Gastro-Bistro "Multikultura" Opens a Veranda.

Gastro-bistro "Multikultura" appeared on Prechistenka in April, opened by Maxim Polzikov and chef Anton Tikhy. Recently, a small but very cozy veranda for 14 seats was set up here, running along the façade of the historic building at 24/1. The windowsills are decorated with bright pelargonium and coleus flowers, as well as aromatic herbs and mint. The sand-colored chairs resemble director's chairs — a nod to the family's connection to filmmaking: Maxim's wife, Fatima Ibragimbekova, and her father, Rustam Ibragimbekov, both work in film, and that theme is woven into the interior.

The venue's concept rests on the family traditions of hospitality that Maxim Polzikov — founder of restaurant "Rybtorg" and former manager at Ginza Project — is known for. The menu reflects his family's mix of cultures: Russian, Spanish, Jewish, and Azerbaijani roots. Chef Anton Tikhy preserved the authenticity of the national dishes while adding contemporary restaurant accents and unusual ingredients. His experience spans culinary traditions from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok, plus international influences.

"Multikultura's" interior brings together elements of four cultures: tiles with national patterns, replicas of tiles from the Ipatiev Monastery, an Azerbaijani carpet, and molding. All of it builds a homey atmosphere, where guests feel like they're at a family feast, immersed in warm conversation. The gastro-bistro seats 55, and the open kitchen lets you watch the cooking process, creating the feel of a gathering among friends.

Special attention goes to the tea zone, where you can get acquainted with different kinds of tea and tea-ceremony traditions alongside a tea master. This corner helps widen the experience and feel the diversity of cultures through tea rituals.