Thursday, August 4, 2011

KAZAKHSTAN

ALMATY
Bakeries, Coffee, Ice Cream, Juice & Tea
Golden Bridge Yoga Club – Nurlitau, block 46, 8th floor; 011-7-727-277-7788; goldenbridge.kz; glass and steel complex with Tian Shan views; juice and tea bar; also yoga classes and small gift shop.
Restaurants
Cafeteria – 32 Baiseitova Street; 011-7-727-272-0926; cftr.kz; located along leafy street in town center; sidewalk seating.
Paradise Cafe – 18A Ryskulbekov Street; 011-7-701-765-1090; central Asian specialities, like lamb and pumpkin dumplings; good for lunch.
Services
Arasan Banya – 78 Tulibayeva Street; 011-7-727-390-1010; arasanspa.kz; futuristic-retro fortress filled with grandiose chambers and vaulted domed ceilings; public baths with heated marble platforms.
Golden Bridge Yoga Club – Nurlitau, block 46, 8th floor; 011-7-727-277-7788; goldenbridge.kz; glass and steel complex with Tian Shan views; also has juice and tea bar and small gift shop.
Shopping
Golden Bridge Yoga Club – Nurlitau, block 46, 8th floor; 011-7-727-277-7788; goldenbridge.kz; glass and steel complex with Tian Shan views; small gift shop; also juice and tea bar and yoga classes.
Tengri Umai Gallery – 103 Panfilov Street; 011-7-727-273-5766; tu.kz; avant-garde art.

ASTANA
Sights & Sites
Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center – 37 Turan Avenue; 011-7-717-273-4768; khanshatyr.com; giant, transparent tent (covers area larger than 10 football fields).

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