We are so used to vague terms and meanings that when a beautiful word like “renaissance” is used to denote the sad return of worm-eaten bonds and manuals we are hardly surprised. But renaissance above all things is about creativity, reinvention, and a new life. And life as usual has many dimensions. We are happy to see how in the true sense of this word the Russian gastronomic tradition sees its revival in all its forms — from recipes to service, from management to new innovative formats. We are proud to be part of this revival by opening a big international school Moscow Food Academy.