bridge into Buda.
Lost & Found: for articles lost on public transportation,
call +36.1.322.6613
For more information, see www.bkv.hu

BUDAPEST
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• free public transport
• 4 free museums
• free ZOO visit
• 2 free guided tours
• 10–50% discounts at more
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• card types: 24h, 48h, 72h, Walking 48h, Junior 48h
• available at the airport, tourist information points,
hotels, main underground ticket offices
Info & Tourist pages
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Embassy Info
North
BELARUS
1126 Bp., Agárdi út 3/B
Tel.: +36.1.214.0553
CZECH
REPUBLIC MAP B6
1064 Bp., Rózsa utca 61.
Tel.: +36.1.214.0553
www.mzv.cz/Bp.
ESTONIA
1025 Bp., Áldás utca 3.
Tel.: +36.1.354.2570
FINLAND MAP F4
1118 Bp., Kelenhegyi út 16/A
Tel.: +36.1.279.2500
www.finland.hu
LATVIA
1124 Bp., Vas Gereben utca 20.
Tel.: +36.1.310.7262
LITHUANIA
1124 Bp., Dobsinai utca 4/A
Tel.: +36.1.224.7910
NORWAY MAP C1
1015 Bp., Ostrom utca 13
Tel.: +36.1.325.3300
www.norvegia.hu/
POLAND MAP B6
1068 Bp., Városligeti Fasor 16.
Tel.: +36.1.413.8200
www.budapeszt.polemb.net/
SLOVAKIA
1143 Bp., Stefánia út 22-24.
Tel.: +36.1.460.9011
SWEDEN MAP B2
1027 Bp., Kapás utca 6-12.
Tel.: +36.1.460.6020
www.swedenbroad.com
West
AUSTRIA MAP B6
1068 Bp., Benczúr utca 16.
Tel.: +36.1.479.7010
www.bmeia.gv.at/hu/
BELGIUM MAP C2
1015 Toldy Ferenc utca 13.
Tel.: +36.1.457.9960
www.diplomatie.be/Bp.
BUDAPEST FUNZINE
BRAZILIA MAP E1
1123 Budapest, Alkotás utca 50.
Tel.: +36.1.351.0060
budapeste.itamaraty.gov.br/hu
CANADA MAP B2
1027 Bp., Ganz utca 12-14.
Tel.: +36.1.392.3360
www.canadainternational.gc.ca/
hungary-hongrie/
CYPRUS MAP D4
1051 Bp., Dorottya utca 3.
Tel.: +36.1.266.1330
DENMARK
1122 Bp., Határőr út 37.
Tel.: +36.1. 487.9000
www.ambBp..um.dk/da
FRANCE MAP A6
1062 Bp., Lendvay utca 27.
Tel.: +36.1.374.1100
www.ambafrance-hu.org
GERMANY MAP C1
1014 Bp., Úri út 64-66.
Tel.: +36.1.488.3500
www.Bp..diplo.de/
IRELAND MAP C4
1054 Bp., Szabadság tér 7.
Tel.: +36.1.301.4960
www.embassyofireland.hu
ITALY
1143 Bp., Stefánia út 95.
Tel.: +36.1.460.6200
www.ambBp..esteri.it
MEXICO MAP A1
1024 Bp., Rómer Flóris utca 58.
Tel.: +36.1. 326.0447
+36.1.326.0486
http://sre.gob.mx/hungria
THE NETHERLANDS
MAP A1
1022 Bp., Füge utca 5-7.
Tel.: +36.1.336.6300
www.netherlandsembassy.hu
PORTUGAL MAP E1
1026 Bp., Alkotás utca 53.
Building C (Mom Park)
Tel.:+36.1.201.7617
SPAIN MAP C5
1067 Bp., Eötvös utca 11/B
Tel.: +36.1.342.9992
SWITZERLAND
1143 Bp., Stefánia út 107.
Tel.: +36.1.460.7040
www.eda.admin.ch/Bp.
UNITED
KINGDOM MAP D4
1051 Bp., Harmincad utca 6.
Tel.: +36.1.266.2888
www.britishembassy.hu
UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA MAP C4
1054 Bp., Szabadság tér 12.
Tel.: +36.1.475.4400
www.hungary.usembassy.gov
South
AUSTRALIA
1126 Bp., Királyhágó tér 8-9.
Tel.:+36.1.457.9777
www.hungary.embassy.gov.au/
btpshungarian/home.html
CROATIA MAP A6
1065 Bp., Munkácsy Mihály utca 15.
Tel.: +36.1.354.1315
GREECE MAP B6
1065 Bp., Szegfű utca 3.
Tel.: +36.1.413.2600
www.greekembassy.hu/english/
peri_arxis_en.htm
MACEDONIA MAP B2
1027 Bp., Margit krt. 43-45.
Tel.: +36.1.336.0510
SERBIA MAP A7
1068 Bp., Dózsa György út 92/B
Tel.: +36.1.322.9838
SLOVENIA
1025 Bp., Cseppkő utca 68.
Tel.: +36.1.438.5600
SOUTH AFRICA
1026 Bp., Gárdony Géza út 17.
Tel.: +36.1.392.0999
www.sa-embassy.hu
EGYPT
1125 Bp., Istenhegyi út 7/B
Tel.: +36.1.225.2150
East
ALBANIA
1026 Bp.,Gábor Áron utca 55.
Tel.: +36.1.326.6336
AZERBAIJAN MAP C5
1067 Bp., Eötvös utca 14.
Tel.: +36.1.374.6070
www.azerembassy.hu
BULGARIA MAP B6
1062 Bp., Andrássy út 115.
Tel..+36.1.322.0824
CHINA MAP B6
1068 Bp., Varosligeti fasor 22.
Tel.: +36.1.413.2400
www.chinaembassy.hu
INDIA
1025 Bp., Búzavirág utca 14.
Tel.: +36.1.325.7742
www.indianembassyBp..org
INDONESIA MAP B7
1068 Bp., Városligeti fasor 26.
Tel.: +36.1.413.3800
www.indonesia.hu
IRAN
1143 Bp., Stefánia út 97.
Tel.: +36.1.460.9260
www.iranembassy.hu
IRAQ MAP A7
1146 Bp., Hermina út 41.
Tel.: +36.1.384.5071
ISRAEL
1026 Bp., Fullánk utca 8.
Tel.: +36.1.392.6200
http://Bp..mfa.gov.il
JAPAN
1125 Bp., Zalai út 7.
Tel.: +36.1.398.3100
www.hu.emb-japan.go.jp
KAZAKHSTAN
1025 Bp., Kapy út 59.
Tel.: +36.1.275.1300
www.kazembassy.hu
KOREA MAP B6
1062 Bp., Andrássy út 109.
Tel.: +36.1.351.1179
www.mofat.go.kr
MALAYSIA
1026 Bp., Pasaréti út 29.
Tel.: +36.1.488.0810
MOLDOVA MAP A1
1024 Bp., Ady Endre utca 16.
Tel.: +36.1.336.3450
www.moldovaembassy.hu
PAKISTAN
1125 Bp., Adonis utca 3/A
Tel.: +36.1.355.8017
www.pakistanembassy.hu
PALESTINE
1025 Bp., Józsefhegyi út
28-30. A/4
Tel.: +36.1.325.7579
www.palestine.hu
RUSSIA MAP C8
1062 Bp., Andrássy út 104.
Tel.: +36.1.269.4322
www.hungary.mid.ru
SAUDI ARABIA
1037 Bp., Szépvölgyi út 35-37. III.
em. Szépvölgyi Business Park
Tel.: +36.1.436.9500
TAIWAN MAP E5
1088 Bp., Rákóczi út 1-3. 3rd floor
Tel.: +36.1.266.2884
THAILAND
1025 Bp., Verecke utca 79.
Tel.: +36.1.438.4020
www.thaiembassy.org/Budapest
TURKEY MAP A7
1062 Bp., Andrássy út 123.
Tel.: +36.1.344.5025
UKRAINE MAP B8
1125 Bp., Istenhegyi út 84/B
Tel.: +36.1.422.4120
www.mfa.gov.ua

Front:
Prince
II. Rákóczi Ferenc
Back:
Castle of Sárospatak
Issued:
1 December 1998
Front:
King
Matthias Corvinus
Back:
The Hercules Fountain
from the Castle of
Visegrád
Issued:
20 April 2006
Front:
The Holy Crown
of Hungary
Back:
"Baptism of Vajk"
Issued:
20 August 2000
Front:
King St. Stephen
Back:
View of Esztergom
Issued:
1 July 1997
No
longer
accepted.
Exchange
for coins in
banks.
Info & Tourist pages
Banknotes & Coins
Front:
King Károly Róbert
Back:
Castle of Diósgyőr
Issued:
1 May 1998
Front:
Prince
II. Rákóczi Ferenc
Back:
The Parliament Building
with the symbol of the
1956 revolution, the tricolour
national flag with
a hole
Issued:
20 October 2006
Front:
Prince
Gábor Bethlen
Back:
"Gábor Bethlen among
his scientists"
Issued:
1 February 1998
Front:
Count
Széchenyi István
Back:
The Széchenyi Mansion
in Nagycenk
Issued:
1 April 1999
Front:
Deák Ferenc
Back:
The old House
of Commons in Pest
Issued:
1 February 2001
BUDAPEST FUNZINE 83

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Info & Tourist pages
Arts
Parts
Museums
Agricultural Museum / Mezőgazdasági
Múzeum · 1146 Bp., Városliget - Vajdahunyad
Castle · MAP A7 · Tue-Sun 10am-5pm · Tel.: +36
1 363 1117 · All things agricultural since 1897 in
a fantastic building in the City Park. Covers the
origin and history of animal and plant farming in
Hungary, including viniculture. · Through April
15 – Optical Illusions · Currently – The National
Horse Exhibition · Currently – Kincsem, Imperiál
- Famous Hungarian Race Horses · Currently –
Horse breeding, Horse racing and the Bourgeois
· www.mezogazdasagimuzeum.hu
Aquincum Museum · 1031 Bp., Szentendrei út
139. · Tue-Sun 9am-6pm · Tel.: +36 1 250 1650 ·
A collection of Roman ruins and artifacts including
jewels, metal, glass, bronze tools, wall paintings
and mosaics unearthed in Budapest. · Currently –
Rome in Aquincum · Currently – There’s Something
New Under the Earth: a Selection of 2010’s Most
Beautiful Excavation Findings · Currently –
Aquincum Spectacle Depot · www.aquincum.hu
Béla Bartók Memorial House · 1025 Bp., Csalán
út 29. · Tue-Sun 10am-5pm · Tel.: +36 1 394 2100 ·
The last residence of the composer has been turned
into a museum of his personal objects and a concert
hall. · www.bartokmuseum.hu
Budapest History Museum / Budapesti Történeti
Múzeum · 1014 Bp., Szent György tér 2. · Buda
Castle, The Royal Palace (Wing E) · MAP D2 · Open
daily 10am-6pm · Tel.: +36 1 487 8800 · Permanent
exhibits include Gothic statues from The Royal
Palace of Buda and Budapest in the middle ages. ·
Through May 1 – Empire and Biedermeier Furniture
· Through Sept. 30 – Muses at the Teatrum Square
· Currently – Budapest: Light and Shadow. The
Capital’s 1000 Years of History · www.btm.hu
Budapest Planetarium · 1101 Bp., Népliget ·
Tel.: +36 1 263 0871 · The sun, moon and stars
right here in Budapest. Closed on Mondays. ·
www.planetarium.hu · www.lasertheater.hu
Erdész-Makláry Gallery · 1055 Bp., Falk Miksa u.
