Lim

A hybrid space in the former storage rooms of the Ferreira historical complex in Krivokolenny Lane – a specialty coffee shop, a pasta restaurant, and a showroom for casual clothing and accessories inspired by the aesthetics of cycling.

Natasha Chuvikovsky, one of the co-founders of the project, has been actively cycling for the past couple of years. Amateur city rides typically start and finish in places where people can socialize and, most importantly, eat quickly and deliciously. This is how the idea for a city cafe was born, a place where everyone would feel comfortable, including cycling enthusiasts. LIM was symbolically created in 9 months. Olya Merzlyak worked on the menu; previously, she helped create special dishes at Eggsellent. Vika Khalilova and Dasha Kuznetsova are responsible for the coffee, both having come from the "Aeroplan" team, and ADEPT Coffee roasts the beans. A small but interesting wine list was created with the help of Alia Yasenskaya from the "Sentябрь" bar. The concept is simple – fast casual – everything that can be prepared quickly, is convenient to take away, and is enjoyable to eat at any time of day. For example, savory syrniki (a type of cheese pancake) with hard cheese and anchovies. Or buckwheat in a "carbonara" style with bacon and a Hollandaise sauce mousse, which is typically served with Eggs Benedict. A trendy "lemon" pasta or a beetroot pasta with soft "Easypost" cheese – a nod to the cycling team of the same name, which rides in bright pink uniforms. There are also plenty of baked goods and desserts. From simple cupcakes that are perfect with coffee, to an interpretation of the "Paris-Brest" dessert – created by Louis Durand in honor of the famous cycling race. LIM offers several variations: with chocolate-cherry cream, with lemon, apricot, or pistachios. The project is located in Krivokolenny Lane, and the space itself found its owners. Parts of an abandoned garage have been transformed into two areas of LIM: a cafe and a small showroom, where the team plans to sell its own merchandise, as well as products from friendly local brands (Veter Cycling, Called a Garment, (SPUTNIK), Nouveau Riche, and others). The interior design was inspired by the location, with the team preserving the texture of the garage walls as much as possible (one of them even features the inherited "No Smoking!" sign). The space is simple and minimalist, with subtle accents in the form of details in the signature blue color. The bar is particularly eye-catching: a custom-made "aquarium" made of glass, which houses a real bicycle – a luxurious blue Canyon Aeroad.