Vernissage glendale
This spot is usually only open in the summer and serves the best fresh this side of Vernissage. Juice Stand in Sakharov Square:Fresh juices in Armenia are simply called “fresh”. At either of these markets you’ll be able to pick up a kebab and have your watch fixed all while selecting non-stick cookware and an Adibas sports-bag. Markets beneath Barekamutyun Metro and in the alley on Tigran Metz Ave on the left after the man who makes hats: Ani’s favorite gift for Maro has always been oversized underwear printed with glittery poetry and there are only a few spots to find just the right ones. The proprietress will offer you The Greasiest Comfort Food Ever. Half the fun is in finding the place, follow the scent of vodka and dolma or ask a ruddy art vendor for directions.
It’s an unmarked, unnamed spot just off the bazaar on Aram St., and to the best of our knowledge the vendors also store paintings there. Don’t miss the cheapest meal you can probably find anywhere in the world at the Vernissage cafeteria. We personally enjoy Vernissage when it’s cold out and the sidewalks arecovered in a thick layer of black ice, but to each her own. Vernissage and Cafeteria: Vernissage is an open-air bazaar where you can find anything from puppies to fine china. The cafe there is usually empty and is a quiet place, sit and have coffee, and be ignored by the staff. Then walk out onto the roof on the ninth floor and enjoy a unique view of Yerevan from above. Roof and Cafe of the National Gallery: After a quick stop to see the world’s oldest shoe, head upstairs to the National Picture Gallery and check out works by Hovhannes Aivasovsky, Vardges Surenyants and Gevorg Bashinjaghyan. The excitement in the stadium is infectious and you will learn what hoop tur really means. You won’t see these boys taking cigarette breaks at halftime and you’ll be amazed to see them actually pass the ball. Oftentimes there are concerts and events held in Opera Square, and it is also a favorite gathering spot for opposition protesters.Īttend a Soccer Game: Now that Armenia has a winning team (Ireland, we’ll get you next time), come out and show your support. Opera Square: Have a cup of the cheapest (and best) Armenian coffee in town at Cafe Meghedi, or sample the Beef Stroganoff (not the best…in fact, avoid it). That mysterious coke bottle they offer you is probably filled with homemade vodka, so beware. Hang out along the river here and watch underwear-clad local elderly gents as they swim in the river. Head left as you exit the tunnel, travel past old carousels and walk down some stairs on the right and, as if from a dream, a Soviet-era children’s choo choo train will reveal itself in the distance. After a stroll through the old park with its defunct concrete fountains, a long graffiti-covered tunnel will lead you to Hrazdan Gorge. Soviet choo choo: Head South down Mesrop Mashtots Ave and turn right after you pass Arami St. These are a few of their favorite things: Today they merely call themselves freelancers (read: uninsured). At times they have dared called themselves archeologists, sociologists, modern-day explorers, gastro-bloggers and socialites. Ani and Maro are two friends who met in Armenia and proceeded to have wild adventures together.