10. · MAP B4 · Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, · Sat 10am-
2pm · Tel.: +36 1 374 0774
Ernst Museum / Ernst Múzeum · 1065 Bp.,
Nagymező u. 6. · MAP C5 · Tue-Sun 11am-
7pm · Tel.: +36 1 341 4355 · Through April
22 – Tradition Reconsidered. The Derkovits
Scholarship holder’s 2012 assessment exhibition
· www.ernstmuzeum.hu
Három Hét Gallery · 1114 Bp., Bartók Béla út 37. ·
Open: Tue-Fri 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m. · Tel.:
BUDAPEST FUNZINE
+36 30 286 9680, +36 30 896 4679 · Commercial
photographers and graphic designers, followers of
Errorism exhibit here. Plus: performances, discussions,
screening connected to design and photography,
every 3rd day of the 3rd week, at 7 p.m. ·
www.haromhet.hu
Holocaust Memorial Center / Holokauszt
Emlékközpont · 1094 Bp., Páva u. 39. · MAP F6
· Tue-Sun 10am-6pm · Tel.: +36 1 455 3333 · A
memorial to the more than half a million victims
of the Hungarian Holocaust and a tribute to those
who fought against human viciousness and indifference.
· Currently – Stories from a Family Album.
· www.hdke.hu
Hospital in the Rock / Sziklakórház · 1012
Bp., Lovas út 4/C · MAP D2 · Open Tue-Sun
10am-8pm · Tel.: +36 70 701 0101 · The former
top secret Military Hospital and Nuclear
Bunker in the underbelly of Buda Castle takes
you back to the final days of WWII and the early
days of the Cold War. · www.sziklakorhaz.hu
House of Hungarian Art Nouveau / Magyar
Szecesszió Háza · 1054 Bp., Honvéd u. 3. · MAP C4
· Open Tue.- Sat. 10am – 5pm · Tel.: +36 1 269
4622 · Here you will find a great selection of the
masterpieces of the Hungarian Art Nouveau movement.
· www.magyarszecessziohaza.hu
House of Terror Museum · 1062 Bp., Andrássy
út 60. · MAP B5 · Tue-Fri 10am-6pm · Tel.: +36 1
374 2600 · Moving and frank survey of the Nazi and
Communist reigns in Hungary. Hundreds of artifacts
and audiovisual exhibits. · Currently – Brave and
Free. The House of Terror Museum is 10 Years Old
· www.terrorhaza.hu
Hungarian National Gallery/ Magyar Nemzeti
Galéria · 1014 Bp., Szent György tér 2. · Buda
Castle, Wings A, B, C, D · MAP D2 · Tue-Sun
10am-6pm · Tel.: +36 20 439 7325 or +36 20
439 7331 · Through Sept. 23 – József Rippl-
Rónai graphics from collectors · Through May
27 – The Retrospective Exhibition of Károly
Ferenczy · Through Aug. 26 – Heroes, Kings,
Saints. Images and Documents from the History
of Hungary. · www.mng.hu
Hungarian Natural History Museum / Magyar
Természettudományi Múzeum · 1083 Bp.,
Ludovika tér 2-6. · Wed-Mon 10am-6pm · Tel.:
+36 1 210 1085 · Currently – Dinosaur Statue
Exhibition · Currently – Hexapod Empire · Currently
- The exhibition of the winning photos from the
Application of Magic Hungary · www.mttm.hu
Hungarian National Museum / Magyar Nemzeti
Múzeum · 1088 Bp., Múzeum krt. 14-16. · MAP E5
· Tue-Sun 10am-6pm · Tel.: +36 1 338 2122 ·
Permanent exhibition of Hungarian history with
visiting art exhibitions. · Through May 6 – 30th
Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition · www.hnm.hu
Hungarian Railway Museum / Magyar
Vasúttörténeti Park · 1142 Bp., Tatai út 95. · Tue-
Sun 10am-6pm · Tel.: +36 1 238 0558, +36 1 450
1497 · Europe’s first interactive railway museum,
displaying over a hundred railway vehicles and
equipment of varying ages on a site of over 70,000
m2. · www.mavnosztalgia.hu
Jewish Museum / Zsidó Múzeum · 1077 Bp.,
Dohány u. 2. · Sun-Thu 10am-5pm · Fri 10am-2pm ·
Tel.: +36 1 342 8949 · Repository of Jewish objects
and archives commemorating the Jewish presence
in Hungary. · www.zsidomuzeum.hu
Kiscelli Museum · 1037 Bp., Kiscelli u. 108. · Tue-
Sun 10am-6pm · Tel.: +36 1 388 7817 · A large
and varied collection of fine arts from the last 150
years · Through May 13 – EIKE: Poclamation ·
www.btmfk.iif.hu
Knoll Gallery · 1065 Bp., Liszt Ferenc tér 10. ·
Tue-Fri 2pm-6:30pm, Sat 11am-2pm · Tel.: +36 1
267 3842 · Through June 2 – Ákos Birkás: “Even
if we judge valueless…” · www.knollgalerie.at
KOGART House · 1065 Bp., Andrássy út 112. ·
MAP B6 · Mon-Sun 10am-6pm · Tel.: +36 1 354
3839 · Through April 15 – Imre Kocsis: Avenue
· www.kogart.hu
Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art · 1095
Bp., Komor Marcell u. 1. · Tue-Sun 10am-8pm · Tel.:
+36 1 555 3444 and +36 1 555 3458 · Palace of
Arts – Pre-booked tours in foreign languages: HUF
5,000/group · guidedtour@ludwigmuseum.hu ·
Through June 10 – János Megyik: The Space of
the Image · April 20 – Aug. 5 - Société Réaliste:
Empire, State, Building · www.ludwigmuseum.hu
Mai Manó House – Hungarian House of
Photography / Mai Manó Ház – Magyar
Fotográfusok Háza · 1065 Bp., Nagymező u. 20.
· In Mai Manó House · MAP C5 · Mon-Fri 2pm-
7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm · Tel.: +36 1 473 2666
· Wide range of short and long-term exhibitions of
celebrated masters, recently deceased photographers,
and mid-career visionaries. · Through
April 29 – Danube. Open Book · Through May
6 – Photojournalist of the Year: András D. Hajdú ·
www.maimano.hu
Memento Park · 1223 Bp., Balatoni út · – Szabadkai
u. corner · Open daily 10am-sunset · Tel.: +36 1
424 7500 · The former Statue Park has undergone
significant expansion, now with additional exhibitions
giving further insight into life behind the Iron
Curtain. · www.mementopark.hu
Military History Museum / Hadtörténeti Múzeum
· 1014 Bp., Kapisztrán tér 2-4. · MAP C1 · Tue-Sun
10am-6pm · Tel.: +36 1 325 1600 and +36 1 325
1601 · Located in the Buda Castle, it has an abundant
collection of Hungarian military objects and
documents. · www.hm-him.hu
Millenáris · 1024 Bp., Fény u. 10-12. · MAP B1 ·
Tue-Sun 10am-7pm · Tel.: +36 1 438 5312 · April
14 – Nivea Tour 2012 · www.millenaris.hu
Museum of Applied Arts / Iparművészeti Múzeum
· 1093 Bp., Üllői út 33-37. · MAP F5 · Tue-Sun 10am-
6pm · Tel.: +36 1 456 5100 · Interesting collection

of industrial objects, tools and artifacts in a beautiful
building. · Through Sept. 30 – Art Deco and
Modernism. Interior-art in Hungary, 1920-1940 ·
Through April 29 – A Hungarian Artist in England.
Ceramics by Lili Márkus · www.imm.hu
Museum of Ethnography / Néprajzi Múzeum ·
1055 Bp., Kossuth Lajos tér 12. · MAP B4 · Tue-Sun
10am-5pm · Tel.: +36 1 473 2400 · Through May
1 - Rakosi60@neprajz.hu · Through Aug. 26 - New
Acquisitions, Restored Artefacts · Through June
24 – Amazonia: Paths to the Indians · Through Aug.
26 – Women, Hand-woven Rugs, Home Industry
· www.neprajz.hu
Museum of Fine Arts / Szépművészeti Múzeum ·
1146 Bp., Dózsa György út 41. · MAP A7 · Tue-Sun
10am-5.30pm · Tel.: +36 1 469 7100 · Free English
guided tours of Master Painting Collections Tue-Fri
at 11am and 2pm, Sat at 11am · Through July 1 –
Mummies Uncovered · Through July 1 – St. Gallen
Adventures. Hartung, Tapies, Uecker and the Erker
Phenomenon. · Through July 1 – The Birth of Art
Photography · Through May 14 – INDIGO/Photo ·
www.szepmuveszeti.hu
Museum of Trade and Tourism / Kereskedelmi
és Vendéglátóipari Múzeum · 1051 Bp., Szent
István tér 15. · Wed-Mon 11am-7pm · Tel.: +36 1
375 6249 · www.mkvm.hu
Műcsarnok Museum of Contemporary Art
/ Kunsthalle · 1146 Bp., Dózsa György út 37. ·
Heroes’ Square · MAP A7 · Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, Thu
noon-8pm · Tel.: +36 1 460 7000 · Contemporary
and experimental art in intriguing multimedia installations
· Through April 22 - Marina Abramović:
Eight Lessons on Emptiness with a Happy End ·
April 19-July 1 – European Travellers. Art from
Cluj Today · www.mucsarnok.hu
Transport Museum / Közlekedési Múzeum · 1146
Bp., Városligeti krt. 11. · Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, · Sat-
Sun 10am-6pm · Tel.: +36 1 273 3840 · Wonderful
collection of old cars, motorbikes, reconstructed
railway carriages and airplanes. · www.km.iif.hu
Vasarely Museum · 1033 Bp., Szentlélek tér 6. ·
Tue-Sun 10am-5:30pm · Tel.: +36 1 250 1540 and
+36 1 388 7551 · Fascinating collection spanning
the life of modern artist Victor Vasarely, most famous
for his take on “Op(tic) Art”.
