Courvoisier

Named after a French cognac brand, Courvoisier is a cross between a casual restaurant and a night club. It attracts the rich and the beautiful of Moscow. Make sure you dress up when going there or else you would stick out. They offer light food, like pasta, sandwitches and sushi (which one can find everywhere in Russia), and have an extensive list of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Frankly, the food does not justify the hefty price tag. My "Manhattan" sandwich cost something like US$12, but it was not even as good as Starbucks Club Sandwich, which is probably half that price. But remember that eating out in Moscow is expensive. Their espresso tasted watery.

If you are a backpacker on a tight budget, you would not want to find yourself there. However, if you want to experience the nightlife of rich and glamorous Moscovites, this is a good place to start.