This morning I returned to IN after a nearly 17hours ride on the bus from Warsaw. The first time I took the Eurolines bus connection from Nuremberg to Warsaw Zachodnia – not as bad as expected because I always got two seats for me and sat in the front women’s part (kind of “foreigner bonus” I guess ;)).

I managed to check out several new spots in town: First, we went for a new stylish, cutting-edge venue completely in creamy white colours on ul. Foksal 18: The Living Room. Perfect venue to kick-off the night or just having a coffee. They have also exhibitions there as I read recently: Till April 12th you can watch and buy ceramic eggs there – so if you prefer those rather than Faberge eggs for your Eastern search, go for it ;).

Later that sunday we went to see Bizet’s “Carmen” in Warsaw Opera Naradowa. Got there right in time to get these hot “WejÅ›ciowka” tickets for only 15zl each. Second time for me being there and all the time only foreigners seem visiting it.

Last Monday was, as you might have known, Internation Woman’s Day, which is for sure not celebrated in Germany, but the more in Eastern Europe. All the girls got a tulip in school and men ran around more often than usual with bunches of roses and tulips. I think it is some of the best day’s in year for the flower girls (and boys) in Wawa, which are more present here than I have seen anywhere else. That day I was thinking to have some French dinner. After having been twice in Absynth (ul. Wspolna 35) – really worth it – and seen the lavish, posh Artibus in basement of Zacheta gallery, I decided for an even more romantic on with typical interior: U Lautreca (ul. Sienna 39). After having some minor arguments with a dumb waitress, the more attentive waiter showing up then and the delicious food made this more than up. Not only the food is a highlight, but when you are interested in spoting famous artists this place got them all.

Finally a tipp for a hiddden tiny bar downtown, which is not covered at all: The “Drink bar” just opposite to the office building on ul. Wspolna 47/49. Do not miss the entrance because it is only only wooden door that leads you in the mysterious interior with the damaged walls, old red sofas and seats with some pillars dangling from the ceiling – it’s really as strange as it might sound, but very cosy.