Performing Arts
Artus Contemporary Arts Studio · 1116 Bp.,
Sztregova u. 7. · Tel.: +36 1 204 3755 · Dance,
theater, visual arts, music, experiments, artistic
laboratory · April 19 - Ephemer Works · April 27,
28, 29 - Ulysses’ Living Room · www.artus.hu
Bethlen Square Theater · 1071 Bp., Bethlen Gábor
tér 3. · MAP C7 · Tel.: +36 1 342 7163 · The home
of Hungarian dance theater. · April 13, 14, 20, 21
– Silence-coordinates · www.cedt.hu
Hungarian Heritage House / Hagyományok
Háza · 1011 Bp., Corvin tér 8. · MAP C2 · Tel.:
+36 1 225 6049 · Folk music concerts, folk dance
performances, dance shows, family programs,
dance houses for children in the beautiful hall
of this national institute. · April 15 - Sivasakti
Kalánanda Dance Theatre: 15 Years · April 20 -
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: Eternal Kalotaszeg
· www.heritagehouse.hu
Hungarian State Opera House / Operaház · 1061
Bp., Andrássy út 22. · MAP C5 · Tel.: +36 1 331 2550
· April 12 – Arabella · April 13, 15 - Tosca · April
14, 15 – Don Quijote · April 14, 18, 22 – La Traviata
· April 17, 19 – The Taming of the Shrew · April
22 – The King’s New Clothes · April 24 - Carmen
· April 25 - Il barbiere di Siviglia · www.opera.hu
Academy / Liszt Ferenc Zeneakadémia · 1061
Bp., Liszt Ferenc tér 8. · MAP C5 · Tel.: +36 1 462
4600 · Classical music from the best conductors
and players in the country. Closed for refurbishment.
For the locations of the events, visit the website.
· www.lfze.hu
Maladype Theater · 1088 Bp., Mikszáth tér 2.
· MAP E5 · Tel.: +36 70 326 8108 · Interactive,
improvisational and fresh. Contemporary pieces by
a passionate and creative crew. · www.maladype.hu
Merlin · International theater in the heart of the
city with lots of plays in English. Currently moving!
· www.merlinszinhaz.hu
National Dance Theater / Nemzeti Táncszínház
· 1014 Bp., Színház u. 1-3. · MAP D2 · Tel.: +36
1 201 4407 · April 12 - Dream Team Theatre:
Will You Be My Friend? · April 15 - Szeged
Contemporary Ballet: Sleeping Beauty · April
17 - Honvéd Dance Theatre: Dancing Spring -
Folklore Calendar I. · April 19, 22 - Inversedance
- Zoltán Fodor Company: The Adventures of Vackor
· April 23 - Homo ludens – five minute stories ·
www.dancetheatre.hu
Óbudai Társaskör · 1036 Bp., Kiskorona u. 7. ·
Tel.: +36 1 250 0288 · April 18 – Art Nouveau in
Music · April 25 – Open Rehearsal of the Budapest
Ragtime Band · www.obudaitarsaskor.hu
Operetta Theater / Operett Színház · 1065 Bp.,
Nagymező u. 17. · MAP C5 · Tel.: +36 1 312 4866
· www.operettszinhaz.hu
Palace of Arts (Béla Bartók National Concert
Hall, Festival Theater) · 1095 Bp., Komor Marcell
u. 1. · Tel.: +36 1 555 3000 · A myriad of concerts
(classical, jazz, pop, rock), theater and dance performances.
Please check the webpage for events!
· www.mupa.hu
Szkéné Theatre · 1111 Bp., Műegyetem Rkp. 3.
2nd floor · Tel.: +36 1 463 2451 · A tiny artsy theater
tucked in a university building with a colorful
palette of performances · April 13 - Kata Kántor
and Bélaműhely: Origo · www.szkene.hu
Trafó Contemporary Arts House · 1094 Bp., Liliom
u. 41. · MAP F6 · Tue-Sun 4pm-7pm · Tel.: +36 1
215 1600 · Through April 29 – Vasarely Go Home.
Exhibition of Andreas Fogarasi · April 13-15 –
Kornél Mundruczó, Yvette Bíró: The Frankenstein
Plan · April 20 – Panodrama: Can I Help You? (with
Eng. Translation) · April 24 - Medeski Martin and
Wood (USA) · www.trafo.hu
Info & Tourist pages
Cultural Institutes
Cervantes Institute · 1064 Bp., Vörösmarty u. 32. ·
MAP B5 · Tel.: +36 1 354 3670 · www.cervantes.hu
French Institute · 1011 Bp., Fő u. 17. · MAP C2 ·
Tel.: +36 1 489 4200 · www.inst-france.hu
Goethe Institute · 1092 Bp., Ráday u. 58. · Tel.:
+36 1 374 4070 · German language courses,
examinations, teacher trainings. Modern library
and information center, cultural programs. ·
www.goethe.de/budapest
Italian Cultural Institute · 1088 Bp., Bródy
Sándor u. 8. · MAP E5 · Tel.: +36 1 483 2040 ·
www.iicbudapest.esteri.it
Foreign Language Books
Bestsellers Bookstore · 1051 Bp., Október 6 út
11. · MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 312 1295 · Offers more
than 10,000 titles of new books and also a wide
range of magazines and newspapers in English and
partly in French. · www.bestsellers.hu
Bookstation · 1137 Bp., Katona József u. 13. ·
MAP A4 · Tel.: +36 1 413 1158 · It boasts a selection
of more than 30,000 titles, mostly new, but
second-hand books are also sold around 5€. ·
www.bookstation.hu
Libra & Budai Libra Bookshop · 1122 Bp,
Magyar Jakobinusok tere 4/B · MAP C1 · Tel.: +36
1 355 3728 · Open: weekdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ·
www.gyerekkonyvbolt.hu · 1085 Bp, Kölcsey u. 2.
· MAP E6 · Tel.: +36 1 267 5777 · Open: weekdays
8 a.m. -7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. · A vast
collection of foreign-language books for kids and
grow-ups, language books and dictionaries as
well as Hungarian literature in foreign languages.
· www.nyelvkonyvbolt.hu
Massolit Books and Café · 1072 Bp, Nagy Diófa
u. 30-32. · MAP D5 · Tel.: +36 1 788 5292 · Open:
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m. · Unique selection of academic
and popular books at reduced prices, specializing
in Jewish studies, Progressive politics and
fiction. Cozy café plays host to concerts, readings
and cultural events. · www.massolit.hu
Red Bus Bookstore · 1052 Bp., Semmelweis u.
14. · MAP D4 · Tel.: +36 1 337 7453 · A vast collection
of second-hand books at rather reasonable
prices (2-5€)! · www.redbusbudapest.hu/book.htm
Treehugger Dan’s Bookstore · 1065 Bp., Lázár
u. 16. · MAP C5 · Tel.: +36 1 269 3843 · “The
local bookstore with a global conscience.” More
than 15 000 second-hand paperbacks, both fiction
and non-fiction and a real cozy atmosphere. ·
www.treehugger.hu
Find our full list of
venues and events at
www.funzine.hu
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Info & Tourist pages
Party
Places
Dancing Shoes
Black and White Cocktail Bar · 1050 Bp., Szent
István tér 4-5. · MAP C4 · Open: Sun-Tue noon-2 am,
Wed-Sat noon-3am · Swish cocktail bar and restaurant
right in front of the basilica. · www.bwbar.hu
Ötkert · 1051 Bp., Zrínyi u. 4. · MAP D4 · Tel.: +36
70 330 8652 · otkert.blogspot.com
Minyon Bar · 1061 Bp., Király u. 8 · MAP D4 · Open:
Mon.-Tue. noon-midnight, Wed. noon-2 a.m., Thu.-
Sat. noon-4 a.m., Sun. noon-1 a.m. · Candy shop
for adults. · www.minyonbar.hu
Orfeum · 1073 Bp., Erzsébet krt. 43-49. · MAP C5 ·
Tel.: +36 30 948 6448 · www.orfeumclub.hu
Piaf · 1065 Bp., Nagymező u. 25. · MAP C4 · Open:
Fri-Sat · An eclectic mix of people guarantees an
interesting time at this after party club. Keeps going
until past dawn.
Symbol Garden · 1036 Bp., Bécsi út 56. · A pretty
slick Buda spot attracting local professionals up for
cocktails and dancing. · www.symbolbudapest.hu
Live Music
A38 · Petőfi bridge, Buda side · A boat with a restaurant
upstairs and one of the best live venues
in the city downstairs featuring touring and local
acts. · www.a38.hu
Aquarium · 1051 Bp., Erzsébet tér · MAP D4 · A
big pit in the middle of the city where people from
all walks of life enjoy a mix of alternative, acoustic,
folk, world and rock music.
Budapest Jazz Club · 1088 Bp., Múzeum u. 7. ·
MAP E5 · Tel.: +36 1 267 2610, +36 70 413 9837 ·
Live music almost every night, featuring renowned
jazz artists from in and out of Hungary. · . 31 – New
Year’s Eve · http://bjc.hu
Columbus Jazz Club · 1051 Bp., Vígadó tér (on a
boat) · MAP D3 · Open: daily, noon-midnight · Tel.:
+36 1 266 9013 · Jazz, jazz, jazz from Hungary’s
established jazz kings and queens as well as emerging
starlets and special guests. Live music most
nights of the week. · www.columbuspub.hu
Cotton Club · 1066 Bp., Jókai u. 26. · MAP C5 · Tel.:
+36 1 354 0886 · A combination of a restaurant,
Orpheum and cigar room that retains the look and
unique atmosphere of a prohibition-era speakeasy.
· www.cottonclub.hu
Jazz Garden Music Club · 1053 Bp., Veres Pálné
u. 44/A · Tel.: +36 1 266 7364 · MAP F5 · A restaurant
and club where jazz takes center stage. ·
www.jazzgarden.hu
BUDAPEST FUNZINE
Nothin’ But the Blues · 1088 Bp., Krúdy Gyula u.
6. · MAP E6 · Tel.: +36 20 322 8602 · For when
you feeling blue (or just want to hear good music).
Orfeum · 1073 Bp., Erzsébet krt. 43-49. · MAP C5
· Open: Tue.-Thu.: 8 p.m.-4 a.m., Fri.-Sat: 8 p.m.-6
a.m., Sun.: 6 p.m.-midnight, mon. closed. · Tel.: +36
30 948 6448/+36 1 336 0056 · This renaissance
of the nightclub, burlesque, salon, and music hall,
with a vibrant cultural and artistic life, features
some of the best artists and musicians in Hungary.
