My first 1st May here

As other people were crowding the Black Sea littoral and were driving on the ultra-jammed highway to the seaside – we’ve decided to stay here, in the capital city…

And it was a good idea – we’ve discovered at least three new places (some better than others).

First, we went at PP59, a restaurant in the Foisorul de Foc area. For a nice warm afternoon, it’s the perfect spot to go: hidden enough to feel intimate but close enough to the public transportation not to be discouraged in going there. The portions are humongous, two people will better share if they’re not really, really hungry. I bet when the owners will turn on the fountain from the center of the veranda, the place will look even better and the turtles will be happier.

After that, since we were in the mood for something more than food (and drinks), we went to the Carturesti bar – a cute outdoorsy bar located just behind the book shop. Except for the prices which were a little bit too high, I found the place just fine.
Not directly related to the bar description but I do have a complaint: how come two of the largest book shops (that also carry paper supplies) do not have playing cards??

As for the third place we went – the Botanical Garden, I’m sorry to say but I was a little disappointed. It looks poorly managed, the grass could use a grass mower, some plants could use a better description (or at least a description), and the lake water, let’s just say – I hope it has seen better days. But, at least it is a green corner of a dusty city and I imagine on a hot summer day one can overlook the faults and enjoy the shadow.