Szabolcs Kordos: Secrets of Buda – A Historical Storytelling Dinner

September 18, 2025, 7:00 PM

Nor/ma Stories is a series of storytelling evenings where words and flavors come together to create a lasting experience. Writers, storytellers, experts, and artists guide us through the worlds of culture, gastronomy, and human stories.

Step into a unique historical evening in Buda, where Szabolcs Kordos, author of the bestseller series Secrets of a City, shares hidden stories from Margit Boulevard and its surroundings – all paired with a delicious dinner!
By the end of the evening, you’ll see the local buildings differently: from Gaddafi’s bodyguard to the mysteries of the Körszálló, the hidden tales of Haris Park and Ábrahám Ganz, and the Bavarian Gizi Villa along with a mysterious Swiss inventor’s villa in the hills.

Menu

Bourgeois Starter:

Foie gras tart with green apple and brioche

Vegetarian Option: Baked camembert with apple and brioche

Working-class Main:

Potato stew with meatballs

Vegetarian Option: Gratin potatoes with red lentil meatballs

Socialist Dessert:

Vargabéles in a glass

Price: HUF 18,500

A walking ticket and a couples’ ticket is also available, which includes a complimentary glass of pét-nat wine per person.