· www.orfeumclub.hu
The Underground
400 · 1075 Bp, Kazinczy u. 52. · MAP D5 · Tel.:
+36 20 776 0766 · Open Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-3
a.m., Thu., Fri 10 a.m.- 5 a.m., Sat. noon-5 a.m.,
Sun. noon-3 a.m. · A super-spacious bar-resto (the
name refers to its size) with an atmosphere of a
classy ruin pub, offering delicious Mediterranean
cuisine. · www. 400bar.hu
Anker Klub · 1061 Bp., Anker köz 1-3. · MAP D4
· Tel.: +36 70 505 5480 · Open Mon., Tue., Sun 10
a.m.-1 a.m., Wed., Thu 10 a.m.-2 a.m., Fri.-Sat.
10 a.m.-4 a.m. · A spacious and minimalistic bar/
club for the hippest of crowds in the evenings,
and a breakfast and coffee place in the mornings.
Corvintető · 1085 Bp., Blaha Lujza tér 1-2. · (Corvin
Áruház 4th and 5th floors.) · MAP D6 · Tel.: +36
20 772 2984 · Cool people, cooler music and one
of the best locations in the city. Well worth the trek
up the stairs. · www.corvinteto.com
Dürer Kert · 1146 Bp., Ajtósi Dürer sor 19-21. ·
MAP B8 · Tel.: +36 20 579 1869 · Massive garden
in a listed building, an array of pub sports, friendly
staff, clean toilets and original communist furniture.
· www.durerkert.com
Fogasház · 1073 Bp., Akácfa u. 51. · MAP C5 · Tel.:
+36 30 500 3749 · The newest ruin pub in town
combining arts and party. · See website for nightly
concerts and events. · www.fogashaz.hu
Instant · 1065 Bp., Nagymező u. 38. · MAP C5 ·
Trendy enough for the trendies and dirty enough
for the rest of us. · www.instant.co.hu
Jelen · 1082 Bp., Márkus Emília u. 2/4. · MAP D6 ·
(Behind Corvin Áruház) · Packed with arty, studenty
types who like to talk deep, drink long and enjoy live
music. · http://jelenbisztro.blogspot.com/
Kuplung · 1065 Bp., Király u. 46. · MAP C5 · Tel.:
+36 30 636 8208 · A former car repair garage
turned grungy student bar, Kuplung is spacious,
friendly painted in weird colors. · www.kuplung.net
Lokál Kávézó és Bár · 1074 Bp., Dob u. 18. ·
MAP D5 · Ex-Mumus, is now a charming, cozy
and trendy bar and café.
Mappa · 1094 Bp., Liliom u. 41 · MAP F6 · What
used to be Trafó Bár Tangó is now the fully refurbished
underground bar cum night club of the happening
contemporary arts center. Open ‘til 4 a.m. ·
http://mappaclub.com/
Mika Tivadar Mulató · 1075 Bp., Kazinczy u. 47. ·
MAP D5 · Tel.: +36 20 965 3007 · Open Mon., Tue.,
Sun. 2 p.m.-1 a.m., Wed 2 p.m.-2 a.m., Thu-Sat 2
p.m.-3 a.m. · The beautifully renovated building of
former Mika Tivadar steel and copper works hosts
the newest key spot of the Jewish district: an always
super-busy bar, loft and dance floor, on three levels.
· www.mikativadarmulato.hu
Pótkulcs · 1067 Bp., Csengery u. 65/B · MAP B5
· Tel.: +36 1 269 1050 · No sign marks the location
of “The Spare Key”, but you’ll be sure to hear
happy folk and live music at this hidden bohemian
gem. · www.potkulcs.hu
Pubs & Cafés
Boutiq’ Bar · 1061 Bp., Paulay Ede u. 5. · MAP D4 ·
Cute little bar for classy types, who like their clothes
sharp and their wit sharper. · www.minibar.hu
Castro Bisztró · 1075 Bp., Madách Imre tér 3. ·
MAP D4 · Fun times await at this 20-something
favorite, located just steps from Deák tér and named
after Fidel himself. Great Serbian food goes with
good beer and friendly staff.
Csak Art Bar · 1075 Bp., Síp u. 4. · MAP D5 · Tel.:
+36 1 781 1515 · Open Mon.-Wed. noon-2 a.m.,
Thu.., Fri. noon-4 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.-4 a.m. · The
newest art bar ruin-pub style, abundant with colors
and knickknacks hanging on the walls. Plus: table
footy, darts, flipper, and even a piano!
Ellátó · 1070 Bp., Klauzál tér 2. · MAP D5 · A cosmopolitan
30-something meeting place serving
tasty food in the afternoon and fresh pogácsa in
the evening, when it tends to get packed.
Fecske Presszó · 1094 Bp., Baross u. 10. · MAP F5
· Tel.: +36 1 318 0091 · The indoor brother to the
popular summer Fecske Terasz. There’s a comfy
café upstairs and a bar downstairs where they
hold “house parties” every weekend.
Grund Pub and Hostel · 1083 Bp., Nagy Templom
u. 32. · MAP F6 · Bar opens at 4 p.m. · This lively
house, built over 100 years ago, apart from being
the home of a small boutique hostel, has a slick
bar with a great atmosphere, plus a gonzo-style
wallpapered dancehall for some big-time dancing.
· www.grundhostel.hu
Ibolya Presszó · 1053 Bp., Ferenciek tere 5.
· MAP E4 · Tel.: +36 1 788 1944 · Sit back in
this revamped retro café with funky motifs and
friendly staff. · Every Saturday – Ibolya Hits ·
www.ibolyapresszo.com
Irish Cat Pub · 1053 Bp., Múzeum krt. 41. · MAP E5
· Tel.: +36 1 266 4085 · A small traditional Irish Pub
hiding close to Kálvin tér, this naughty kitty has your
favorite beers and a great selection of whiskies,
plus regular events and parties. · www.irishcat.hu
Jack Doyle’s - Cafe Bar Restaurant (formerly
Guinness House) · 1052 Bp., Pilvax köz 1-3.
(Városház u. 10., in a taxi) · MAP E4 · Irish owned
and managed, Jack Doyle’s is a refreshing contemporary
take on an Irish pub. Expect good food,

weekend brunches, sports, DJs, live music and a
good crowd. · www.jackdoyles.hu
Kalicka Bistro · 1074 Bp., Rottenbiller u. 32. ·
MAP C6 · Email: info@kalicka.hu · Hip bistro where
you can sip a large variety of alcoholic beverages
or any type of hot chocolate, nibbling croissants or
sandwiches and having a great afternoon or evening
with mates. · www.kalicka.hu
Kiadó Kocsma · 1060 Bp., Jókai tér 3. · MAP C5
· Tel.: +36 1 331 1955 · A pub with a laid-back
atmosphere popular with cyclists and artists. Smoky
parties go well into the night.
Könyvtár Klub · 1088 Bp., ELTE-Trefortkert, ·
Múzeum krt. 4. · MAP E5 · Open: daily 8am-late · Tel.:
+36 30 694 2850 · A student hangout open to all, off
the ELTE courtyard, with cheap drinks, a university
crowd and frequent concerts. · www.konyvtarklub.hu
Mini Bar · 1016 Bp., Krisztina tér 3. · MAP D2 · Tel.:
+36 1 212 3804 · This sexy little sister of stylish
Café Déryné is a little legend. Resident jazz and
swing DJ nightly. · www.cafederyne.hu
Morrison’s Music Pub, Opera · 1065 Bp., Révay u.
25. · MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 269 4060 · Open: daily
7pm-4am · Karaoke and dance club with drink
specials every night. Free entry until 9pm. There
is nowhere to go during the weekdays? This music
pub is full even on Mondays! · www.morrisons.hu
Morrison’s 2 · 1055 Bp., Honvéd u. 40. · MAP B4
· Tel.: +36 1 374 3329 · Open: daily 5pm-4am ·
Morrison’s 2 is the largest night venue in the heart of
Budapest. Step inside to find 5 large dancefloors on
3 different levels with a professional sound system.
Discover the heated garden or swirl downstairs to
the busier basement with billiards and karaoke! ·
www.morrisons.hu
Noiret Billiards and Darts Club · 1066 Bp.,
Dessewffy u. 8-10. · MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 331
6103 · Open: daily 2pm-4am · Games galore welcome
all at this 9-ball spot, with professional tables,
many dartboards, table-football, and drinks specials.
· www.noiret.hu
Oscar Bar · 1015 Bp., Ostrom u. 14. · MAP B1 ·
Tel.: +36 1 212 8017 · Bar and restaurant with
a real movie buff theme. Come here to sit in Al
Pacino’s chair. Private parties also welcome. ·
www.oscarbar.hu
Soho London Pub · 1063 Bp., Nagymező u. 31. ·
MAP C5 · Open: Thu-Sat 4pm-4am · Funky, Latin,
and 80s pop music parties. Always a popular place
at weekends. · www.soholondon.hu
Szatyor Bar and Gallery · 1111 Bp., Bartók Béla
út 36. · Tel.: +36 1 279 0290 · Restaurant-café-pub
with exhibitions and cultural events in a space that
used to be the haunt of famous Hungarian writers.
· www.szatyorbar.blog.hu
Szimpla Kávézó · 1073 Bp., Kertész u. 48. · MAP C5
· The little sister to the big Szimpla Kert, the café
hosts regular jazz performances in a cozy atmosphere
that could be Aunt Betty’s basement. · Every
Wednesday and Saturday – Oláh Dezső Piano Night
· www.szimpla.hu
Szimpla Kert · 1073 Bp., Kazinczy u. 14. · MAP D5
· Open: daily noon-3 a.m. · Smoky, trendy, and
atmospheric – a good bet almost any night. ·
www.szimpla.hu
Szóda Café · 1075 Bp., Wesselényi u. 18. · MAP D5
· Tel.: +36 1 461 0007 · Open: daily ‘til late · Crowded
manga-themed bar and downstairs club with a good
all-mix vibe. · www.szoda.com
Gentlemen’s Clubs
Marilyn Table Dance Bar · 1085 Bp., Baross
u. 4. · MAP E-F5 · Tel.: +36 20 800 1727 or
+36 1 338 4243 · In this intimate, two-storey
bar, 30 girls entertain audiences with various
performances (shower show, lap dance, pole
dance, cage show, lesbian show, surprise show).
Expect a discreet attitude, security, and fair
prices given on the price list. Free taxi service:
+36 30 951 0504). Open daily from 9 pm until 4
am Free entry! · E-mail: marilyn@mail.datanet.
hu · www.marilynbar.com
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Downtown
Café Alibi · 1053 Bp., Egyetem tér 4. · MAP E5 ·
Tel.: +36 1 317 4209 · A romantic and cozy café
with delicious foods from breakfast to wine dinners.
