"2016-02-26T00:00:00"^^ . "1"^^ . . . . "5"^^ . "How have I never heard of this place before when it's so affordable, close to school, and Russian, out of all things? \n\nMayakovsky is located in a rather abandoned-looking plaza, but looks very trendy on the inside. There is a small stage, several booths, tables, and a big bar in here that all contribute to a rather welcoming atmosphere. \n\nOur waitress was extremely welcoming and attentive and immediately brought us water and menus when we sat down. The only Russian food I'd eaten so far had been in Germany, so I was excited to see if this restaurant would have any American influences in its food. Sure enough, New York Steak, and Ribeye were options on the menu. Not that that's a bad thing! For something more authentically Russian, I ordered the Blinchiki as an appetizer and the Chicken Kiev as my main entr\u00E9e. My friend got the Beef Stroganoff, which was juicy and all around delightful. \n\nThe service was impeccable throughout our meal. Whenever our server wasn't at our table, she was polishing glasses at the bar while keeping an eye on us. She was extremely knowledgeable about the dishes served and could describe in detail how they are prepared. \nWe finished the meal with honey cake. It was a little bit too sweet for my taste, but I could see the effort that had gone into each of its many layers. \n\nOur server also told us that they do take-out and groupon deals. Definitely something to watch out for. I can't wait to tell my friends about this place!"^^ . "2"^^ . "1"^^ .