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RYBTORG
Location: Moscow
Designer: Yuna Megre
On offer: A boutique seafood shop and raw bar located in the affluent area surrounding Patriarch’s Ponds, with a galley-style setup offering Japanese oysters and scallops from Russia’s eastern Primorye region. Whitewashed brick and scalloped tile resembling fish scales form the backdrop to the market, which also provides a selection of spices and pastas.
Standout features: A small staircase at the back end leads to an intimate wine lounge with imported Indonesian wood details, cushioned window nooks, tabletop marble ice baths, and a striking ceiling installation of perforated armor sheets.