Ever wondered where's a good place where you could get something to eat? Well, near our new office, and close to the Parliaments Palace a new place has opened last month and I had the opportunity to be a part of the launch.
This place is called "Social 1" and it offers, under it's Smart Casual concept, around the world recipes, which have been reinvented for the young public. Social 1 is located at Bulevardul Unirii 1, making it easy to find, although it still manages somehow to look comfy and welcoming.
The interior design is inspired from the "before 1989" design, but greatly improved by the team from PickTwo. From an architectural point of view the 1980 design elements are kept and put in the spotlight, without getting outside of the Bucharest Old Center design. This includes the original Romanian marble, which can be found on the floor, the ceiling makes use of elements which can also be found in the Parliament Palace, and the heating is buried bellow the floor level making the space cozy and warm.
From my personal experience I can say the food is great and it's something you must try. The kitchen is using a real charcoal grill and it's own smokehouse to provide the "in-house" made goodies.
I highly recommend it for a quick business meeting or simply, if you want a "work differently" day, when you go with your laptop at the terrace and feel the creative vibe.
As the name says, Social 1, is a great place for socializing, and a must needed place where the word can get back to its original meaning, with less social networking, but real socializing over a good Spritz.
Try it yourself, I am sure you won't regret it.