A lot of things come to mind when you think of Russia – vodka, revolutions, fur hats and dolls – but world renowned cuisine is rarely on top of that list.

Until now.

The Merchant’s Yard opened its deli and grocery this week to the Knightsbridge masses, offering authentic home-cooked Russian food featuring everything from perozhki to raznosoly. That’s pastries with potato, egg, spring onions and cabbage, or pickled vegetables to you and me!

Choose take out goodies from the eclectic deli counter and stock up on the much sought-after Moldavian sweet wine, so you can revolutionise your Russian dining at home.

One week each month The Merchant’s Yard will also host a special Russian feast with everything from pryaniki to bubliks. Book now so you don’t miss out!

Oh, and it’s all organic too, in case you needed one more reason to go.

And if that gives you a taste for all things Russian, don’t forget to visit the Maslenitsa Russian Festival taking place just behind the City Hall in Potters Field Park on February 7.

The Merchant’s Yard
41 Beauchamp Place
SW3 1NX
(020 3144 0072).
www.themerchantsyard.co.uk