Art Book Shop.[Photo/Agencies]

Shakti Terrace

In a knowing nod to Moscow's often inhospitable weather, this Pan-Asian restaurant keeps its spacious, second-floor outdoor area comfortable with space heaters and cozy blankets. The spot is a popular nighttime haunt on weekends with a menu that includes pots of tea that can be infused with vodka.

Bolotnaya Naberezhnaya, 9; 7-495-221-06-05; shakti-terrace.ru.

Art Book Shop

The no-nonsense name and Bauhaus-style exterior presage the monochromatic, minimalist dcor inside, where visitors can find Russian, English, French and Italian titles on topics like architecture and design, and style fans can revel in copies of i-D and Interview magazines.

Bersenevskaya Naberezhnaya 14, Building 5; 8-916-979-54-64; artbookshop.com.

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