While the UK and the U.S. cupcake craze show no sign of abating, it is still new thing to Moscow. But finally first cupcake patisserie has opened. The Upside Down Cake Company (UDC) is an American-style patisserie, offering bite-size cupcakes, icebox cakes, carrot ice cream and other sweet indulgences that never been properly introduced to Moscow before. One of the founders is Isaac Correa, one of the most celebrated and respected restaurateurs in Russian capital and the man behind massively popular café Correa’s.

With the variety of international cuisines offered by Moscow’s restaurants, Mediterranean remains one of the favorites. This isn’t surprising as Mediterranean is all about fine cooking. It is also particularly healthy and diverse. Founded on peppery olive oil, plentiful fresh fruit and vegetables and lots of fish, it offers an enticing memory of great holidays by the sea. Look through Haute Living’s recommended list of best Mediterranean restaurants in Moscow for upscale dining.

Happy days are coming for Moscow’s fashion-addicts as Italian fashion house Prada will open representative office and two stores in the Russian capital by fall 2011. Prada group has already rented retail space in key locations.

Chris Helmbrecht is one of Moscow’s most high-profile expats. His is working in advertising and nightlife. If you need a good club or an introduction into Moscow life, Helmbrecht is the right person to get advice from.

Moscow is becoming more multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society then ever and that cultural tendency can be clearly perceived in the food of the city. The restaurant scene boasts a varieties of cuisines. And the appearance of eateries with separate a vegetarian menu is big progress for such meat-loving city as Moscow. Haute Living looks at the restaurants with the most diverse and exciting vegetarian menus in town that will appeal to everybody’s taste.

Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher flew to Moscow on Halloween night to host the Russian Assemblies Charity Gala.

Hollywood couple came to Russian capital to encourage local and international showbiz stars and celebrities, as well as businessmen and politicians, to raise money for their private charity foundation- The DNA (aiming to eliminate child sex slavery worldwide and to protect the freedom of the most vulnerable citizens).

Tapas are a part of Spanish cuisine and represent a wide variety of appetizers or snacks. They may be cold or warm. Tapas restaurants and bars are common in United States, Mexico, Canada and the United Kingdom. There are few upscale tapas restaurants in Moscow, too. From the most traditional of mixed olives and cheese to sophisticated Ensaladilla Rusa takes on the classics, these Spanish restaurants are serving up the best tapas in town.

Ferretti eveningwear confections are known for their refined feminine embellishments like crystal jeweling, delicate layers and accordion pleats. Chiffon Diva and her iconic gowns have entranced women in search of the romantic, ethereal look for more than 30 years

Pizza is to be found in just about every corner of the world. The secret of its huge popularity lays in the simplicity of its preparation, as well as in nutrition value of the dish and large variety of toppings.

According to recent Internet survey 78 percent of Russians consider pizza to be their favorite dish. There are plenty of pizzerias in Moscow that boast delicious recipes and a welcoming atmosphere. Here is the list of the best of the best Italian restaurants in town serving truly delectable pizzas in a veriety of options.