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…

Estonia’s Next Favorite Food?

Warning! This is a test to see if I can write something about arepas – Estonia’s next favorite food – in just 500 words. Fortunately…

Oh La Muu! The Art of Enjoying Estonian Ice Cream in Winter

Now that I think of it, there used to be “street food” back in Soviet times. Of course, there wasn’t much of it, but it…

Revisiting Tallinn’s Best Market: BJT

When I was living in London and exploring at least one of its 300 markets every weekend, I realized that I needed a definition for…

See the Real Tallinn on a Bus

Tallinn’s buses don’t get much respect. I know I often don’t give them the full credit they’re due. After all, buses are the backbone of…

The Changing Seasons of Kalamaja’s Park

My favorite place to watch the seasons change is Kalamaja Kalmistupark (Kalamaja Cemetery Park), the largest open space in my neighborhood. As is the case…