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NIGHTLIFE IN MOLDOVA / MOLDOVA NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

Moldova Info — Thu May 10, 2007 9:59 am

Author: Moldova Info

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:59 am

NIGHTLIFE IN MOLDOVA

GENERAL

In Chisinau, there is a good selection of theatres and concerts halls, which includes an opera house. The Eminescu Music and Drama Theatre specialises in Romanian productions, as does the Youth Theatre Luceafarul (Poetic Star). All performances in the Chekhov Drama Theatre are exclusively in Russian (the building used to be the Chisinau Choral Synagogue). The Philharmonia Concert Hall houses Moldova’s Symphony Orchestra. It is also the base for the folklore Doina Choir, the internationally renowned Zhok National Dance Ensemble and the Fluerash Orchestra of National Music. Russian and Romanian productions can be seen in the puppet theatre Licurici (Glow-worm).

There are numerous bars and nightclubs in Chisinau to while the time away if concert halls and theatres are not your cup of tea.

PLACES TO UNWIND IN CHISINAU

Baltica
93, Sciusev Street,
Chisinau
Tel: (+373 22) 203-010/ 232-537

Berlin
2/2 Iablocikin Street,
Chisinau
Tel: (+373 22) 752-507/ 580

City
117, 31 August Street,
Chisinau
Tel: (+373 22) 241-672

Cvadro
9, Cosmonautilor Street,
Chisinau
Tel: (+373 22) 202-154/ 244-484/ 242-651

Deja Vu
67, Bucuresti Street,
Chisinau
Tel: (+373 22) 227-693

Salento
30, Eminescu Street,
Chisinau
Tel: (+373 22) 224-016

Silver
7, Kiev Street,
Chisinau
Tel: (+373 22) 490-782

Soho
2/4, Negruti Street,
Chisinau
Tel: (+373 22) 275-800

Studio 1
68, Bucuresti Street,
Chisinau
Tel: (+373 22) 228-080/ 220-404

FOOD & DINING IN MOLDOVA / MOLDOVA DINING GUIDE

Moldova Info — Thu May 10, 2007 9:45 am

Author: Moldova Info

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 9:45 am

FOOD & DINING IN MOLDOVA

GENERAL

There are plenty of small restaurants and coffee shops. The service tends to be slow, but the cuisine is delicious. Local specialties include mititeyi (small grilled sausages with onion and pepper) and mamaliga (thick, sticky maize pie) which is served with brinza (feta cheese). Tocana (pork stew) should be tried with sweet-and-sour watermelons and apples. There are more than 100 varieties of excellent wines produced in Moldova. White wines include Aligote, Riesling and Sauvignon. Moldovan Cabernet and Merlot are noteworthy reds. Doina or Nistru brandy is an ideal accompaniment with desserts.

Tipping: 5 to 10 per cent will be gladly accepted.

PLACES TO DINE IN CHISINAU

Alaverdy
1/2, Moscova Blvd,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 445-082

Art-club Maestro/Assorti
68, Bucuresti Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 244-639

Basarabia
16/1, Kiev Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 498-079
Fax: (+373-22) 446-088

Big Deal
69А, M-t Varlaam Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 213-132/ 536

Cactus
41, Armeneana Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 502-394
Fax: (+373-22) 276-734
E-mail: cactus@mtc.md
Website: www.cactus.md

Cetatea Veche
16, Costiujeni Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 793-945
Fax: (+373-22) 773-570

Codru
127, 31 August 1989 Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 237-222

Coliseum
39/1, Petru Rares Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 292-800
Fax: (+373-22) 292-800

Dublin
27, Bulgara Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 245-855
Fax: (+373-22) 276-741
E-mail: dublin_md@hotmail.com

Galaxy
117/1, 31 August 1989 Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 232-525
Fax: (+373-22) 232-529

Jazz
72, Vlaicu Pircalab Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 212-626
Fax: (+373-22) 213-379
E-mail: jazz_hotel@hotmail.com

Leonardo da Vinci
32, A. Puskin Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 211-093
Fax: (+373-22) 211-072
E-mail: nobilita2002@mail.ru

Passepartout
62, Kogalniceanu Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 279-482
Fax: (+373-22) 279-483
E-mail: passepartout@haruz.md
Website: www.haruz.md

Symposium
78A, 31 August 1989 Street,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 211-317/ 8
Fax: (+373-22) 227-578

Tete-a-tete
11/1, Moscova Blvd,
Chisinau
Phone: (+373-22) 498-436
Fax: (+373-22) 430-446

SHOPPING IN MOLDOVA / MOLDOVA SHOPPING GUIDE

Moldova Info — Thu May 10, 2007 8:56 am

Author: Moldova Info

Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:56 am

SHOPPING IN MOLDOVA

General

Good buys are the vividly coloured costumes, handmade carpets and locally produced wines and brandies. The main open-air market or tolchok is on Calea Mosilor, about 10 minutes’ drive away from central Chisinau. Although crowded, it sells everything and is a good place for bargains.

Shopping hours

Larger shops open 0800-2000; all others open 0900-1700.

Banking hours

Mon-Fri 0930-1730.

Currency

Leu (MDL) = 100 bani. Notes are in denominations of MDL500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bani.

Currency exchange

Foreign currencies can be exchanged in hotels or bureaux de change. Moldova is essentially a cash-only economy. There are three ATMs in Chisinau where local currency can be withdrawn using Visa cards.

Credit & debit cards

Credit cards are only accepted by a few banks. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

Traveller's cheques

Traveller's cheques are not generally accepted, though a few banks may exchange them.

Currency restrictions

The import of local and foreign currency is unlimited. The export of local currency is unlimited. The export of foreign currency is limited to amount imported.