"Their renovation looks really beautiful! Although they kept the creepy Russian statues near the booth tables, it feels as if they executed making their restaurant look modern while still keeping the Russian heritage in the dining hall. Their new menu has photos of all of their dishes which I enjoyed. But there is no drink list which is a bit sad. Our server that was working there only a few days memorized the entire vodka list when asked though which was very cool to me. Our table came with a huge pitcher of water, ice, and sliced up lemons which was refreshing. We ordered double Vodka shots $20 each) for the table, I think it was the Jewel of Russia line it was very full bodied and had some slight peppery notes and were surprisingly very sweet. I had a simple Green tea to drink; which had a single tea bag that came with honey, and sugar packets. We ordered a few appetizers to share; I thought that the Blini with Spinach $12.95) was a little heavy and bland. Chicken Pelmeni $16.95) tasted very heavy, almost as if it was microwaved frozen, and not fresh. The Golubtsi 8 for $37) saved the other two; the cabbage roll stuffed with a variety of minced meats and veggies were so delectable, I ate most of them. I ordered the Zhulien Hot Appetizer $16), which was Sautéed chicken and mushrooms baked in creamy cheese sauce that I poured straight on top of my Escalope Porkchop $25), since I felt as though the Porkchop was a little dry. All entrees come with a side vinaigrette cucumber salad that I did not touch), and also three polenta balls which were great. You can't go wrong with their Beef Stroganoff $22.95), but I didn't feel like it was presented nor tasted very authentic to me. I mean, where's the smetana sour cream)? I would come here again, most definitely."
