Dance of the Nations

Trying to please everyone is never a good idea. Mixing plates from all around the world (and succeeding) takes guts. When it comes to the latest addition to the OKO slash NOA family clan - restaurant Tuljak*, the game is on. Originally known as a legendary cafe back in the 60's, Tuljak rose from the ashes in summer of 2015, after what it seemed like a life long hiatus. With its international menu, quirky retro interior and killer sea views, the place immediately attracted a new wave of clients, as well as those, who managed to fell under the spell of the original place. Baltic sprat next to oysters, smoked ham to mozzarella, Vietnamese Bún bò Huế next to French ratatouille, Italian tiramisu versus Estonian quark. You might want to pay them a few visits and try most of their menu before you can even form an opinion. If there's a term for experimental kitchen, then there must be a term for experimental dining -  explained by continuously coming back to the same restaurant and ordering from the same menu and yet every time not knowing what to expect. Exciting.

Photos by Lauri Laan, courtesy of Flavours of Estonia.

*Tuljak [tool-yak]: an Estonian national folk dance.

Wind of change

Some decisions are hard to make. After weighing several options for what it seemed like the longest ever few days, I've finally agreed on taking up the position of Head of foreign media at Visit Estonia. Believe it or not, but hosting international press is not all sunshine and butterflies, as it might seem. Don't get me wrong, I love my job. With all its pros and cons. Well, mostly pros. Somewhere in the decision making process, I've tried to come up with a list. In the end, you can probably guess which column took over. Number one reason? Estonia. Just check out our latest video by my very talented colleague Piret & her team and come see for yourself:

P.S. Decision time? What the heck, while I'm at it, I might as well give my blogging commitment another try.