Max`s Beef for Money

«Max's Beef for Money» is tucked away in Bolshoy Kozikhinsky Lane, near Tverskaya, Pushkinskaya, and Chekhovskaya metro stations. The format is intimate: just 4 tables, where other guests may be seated alongside you. This size reflects the concept — the restaurant isn't meant for large groups, but as a space for those who want to focus on food and wine. The menu fits on a single page, but the wine list is impressive — a hundred selections, clearly gathered with care. Behind the project is sommelier Vladimir Basov, along with a team that has other venues to its name, including Big Wine Freaks in St. Petersburg. The restaurant's name pays tribute to butcher Maxim Torganov, who spent two years mastering the craft in various countries. The meat question here was taken seriously: long before opening, the team acquired a herd of Aberdeen Angus cattle, now raised in the Leningrad Region. The animals graze freely and feed on grass rather than grain for marbling. This means the meat doesn't melt in your mouth, but the flavor is more pronounced and complex than that of classic marbled beef. The average check at the restaurant ranges from 3,000 to 6,000 rubles, and the cuisine is mixed.