Star of New Reality TV Show ‘Russian Dolls’
Premiering on Lifetime Network, Thursday August 11th, 2011 at 10:30PM
Premiering Thursday, August 11, 2011 at 10:30PM (immediately following Project Runway) on the Lifetime Network, Marina Levitis, owner of Rasputin Restaurant & Cabaret in Brooklyn, New York, will star in the upcoming new reality show Russian Dolls. As a child, Marina knew she wanted to show the world more about her heritage. Emigrating from Rostov, Russia in 1988 with her parents and brother, Marina grew up among many Russian traditions. As she wanted to embrace and share her Russian roots, she found it difficult to find a venue that blended her Russian flair with New York style! “I went to places that didn’t capture that Russian-American experience I craved,” explained Marina. “It was extremely frustrating!”
Moving to New York’s Brighton Beach with her high school sweetheart-turned-husband, an opportunity came that could only be described as fate! Rasputin Restaurant and Cabaret was for sale and the then-owners suggested that Marina purchase the property. Realizing the opportunity to create an extravagant modern Russian experience, Marina purchased Rasputin with the aim of creating a one-stop nightlife venue, similar to types in the Moscow scene. “In Russia, everyone knows that Rasputin means glitter and glam. It’s the best,” explained Marina. “I knew that if I was going to do this it would have to be better…it would have to be extravagant!” Trademarking the name Rasputin in the United States—with the help of husband and Rasputin’s Director Michael Levitis—Marina revamped and reopened Rasputin’s doors in 2007.
Today, Rasputin Restaurant and Cabaret is known for its take on New York City meets Russian nightlife and style. With Marina’s leadership and vision, Rasputin has become a one-of-a kind supper club, featuring a prix-fixe contemporary Russian menu, highlighting traditional dishes with a unique French spin, such as Steak Tartare á la Rasputin, Black Caviar with Mini Blini & Creme Fraiche, Rack of Baby Veal with Saffron Wild Rice and Black Truffle Polenta Tempura Style. Guests can also enjoy an elaborate cabaret performance, exclusive to Rasputin, titled Pure Emotion, which includes tango dances, instrumental performances and aerobatic numbers. In addition, Marina has also formed The Rasputin Band, a ten member ensemble featuring five singers, which hits the stage and performs live music until 3:00AM, as food continues being served—in true Russian style—till 1:00AM!
Along with ownership of Rasputin and caring for two children, Marina is involved in numerous charitable organizations including Chabad's Children of Chernobyl, Russian American Jewish Experience, UJA-Federation of New York’s Russian Division and the OR Movement, to name a few.
For more information Rasputin Restaurant and Cabaret, please visit http www.rasputinny.com.
Rasputin | Restaurant and Cabaret
2670 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, New York
(718) 332-8111
www.rasputinny.com
Disclosure: The above publication is for entertainment purposes only and it is courtesy of PR
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