Russia

Hot In The Hive: Matryoshka Measuring Cups

Alex Gambardella on Aug 21, 2009 6:28 AM PDT

If you happen to have a Ukrainian grandmother like I do, you may be able to relate to my childhood experience of having to kill seemingly endless durations of time at her house playing with her collection of silly Russian nesting dolls while she "babysat" me. Yeah, I was five, but I wasn't easily amused enough to think that taking the little people apart and fitting them back inside of each other sufficed as a good time at Grandma's. Although I was bored nearly to tears at the time, now that I'm technically an adult, I can't help but be drawn to these cute Russian doll measuring cups, called M-Cups after their actual name, Matryoshka dolls. While the dolls themselves may be a completely functionless ode to the old country, when brought to the realm of cooking, they're actually a brilliant idea in kitchenware organization and space-saving! Plus, with all my childhood practice, I could probably break a record with how quickly I'm able to stack them up and put them away after completing a well-measured recipe!

Price: $11.99
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the M-Cups to the Hive.

Tags : russian dolls , russian , russia , measuring cups

City Style: Moscow's Fabrique Nightclub Closes at Dawn!

Lisanne Silverman on Apr 24, 2008 8:16 PM PDT

Though I'm sure many would beg to differ, I'm going to say it anyway - you can't shop forever. Cara & Co or anywhere else, you're going to need a break, the same way that hours upon hours on end at Moscow's top restaurants or hotels would have you craving a bit of a release. Seeing as Moscow's known for its ultra-energetic nightlife, you've come to the right city, but you won't be in the right place until you hit up Fabrique. Between the super slick interiors, international DJs playing the best club music in Moscow, and a cozy-chic V.I.P. room, Fabrique is definitely the place to be when you're in the mood to party with 1,500 beautiful people - no kidding here, watch out for face control, or maybe wait until the jetlag passes. Click READ MORE for more on Fabrique or SEE SLIDESHOW for some pretty piccies!

Tags : restaurant , nightlife , nightclub , moscow , russia

City Style: Turandot Offers A Taste Old World Opulence In ...

Lisanne Silverman on Apr 15, 2008 12:16 PM PDT

Opulence in Russia is a kind all its own - unapologetic without being ostentatious, all while never compromising a mere ounce of luxury. Case in point- Turandot, Moscow's hotspot for contemporary Pan-Asian cuisine. Set amidst Old World Russian decor, the $50 million establishment took six years to build and is modeled after a Baroque palace, though one look at the gilded interior and it could easily pass for the original. Leave the caviar next door at Cafe Pushkin, Moscow's premier place for regal Russian cuisine, and indulge in spreads of sushi, dim sum, and wasabi prawns, all presented by hostesses dressed in 18th century-style silk gowns. A harpist offers melodies to complement the Turandot experience. Click SEE THE SLIDESHOW for a glimpse inside and watch as Old World elegance meets contemporary cuisine, and then tell us in COMMENTS where you'd like to see Stylehive go next!
Photo credit: nytimes.com

Tags : turandot , russia , restaurants , moscow

City Style: Moscow's Hotel Baltschug Kempinski - A Great ...

Lisanne Silverman on Apr 8, 2008 12:16 PM PDT

As we showed you last week in our first installment of City Style, you could easily shop til you drop in Moscow's concept store/designer dreamland Cara & Co. Today we're taking you on a tour of one of Moscow's premier hotel hotspots, Hotel Baltschug Kempinski. Sure, the name's a mouthful, but catch an eyeful and you'll be dropping your Cara & Co shopping bagfuls on one their super luxe beds in no time. Click SEE SLIDESHOW for a tour, or READ MORE for more fab details.

Photo credit: Hotel Baltschug Kempinski, Moscow

Tags : travel , russia , red square , moscow

City Style: Stylehive Goes to Moscow, Finds Yummy Shopping, ...

Lisanne Silverman on Apr 1, 2008 12:16 PM PDT

Dedicated as we are to bringing you the latest in global style, Stylehive unveils our latest feature: City Style! For our first installment, we're taking you to Moscow, Russia, where fashion week just wrapped up, but is still very much in the air, especially within the walls of Cara & Co, Moscow's hottest new concept store (it celebrates its year anniversary this month) located at the Vinzavod Modern Art Center. Click READ MORE for amazing details on this shopping Mecca, or SEE SLIDESHOW for amazing pics of what they carry!

Tags : hiveslides , junko shimada , ksubi , moscow , russia