Sharon LuryeThe “Russian McDonald’s” makes a bet on blini in New YorkWhen the first McDonald’s opened in the Soviet Union in 1990, the line stretched down several Moscow blocks. Americans could have taken…Jan 22, 2018Jan 22, 2018
Sharon LuryeLeaving Tokyo with a full heartWhat stands out about the tiny ramen joints and izakayas in Tokyo isn’t just the food: it’s the prideDec 5, 2017Dec 5, 2017
Sharon Lurye‘Engaged but not organized,’ Russian voters are a complex bloc to captureOn the last Saturday before the New York City primaries this month, a concert on the Brighton Beach boardwalk drew a crowd. Belarusians…Sep 27, 2017Sep 27, 2017
Sharon LuryeOn Primary Day, the sidewalk is prime real estateBrooklyn City Council candidates Chaim Deutsch and Marat Filler learn the tricky side of getting close to the votersSep 13, 2017Sep 13, 2017
Sharon LuryeA Jubilee shows Brighton’s bustle41st annual Brighton Beach Jubilee capped off summer with food, deals, and diversitySep 12, 2017Sep 12, 2017
Sharon LuryeBeaches and blinyA blog about the Russian-speaking community in New York, from Brighton Beach to beyondAug 30, 2017Aug 30, 2017