· www.cafealibi.hu
Café Factory · 1065 Bp., Jókai u. 28. · MAP B5 ·
Tel.: +36 1 269 4923 · A truly authentic café serving
sandwiches, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and
other café favorites.
Café Pierrot Restaurant · 1014 Bp., Fortuna u.
14. · MAP C2 · Modern European and Hungarian
cuisine, live piano nightly. · Tel.: +36 1 375 6971
· www.pierrot.hu
California Coffee Company · 1054 Bp., Szent
István tér 4-5. · MAP C4 · 1066 Bp., Teréz
körút 38. · MAP B5 · 1088 Bp., Kálvin tér 12. ·
MAP E5 · A slice of America… with great cakes! ·
www.californiacoffeeco.net
Centrál Kávéház · 1053 Bp., Károlyi Mihály u. 9. ·
MAP E4 · Tel.: +36 1 266 2110 · Glamorous coffee
treats and miraculous cakes in a grand setting. ·
www.centralkavehaz.hu
Cucina · 1052 Bp., Váci utca. 20. · MAP E4 · Tel.:
+36 1 266 4144 · www.lacucina.hu
DiVino · 1053 Bp., Szent István tér 3. · MAP D4
· Tel.: +36 70 935 3980 · www.divinoborbar.hu
Gerbeaud · 1051 Bp., Vörösmarty tér 7. · MAP D4
· Tel.: +36 1 429 9020 · This legendary 150-yearold
café-patisserie in the heart of Budapest is an
absolute must-see. · www.gerbeaud.hu
Hütte · 1054 Bp., Szabadság tér · (in the middle of
the square) · MAP C4 · A glass hut in the middle of
the square, with wireless and cool drinks in summer.
Iguana Bar & Grill · 1054 Bp., Zoltán u. 16. · MAP C4
· Tel.: +36 331 4352 · Great Mexican with a buzzing
atmosphere. Ideal for dinner or mojitos at the bar.
Kyoto Restaurant · 1051 Bp., Széchenyi tér 7-8. ·
MAP D3 · Tel.: +36 1 801 9862, +36 70 333 2176 ·
Taste the spirit of Japanese and Thai cuisine in chic
surroundings. · www.kyotoetterem.hu
Le Bourbon, Le Meridien · 1051 Bp., Erzsébet
tér 9-10. · MAP D4 · Tel.: +36 1 429 5500 ·
French signature restaurant of Le Méridien
Budapest Hotel, headed up by Michelin trained
Executive Chef Laurent Vandenameele. ·
www.lemeridienbudapest.com/en/lebourbon/
Mátyás Pince Restaurant · 1056 Bp., Március 15.
tér 7. · MAP E4 · Tel.: +36 1 266 8008 · Fine dining
with King Mathias and his Gypsy band in this
105-year-old restaurant. · www.matyaspince.hu
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Molnár’s Kürtőskalács · 1056 Bp., Váci utca 31. ·
MAP E4 · Taste Kürtőskalács, this funky-curly traditional
Hungarian specialty in this hip coffeehouse.
· www.kurtoskalacs.com
Momotaro Ramen · 1054 Bp., Szécsenyi u. 16. ·
MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 269 3802 · One of the best
spots for authentic ramen dishes in town. The hunting
themed décor that’s remained from its former
life as a Hungarian restaurant gives the place an
extra quirky twist. Sit in the smaller front area for
free tea. Don’t miss the dumplings.
Numero Undici · 1051 Bp., Sas u. 11. · MAP D4
· Tel.: +36 1 266 5248 · Eat delicious authentic
Italian food in the heart of the city, while sitting
outside gazing at the Bazilika, or inside the smart
but homely restaurant.
Onyx Restaurant · 1051 Bp., Vörösmarty tér 7-8. ·
MAP D4 · Tel.: +36 1 429 9023 · The upscale restaurant
belonging to the Gerbeaud establishment.
· www.onyxrestaurant.hu
Paris Budapest Restaurant · 1051 Bp.,
Roosevelt tér 2. · MAP D3 · An elegant fusion of
French and Hungarian with views of the Danube. ·
www.parisbudapest.hu
Philippe · 1136 Bp., Balzac utca 35. · MAP A4 · Tel.:
+36 1 350 0411 · Open Tue.-Sat., midday-3 p.m., 6
p.m.-10 p.m. · High-end Belgian restaurant serving
oyster and seafood specialties. · www.philippe.hu
Rétesház – First Strudel House of Pest · 1051 Bp.,
Október 6. u. 22. · MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 428 0134
· A homey, traditional café with a fantastic variety
of delicious strudels, other sweets and coffees.
Salaam Bombay · 1051 Bp., Mérleg u. 6. · MAP D4
· Tel.: +36 1 411 1252 · Open daily noon-3pm &
6-11pm · A twist on the traditional Indian, with
attentive service, imported Cobra beer and home
delivery. · www.salaambombay.hu
Szabadság Coffee House and Restaurant · 1054
Bp., Aulich u. 8. · MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 312 4085
· The legendary “Freedom Café”, once a favorite
hangout of artsy types and the local intelligentsia,
restored to its original grandeur. Splendid! ·
www.szabadsagkavehaz.hu
TG Italiano · 1051 Bp, Október 6. u. 8. · MAP C4 ·
Tel.: +36 1 266 3525 · Enjoy the fashionable décor
and some great Italian food. · www.tomgeorge.hu
Trattoria Mamma · 1051 Bp., Hercegprímás
utca 3. · MAP D4 · Tel.: +36 1 267 5268 · Rustic
Italian offering more than pizza and pasta. ·
www.trattoriamamma.com
Trattoria Pomo D’Oro · 1051 Bp., Arany János
utca 9. · MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 302 6473 · Open
daily, noon-11 p.m. · Traditional Italian served with
a luxury spin. One of the better spots in town. ·
www.pomodorobudapest.com
Wasabi · 1123 Bp., Alkotás u. 53., MOM Park
· MAP E1 · Tel.: +36 1 225 3518 · 1025 Bp.,
Szépvölgyi út 15. · Tel.: +36 1 430 1056 · 1065
Bp., Podmanicky u. 21. · MAP B4 · Tel.: +36 1 374
0008 · Open daily 11 a.m.-11p.m. · Sushi lovers’
heaven: an endless variety of sushis, makis, tep-
panyaki, noodle- and rice dishes, salads, soups and
desserts. Super-fresh! · www.wasabi.hu
XO Bistro · 1088 Bp., Rákóczi út 5. · MAP E5 ·
Tel.: +36 1 411 0111 · Closed Sundays. · Elegant
Hungarian and continental cuisine and fine seafood
in central Pest. Reservations recommended.
· www.xobistro.hu
Around Andrássy
A Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant · 1067 Bp., Szondi
u. 40. · MAP B5 · Closed Mondays. · Tel.: +36 1 301
0447 · Hot vindaloos, tandooris and tikkas, freshbaked
breads, and cocktails in a warm, elegant
atmosphere.
Arriba Taqueria · 1067 Bp., Teréz krt. 25. · MAP B5
· Tel.: +36 1 374 0057 · Fresh, made-to-order, great
Mexican – with home delivery! Happy hour, 4-6
p.m., beer and Margarita: buy one, get one free. 4
for 3 delivery deal. · www.arriba.hu
Kaledonia · 1066 Bp., Mozsár u. 9. · MAP C5 · Tel.:
+36 1 311 7611 · Budapest’s first and only authentic
Scottish bar. Imported beers and impressive whisky
selection. · www.caledonia.hu
Indigo Restaurant · 1066 Bp., Jókai u. 13. ·
MAP B5 · Tel.: +36 1 428 2187 · Chic and inviting,
with a great Indian menu. Great for a date. ·
www.indigo-restaurant.hu
Kaja.hu · 1065 Bp., Nagymező u. 41. · MAP C5 ·
Tel.: +36 1 374 0468 · www.kaja.hu
Menza Restaurant · 1061 Bp., Liszt Ferenc tér 2.
· MAP B6 · Tel.: +36 1 413 1482 · Hip and retro –
go for a cocktail to start the night or sit down for a
dinner. · www.menza.co.hu
Millennium da Pippo · 1062 Bp., Andrássy út 76.
· MAP B6 · Tel.: +36 1 374 0880 · A contender for
best Italian in town, authentic dishes from a Sicilian
chef. · www.millenniumdapippo.hu
Robinson Restaurant & Café · 1146 Bp.,
Városligeti tó · MAP A7 · Tel.: +36 1 422 0222 ·
www.robinsonrestaurant.hu
Trófea Grill · 1061 Bp., Király u. 30. · MAP D5 · Tel.:
+36 1 878 0522 · All-inclusive, fixed price menus.
Discounts for theater visitors. · www.trofeagrill.eu
Wine and Coffee · 1061 Bp., Andrássy út 15. ·
MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 327 0100 · A morning latte
or an evening chat with a great glass of wine…
whatever you’re after, they’ll always await you with
a warm welcome. · www.wineandcoffeehouse.com
Jewish Quarter
Champs Sport Pub · 1074 Bp., Dohány u. 20. ·
MAP D5 · Tel.: +36 1 413 1655 · Everything a guy
and his crew could love: sports, beers, huge menu.
· www.champs.hu
Hummus Bar Vegetarian Restaurant · 1054 Bp.,
Alkotmány u. 20. · MAP B4 · Tel.: +36 1 302 1385 ·
1053 Bp., Kecskeméti u. 1. · MAP E5 · Tel.: +36 70
932 8284 · 1136 Bp., Hollán Ernő u. 6. · MAP A4 ·
These spots serve some of the best hummus and

falafel in town, with home delivery and party services
available. · www.hummusbar.hu
Hummus Meat Bar · 1051 Bp., Október 6. u. 19. ·
MAP C4 · Scrumptious hummus, falafel and meat
dishes in a spacious setting.
M. Restaurant · 1073 Bp., Kertész u. 48. ·
MAP C5 · Tel.: +36 1 322 3108 · Great, imaginative
food; fresh, seasonal ingredients. Ultraquirky
décor and a relaxed atmosphere. ·
www.mrestaurant.blogspot.com
Massolit Books & Café · 1072 Bp., Nagy Diófa
u. 30. · MAP D5 · Tel: +36 1 788 5292 · Open:
Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-8 p.m. · American-style café in
a bookstore serves direct trade espresso and filter
coffee, specialty tea and local fruit juices alongside
fresh baked goods such as cookies and quiches.
Old-school music, free WiFi and garden seating. ·
www.massolit.hu
Rumbach7 · 1075 Bp., Rumbach Sebestyén u. 7.
