Almaty Eats?
09-27-2008, 06:16 AM
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09-27-2008, 09:56 AM
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Congratulations, Redeye, on your 2000th post! You need 625 more and we'll be even. 
Indulge me in a trip down memory lane. When I ran the IRS-sponsored VITA site, I helped a lot of people finish their tax return. I remember one couple who, when asked, said they were from Kazakstan. Without thinking, I asked "so, do you know Borat?" They just stared at me like I was an idiot. I could never understand why they didn't know such a famous native son!
Indulge me in a trip down memory lane. When I ran the IRS-sponsored VITA site, I helped a lot of people finish their tax return. I remember one couple who, when asked, said they were from Kazakstan. Without thinking, I asked "so, do you know Borat?" They just stared at me like I was an idiot. I could never understand why they didn't know such a famous native son!
09-27-2008, 10:26 AM
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There is also a English type pub that serves pizza and other food stuffs. Its about 3-4 four blocks north of SoHo. Its one block over from the Tien Shan Grand Hotel entrance.
Or you can go to the mall and eat at the food court.
09-28-2008, 01:50 PM
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The brewery by the hotel has good food but is slightly on the expensive side. Good beer.
It's been my experience that the Western-style places are good but usually pricey. There are some local restaurants near the hotel that have good food and are exceptionally cheap. (I got a rack of lamb, potatoes and a small bottle of vodka/hydraulic fluid with mixer for around $20). I don't know the names of any places in particular but be adventurous and just try out the local-type places.
It's been my experience that the Western-style places are good but usually pricey. There are some local restaurants near the hotel that have good food and are exceptionally cheap. (I got a rack of lamb, potatoes and a small bottle of vodka/hydraulic fluid with mixer for around $20). I don't know the names of any places in particular but be adventurous and just try out the local-type places.
09-28-2008, 06:32 PM
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Congratulations, Redeye, on your 2000th post! You need 625 more and we'll be even.
Indulge me in a trip down memory lane. When I ran the IRS-sponsored VITA site, I helped a lot of people finish their tax return. I remember one couple who, when asked, said they were from Kazakstan. Without thinking, I asked "so, do you know Borat?" They just stared at me like I was an idiot. I could never understand why they didn't know such a famous native son!
Indulge me in a trip down memory lane. When I ran the IRS-sponsored VITA site, I helped a lot of people finish their tax return. I remember one couple who, when asked, said they were from Kazakstan. Without thinking, I asked "so, do you know Borat?" They just stared at me like I was an idiot. I could never understand why they didn't know such a famous native son!
Next time ask if they know Borat's "Sister".
