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RESTAURANTS AND BARSHere you will find a list of suggestions for restaurants and bars. Some of the names are links where you can find more information about the places.FINER DINER Mami (Linnankatu 3/Slottsgatan 3) Mami is close to the Cathedral bridge, by the river. It is very small and cosy and uses local produce as much as possible. Short menu, main courses 17-22e. A very nice local alternative suitable also for restaurant snobs. (Beware it may be fully booked.) Kaskenahde Kaskenahde (Kaskenkatu/Kaskisgatan 6a) Kaskenahde is a wonderful and original fish restaurant. The waiter will tell you what todays catch was and ask how you want it cooked. Definitely worth a visit (the interior is probably original from around 1977). Sergio's Sergio's (Itäinen rantakatu 27/Västra strandgatan) Sergio's is the best italian in town. By the river. Main courses (ranging from pasta and pizza to fancier meat dishes) 12.90-23,50e. Hermann Hermann (Läntinen rantakatu 37/Östra strandgatan 37) The best restaurant in town. Local ingredients, nice service, no fuzz. The steak is here, and the fish and the mushrooms etc. But it costs money. Main course 20-28e. Bossa Bossa Brazilian. Local. Very nice. Small. Main courses 17-27e. MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD Trattoria Romana (Hämeenkatu 9/Tavastgatan 9) (italian kitchen) has a robust charm which some fall in love with. Panini (Linnankatu/Slottsgatan 3, inner yard) Panini serves anyone at a decent price but gourmets will also find something good to eat. Pizza, pasta, "panini" (filled breads). Italian style. Main courses 9-19e. Kerttu Burgers, sandwiches, meatballs etc. Worth the walk. Main courses (which keep you full long) around 9e. It is a pub at the same time. On Saturday, those who signed up will go to the Indian restaurant Delhi Darbar Hämeenkatu/Tavastgatan 8 Teini The conference dinner (for those who have signed up) will be at Teini Uudenmaankatu 1/Nylandsgatan 1 , the corner of Nylandsgatan and Tavastgatan. In connection to Teini there is a bar called Bremer, where it is good to hang out (those who did not realise they should have signed up for the dinner can eat something in the bar section (separate menu, all dishes below 10e)). FASTFOOD (very cheap) Hesburger "Hese" is Finland's MacDonald's. The chain is turkulainen by origin and is definitely worth a visit - the most original product is the rye filet burger "ruisfilehampurilainen" ("ateria" means menu; includes soda and fries). The vegetarian burger is not bad either (kasvishampurilainen). The rest of the menu consists of variations of common burgers. Hesburger restaurants are to be found all around the market place (even on it). Mantun grilli (Olavinpuisto/Olofsparken, the corner of Hämeenkatu/Tavastgatan and Kaskenkatu/Kaskisgatan) Mantun grilli is a kiosk with a woman inside. A classic place. (Go there to queue after the late night out, at least.) Try Finnish special ways of making fast food, for example french fries with "kaikki mausteet" (="all spices"). That includes ketchup, mustard, pickle salad (not sweet like bostongurka), fresh chopped onion. Complete it with extra orders of Aura blue cheese or mayonnaise. If they have "lihapiirakka", meat pastry, try that. It is deep fried and greasy with meat and rice inside and usually the grills fill it with sausages and "the spices" mentioned above. KEBAB! Turku is a Kebap city! You'll find a kebap places at any corner. They are safe to visit and most of them also serve falafel. One nicer one is Ravintola Sahara, Aningaistenkatu/Aningaisgatan 5b (very close to Centro Hotel). Café Brahe (Yliopistokatu/Universitetsgatan, walking district) Salads, bakery products of considerable size. By the market place there are many places which belong to a cooperative, "S-ketju" or "the S-chain". These have a tendency to use the same sauce in all restaurants etc. and therefore I do not recommend them. BARS (Most bars are open until 02, and local beer from the tap will cost 4-5?.) "Valomerkki" means the flicking of the lights half an hour before closing time. This is also when the cashier is closed. Puutorin vessa (Puutori/Trätorget: Maariankatu-Aningaistenkatu) In an old public toilet. Very small. Worth a visit. Acoustics not perfect for philosophical conversations (in a loud voice). Koulu In an old school building. Much space. The bar only sells beer from its own brewery, but don't worry, it's very good! Also try the blueberry cider (produced in Tampere), sold only here in Turku. Kuka A bit trendy. Design bar. "Kuka" means "Who?". The owner loves "The Who" and hence the name. DJ:s on weekends. Apteekki Old pharmacy. Very good beer list. Used to be the hangout place for the city's free culture personnel. Alvar (Humalistonkatu/Humlegårdsgatan 7) In a building designed by Alvar Aalto. Bohemian but perfect for all ages. Definitely worth the walk!! Good range of imported beers. Has a smoking corner (indoor smoking is otherwise prohibited). Kerttulin kievari (Kellonsoittajankatu 7/Klockringaregatan) Tiny corner joint which surprisingly enough has the city's biggest selection of single malt whiskeys (over 200). Closes at 23 but at 24 on weekends. Tiny smoking section too. Larger groups will not fit in (5-8 is the limit). Daily News (Yliopistonkatu 33/Universitetsgatan) Just cheap beer, no music.
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