· MAP D5 · Tel.: +36 1 787 9643 · Alsac-inspired
Gastropub with Hoegaarden and Leffe Blonde beer
on drought · www.rumbach7.hu
Ráday & Surrounds
Borssó Bistro · 1053 Bp., Királyi Pál u. 14. · MAP E5
· Tel.: +36 1 789 0975 · A cozy, classy bistro with
a fresh and imaginative menu. · www.borsso.hu
Jedermann · 1092 Bp., Ráday utca 58. · Tel.: +36
30 406 3617
Manga Cowboy · 1092 Bp., Ráday utca 33. ·
MAP F5 · Tel.: +36 1 215 1119 · American and
Far Eastern inspired fare in eclectically funky surroundings.
www.mangacowboy.hu
Múzeum Café and Restaurant · 1088 Bp.,
Múzeum krt. 12. · MAP E5 · Tel.: +36 1 267 0375
· Closed Sundays. · A Budapest icon, with cakes,
coffees and real Hungarian fare, since 1885. ·
www.muzeumkavehaz.hu
Palace Lounge & Club · 1051 Bp., Sas utca 9. ·
MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 786 7740; +36 20 222 4422
· Hungarian and international cuisine, meals prepared
by master chefs, fantastic variety of wines.
· www.palacebudapest.com
Pink Cadillac · 1092 Bp., Ráday u. 22. · MAP F5
· Tel.: +36 1 216 1412 · Italian-American favorites,
including great pizza, also home delivery. ·
www.pinkcadillac.hu
Soul Café & Restaurant · 1092 Bp., Ráday u. 11-13.
· MAP F5 · Tel.: +36 1 217 6986 · Inventive international
food and drinks at this popular spot. ·
www.soulcafe.hu
Vino Wonka · 1092 Bp., Erkel utca 14/A · MAP F5 ·
Tel.: +36 20 460 7424 · www.vinowonka.hu
Castle & Surrounds
21 · 1014 Bp., Fortuna u. 21. · MAP C2 · Tel.: +36
1 202 2113 · Open Daily 11 a.m.-midnight · With a
kitchen that looks back to Hungarian recipes-of-old
without the Disneyland style traditional Hungaran
décor. · www.21restaurant.hu
Halászbástya Restaurant · 1014 Bp.,
Halászbástya · MAP C2 · Tel.: +36 1 201 6935 ·
www.halaszbastya.eu
Le Biscuit Bistro · 1023 Bp., Frankel Leó u. 72. ·
MAP A2 · Tel.: +36 30 991 0955 · biscuitbistro@
gmail.com
Rétesvár · 1014 Bp., Balta köz 4. · MAP C2· Tel.:
+36 70 408 8696
Rivalda Café and Restaurant · 1014 Bp., Színház
u. 5-9. · Tel.: +36 1 489 0236 · MAP D2 · Open
daily, 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. · Thespian-themed
Hungarian and international restaurant in the stunning
castle district, right next to the National Dance
Theater. Beautiful open-air courtyard during warmer
months. · www.rivalda.net
Vár a Speiz · 1014 Bp., Hess András tér 6. · MAP C2
· Tel.: +36 1 488 7416 · www.varaspeiz.hu
Buda Side
220 Year-Old Cellar Restaurant · 1036 Bp.,
Bécsi út 56. · Tel.: +36 1 333 5656 · A vast cellar
for dinners and wine-tasting, part of the Symbol
empire. · www.symbolbudapest.hu
Abboccato · 1024 Bp., Lövöház u. 2-6. (Mammut
I. 3rd floor) · MAP B1 · Tel.: +36 1 505 5851 ·
Traditional southern Italian cuisine with the atmosphere
and service to match. · www.abboccato.hu
Aldente · 1117 Bp., Október huszonharmadika
u. 8-10. · Allee Shopping Center (entrance on
ground floor from Váli utca) · Tel.: +36 20 779
3356 · Open: Daily, 11 a.m.-midnight · Recently
opened Italian restaurant decked out like an al
fresco piazza opening out onto the square outside.
Large cocktail menu, well-priced Italian
wines and a DJ on Thursday and Friday nights.
· www.aldentebistro.hu
Alessio Café and Restaurant · 1026 Bp.,
Pasaréti út 55. · Tel.: +36 1 275 0049, +36 20
345 2258 · Open: Mon.-Fri: 8 a.m.-midnight, Sat.,
Sun.: 9 a.m.-midnight · Head to leafy Buda for
an authentic Italian experience, complete with
everything Italiano from food to desserts to cosy,
homely interior design. · www.cafealessio.hu
Arriba Taqueria · 1015 Bp., Széna tér 1/A ·
MAP B1 · Tel.: +36 1 201 3395 · Fresh, made-toorder,
great Mexican – with home delivery! Happy
hour, 4-6 p.m., beer and Margarita: buy one, get
one free. 4 for 3 delivery deal. · www.arriba.hu
Búsuló Juhász · 1118 Bp., Kelenhegyi út 58. ·
MAP F3 · Tel.: +36 1 209 1649 · Full-blooded
Hungarian cuisine hidden away in the Buda hills.
· www.busulojuhasz.hu
Café Déryné · 1016 Bp., Krisztina tér 3. · MAP D2
· Tel.: +36 1 225 1407 · Buda’s largest Bistro and
Coffehouse dating back to 1914 offering breakfast,
lunch, cakes with piano music, dinner with
live jazz and DJs, late night bar snacks. Large
terrace. · www.cafederyne.hu
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Café Gottier · 1114 Bp., Bartók Béla út 9. ·
MAP F4 · Tel.: +36 30 856 3425 · Open: weekdays
10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun.: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. · Just
as in Wonderland, it’s always tea (or coffee-) time
here. And it’s not just any kind of teatime, but to
indulge in bit of every-day luxury: self-developed
coffee and chocolate specialties of the highest
quality and yummy sandwiches. · www.gottier.hu
Champs Buda · 1027 Bp., Erőd u. 22. · MAP B2
· Tel.: +36 1 201 0569 · Everything a guy and
his crew could love: sports, beers, huge menu.
· www.champs.hu
Coyote Café & Deli · 1011 Bp., Markovics Iván
u. 4. · MAP C2 · A cozy café offering the best
breakfast in town. Homemade sandwiches, pastries,
fresh juices and frothy lattes, all served
with a great view.
Gellért Söröző & Brasserie · 1111 Bp., Szent
Gellért tér 1. · MAP F4 · Tel.: +36 1 889 5566 ·
Contemporary Hungarian in the historical Hotel
Gellért. Draft beer, live guitar and Hungarian
wines. · www.danubiushotels.com
Guru Mammut · 1024 Bp., Lövőház u. 2-6.
Mammut II · MAP B1 · Tel.: +36 1 336 0500
· Guru Allee · Október Huszonharmadika utca
8-10. Allee · www.guru.hu
Mini · 1016 Bp., Krisztina tér 3. · MAP D2 · Tel.:
+36 1 225 3794 · Open Noon-3 a.m. · Budapest’s
first running bar with small plate food served on
a running belt or silver trays. Large terrace, live
DJ every night. House cocktails.
Normakert Vendéglő · 1121 Bp., Eötvös út 59.
· Tel.: +36 1 397 7151, +36 30 861 2199 · Open
Tue.-Wed. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thu.-Fri. 11 a.m.-11
p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
· Enjoy their garden at Normafa hill with BBQ,
ice-cream, lángos, playground, bike rental and
picnic baskets. · www.normakert.hu
Origo Bistro · 1026 Bp., Pasaréti út 100. · Tel.:
+36 1 376 6040 · www.origobistro.hu
Puskás Pancho Sport Pub · 1036 Bp.,
Bécsi út 56. · Tel.: +36 1 333 5656 · A funky
sports bar, part of the Symbol empire. ·
www.symbolbudapest.hu
Szent Jupát Restaurant · 1024 Bp., Dékán u.
3. · MAP B1 · Tel.: +36 1 212 2923 · Open 11
a.m.-midnight · www.stjupat.hu
Symbol Italian Fusion Restaurant · 1036
Bp., Bécsi út 56. · Tel.: +36 1 333 5656 · The
city’s first Italian fusion restaurant, combining
rural Italian and modern elegant styles. ·
www.symbolbudapest.hu ·
Find our full list of
venues and events at
www.funzine.hu
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Style
Beauty Salons
Manicure and Pedicure · 1065 Bp., Podmaniczky
u. 14. · MAP B4 · Tel.: +36 20 946 8940 · dorottya_kelemen@hotmail.com
· Speak in your mother
tongue with the manicurist – in English, Spanish
and French! · In the heart of the city center, in a
high-standard beauty salon with the best quality
GEHWOL hand- and feet care products, the trendiest
OPI lacquers and high professional knowledge. Make
an appointment with Dorottya Kelemen!
Álomarc · 1026 Bp., Hargita u. 6. · Tel.: +36 1 201
3238 · www.alomarc.hu
Bobbi Brown · Mammut II. Shopping Center · 1024
Bp., Lövőház u. 2-6. · MAP B1 · Tel.: + 36 30 231
8163 · West End City Center · 1062 Bp., Váci út 1-3.
· MAP A5 · Tel.: +36 30 812 3917 · 1052 Bp., Váci
u. 11/A · MAP D4
Gedeon bácsi Beauty Saloon · 1065 Bp.,
Podmaniczky u. 14. · MAP B4 · Tel.: +36 1 332 1706
BUDAPEST FUNZINE
Hunza Salt Therapy Cave · 1066 Bp., Mozsár u.
7. · MAP C5 · Tel.: +36 1 312 1646 · Treatments
for allergies and general wellbeing from one of the
largest salt caves in Europe. Crystal Sounds - live
meditative concert on sound therapy instruments,
every Monday at 8 pm. · www.kristalyhangok.hu
Mandala Day Spa · 1133 Bp., Ipoly u. 8. · Tel.: +36
1 491 0078 · www.mandaladayspa.hu
New Marylin Beautybar – Cosmetology ·
Budagyöngye Mall, 2nd floor · 1026 Bp., Szilágyi
Erzsébet fasor 121. · Tel.: +36 1 330 2277, +36 30
202 2777, +36 30 556 0655 · Open: Mon.-Fri. 9
a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m · www.newmarylin.hu
Sofitel SPA · Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge · 1051 Bp.,
Széchenyi tér 2. · MAP D3 · Tel.: +36 1 266 1234 /
792 · Beauty & Spa treatments · www.sofitelspa.hu
Stylia Beauty & Style · 1052 Bp., Hercegprímás
u. 12. · MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 789 54 21, +36 1
STYLIA1 · Open: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sat.
7 a.m.- 3 p.m., Sun. Closed · Shiseido cosmetic
treatments and massage, pampering and slimming
treatments, mani-pedi and haridressing – in
exclusive environment, with competent professionals.
