Bourgeois Bohemians (BOBO)

"Bourgeois Bohemians," or "BoBo," is a combination of seemingly incompatible elements: the bourgeoisie and the bohemian lifestyle. This restaurant, featuring innovative cuisine in St. Petersburg, is built on this very contrast: on one hand, experimentation and boundless creativity; on the other, genuine luxury presented in a way that is accessible and enjoyable, even for those without extensive culinary knowledge.

This is a culinary project that presents food as an art form. It's a cuisine free from prejudice and stereotypes, based on the academic approach of its founders, Chef Artem Grebenshchikov and Pastry Chef Alexei Grebenshchikov. The restaurant opened in 2018 and has since become a landmark destination for food enthusiasts and the creative community of St. Petersburg. At its core, BOBO is a gastronomy that emerges from the intersection of research, art, and innovation. The initial idea of the brothers was to create a space outside the boundaries of mass culture: a restaurant where food becomes a form of artistic expression, and each dish is the result of intellectual exploration. The name "Bourgeois Bohemians" refers to a term coined by sociologist David Brooks in his book "BoBo in Paradise: The New Upper Class and How They Got There," which describes a new creative class that creates value through education, creativity, and conscious consumption. The idea of gastronomy as part of the cultural landscape of St. Petersburg became the core concept of BOBO. The brothers completed internships in England, Australia, Finland, and France. Their approach combines a pursuit of pure flavors, aesthetic harmony, and a deep respect for the academic foundations of gastronomy. BOBO operates in two directions: • À la carte: dishes from the menu that reflect the restaurant's artistic philosophy. • Tasting menus, which are updated three times a year and are based on regional products from Russia. The tasting menu has become a signature feature of BOBO, a unique culinary experience, a laboratory of ideas and flavors.