The Best of Tallinn = flatfish’s favorites
Speaking of lists, here’s my list of a few of my favorite things – please click on the links if you want to read more…
Key Estonian Words: Helkur
Looking at its shiny surface, the Estonian word helkur seems easy enough to translate. After all, a helkur is a “reflector” – the kind that…
Umami’s Culinary Mission to Tallinn’s Black Hill
Sometimes it seems that I’m the only person in Estonia who isn’t a fan of the päeva praad – that lunch-time special that most restaurants…
Leib: My Favorite Estonian Restaurant
Whenever I have guests visiting from far off places who love good food, I’ll take them to Leib as it showcases the best that Estonia…
RIP: Tallinn-Pärnu Train
It is with great regret that I must announce the upcoming passing of the Tallinn to Pärnu train. To pay my respects to the dying…
Key Estonian Words: Normaalne
Estonians are not usually known for being overly effusive in their praise. Where an American would say that something is “awesome,” the best reaction you…
The ABCs of Papermaking
Every craft creates its own language. While some words may be unique to the craft, common words may carry a unique meaning within the craft.…
All in Tallinn: tALL·INn
All in Tallinn – or to be more exact tALL·INn – was the original name for this blog. I loved the bilingual word play of…
Choosing A Tallinn Supermarket
Sometimes you need to go to a supermarket. After all, there are always some things that you just can’t find at a traditional market. And…
Tallinn’s Lucky Clover Cafe
When Ristikheina Kohvik (Clover Café) opened for business four years ago in neighboring Pelgulinn, it reminded me of Kalamaja’s Boheem back when it first got…
EvL Comes to Kalamaja … and Goes Far Beyond
A little EvL might just help Kalamaja keep its edge – as long, of course, as an EvL Genius is behind it all. Or perhaps…
Tallinn’s Tastiest Pastry
Tallinn’s tastiest pastry – the “Savory Little Basket” (soolane korvike) – really needs a better name. Even the staff at Røst – Tallinn’s finest bakery…
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