TITULART

Russian cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, presented in an artistic style – on the banks of a protected river.

Is there a dish worth traveling 200 kilometers for? Now, yes! A new addition to the ranks of restaurants that are worth a special trip outside the city: the Just WOOD hotel in the Tula region has opened "TITULAR," a restaurant for lovers of culinary adventures and unique experiences. It's a Russian cuisine restaurant, unlike anything you've experienced before. The play on words in the name – a nod to both aristocratic heritage and to Tula and the arts – continues in the menu created by head chef Anton Krupenin: reimagined traditional dishes with local ingredients, presented in an artistic way. He describes the dishes at "TITULAR" as "concise, subtle, and well-thought-out." And he adds, "exquisite." Dishes like beef tail aspic or borscht might sound simple, but they are actually complex culinary creations that elevate familiar dishes, making them more vibrant and flavorful. Carrot and apricot puree transforms oily fish, while crab is a surprising and delightful accompaniment to buckwheat porridge and corn. Through the panoramic windows of the spacious house built from precious cedar wood, you can see the picturesque birch groves, the romantic curves of the "Osetr" river, and the sky – with its high, slowly moving clouds, sometimes overcast, sometimes dazzlingly blue. The interior features artifacts created by local artisans – carved figurines that are quotes of Slavic traditions, felt lamps that create a cozy atmosphere, and "golden resin" that has accumulated in the cracks of the logs. You won't want to rush here – it's better to meditate on the atmosphere, savor the dishes, be surprised by new flavors, and enjoy drinks by the fireplace.

Delicious Highlights: Beef tail aspic with smoked bacon and pickled plum, 1100 rubles Shrimp / Sesame sauce / Green vegetables / Tarragon, 990 rubles Escolar with carrot and apricot puree and zucchini cream, 1380 rubles Rice porridge / Chicken pâté / Clarion fish, 1190 rubles Buckwheat / Chocolate / Beetroot, 890 rubles

About the Hotel: Just WOOD is located in a picturesque corner of the Tula region, on the banks of the protected Osetr river, surrounded by birch groves, forests, and meadows. For four years, the hotel has delighted guests with its incredible attention to detail and its commitment to eco-friendly practices. Once you've experienced it, you'll want to return, at least to try all the services and activities that Just WOOD offers: a well-designed spa, the incredible sauna and thermal complex "VODA," the sauna "Brooms and Gingerbread," a swimming pool, and the SheLESt restaurant. The "TITULAR" restaurant at the Just WOOD hotel is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.