· www.stylia.hu
Sweetepil · 1055 Bp., Nagy Ignác u. 19/B ·
MAP B4 · Tel.: +36 1 311 6844 · Depilation and
body care salon and exclusive natural cosmetics ·
www.sweetepil.com
Tátra Sóbarlang ·
1136 Bp., Tátra u. 31.
· MAP A4 · Tel.: +36
1 788 3884 · Efficient
salt-cave therapy in the
heart of Budapest. Medical equipment, scientific
background, medically proved efficency. Free
trial! · E-mail: info@tatrasobarlang.hu · Open:
Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-noon, 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10
a.m.-4 p.m. · www.tatrasobarlang.hu ·
Massage
Isis Day Spa · 1085 Bp., Üllői út 14. · MAP F5 ·
Tel.: +36 1 266 7788; +36 20 323 48 44 · info@
isisdayspa.hu · www.isisdayspa.hu
Lian Thai Massage & Spa · 1079 Bp., Wesselényi
u. 9. · MAP D5 · Tel.: +36 1 235 0745 ·
www.lianmassage.hu
Magnolia Day Spa · 1054 Bp., Zoltán u. 3. · MAP C3
· Open: Mon.–Sun. 9 a.m.–9p.m. · Tel.: + 36 1 269
0610 · www.magnoliadayspa.hu
Samsara Massage · 1024 Bp., Fillér u. 11. · MAP B1
· Tel.: +36 20 957 7884 · A slice of Thailand’s wonderful
world. Oil and herbal massages, saunas and
acupuncture. · www.samsaramasszazs.hu
SenSpa Massage · 1051 Bp., Nádor u. 26. ·
MAP C4 · Tel.: +36 1 302 0513 · 1033 Bp., Bécsi
út 38-44. · Tel.: +36 1 437 8238 · Offers a wide
variety of Thai massage, aromatherapy, body
scrubs and more, using natural Sens products.
· www.senspamasszazs.hu
Medical Assistance
Adler-Med Plasztikai Sebészet · 1123 Bp., Alkotás
u. 53. · Tel.: +36 1 388 3988 · www.adler-med.hu
Dr. László Zsolt · 1037 Bp., Montevideo u. 16/B
· For a free consultation, please call +36 30 829
6059 · www.szeptest.hu
FirstMed Centers · 1015 Bp., Hattyú u. 14.,
Hattyúház, 5th floor · MAP B2 · Tel.: +36 1 224
9090 · Extensive range of outpatient medical and
dental services provided by English speaking staff.
Preventative and acute medical and dental care.
24-hour urgent care. · www.firstmedcenters.com
Főnix SOS Zrt. · 1125 Bp., Diós árok 1-3. · Tel.:
+36 1 200 0100 · www.fonixsos.hu
Meridian · 1119 Bp., Tétényi út 25-27. · Tel.: +36
1 203 3211 · www.meridianmc.hu
Oxygen Wellness: Medical · 1042 Bp., Árpád út
47-49. · Tel.: +36 1 799 7986 · Offering cosmetic
and general dentistry, plastic surgery, laser face
treatments and hair removal. Other specialties
include Cardiology, Diabetology, Vein surgery,
Orthopedics, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics
and 19 other areas. · www.oxygenmedical.eu
Rendelő.net · 1039 Bp., Pünkösdfürdő u. 52-54. ·
Tel.: +36 20 444 0424 · www.rendelo.net
Family tips
Budapest Zoo · 1146 Bp., Állatkerti krt. 6-12. · Tel.:
+36 1 273 4900 · www.zoobudapest.com
DramaWorks Theatre School · DramaWorks
Theatre School József Attila Culture Center · 1131
Bp., József Attila tér 4. · MAP D4 · Tel.: +36 1
339 4404, +36 20 316 7268 · Fun classes in
drama and music theater for ages 5-18. Creative
lessons designed to build confidence and language
skills delivered by a native English speaker.
Students perform in shows and can take exams.
Contact the school for more info and class times!
· www.dramaworks.hu
Gipszkorszak Plaster Painting Playhouse ·
Gozsdu Passage “F” Courtyard · 1075 Bp., Király
u. 13. - Dob u. 16. · MAP D5 · Tel.: +36 70
518 1602 · www.gipszkorszak.hu · facebook.
com/gipszkorszak
Tropicarium · 1222 Bp., Nagytétényi út 37-43. · Tel.:
+36 1 424 3053 · www.tropicarium.hu
The English Garden Pre-school · 1089 Bp., Villám u.
25. · Tel.: +36 20 224 5070 · www.englishgarden.hu
Under The Rainbow Pre-school and Kindergarten
· 1029 Bp., Feketerigó u. 20. · Tel.: +36 1 274 7202,
+36 30 231 8181 · The perfect place if you are

looking for a child- and family-centric preschool. ·
www.undertherainbow.hu
Rainbow Hills · Daycare Centres · 2045 Törökbálint
Csiri u. 3. · Tel.: +36 23 332 496 · Fax: +36 23 332
497 · E-mail: ovi@angolovi.hu · www.rainbowhills.hu
Dental Services
BestBudapestDentist.com · Email: info@bestbudapestdentist.com
· Cosmetic and implant dentistry
with more than three decades of experience. ·
www.bestbudapestdentist.com
FirstMed Centers · 1015 Bp., Hattyú u. 14.,
Hattyúház, 5th floor · MAP B2 · Tel.: +36 1 224
9090 · Extensive range of outpatient medical and
dental services provided by English speaking staff.
Preventative and acute medical and dental care.
24-hour urgent care. · www.firstmedcenters.com
Kreativ Dental · 1141Bp., Vezér út 100. · Tel.: +36
1 222 0199 · www.kreativdentalclinic.eu
WestDent – The Dental Clinic · 1132 Bp., Nyugati
tér 5. I/3. · Tel.: +36 1 799 7160 · www.westdent.hu
Mental Health
Goodness Medical Fitness
and Wellness Studio · 1061
Bp., Andrássy út 5. 4/1 ·
MAP C5 · Tel.: +36 70 577
1185 · www.goodness.hu
Patrícia Párvy: Life Coach, Natural Healer and
Body ART coach · Tel.: +36 30 280 5532 · Email:
parvypatricia@yahoo.com · Coaching and therapies
for health preservation, herbal treatments,
detoxification, personalized training plans, dietary
advice and mental training/coaching delivered by
the highly qualified and experienced, fluent English
speaker, Patrícia Párvy. · www.parvypatricia.com
Pharmacies
Aranyhorgony Pharmacy · 1043 Bp., Pozsonyi út
19. · Tel.: +36 1 379 3008
Budai Szent Klára Pharmacy · 1114 Bp., Fehérvári
út 12. · Tel.: +36 1 466 5569
Déli Pharmacy · 1123 Bp., Alkotás út 1/B · MAP D1
· Tel.: +36 1 355 4691
Etele Pharmacy · 1119 Bp., Etele út 69. · Tel.:
+36 1 203 7243
Óbuda Pharmacy · 1032 Bp., Vörösvári út 84. ·
Tel.: +36 1 368 6430
Mária Pharmacy · 1139 Bp., Béke tér 11. · Tel.:
+36 1 320 8006
Szent Margit Pharmacy · 1026 Bp., Frankel Leó
út 22. · MAP A2 · Tel.: +36 1 212 4311
Teréz Pharmacy · 1067 Bp., Teréz krt. 41. · MAP B5
· Tel.: +36 1 311 4439
Perfumeries
NEROLI Luxury Perfumery · 1052 Bp., Régiposta
u. 19. · MAP E4 · Open weekdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m.,
Sat., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. · Tel.: +36 1 328 0228
· This luxury perfumery offers cult beauty brands
such as Diptyque, Amouage, L’Artisan fragrances,
REN Clean Skincare and traditional English shaving
products. · www.neroli.hu
Health Clubs
Aréna Fitness · Duna Plaza · 1138 Bp., Váci út
178. · Tel.: +36 1 239 4356 · www.arenafitness.hu
Arnold’s Gym · 1037 Bp., Szépvölgyi út 15. · Tel.:
+36 1 250 4259 · www.arnoldgym.hu
Buday Taekwon-do Klub · At Schulek Frigyes High
School · 1087 Bp., Mosonyi u. 6. · MAP D7 · Tel.:
+36 20 224 8750 · Hungary’s largest and most successful
Taekwon-do club with classes for adults and
kids taught by qualified, English-speaking coaches
· www.taekwondo.hu
Goodness Medical Fitness and Wellness Studio
· 1061 Bp., Andrássy út 5. 4/1 · MAP C5 · Tel.: +36
30 70 577 1185 · www.goodness.hu
Holmes Place Gozsdu Club · 1075 Bp., Holló u.
12-14. · MAP D5 · Tel.: +36 1 878 1301 · Stateof-the-art
resistance and cardio equipment,
18m swimming pool and wide-ranging classes.
· www.holmesplace.hu
Nemes Fitness · 1183 Bp., Nemes u. 103. · Tel.:
+36 1 297 0653 · www.nemes-fitness.hu
Oxygen Wellness: Fitness · 1042 Bp., Árpád út
47-49. · Tel.: +36 1 799 7986 · 1139 Bp., Angyalföld,
Fáy u. 45. · Tel.: +36 1 888 3210 · Plush fitness center
including state-of-the-art cardio and resistance
equipment and wellness facilities, group training,
spinning and kids classes. · www.oxygenwellness.hu
Oxygen Wellness Naphegy · 1016 Bp., Czakó u.
2-4. · MAP E2 · Tel.: +36 1 799 0404; +36 20 393
4219 · www.oxygenwellness.hu
Dance Schools
Antré Tánciskola · 1060 Bp., Kmety György u. 15.
