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For a weekend break in a dacha on the Caspian Sea (well, almost…), consider dropping into Mari Vanna, the first American outpost of a Russian chain, located in the Flatiron District. Drink one of the many house-infused vodkas and scoop salmon roe from the cavity of a little Russian doll. What the food lacks in consistency, the place makes up for in sheer entertainment value. Enjoy the slide show, and check out our three-star review here.









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