· MAP B6 · Tel.: +36 30 521 0270 · Dance is borderless,
only the love of life that dance transmits is
what matters! English-language ballroom dancing
classes starting October 10th! Salsa, Cha-cha-cha,
Mambo, Waltz, Tango, Rock ‘n roll and lots more. ·
info@antretanciskola.hu · www.antretanciskola.hu
Casa de la Musica · 1088 Bp., Vas u. 16. · MAP E5
· Tel.: +36 70 938 8888 · Colorful, bright, light and
always alright on the night, a bar, café, and plenty of
space on the dance floor to strut your stuff. Offers
all sort of dance courses, such as salsa, samba,
hip hop and capoeira. · www.casadelamusica.hu
Centro Cultural Brasileiro · 1074 Bp., Huszár
u. 4. · MAP D7 · Tel.: +36 1 788 0296 · Samba,
capoeira and other Brazilian dances from Brazilian
instructors. Courses in English for kiddies. ·
www.brazilkultura.com
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Poledance, Pole-fitness and Aerial Skills Studio
· 1075 Bp., Wesselényi u. 4. · MAP D5 · 1132 Bp.,
Visegrádi u. 6. · MAP B4 · Tel.: +36 70 335 4584,
+36 70 415 1141 · Get lean and sexy all the same
time – at the pole and in the air! · www.rudtanc.hu
Urban Dance Studio Budapest · 1132 Bp.,
Visegrádi u. 29. · MAP A4 · Tel.: +36 70 340 7845
· Open classes and workshops with oldschool and
newschool hiphop dance styles: new style, funkstyle
(popping, locking), house, bboying (breakdance),
krumping. · www.urbandancestudio.net ·
www.urbandance.hu
Salsamania · 1088 Bp., Rákóczi út 47. 1st floor
(Buzzer 11) · MAP D6 · Tel.: +36 70 941 4769 ·
Learn New York and street salsa with the Eddie
Torres technique. · http://salsamania.hu
Yoga & Pilates
Animus Pilates · 1055 Bp., Szent István körút 17.,
3rd floor, 7/A · MAP B4 · Anikó Lakos · Tel.: +36
30 236 9681 · aniko@animuspilates.hu · Pilates
personal trainings and group classes in downtown
Budapest! Pilates is a perfect recreational activity
for both your mind and body. It distracts you from
daily stresses and routine, increases your strength
and flexibility and can also relieve back pain. ·
www.animuspilates.hu
Bikram Yoga · 1015 Bp., Hattyú u. 14. 4th floor ·
MAP B1 · Tel.: +36 30 657 7828 · Stretching and
strengthening yoga in a heated room. Classes in
English and Hungarian. · www.bikramyoga.hu ·
info@bikramyoga.hu
Mandala Female Yoga Studio · 1068 Bp., Szalmás
Piroska u. 11. · MAP B6 · www.mandalajoga.hu
Monsoon Yoga & Pilates · 1026 Bp., Pasaréti út
49. · MAP F1 · Tel.: +36 1 200 7532, +36 20 484
0903 · Varied yoga and Pilates classes delivered
by multi-lingual instructors in plush surroundings.
Kids classes offered, too. · www.monsoonyoga.hu
· info@monsoonyoga.hu
Tiptoeland · 1022 Bp., Bimbó út 4. (bell: 31)
· MAP A2 · Tel.: +36 30 417 8595 · Hatha yoga
for mothers: Relax and invigorate your entire being
with this special class. The class includes breathwork,
asana, relaxation with guided imagery and
meditation while forming connections with other
new mothers. · www.tiptoeland.com
Squash & Tennis
Park Tennis Club · 1114 Bp., Bartók Béla út 63-65.
· Tel.: +36 1 279 0930 · www.parktenisz.hu
Roman Tennis Academy · 1039 Bp., Királyok útja
105. · Tel.: +36 1 240 8616 · www.rta.hu
Find our full list of
venues and events at
www.funzine.hu
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10.00 15th Orchids Exhibition (until April 15) Syma Center
10:30 Will you be my friend? National Dance Theater
17.00 Color Concerts MÜPA – Glass Hall
17.00 Thursday Night @ Instant Instant
18.00 Andrzej Wajda – Let’s Shoot! Polish Institute
19.00 2 for 1 Cocktail Night A Grund Pub&Hostel
19.00 Figula Wine dinner A38
19.30 THD: Emporium of Sound Treehugger Dan’s Bookstore Café
21.00 Austrian Jazz Night Budapest Jazz Club
21.00 Kollektiva Klub Corvintető
15.00 Captain of Tenkes MÜPA – Festival Theater
17.00 Friday Funk @ Instant Instant
19.00 Avengers - Electra, Medea, Women of Trachis National Dance Theater
19.30 Silence Coordinates (premiere) Central Europe Dance Theater
20.00 Terrace Opening Party Wine&Coffee House Pest
21.00 Euphonia with 4 Saxophones Budapest Jazz Club
21.00 Salsa Party Columbus Jazz Club
22.00 Casino Bangkok with Mateo & Spirit Corvintető
23.00 Fenyvesi Márton Trio Budapest Jazz Club
10.00 Family-friendly Fitness NIVEA Millenáris
18.00 Benkó Dixieland & Warren Vaché Klebelsberg Kultúrkúria
19.00 Colores Del Tango National Dance Theater
20.00 Hyperspace 2012 Hungexpo
20.00 Nadeah (Fr) A38
21.00 Budapest Jazz Orchestra feat. Tamás Berki Budapest Jazz Club
23.00 Jam Session: Egri János Trio Budapest Jazz Club
10.00 Design, shopping, Gouba! Gozsdu Udvar
10.00 Symbol Matinée Symbol Budapest
10.00 WAMP Fair Millenáris
10:30 Sleeping Beauty by Szeged Contemporary Ballet National Dance Theater
16.00 Sunday Dance House Akvárium Klub
17.00 Sunday Cooling Coronita Music Club
19.00 Giuseppe Verdi: Traviata Uránia National Film Theater
19.00 On the Path of Dances MOM Kulturális Központ
20.00 Hajrá Háry! Trafó House
21.00 Monday Swing Evening Budapest Jazz Club
21.00 Monday Session with France Savage(FR) & Dorota Akvárium Klub
10:30 Budapest Dance Theatre: Pinocchio MÜPA – Festival Theater
17.00 Kadarka Tuesday Kadarka Bár
19.00 Honvéd Dance Theatre: Dancing Spring - Folklore Calendar I. National Dance Theater
19.00 Irie Maffi a Soundsystem – Milli Chab, Dermot, Jumo Daddy, Columbo Corvintető
20.00 Academia Partiphilia Instant
20.00 Hajrá Háry! Trafó House
22.30 Random Trip – impro club Instant

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09.45 Sing-along Baby MÜPA – Blue Hall
15.00 Duna Dance Workshop: What is on Your Mind National Dance Theater
17.00 Color Concerts MÜPA – Glass Hall
19.00 Ballet Győr: Queen-ballet MÜPA – Festival Theater
19.30 János Feledi: Physpacom - Physical Space Communication National Dance Theater
21.00 Toneheim Big Band (NO) Budapest Jazz Club
11.00 Inversedance - Zoltán Fodor Company: The Adventures of Vackor National Dance Theater
19.00 2 for 1 Cocktail Night A Grund Pub&Hostel
19.00 Tankcsapda Zöld Pardon
20.00 Swing & Boogie Show Orfeum Music Club&Cabaret
21.00 Kollektiva Klub Corvintető
10.00 Société Réaliste: Empire, State, Building (until August 5) Ludwig Museum
17.00 Pálinka Friday Kadarka Bár
17.00 The Club Champs Bar
19.00 Variations National Dance Theater
21.00 Szőke Nikoletta Quartet - Inner Blaze album Budapest Jazz Club
22.00 Budapest Bass Music: ONEMAN (UK) Corvintető
22.00 John Digweed (UK) Club Studio
19.00 Be Massive Boat Party w Elite Force (UK) Corvintető
19.30 Silence Coordinates Central Europe Dance Theater
20.00 Brains Zöld Pardon
21.00 Conexión Salsa Fiesta Budapest Jazz Club
10.00 Design, shopping, Gouba! Gozsdu Udvar
10:30 Inversedance - Zoltán Fodor Company: The Adventures of Vackor National Dance Theater
11.00 Earth Day – fair, exhibition, music Ötkert
17.00 Sunday Cooling Coronita Music Club
19.00 Duna Art Ensemble: Dancemorphosis MÜPA – Festival Theater
10:15 Baby Concerts MÜPA – Glass Hall
19.00 Homo ludens – fi ve minute stories National Dance Theater
19.00 Hungarian National Ballet: Don Quijote Suite / Whirling MÜPA – Festival Theater
20.00 Žagar Zöld Pardon
22.00 Dinner and Cruise Duna Palota
17.00 Color Concerts MÜPA – Banner Square
17.00 Kadarka Tuesday Kadarka Bár
19.00 Compagnia EgriBianco Danza:Da nobis pacem/Les Noces/Amor di Mundo National Dance Theater
19.00 Irie Maffi a Soundsystem – Dermot, Jumo Daddy, Columbo Corvintető
21.00 Szörprájzparti Trafó House
21.00 Tóth Viktor Tercet Budapest Jazz Club
17.00 Color Concerts MÜPA – Glass Hall
19.00 Gangaray Dance Company: Mein Kleiner Blumengarten National Dance Theater
19.00 South Bohemian Ballet - Ballet Prague Junior: Curtain Up! MÜPA – Festival Theater
19.30 BBB Comedy Night Menta Terasz
20.00 Maladype Theater: Georg Büchner – Leonce and Léna Trafó House
21.00 Micheller Myrtill & Pintér Tibor Budapest Jazz Club
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DictionArea
Hi! See-ya! Szia!
Cheers! Eh-gayss-shay-gehd-reh! Egészségedre!
Good morning! Yo rehg-gehlt! Jó reggelt!
Good afternoon! Yo nah-poht! Jó napot!
Good evening! Yo esh-tate! Jó estét!
Good night! Yo ay-sah-kat! Jó éjszakát!
Yes/No Ee-ghen/Nehm Igen/Nem
How are you? Hodge vahj? Hogy vagy?
Could you help me, please? Sheh-gee-teh-nayl, layd-see? Segítenél, légyszí’?
Please/Thank you Kay-rehm/Kuh-suh-nuhm Kérem/Köszönöm
Goodbye! Vee-sohnt-la-tash-rah! Viszontlátásra!
Pleased to meet you Uhr-vehn-dehck Örvendek
What is your name? Hodge heev-nahk? Hogy hívnak?
My name is . . . Ah neh-vehm A nevem . . .
I’m fine, thanks. Yol vah-dgok, kuh-suh-nuhm Jól vagyok, köszönöm.
Do you speak English? Beh-sayls ahn-goluhl? Beszélsz angolul?
I’m sorry. I don’t speak Hungarian. Shahy-nah-lohm nehm beh-sayl-eck mah-dgahr-uhl Sajnos nem beszélek magyarul.
I don’t understand. Nehm ayr-tehm Nem értem.
I don’t know. Nehm tuh-dohm Nem tudom.
Where’s the bathroom? Hohl vahn ah mosh-doh? Hol van a mosdó?
A moment, please. Edge pill-ah-naht Egy pillanat.
No problem. Sham-me bahy Semmi baj.
I’m very sorry. Nahdg-on shahy-nah-lohm Nagyon sajnálom.
All right. Rand-behn Rendben.
You’re welcome. See-vesh-ehn Szívesen.
I need a doctor. Ohr-vosh-rah vahn suhk-shay-ghehm Orvosra van szükségem.
How much does this cost? Mehn-nyee-beh keh-rool? Mennyibe kerül?
Is there a guided tour in English? Vahn an-ghol tar-laht-veh-zeh-taysh? Van angol tárlatvezetés?
Which bus is going to the ... museum? Meh-yeek boos medge ah ... mooh-zeh-oombah?
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Melyik busz megy a ... múzeumba?